Mardi Gras is celebrated this year on Tuesday February 9th (Fat Tuesday) and is basically one big party celebration before the 40-day abstinence of Lent. Here in the U.S.A. Mardi Gras is typically celebrated in New Orleans but you can find big Mardi Gras celebrations in other countries all around … [Read more...] about Celebrate Mardi Gras with these Cocktail Recipes
Recipes
Family Weekend Breakfasts with all natural al fresco + Recipe
Back in January my husband and I made the commitment to get onto a more healthy diet. Like most people, we love to eat but not everything we were eating was good for our bodies. In addition, we love meat but wanted to incorporate healthier chicken products into our diet and cut down on the red … [Read more...] about Family Weekend Breakfasts with all natural al fresco + Recipe
Superbowl Party: Baby Back Ribs and Chicken Fingers Recipes
Are you getting ready for the big game? It's hard to believe but the Superbowl is just a few days away! This year we'll be entertaining about 14 guests at our home during the game and I'm preparing a tasty feast for them. Typically we like to serve homemade pizza, chicken wings, ribs and several … [Read more...] about Superbowl Party: Baby Back Ribs and Chicken Fingers Recipes
Pine Nut Macadamia Ricotta Veggie Towers Recipe
I have to admit...I'm not Vegan but I do enjoy some of the Vegan recipes that I've made over the years. With that said, I know that we have Vegan readers here on The Classy Chics blog and wanted to share this recipe with all of you. The recipe is courtesy of the VeganFusionAcademy.com who offers … [Read more...] about Pine Nut Macadamia Ricotta Veggie Towers Recipe
10 Tips for Making and Baking Pie Crusts at Home
I love to make and bake homemade pie crusts and from time to time...I will even use a store-bought one if I'm pressed for time. Today...I am going to share with you 10 tips for making and baking pie crusts at home. 1. Read the recipe carefully and make note of the type of flour used, the amount … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Making and Baking Pie Crusts at Home
Snappers No Bake Mini Cheesecakes Recipe
Back in November 2015 I was introduced to Snappers as part of a review for this blog. Since that time, I've been completely hooked on them! They are the perfect combination of sweet, salty and crunchy and they come in a slew of different flavor combinations. While they're not readily available … [Read more...] about Snappers No Bake Mini Cheesecakes Recipe
Easy Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
On a cold winter day, nothing warms you up more than a good bowl of homemade soup! Although we eat hot soup year-round here at my home, we really appreciate it even more during those blistering cold winter months. Years ago my older sister shared with me her recipe for Chicken and Rice Soup. … [Read more...] about Easy Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
Chocolate Chip Blonde Brownies Recipe
I love brownies. All kinds of brownies! I will eat chocolate, pumpkin, blonde or just about any other type of flavor you put in front me. Compared to cookie making...making brownies is so much easier! Today I'm sharing with all of you my favorite recipe when it comes to baking blonde … [Read more...] about Chocolate Chip Blonde Brownies Recipe