Spiced With Love

Black Bean Soup

2012-09-23T15:05:00.000-04:00

Growing up I always hated beans. I would whine and complain to my mom any time she served anything with beans in it. I would dramatically sigh as I painstakingly picked beans out of my mom's chili. But as I got older my tastes started to change and it turns out beans really aren't that evil. I love this black bean soup because it it so simple to make, just a few ingredients and 15 minutes on

Saw it. Pinned it. Tried it. Loved it.

2012-08-26T15:13:00.001-04:00

I have a problem, I am addicted to Pinterest. I can spend hours on there finding new things to try. I have so many recipes and crafts pinned, I'm not sure if I will have time in my lifetime to try them all. Unless I quit my job and dedicate my days to baking, cooking and making things I have pinned. Will someone convince those pesky companies that like their bills paid at the end of the month

White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

2012-08-19T15:12:00.000-04:00

Hi there! Did you miss me? I missed you! Sorry I have been away for so long, life threw me a few curve balls so I had to take a hiatus. Things are slowly getting back on track. I still don't have a working computer though, so a special thank you to my love for letting me use his. My camera is currently down for the count so I also have to apologize for poor quality of the pictures, I had to

Caramel Apple Muffins

2012-08-19T15:10:00.001-04:00

Fall is just around the corner, or so I am told. You can't tell here in Florida where it stays hot until December. But school is starting tomorrow so I am breaking out a fall recipe. I can pretend I live somewhere else, where the nights are starting to get cooler and there is a briskness in the air. A wonderful place where the leaves will change to gorgeous hues of of red and gold. Someplace,

Peach Sorbet

2012-08-12T08:00:00.000-04:00

I just found out today that August is National Peach Month. That is perfect timing because I have a recipe for Peach Sorbet to share. Being able to make this recipe made so happy for so many reasons. I'll have to give you a little background first. When I was 16 my first job was working at TCBY. It really was an awesome job and I was able to get my BFF a job there too so it never really seemed

Italian Style Stuffed Peppers

2012-03-19T19:20:00.000-04:00

It has been almost 2 months since we moved into this new place and I still have boxes every where. I think I am rebelling because I still don't have a working oven. This place just won't feel like home until I bake a delicious treat in the oven. I have been making do with preparing meals on the stove top and in the slow cooker. Luckily for me I have friends and family who really don't mind me

Coconut Cake

2012-02-26T13:12:00.000-05:00

Hi! Remember me? I love to cook and share my recipes with you. Sorry I have been away for so long, but moving is such a pain and the unpacking is taking forever. Our new house did not come with a dishwasher or a working oven so things have been difficult to say the least Today I have a recipe for Coconut Cake. I actually made this cake for Christmas dinner but I thought it would be fitting to

Cookies and Milk Martini

2012-01-05T20:58:00.000-05:00

It's Thursday and do you know what that means? It means that it is ladies night and at most establishments ladies get to drink free! WooHoo! Oh wait, I forgot, I'm married and a homebody and not 20something anymore, so ladies night doesn't actually mean anything to me. But in case you want to partake in Thirsty Thursday here is an an easy and delicious cocktail. I actually came up with with this

Hash Brown Casserole

2012-01-03T09:47:00.000-05:00

I am sitting here dreading going to work tomorrow and watching a new reality show on the Food Network, Rachael vs. Guy Celebrity Cook Off. I'm hoping it is a good show. Joey Fatone is on it and I loved *Nsync, maybe Justin will make a guest appearance. Don't tell anyone but he is one of my secret boyfriends. Coolio is on the show too, I think he may be a little crazy. This show has the

Happy New Year: Healthy Fish Sticks

2012-01-01T16:06:00.000-05:00

I hope everyone had a happy and safe New Year. We had a completely wild and scandalous New Year's Eve. OK, not really we just sat at home with cocktails and a movies. But we could have if we wanted to. I did whip up some Jell-O shots that turned out pretty good. I will have to post a recipe soon. Have you made any resolutions this year? I tend to make my resolutions on birthday. Last year I

New Years Eve Recipe Links

2011-12-29T21:51:00.001-05:00

So, who has big plans for New Years Eve? Not me. I am like Cinderella without a pretty dress, glass slippers or a ball to go to. But I do have my Prince Charming and a fully stocked liquor cabinet (well not a cabinet but a shelf) so I am sure we will have fun whatever we end up doing. Personally I do not like going out on amateur night. I like to stay home where I am safe or sound. Even

Oatmeal Cranberry White Chip Cookies

2011-12-12T21:09:00.003-05:00

Lindsey of Love and Olive Oil and Julie of The Little Kitchen were wonderful enough to host the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap this year. So of course due to my great love of cookies I immediately signed up. The basic rules were that you were assigned three food bloggers to send a dozen cookies to and in turn three different food bloggers would send you cookies. It was the perfect win/win

Coconut Macaroons

2011-12-04T21:47:00.000-05:00

I love this time of year even though it is the busiest time of year. Today I spent the day volunteering preparing packages to ship to our soldiers overseas. But I did find time to bake some cookies today, Coconut Macaroons. I think these may be my mom's favorite cookies. Whenever I make them for her I have to remind her to share them. This is the just the basic recipe you can find on the back

