El Monterey recently sent me several boxes of their taquitos so I could try them out and share some game day ideas with my fantastic readers. Everyone knows that finger foods make the best snacks on game day. El Monterey has so many choices and a lot of tasty taquito flavors. The flavors they sent […]
Asian Inspired Sweet and Tangy Baked Wings
When I was in high school I worked at a popular steak and salad bar restaurant and I loved it. I worked on the salad bar and I enjoyed preparing the foods that the restaurant served, especially the chicken wings. It was in the salad bar kitchen that I learned chicken wings could either be […]
The Benefits of Soy Protein and How to Add it to Your Diet
As a vegetarian, one question I get asked a lot is where I get my protein from. People seem very concerned about my protein level for some reason. Maybe that is because they know that protein is vital to good health. But they can sit back and relax because there are many nutritious vegetarian protein […]
25 Holiday Desserts
I am currently in the middle of a sugar fast so posting this list of scrumptious holiday desserts is an exercise in temptation. The holiday season is one time of the year that I do indulge, however, this year I am going to try to make better choices. For instance, instead of eating every dessert […]
Vegetarian Holiday Appetizers and Side Dishes
I love the holiday season because it is designed for spending time with family, giving thanks to God, and acting with compassion to those we love and those in need. But let’s face it, many of us also love the holiday season because of the food! I have been a vegetarian for most of the […]
Pumpkin Chili in the Slow Cooker, Easy and Kid-Friendly
I love chili but my daughter will never eat it since she claims it’s “way too spicy.” I have tried some pretty mild recipes but none of them have passed muster with her. I have heard of pumpkin chili but have never tried it, so I decided to give it a try in my quest […]
7 Vegetarian Holiday Main Dishes
Every time the holidays roll around, I’m faced with a dilemma….what to make for my vegetarian family and friends to have for supper. I don’t want them to only eat a couple side dishes or worse yet a plain garden salad. That just doesn’t seem fair. I always try to have something that would work […]
Tomato Tortellini Soup
Hi, I’m Ashley from Cute as a Fox and I am so happy to be doing a guest post on Celebrating Family today. Thanks so much for having me! It’s headed into soup season and today I am sharing with you a nice hearty Tomato Tortellini Soup. It’s a great pantry meal. I usually have […]
S’mores Trail Mix (and Campfire Safety Tips)
My son’s Cub Scout Den was recently learning about fire safety and they built a beautiful pretend fire. It was quite impressive and quite a shame we couldn’t really light it up (we were indoors at a location that does not allow fires). I knew the boys would be excited about making any kind of […]
Vegan Pumpkin Pie (Dairy, Egg, and Gluten Free)
Happy Fall! This is my favorite time of the year and one of the main reasons I love fall is because it features one of my favorite flavors: pumpkin! Today I guest posted over on Around My Family Table where I shared a recipe for a vegan pumpkin pie that is so very delicious. I have never […]
How to Steam a Pumpkin (Never Buy Canned Again!)
I start planning out my fall comfort foods as soon as September hits. Even though Arizona Septembers still bring 100 degree days, I eagerly dig out my pumpkin pie recipe and start searching the stores for pumpkins for carving, cooking, and even painting. The very first fall activity we do in my home is to steam […]
White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting – Oh So Good
Every year I make birthday cupcakes for my kiddos’ classes and while my son usually requests themed cupcakes, my daughter usually just wants something pretty. This year she told me she wanted chocolate cupcakes with white frosting. That is pretty standard (boring!) and I wanted to give her something special so I started thinking of all […]
