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Baby Zucchini and Potato Salad with Arugula and Feta
Hey everyone! I’ve really been out of the blog world lately and now I’m back! Today I have an amazing side dish for you all! A few weeks ago we were down in Charleston, SC {best city ever, BTW} for...
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Easter Brunch - Bellini Bar and Bloody Mary Bar
Brunch is one of my favorite meals -- I love combining savory and sweet dishes so this makes sense -- and Easter morning is the perfect time to put on a delicious brunch. If you entertain the way that...
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Tomato Bruschetta w/ Herb Goat Cheese
Many, many things have been going on in my life lately -- winning a cooking contest at our local ballpark, running in the Cooper River Bridge Run, hosting my husband’s friend for a weekend and a cute...
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Clams Casino Crostini
Crostini Week continues with a pretty unique appetizer on bread: Clams Casino Crostini! These little bites are so full of complementing flavors that I about died when I took my first bite! I used...
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Pimento Cheese Crostini
For my last trick this week for Crostini Week, I’m giving you a little taste of my trip to Charleston last weekend... Pimento Cheese Crostini! My girlfriends and I ran in the Cooper River Bridge Run...
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Poached Pear Salad w/ Blue Cheese and Cranberry
Today is a really special day for me -- it’s the one year anniversary of ChowGals!!! For those of you that missed my introductory post, I’ll recap: cooking is my number one passion. I’ve been...
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Mexican-Style Caprese Salad
We are all probably familiar with a traditional caprese salad: tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and a drizzle of delicious olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It’s one of my favorite salads because...
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Mini Sweet Peppers w/ Chorizo and Goat Cheese
Cinco de Mayo is almost here! I don’t know what it is about this day but I just love it! I think it’s probably because I am one of those people who love a good themed holiday and with Cinco de Mayo...
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{SkinnyChow} Mahi Mahi Ceviche
Today I’m going to show you guys how to make something really impressive! Ceviche! Don’t freak out!!!!!!! It’s so fresh, so light and so simple to make -- make it once and you will use every excuse...
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Cinco de Mayo Roundup
Need some last minute Cinco de Mayo party food? Here’s a round up of our best Mexican-themed recipes!(Reads left to right)Mexican Chili Cups Black Bean HummusSouthwestern Tuna PokeMini Baked Churro...
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Cashew Chicken Pizza
I love a good pizza adventure....something a little unusual to spice up my day. I recently came up with this doozie -- I love the combo of the crunchy crust along with the spicy sauce, chicken and...
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French Bistro Burgers
Who doesn't love a perfect burger? I believe that the most important part of a burger is the bun and I'm constantly on the search for the perfect hamburger bun. Honestly, I've thought of baking them...
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Fried Oysters w/ Green Tomato, Sweet Corn, Pickled Okra and Blue Cheese...
If you are looking to make a truly Southern dish in your own home then this is it! This is a recipe from Hank's Seafood Restaurant Cookbook. Hank's is on list after list of a must-see restaurant if...
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Grilled Panzanella Salad
Summer has finally arrived in South Carolina!! The weather here has been so murky lately -- clouds and rain -- totally atypical of springtime in the South. This past week has been a total change --...
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Steak & Egg Flatbread with Creamy Brie and Caramelized Onions
Breakfast for dinner -- one of my favorite things! As if this pizza-like dinner can't be made any better, we throw a runny egg on top! Pure perfection. This flatbread was made one of those nights...
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Hot Diggity Dog!
For a long time now, I've been wanting to do what I did last night: make a whole mess of hot dogs -- all different kinds -- and stuff my face with every type. Believe me, I really had to work up an...
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Grilled Potato Salad w/ Bacon-Scallion Vinaigrette
I don't know about you but here in South Carolina, summer is finally in full swing! Weekends are being filled up with BBQs, parties, graduations, weddings.... so now is the perfect time to gather some...
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Fried Green Tomato Caprese Salad
I have been on a major vacay.... so sorry to anyone who has wondered where the heck we have been for about a month! I wish I was coming back to the blog with piles of pictures and tales of great...
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Grilled Red Chile-Buttermilk Brined Chicken w/ Mango Honey Glaze
Bobby Flay has some amazing recipes up his little sleeve but good Lord are they a lot of work. This ain't 30 minute meals, people! In fact, I was mentally prepared to make this for dinner one night...
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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
I am loving the farmer's markets in the area lately -- especially when I stumbled upon some delicious rhubarb! I've never cooked with rhubarb before but I'm loving the combination of strawberries and...
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Jalapeno Popper Pizza
Who loves jalapeno poppers?! I think the better question is.... who doesn't like them? I just love the crunch of the outside, the spiciness of the jalapeno and of course the creamy center. Mmmm!...
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{MiniChow} Meatball Sliders
Yesterday, the weather was almost cool here at the beach! Today is even better -- sometimes a little break from this Southern summer heat is just what the doctor ordered. I was outside enjoying the...
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Tomato Gazpacho w/ Croutons
There are some days when I wake up and realize how incredibly lazy I am going to be. I know it as soon as my feet hit the floor. These are the days I usually transport myself from my bed directly to...
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Spicy Cajun Chicken Pittsburgh-Style Sandwich
Ok, I may not have been born and raised in Pittsburgh....and I sure as heck am not a Steeler fan {sorry...eek!} but I am a huge huge fan of the Pittsburgh food scene, and really the city in general! I...
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German Burgers w/ Beer Onions
Hey all! It's been a while since I've blogged but I was really missing it so I'm back with this delicious burger! Let me start by saying that my husband LOVES burgers -- I really like them but I...
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