“Bacon is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Benjamin Franklin December 30th has been declared “National Bacon Day” and in celebration, we’ve selected SEVEN recipes from the Food And Travel Nation Kitchen that include BACON. It’s nice that BACON has its own DAY but in …
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WE NO LONGER USE YOUTUBE. Bodacious Banana Bread. Don’t throw those soft, ripe bananas away! It IS possible to make banana bread without butter or oil and it came out moist and delicious. I had a couple of ripe bananas sitting around, so I threw this together and crossed my …
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Empanada Burgers, Avocado Spread and Watermelon Pickles-If you are tired of the same old burger, this one is a little different. Not a big fan of pickles? Caramelize an onion instead (slice it thinly and slowly saute until golden and sweet) and add it on top of the avocado/goat cheese. …
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You read it right. This chicken is so hot, you might want to “dumb-down” the recipe a little and go light on the peppers. It’s not for the faint of heart. And when you are making this menu, don’t think about rubbing an eye (or anything else) because you could …
Read More »It is oh, so, hot this summer. It’s time to cool off with an easy homemade ice cream that’s satisfying enough to beat the heat from Food And Travel Nation. Make this Watermelon Ice Cream Recipe with a balsamic drizzle. For a quick ice cream hack, click HERE. Ingredients to …
Read More »We’ve all been there. You’ve got an important project due at work and your mind drifts away to that dreamy place filled with cookies fresh from the oven. Cookie Monster has the same problem, so his friends at Sesame Street posted his new music video, “Share It Maybe.” Here’s the …
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Mojo roast turkey is a welcome explosion of flavors. I don’t know if you noticed yet, but all of this year’s Thanksgiving dishes are very easy because we are all busy, right? Here we go. Ingredients 15 lb turkey, fresh or thawed in the fridge. (Don’t thaw outside the fridge!) …
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Ah. Chorizo Plantain Thanksgiving Side. Something different, and so easy. Ingredients 4 links Chorizo 2 Plantains (adjust amounts based on number of guests) Olive oil (if needed) Salt and pepper Method Slice Chorizo 1/8 to 1/4″ thick Peel plantains and slice 1/4 to 1/2″ thick In a frying pan, saute …
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