Nutella Shortbread Cookies

2011-12-03T13:03:00.001-05:00

You really have to love technology. Right now I am writing this entry while sitting in a Chick-fil-A. Why am I sitting in a Chick-fil-A instead of the comfort of my own living room? Because I am in Orlando for a book signing by one of my favorite authors, Janet Evanovich, Her newest book just came out and she is having a book signing today. Since Orlando is just a short 2 hour drive, my amazing

War Hero Cookies (Peanut Butter Cookies)

2011-12-01T20:46:00.001-05:00

COOKIES! Imagine me saying that in my best Cookie Monster voice. I love baking cookies, I don't know why I wait until December to bake them. I turn into a baking maniac in December, so Don't be surprised if I eat myself into a sugar coma before the month is up. Don't worry I will feel very guilty in January and I will probably go on a health kick after the first of year. Today I have a

Almond Joy Martini

2011-11-29T20:58:00.001-05:00

Did everyone have a happy Thanksgiving? Mine was very hectic but filled with yummy food. I was so busy working on Thanksgiving recipes last week I completely missed my blogerversary. My blog turned 1 on November 17, 2011. I decided to start a blog as an easy way to share my recipes with my family and friends. My early recipes are just short, simple and straight to the point. The very first

Chocolate Godiva Cake

2011-11-21T08:00:00.002-05:00

I guess you could say I saved my best Thanksgiving recipe for last, my Chocolate Godiva cake. A holiday menu without a chocolate dessert is like a day without sunshine. It is really just too sad to think about. I must think happy thoughts now. Unicorns, Rainbows and Shoes. OK, I am better now. I have been making this cake for a few years and I tweak it every time, but I think I have it

Pumpkin Spice Trifle

2011-11-20T16:04:00.001-05:00

Have I mentioned before that there aren't many pumpkin fans in my family? Because of this I usually omit any type of pumpkin dessert from my Thanksgiving menu. I'm usually satisfied knowing I can count on my mother-in-law to make Paula Dean's Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cakes. But this year I found JELL-O's Pumpkin Spice Pudding and I knew that I had to make something with it. I have also wanted to

Parmesan Creamed Spinach

2011-11-20T13:04:00.000-05:00

Most kids do not like spinach, but I have always loved eating it. Maybe it comes from watching Popeye. I love eating it raw or cooked. It can be very filling and has very little calories. It is also full of vitamins. Spinach can be a very healthy dish, but not today. We're adding cream and cheese to turn it into a dish that even the pickiest eater will enjoy. The Parmesan cheese gives the

Corn Pudding

2011-11-18T21:58:00.000-05:00

Remember a while ago when I told you that my favorite dish that my mom makes is lasagna? It's true and I am looking forward to eating it in about a month for my birthday. But, there is another dish that my mom makes during the holidays that I looooove. I will just call it my favorite holiday dish, and it is her Corn Pudding. Mom would only make the dish during the holidays and I would easily

Garlic Parmesan Broccoli

2011-11-17T21:00:00.000-05:00

Whenever I let my guests know what I have planned for Thanksgiving dinner they always say that it is too much food. It is true, sometimes I do overwhelm myself. But is it worth it when everyone leaves the table happy. I do cheat sometimes and make quick and easy dishes like this one. This one is so simple, it probably doesn't count as a recipe, it can be made 5 minutes before you sit down to

Roasted Turkey

2011-11-16T09:00:00.000-05:00

Now the star of Thanksgiving dinner is the turkey, but it can also be the scariest part too. You always have to worry about overcooking it and drying it out. Or there is the danger of under cooking it and poisoning your guests. The first time I made a turkey I had my mom come over and hold my hand the whole time. She told me the story about the first time she made a turkey and she forgot to take

Slow Cooker Stuffing

2011-11-15T07:01:00.000-05:00

I call this dish stuffing even though I don't stuff the turkey with it. I think it is a northern thing, but here in the south most people call it dressing. But like Shakespeare said, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet". For most of my life I didn't eat stuffing. The celery and onions turned me off. But as I got older and wiser my palate has changed and it is now one of my favorite

Cranberry Sauce

2011-11-14T07:03:00.001-05:00

I have a confession to make, I really dislike cranberry sauce. When I was growing up my mom would buy the canned cranberry sauce and we continued that tradition until about five years ago. That is when I discovered the Fresh Market sold cranberry sauce that was freshly prepared and available during the holiday season. I bought it for my mom one year and she loved it and because I love my mom I

Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas

2011-11-13T15:26:00.007-05:00

I would like to start off this blog entry by announcing the winner of my 200 Facebook Fans Giveaway. Drum roll please. . .The lucky winner is Dee at Deelicious Sweets. Contest was moderated using Rafflecopter. Dee please send me an e-mail at latisha@spicedwithlove.com to claim your prize. Thank you to everyone who entered. Be on the look out for my next contest I have my first Bloggerversary