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Boozy Eggnogs: Recipes to Brighten Your Spirits
Back in the mid-90s, I was a young software engineer. To close out the year, we’d have an in-office Old Fezziwig-style holiday party, replete with great food and drink. One of the engineers, Mike DeDominic, would whip up a couple of gallons of a homemade boozy eggnog that we’d enjoy while working through the day.…
Read MoreTop recipes of 2020, according to Google
For as long as I can remember Google has released a “Year in Search” that breaks down the zeitgeist of the public. This list includes recipes and it’s no surprise, with the pandemic raging throughout the country, people are cooking more and searching for comfort foods. I’ve rounded up those top recipes which you can…
Read MoreThanksgiving Throwdown: What’s the Best From-Scratch Stuffing Recipe?
When I was growing up, my grandparents made two different types of stuffing. There was friendly competition between the families over which one was best. On one side, a stuffing mixed with Italian sausage. On the other, a simple stuffing where the thyme and butter really came through. They were both delicious and it was hard…
Read More1 Simple Trick to the Worlds Best Grilled Hot Dogs
I grew up going to the Jersey Shore. My grandparents owned rental properties in Wildwood, NJ and every year we would take our vacation there. My father was the oldest of nine kids so there was always something going on at the house. One of my fondest summer time memories were the outdoor barbecues. We…
Read More10 Things Your Mom Forgot to Tell You About Smart Grocery Shopping
I absorbed a lot “grownup” lessons from watching my mom when I was kid. I learned how to be organized, how to be polite, and how to stay focused while a little kid is tugging at your elbow while you’re trying to grocery shop. (Yes, that kid was me.) The main thing I remember from…
Read More5 Summer Fruit Pies to Make Your Piehole Happy
A couple of weeks ago I was re-watching the movie “O Brother Where Art Thou.” There’s a scene where one of the characters steals a pie from a window. I always thought that was a strange place to store pie. Everyone knows that the only place a pie belongs is in your piehole. With spring…
Read MoreHow to Grocery Shop Efficiently: My Secret Weapon for Getting In and Out in an Hour
I have a confession to make: I love to go grocery shopping. (Well, at least under non-pandemic circumstances.) I think the reason I like grocery shopping so much is that, over the years, I’ve honed a nice system to get me in and out of the store quickly. This might be a little nerdy but…
Read MoreHow to Dice an Onion Properly (You’ll Still Probably Cry … But Only Just a Little)
In the dark recesses of the internet there are people who claim to have the secret to cutting an onion without tears. We’ve done the research and have found only two ways that truly work. The first is to encase your noggin in a diving bell. The second is to just get it done quickly.…
Read More5 Best Recipes to Spice Up Taco Tuesday
Who doesn’t love tacos? Easy, fast, tasty, economical. Dinner is D-O-N-E. The problem is, tacos can get just a bit boring if (like us), you’ve been making them the same way forever. Plus, we have a vegetarian in our house. Finding tasty alternatives to ground beef is something we’re constantly challenged with. Here are some…
Read MoreTop 10 Super Bowl Finger Food Ideas
Hey ClipDishers! The foodiest day of the year is nearly upon us, so we thought we’d share some of our favorite game day recipes ahead of Super Bowl 2020. What’s the game day food trifecta? For us, it’s: Hot wings Hoagies (or subs, for you non-Philly peeps), and Pizza Below we have some interesting variations…
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