Just Chow, Bella!

Nutella, its not just for dessert anymore!

Just Chow, Bella! : Blog title Upon perusing the internet this weekend and catching up on all of the latest food happenings like I do, it has come to my attention that my beloved Nutella is making a media push to put a new spin on the brand by portraying it as (get this...) HEALTHY! ...

How do we look??? Just Chow, Bella got a little makeover!

Just Chow, Bella! If you haven't already noticed, the site got a bit of a makeover today. In an attempt to improve your experience I have made a couple of tweeks. The background color has changed from black to white and ...

Chicken Pot Pie!

Just Chow, Bella! Celery and carrots and chicken,OH MY! Nothing screams homey and cozy like a steaming hot chicken pot pie. As the temperature continues to drop and the leaves are falling from the trees, there is nothing like coming home where its warm and toasty to smell a fresh baked casserole in the oven. ...

Garlic Herb Roast Chicken

Just Chow, Bella! In these tough economic times we are all looking for a way to save a buck. One easy way to cut a corner is to be smarter about the groceries you buy. I read my grocery circulars almost religiously and the first thing I scan the pages for is to see what meat is on sale. ...

Everything is just PEACHY...and plummy Baked Crisp

Just Chow, Bella! Fall is in the air as we had our first wave of cool weather here in the New York Metro area this week. As I blog, I am wearing a sweats and my socks curled up on my couch with the doors open and breeze blowing for the first time in what seems like ages. ...

Benny's Caprese Burger... I love a man who can cook!

Just Chow, Bella! This recipe is entirely my husband's. Not unlike most great inventions, it was born of desperate hunger while using the available resources. At a friend's BBQ my husband stumbled upon a Caprese Salad tray- the traditional tomato, basil, fresh mozzarella with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. ...

Country Fried Steak goes on a diet!

Just Chow, Bella! I came across this recipe on Eatingwell.com and have to confess that its pretty darn good. To say that I am a big fan of country fried steak is a gross understatement. I can still remember the first time I ever ate it. ...

Just Chow, Bella! I came across Sporcle.com and may have just found my new guilty pleasure/biggest time waster (sorry Facebook!). Sporcle.com has thousands of different quizzes testing your knowledge of everything from Presidents of the United States to Pattrick Swayze movies. ...

Vamos al Spain via New York City!

Just Chow, Bella! As some of you may know, last night was my birthday and so the weekend will be a plethora of activities as I am known to celebrate my "birthweek" instead of just one crummy day. The hubs and I eased into ...

Just Chow, Bella! On the final day of our salute to the public servants that risk their lives daily to protect ours, I would like to propose a toast."May God bless and keep all of the men and women who, without hesitation, put the lives of perfect strangers in front of their own without ever asking anything in return...

FDNY Firefighter's Rice Pudding

Just Chow, Bella! Ingredients:1quart whole milkor 2% low-fat milk1/4teaspoon salt1cup white rice(rinsed in cold water and drained)2 eggs1cup evaporated milk1teaspoon vanilla1/2cup sugar1/4cup raisinsDirections