Chic Eats

The Koolickle

IMG_0450 Another discovery made in anticipation of National Junk Food Day!! According to legend (and a quick Google search) the Koolickle is a pickle hybrid popular in the deep south. A large dill pickle is brined in cherry flavored KoolAid and enjoyed by kids and adults alike. I don’t know how I feel about this creation  Read More...
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CORNZAPOPPIN Exclusive Discount!

CORNZAPOPPIN COUPON Hey Chic Readers, If you’d like to order some of that DELICIOUS pop corn you saw this morning on KTLA Morning News, then head over to the Cornzapoppin Website and enter the promo code: KTLA and the first 100 Chic Readers will receive 10% off your entire order!!! I know, we can’t believe it either.  Read More...
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Deep Fried Oreos

IMG_04674 Did you hear??? One, miss Rachel Hollis (moi) is going to be on the KTLA Morning News on Wednesday morning around 9:30!! You didn’t hear? Oh, you must not be our friend on Facebook or following us on Twitter or you’d know all the inner workings of this horse and pony show!! Quick, go to  Read More...
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Pork Gravy

pork-gravy Per the request of quite a few Chic Readers, I’m blogging about my white gravy. Last week I blogged my recipe for buttermilk cheddar biscuits but thought for sure everyone would have their own style of gravy to top them off with. Turns out I only think that way because I grew up in kitchens  Read More...
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It’s Greek to Me

Pass the Pasta I whipped up this little ditty this last weekend for a barbeque and it turned out so well I decided to give you Chic Readers the recipe. Let me know what you think! Greek Pasta Salad Wheat Penne Pasta cooked Feta Cheese marinated in herbs and oil Artichoke Hearts cubed Grape Tomatoes Red Onion diced  Read More...
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Sesame Salad

Full of Crunch I made these little appetizer salads when our book club read Memoirs of a Geisha (we always theme our menu to the book) but it’s the perfect appetizer for a summer party. Guests always flip out when they see the miniature takeout containers and the recipe is so easy even the most harried hostess can  Read More...
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Spaghetti Pie

Spaghetti + Lasagna = Delicious Here’s an easy weeknight dinner that even the most finicky toddler will eat, and it scores extra points because you’re using leftovers. Spaghetti Pie Leftover spaghetti (can be any kind, turkey, meatball, beef, veggie) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Grated Parmesan Cheese Croutons or Bread Crumbs *Add Ins – If you are feeding this to kids, this  Read More...
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Chic Boutique: Silpat

Oh Silpat, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways… I found my first Silpat at one of those fancy kitchen stores that make you drool over every miniature ramekin and specialty slotted spoon. I had a gift certificate, so I was apt to buy some new products and test them out. I’d  Read More...
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A Bowl of Cherries

The 4th of July always marks the true beginning of my summer… and while the holiday is filled with tradition, there’s a small tradition that always reemerges… a bowl full of cherries. Whenever I go shopping for the 4th barbecue I end up at the cherry stand in the produce department and I can’t help  Read More...
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TriColor Tomato Salad

IMG_03361-1024x768 This vibrant side dish is bursting with color and flavor!! It’s a great companion for summer grilling, or a yummy topper to your favorite leafy green salad. You can make it with all red tomatoes (which is less expensive) but I love incorporating orange, yellow and heirloom tomatoes for a “visual feast”. Tri Color Tomato  Read More...
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