Killer App: Red Potatoes With Tomato-Avocado Salsa


Updated 05/31/11 8:58 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Mini Potatoes With Tomato-Avocado Salsa Recipe

Not so long ago, I fell in love with mini twice-baked potatoes. Naturally, I just had to try another recipe for a bite-size potato; this time I made potatoes topped with tomato-avocado salsa. These potatoes are less labor intensive, but just as delicious. The potatoes are roasted until they're browned and a little crunchy, then topped with the fresh salsa and a dollop of a sour cream. My guests Read more

Yummy Links: From Easy Appetizers to Breakfast Salads


Updated 08/31/10 11:50 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

10 No-Labor Appetizer Recipes and Other Food Fun From the Web

Ten no-labor Labor Day appetizer ideas. — Serious Eats Chatting with Salon's Francis Lam. — Eater Do you know any foochebags? — Feast A preview of the restaurants opening this Fall in San Francisco. — Grub Street SF Are you interested in a Twitter cookbook? — The Epi-Log What to cook on a third date. — Chow Meet the chickens that live on the rooftops of Brooklyn. — The Read more

10 Easy Appetizers to Throw Together on a Weeknight


Updated 02/25/11 11:11 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easy and Quick Appetizer Ideas

Today, Annie asked me for help. She's hosting a small party tomorrow night and wants to serve some nibbles. Since it will be after work, the amount of time she can devote to cooking is limited. Thus she needs some delicious, but easy appetizer recipes. I provided so many suggestions, I thought, why not share them? Here, you'll find my favorite shockingly easy hors d'oeuvre ideas. Read more

9 Ways to Earn Extra Cash When Money Is Tight


Updated 05/24/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Earn More Money

I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more

6 Handy Tips For Packing Work Lunches


Updated 05/15/12 9:54 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Bringing Lunch to Work Tips

Bringing lunch to work every day sure does save more than a few bucks and keeps you healthy at the same time. It's such an easy everyday saving trick, and it's a great option for those trying to cut costs on their daily expenses. Here are a few tips that get me through the week. Mental Meal Plan: What do you want to eat for the rest of the week? Give it some thought before you make a trip to Read more

A Reader Recipe: Walnut Pecan Pate


Updated 05/11/12 1:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vegan Pate Recipe

FitSugar reader Figandfork posted an inventive appetizer in our Healthy Recipe group. With just a handful of ingredients and a few easy steps, you can make it too. A healthy, super-quick vegan dip! See the full recipe for this walnut pecan pate at Fig and Fork, then share your own delicious recipes in our Healthy Recipe group. We may feature your post on our homepage! Read more

Bread Winner: Easy, Addictive Breadsticks


Updated 04/17/12 11:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easy Breadsticks Recipe

Breadsticks aren't something that I think about very often. What I mean by that is often I overlook them for other, more exciting snacks or appetizers. But I've recently come to realize that a fresh batch of breadsticks is simple, uncomplicated, and completely addictive. As far as bread goes, this definitely can be considered a fast and easy recipe. It takes just minutes to come together, Read more

Before the Wedding: Breezy Bites For Your Bridal Party


Updated 04/26/12 3:16 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Wedding Party Snacks

A wedding is a magical time, and getting ready with close friends and family for those few sweet hours before the main event contributes to the experience. Regardless of what nuptials you're planning, the bridal party will agree that quick and easy recipes to snack on are always welcome — along with a little Champagne, of course. We've got you covered with a few simple dishes that everyone's Read more

You Must Make This Parmesan Salsa!


Updated 02/17/11 11:27 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Parmesan Salsa Recipe

If you're a cheese lover, brace yourself because you are going to be amazed with this recipe. It's for parmesan salsa. Yes, you read that correctly: parmesan salsa! It's a fantastic dip that's made like any regular tomato salsa — with a food processor. Instead of serving with tortilla chips, pair the chunky cheese spread with toasted bread. Seriously, this addictive salsa is to die for; I've Read more