http://www.sheknows.com/authors/barbie-brillantes/articles Mon, 11 Jun 2012 08:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961687/healthy-and-simple-fathers-day-recipes Celebrate dear old dad with a gift of a big meal instead of the usual tech gadget. Show him you care by cooking up a few heart-healthy dishes for his special day. These recipes are tasty and use minimal and fresh ingredients. He'll surely be proud. And his heart will thank you! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961687/healthy-and-simple-fathers-day-recipes Barbie Brillantes Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/960381/asian-barbecue-recipes Go fire up the grill this summer and try out something different with these flavorful Asian barbecue recipes. Asian seasonings such as sesame oil, hoisin and oyster sauce add a nice change to your usual American barbecue. Traditional Asian barbecue is packed full of bold flavors and exotic scents. Satisfying and delicious, you'll surely get hooked and want to have an Asian barbecue feast every year. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/960381/asian-barbecue-recipes Barbie Brillantes Tue, 08 May 2012 08:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/959283/simple-and-healthy-mediterranean-recipes The Mediterranean diet is among the world's healthiest, so venture out and take a trip to the Greek Isles! With bold, fresh flavors, these quick-and-easy recipes have a strong emphasis on fruits and vegetables. If you're on the lookout for a healthy diet, Greek food is the perfect addition. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/959283/simple-and-healthy-mediterranean-recipes Barbie Brillantes Mon, 07 May 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/958901/mothers-day-brunch-drink-recipes There's no doubt that mom deserves a day off. If you've got the Mother's Day brunch menu covered, then all you need are the drinks. Offer a few different options, depending on what she likes. When it comes to making a delicious cocktail, use fresh ingredients and keep it simple. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/958901/mothers-day-brunch-drink-recipes Barbie Brillantes Tue, 01 May 2012 07:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/958089/may-day-strawberry-punch-recipe May Day, a traditional holiday to honor spring, is perfect for a celebration with family and friends. A special drink for your May Day party would only be appropriate, so celebrate the warm weather with a delicious and refreshing punch. This flavorful wine punch represents sunshine, fresh fruit and flowers in bloom, something we're all hoping to see more of now that the cold winter months are over. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/958089/may-day-strawberry-punch-recipe Barbie Brillantes Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/957331/mothers-day-recipes This year, instead of flowers, surprise your mom on Mother's Day with three delicious dishes. There's no sweeter way to say 'I love you' than with food, so let her sit back and relax for the entire day. Impress mom by showing her your skills and take over the kitchen. Create a Mother's Day menu she'll remember forever! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/957331/mothers-day-recipes Barbie Brillantes Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/956933/healthy-spring-recipes Spring is in the air! The addition of fresh vegetables brings bold flavors and vibrant colors to any dish. With more farm fresh produce available, why not head to your farmers market and add more variety to your daily food routine. Go seasonal and try a few of these delicious and healthy spring recipes. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/956933/healthy-spring-recipes Barbie Brillantes Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/956607/vegetarian-recipes-for-earth-day Who says vegetarian food isn't filling? Besides being good for you, eating less meat and refined foods helps the environment in a big way. And part of the adventure of adopting a vegetarian diet is finding tasty new foods to love. Try cooking these three dishes that are healthy, flavorful and delicious. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/956607/vegetarian-recipes-for-earth-day Barbie Brillantes Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955731/how-to-use-up-your-easter-leftovers Tired of throwing out food from your Easter party? Did you roast a big leg of lamb and have it lying around in your fridge? Have too many hard-boiled eggs and not sure what to do with them? Well, why not create recipes using all of your leftovers! Here are three different recipe ideas that make good use of all the unfinished Easter food. They're easy, delicious and best of all, make you feel good about not letting food go to waste. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955731/how-to-use-up-your-easter-leftovers Barbie Brillantes Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955345/how-to-make-homemade-marshmallow-bunnies One of the best parts about Easter is all the colorful candy. So if you've got a sweet tooth, these homemade marshmallow bunnies may be just what you're looking for. These cute marshmallows are light, fluffy and incredibly easy to make, no baking required! With only five ingredients, one of them being water, you'll have a homemade Easter treat in no time. