American & European
-
Continue ReadingMy favorite holiday has always been Halloween. The whole month of October is filled with festivities, awesome Halloween decorations and tons of treats and one of my favorites is roasted pumpkin seeds. Most people only get to have these once a year, so it should taste AMAZING! My recipe is very simple, but super delicious…
-
Continue ReadingI love simplicity. The best foods have few ingredients. I’m not kidding. Next time you’re at the grocery store pick up a cheap brand of ice cream; then compare it to Haagen Dazs, who often delivers delectable ice cream with five ingredients. That was my goal here—make the best cheesecake that gets straight to the…
-
Continue ReadingWhen a restaurant has a side dish they refer to as an “accompaniment”, you know it’s good. The crab fried rice at Eddie V’s may be the main attraction. Don’t let those delectable center-cut filet mignons fool you—this side dish is center stage. On a whim I chose the crab fried rice as a side…
-
Continue ReadingA few years back my husband and I were visiting some close friends in Austin, Tx. It so happened to be my husbands birthday and our friends had a great idea—Eddie V’s in downtown Austin. If you’ve ever been to this location, you know how magical it is. From the prim and proper waiter uniforms,…
-
Continue ReadingOui is Yoplait’s best yogurt, minimal ingredients are used and the yogurt is cultured in adorable glass jars – it creates a creamy texture without any thickeners or straining. The Sea Salt Caramel flavor is delicious and tastes more like a dessert. This recipe used Ultra-Pasteurized Milk + Natural Bliss Salted Caramel Creamer for a…
-
Continue ReadingWinter is Here and so is the last episode of Game of Thrones. It’s a bittersweet day, Game of Thrones has been one of my favorite shows (love the books too!) – so I’m sad to see it end. I wanted to make something fun to celebrate the viewing tonight – Deviled Eggs inspired by…
-
Continue ReadingIf chocolate fudge + chocolate cake got married, this Chocolate Fudge Cake would be their baby. It’ rich, dense, extra chocolatey – the ultimate treat! The main flavor component of this dessert comes from the cocoa powder, so use your favorite high quality cocoa powder. My current favorite is Guittard Cocoa Rouge (purchase here), it’s…
-
Continue ReadingIf there’s one snack synonymous with childhood it’s the OREO. A classic American cookie that begs to be dipped in a glass of ice cold milk. Well, that was how my 8 year old self saw it anyhow… And to be honest I never outgrew the comfort of that dark cocoa crunch paired with the…
-
Continue ReadingThe perfect topping for almost any dessert! You can’t even compare homemade whipped cream to the stuff that comes out of a can. This is extra thick, creamy and pipes beautifully. It’s slightly sweet with a hint of lovely vanilla – PERFECTION! If you have a Trader Joe’s by you, they carry these 8 oz…
-
Continue ReadingThe best part of any Saint Patrick’s Day celebration are the delicious leftovers from the traditional corned beef dinner (recipe here)! Our family surely enjoys the thick slices of well seasoned brisket and mashed potatoes on the 17th don’t get me wrong, but they also know the day after mom is going to make this…
Hi everyone! I’m Van, the creator and recipe developer for FOOD is a Four Letter Word. Follow this page for delicious & eclectic recipes. I hope you find something that you enjoy making on here.
-Van
Shop Unique + Cool Kitchen Gadgets
