For regular readers of this blog, you all know that Friday night is “snack night”. We pretty much just clean out the fridge and make yummy appetizers “snacks” out of its contents. It’s our own way of honoring meals of days past in new and bite-sized ways. Our mom used to call it “clean out the fridge … Continue reading
Refried beans are a definite food staple in our house. And making your own are way better than canned since you can adjust ingredients and techniques to your own taste. Maybe you like your beans hotter, thicker, thinner, chunkier, more garlicy or more bland. Go for it! Best of all, these scratch-made beans are easy to make … Continue reading
Have you ever had goat? I have to admit-I’m a latecomer to the flavor of goat. What have I been missing all my life!?! What a treat! The flavor is incredible and the texture is very similar to that of beef. And, since it’s Fast Food Friday, a bonus-goat rib chops cook up in just … Continue reading
Did I happen to mention Amelia’s awesome Chicken Tortilla Soup? Here is another simple and super-delicious way to repurpose leftover Chicken Tortilla Soup. Chicken Tortilla Soup Quesadilla Tortillas (I’m using corn today) Freshly grated cheddar cheese Freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese Leftover Chicken Tortilla Soup, liquid drained off Vegetable oil for cooking Sour cream for garnish … Continue reading
I love to fry chips for parties, or, in this case, a mid-afternoon snack. Hot, fresh chips are simple to make and disappear just as fast as you can cook them. So, don’t worry-your efforts here won’t go to waste. And, I don’t think I’ve ever had such a thing as “leftover homemade chips”. Best … Continue reading
Friday afternoon snack time doesn’t get much better than some quick stovetop popcorn with butter and salt. That is until you add some mini chocolate chips on top! Kid and parent tastebud approved! Or you can make it even faster if you pop the popcorn in the microwave inside of a paper bag. Really – … Continue reading
![Shrimp Scampi Bruschetta Pizza – Happy Pi[e] Day!](https://cookplantmeditate.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_0661.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Shrimp Scampi Bruschetta Pizza – Happy Pi[e] Day!")
Happy Pi day! Okay, so maybe this isn’t the kind of “pi” people are expecting but here at CPM, we LOVE our pies/pis. And, I could seriously eat 3.14 of these a week. This pizza sports some of my absolute favorite flavors, combined in one of my favorite dishes – Pi. And this Pi hits … Continue reading
Happy National Peanut Butter Lovers Day! When I think peanut butter, I can’t help but think of the highly addictive and nutritious spicy peanut sauce. This sauce is super quick to make and pairs well with things like chicken skewers or fresh spring/summer rolls or even on top of a burger (don’t judge, it’s grubbin’). … Continue reading
A big Fat Tuesday thanks to Amelia for sending me home with some of her awesome Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup! And for putting the rest of her bacon in the wrong to-go bag. 🙂 This soup is souper awesome by itself but even way more gooey and cheesy when made into the “pizza sauce” for tonight’s pizza night. … Continue reading
Just when you thought we were done posting waffles – we’re coming back with a waffle vengeance. Someone got a terrible idea to spend the Super Bowl pressing fabulous things in our new waffle iron. Be sure to check out CPM live during the Super Bowl from kick off to “I’m going to Disneyland” to see … Continue reading
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