13 Boo-tifully Delicious Halloween Cookies


Updated 10/19/11 1:20 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Cutest Halloween Cookies

Is your tot a cookie monster? All Hallows' Eve is right around the corner, and mama's busy getting ready for the spookiest — and sweetest! — night of the year. Giving out store-bought candy to little trick-or-treaters is common practice, but why not dazzle them with an extra something special in their goodie bags this year? Check out these 13 boo-tifully delicious Halloween cookies and get Read more

Carbonara Potato Skins: A Total Touchdown


Updated 02/05/11 2:44 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Carbonara Potato Skins Recipe

Whenever I cook an already-irresistible snack food, I'm always inclined to think about ways to make it totally over the top — like, say, with buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese. So when it came time for a friend's game day viewing, I couldn't resist combining two of my favorite foods in the entire world: potato skins and bac-o-licious pasta carbonara. The end product is the kind of stuff Read more

Make This: Tofu Chili With Black Beans


Updated 11/23/11 8:39 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Tofu Chili With Black Beans Recipe 2010-10-27 05:50:02

Besides eating well at the Nasoya Tofu and Skinny Bitch party, I also learned a thing or two about cooking with tofu. Listen, I totally get why some people don't like tofu. It comes off as tasteless, slimy, and just hard to work with — and it's no juicy burger. But it is a great alternative to meat, and does taste good, as long as you know how to cook with it. The new Nasoya Tofu U website is Read more

Perfect Poolside Treat: Sweet Apple and Parsnip Dip


Updated 05/21/10 10:08 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Recipe For Sweet Apple and Parsnip Dip

FitSugar reader JuicyNoelle recently shared this delicious-sounding dip recipe in the Healthy Recipe Group. As you are planning your Memorial Day pool party, consider adding this Sweet Apple and Parsnip Dip to your poolside roster. It’s fabulous on celery and carrot sticks, cucumber rounds, snap peas as well as radish wedges. This creamy purée is also delicious on crackers and as a dip with Read more

My Quest For the Best Spinach Artichoke Dip


Updated 02/22/10 7:32 AM · Posted by partysugar · 8 comments

Emeril's Best Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

In 2003, I attended a Super Bowl party where I had an amazing and different spinach artichoke dip. It was super creamy, rich, and flavorful, and I suspected that the spinach was fresh instead of frozen. It was the best spinach artichoke dip I've ever tasted. I ate far too much of it and asked the host for the recipe. He said he found it on Food Network. However, there are 38 spinach artichoke Read more

Vintage Chic Tailgate Party in Your Own Garage: Come Party With Me!


Updated 07/28/11 4:47 PM · Posted by PopSugar LivingTV · 0 comments

Super Bowl Party, Tailgate Party

It's tailgate time! Celebrity party planner Rachel Hollis shows us how to throw a fab pregame party without breaking the bank. Be creative and use what you have around the house to transform your garage into the perfect party pad to catch the game. Show your team spirit with these five tips and tricks to put together your own DIY vintage chic themed soiree! Read more

Baked Feta with Marinara


Updated 03/08/10 5:06 PM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

Baked Feta with Marinara

Original RecipeINGREDIENTS1 baguette, sliced into 1/4 inch pieces olive oil, for drizzling salt fresh ground black pepper 8 ounces feta cheese 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350°F. Arrange the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Bake until toasted and Read more

Reader Recipe: Chicken Salad in Celery Ribs


Updated 02/01/09 12:48 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 11 comments

Reader Recipe: Chicken Salad in Celery Ribs

Whenever I find myself in need of creative inspiration, I simply look to the Kitchen Goddess group. This week, I came across a killer app — mini celery boats stuffed with chicken salad and peas. I'm thinking these would make a great appetizer to bring to my next book club, since they're bite sized and not too messy. Apparently, I'm spot on: Jenious says they're such a big hit at gatherings that Read more

Buffalo Chicken Cheese Dip


Updated 02/08/12 11:28 AM · Posted by partysugar · 2 comments

Buffalo Chicken Cheese Dip

Adapted from Tina HeroldFor milder flavor, reduce the cayenne pepper sauce to 1/2 cup. INGREDIENTS2 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese 3/4 cup (6 ounces) cayenne pepper sauce (Crystal or Frank's RedHot) 1/2 cup ranch dressing or bleu cheese dressing 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and chopped (3 to 4 chicken breast halves or about 3 cups Read more