October 8 is National Pierogi Day! Pierogi are dumplings made up of unleavened dough stuffed with a variety of savory fillings. The pierogi, are boiled, then baked or fried in butter. Some of the filling combinations include: mashed potato, potato and cheese, potato and onion, cheese, cabbage, sauerkraut, ground meat, mushroom, spinach or fruit.
It may possibly be the best day for food. It’s National Taco Day so make sure to partake in the world’s greatest morsel. The origin of the taco is a mystery. Many claim that the taco was given to man by the Gods themselves as a reward for good behavior and for throwing some pretty sweet fiestas. Others believe that the taco is and always was a part of the life, universe and everything and always will be – it is both omni-present and eternal.
This recipe for mashed cauliflower from allrecipes.com is not only low carb but is absolutely delicious. It a perfect side dish for any fall meal and has become one of our family favorites.
Are you ready for some football? Whether you are tailgating at your favorite college game or watching the Detroit Lions on a Sunday afternoon, you will enjoy this recipe given to My City Magazine by Spartan fan, Nancy Vance. She and her husband, Mike, have been tailgating with their family for many years. Nancy created this simple and easy family favorite. Enjoy!
A cup of Joe, java, mud, brew… whatever you want to call it, coffee lovers all around the world will be celebrating National Coffee Day, this Sunday, Sept. 29. Also known as Coffee Day or International Coffee Day, it is a holiday that celebrates this popular beverage and the joy it brings to people all over the world. Coffee lovers not only take the time to enjoy their favorite brand of coffee, there are also many businesses that offer discounted or free cups of coffee to their customers.
Summer is coming to an end and one of my favorite things to do at this time of year is make End of Summer Vegetable Beef Soup. I make one last trip to the farmers’ market or to a local farm stand where the last of the summer’s vegetables are still abundant. This soup, which is my own recipe, can be made with or without meat. I like to use Black Angus beef stew meat but you can substitute the beef with Cannoli beans and the beef stock with vegetable stock!
Halo Burger, Flint’s coveted local burger chain is turning 96 years old on Wednesday, Sept. 18. To celebrate, the brand is offering their classic QP Burger for $1.96 from 2-7pm at all of their restaurants. Terry Thomas, son of founder Bill Thomas and Halo Burger’s CEO for many years, will be attending the festivities at the Linden Road restaurant from 3-5pm.
Not only is today Friday the 13th, there is also a full moon! Let’s celebrate the spookiness with my favorite recipe for Deviled Eggs.
Fresh, sweet, juicy tomatoes are bountiful this time of year — in your garden or at the farmers’ markets and vegetable stands. A quick easy recipe to make using this flavorful fruit is Bruschetta.
Get ready for four days of amazing BBQ — all for a good cause. Dave Burton, owner of World Class Bar-B-Q located at 5101 N. Saginaw Street in Flint, is firing up the grill and giving back to the community. World Class Bar-B-Q is donating all of the proceeds from the food they sell from Thursday Sept. 5 – Sunday Sept. 11 to support the soup kitchens at Catholic Charities. The workers at World Class Ba-B-Q are donating their wages and all their tips!