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955345/how-to-make-homemade-marshmallow-bunnies Barbie Brillantes Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952913/easy-and-delicious-chicken-marsala-recipe If you love simple Italian food like we do, then you'll love this recipe. The rich taste of chicken and mushrooms in this traditional Italian dish gets its distinct flavor from the Marsala wine. Marsala is common in Italian cooking and well worth the buy if you love to cook with wine. Braising meats and vegetables with it brings out a wonderful, earthy flavor everyone will enjoy. Chicken Marsala is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a last-minute meal served to guests. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952913/easy-and-delicious-chicken-marsala-recipe Barbie Brillantes Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:07:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952903/traditional-irish-cream-and-cocktails Festive drinks and cocktails are great for large gatherings. They're the perfect way to end -- or begin -- a meal! Celebrate in style with these cocktail recipes and serve three different Irish drinks for your St. Patrick's Day bash. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952903/traditional-irish-cream-and-cocktails Barbie Brillantes Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952879/traditional-irish-lamb-stew St. Patrick's Day isn't complete without a delicious stew. So for this year's festivities, make a hearty and authentic Irish lamb stew with carrots, potatoes and stout beer. Using traditional ingredients and a few cans of Guinness flavors the lamb wonderfully. A fitting lamb recipe to prepare for your family during this time of year! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952879/traditional-irish-lamb-stew Barbie Brillantes Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:58:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949375/oscars-best-picture-inspired-dinner-menu The 84th Annual Academy Awards will air on February 26th, and if you're hosting an Oscars party, a fun way to enjoy this glamorous event is by creating a menu inspired by the nominated films in the Best Picture category. And afterward, have fun and let your guests vote on the Best Recipe category! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949375/oscars-best-picture-inspired-dinner-menu Barbie Brillantes Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:19:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/948647/open-faced-sandwich-tartine-recipe Tartines are French open-faced sandwiches topped with spreads and simple ingredients. They're a little bit more sophisticated than a traditional sandwich and make for the perfect appetizer or starter course. For this sandwich recipe, I decided to add a French twist on the classic American BLT. Fun to prepare and easy to assemble, try making a tartine for your next big dinner party! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/948647/open-faced-sandwich-tartine-recipe Barbie Brillantes Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/948171/classic-tiramisu-recipe This Valentine's Day, spend a romantic dinner night in and make a home cooked meal to enjoy with your loved one. Then for dessert, serve homemade tiramisu. Tiramisu is a traditional Italian dessert that's creamy and decadent, the perfect way to end your dinner. I'm sharing an authentic tiramisu recipe with you, a wonderful gift to show someone you really care! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/948171/classic-tiramisu-recipe Barbie Brillantes Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/947787/how-to-make-your-own-mayo-ketchup-and-mustard Condiments are a wonderful addition to any meal. But have you ever made them from scratch? They're fun to make and a lot healthier. Ketchup for instance, is typically filled with sugar, preservatives and additives you can't even pronounce! Making your own condiments at home isn't as hard as you think. Look below for a list of homemade mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard recipes. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/947787/how-to-make-your-own-mayo-ketchup-and-mustard Barbie Brillantes Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/947503/chicken-roasted-in-beer I'm a big fan of roast chicken and one of my favorite ways is roasting it in beer. Add to this chicken recipe a mixture of savory herbs and carrots, and you've got a hearty side dish as well. The addition of beer serves two purposes: It creates a flavorful sauce and keeps the chicken meat moist. It's the ultimate one-pot meal! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/947503/chicken-roasted-in-beer Barbie Brillantes Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/946045/gluten-free-mung-bean-pasta Here's a wonderful pasta recipe that's high in fiber and gluten-free. Mung bean pasta is a great alternative for those of you who suffer from celiac disease or wheat allergies. The secret ingredient here is the aromatic and delicious truffle butter. A little goes a long way, but if you feel the need for more truffle flavor, you can also add a few dashes of truffle oil. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/946045/gluten-free-mung-bean-pasta Barbie Brillantes Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/946009/sugar-free-banana-bread Banana bread is an all-time classic and the perfect comfort food to bake on a lazy day. Here's a healthier banana bread recipe alternative to the usual butter and sugar laced ones, using whole wheat flour and coconut oil. The addition of dates and fully ripe bananas add just enough sweetness so sugar is left out completely! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/946009/sugar-free-banana-bread Barbie Brillantes