RECIPE: Tricolor Jello Fingers For Special Occasions & The History Of Jell-O

[1] St. Patrick’s Day themed Jell-O from The Modern Roost, qhixh used food color to create the darkest green layer (photo © The Modern Roost) [2] The recipe for this Halloween Jell-O from SomethingNewForDinner.com. [3] Christmas Jell-O (photo © Due Forni | Las Vegas).   You’re never to old to enjoy a fancy Jell-O dish.…
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FOOD FUN: Fried Chicken Sandwiches & New Combinations

[1] Trending now, is the “gourmet” fried chicken sandwich. This Hot Chick’n is from Shake Shack, a chicken breast dusted with a guajillo and cayenne pepper blend, topped with slaw (photo © Shake Shack). [2] How about a chicken and waffles sandwich? Start with these Chicken & Waffle Sliders (photo © Top Golf | Dallas).…
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FOOD FUN: Three Crusts In One

Why not make your pie or cheesecake with three crusts, with this idea from Reynolds Kitchns?   Can’t decide which type of crust you want on your pie or cheesecake? Use two or three different crusts! This idea is from Reynolds Kitchens, which used gingersnap, chocolate wafer and vanilla wafer crumbs in one crust: something…
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Surf & Turf Bloody Mary Recipe

We found this Fully Loaded Bloody Mary at The Wayfarer, in the heart of New York City. Because it features both bacon and shrimp garnishes, and because February 29th is National Surf & Turf Day (January 1st is National Bloody Mary Day), we’ve renamed it the Surf & Turf Bloody Mary. There are so many…
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Fritos Chili Pie Recipe For National Chili Day & The Oscars

[1] Frito Chili Pie from Frito-Lay. [2] Country Living Magazine suggests making individual servings in Mason jars (photo © Country Living Magazine). [3] RealMomKitchen.com made the prettiest version (photo © Real Mom Kitchen). [4] In Pillsbury’s elegant version, the chili pie is baked as a casserole. Here’s the recipe (photo © Pillsbury).   Back in…
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