Food Bites & Articles
A Blue Ribbon Breakfast of Champions
Breakfast has always been among my top three favorite meals of each day. It sets the tone for the day's activities and gives you the whiz-bang energy you need to stay your chipper, sweet self... no matter what the day...
Three Cheers for Irish Recipes Rich in Tradition and Flavor
Aside from irrepressible wit and that adorable accent, my absolute favorite thing about the Irish is their food! Not only do traditional recipes contain potatoes galore (yum!) but Irish cuisine is also packed with fresh ingredients, rich flavor and tons...
Jackie Mento Wins Big with Chocolate Hazelnut Cookie Recipe!
"I just don't believe it," exclaimed Jackie Mento when she heard the news that she had just won the Grand Prize in the Just A Pinch Cookie Celebration contest. Her recipe for Hazies (a reference to the cookies' uber decadent...
Use Your Noodle! Hearty Pasta Recipes for Busy Cooks
Egg noodles are one of my favorite staples to keep on hand. They store easily, are super versatile... and well, I'll admit it - I like their cute ribbon-y shape. I keep 'em in a vintage airtight container and they're...
Slicing Up Cravable Bread Recipes
Some women love expensive clothes, others prefer to be lavished with jewels... personally, I like carbs. I'll agree to eat them in moderation, I'll even eat them sans butter (occasionally), but you can bet your bippy I WILL eat them....
Contest Winner Sparks Up Fun and Friendship at Blue Ribbon Showcase Event
There are times in life when we get blown back on our heels at just how very blessed we are. One of those moments came recently while sitting over dinner with Flour Power contest winner Melissa Sperka. With a million...
Love Abounds with These Edible Valentine Treats
Every meal is an opportunity to show our loved ones how much we care about them. And this time of year, Valentine's Day gives us an added nudge to show our affection through our home cooking. Not only do we...
Score Big on Game Day with Fan-Favorite Recipes!
The annual tailgate-a-palooza is here! Every year I'm honored to host a football viewing party for hungry friends and family, and every year I try to score big with every dish on the menu! Whether your team made it through...
Big Bill Wentz Wins Big in Just A Pinch Chili Cook-Off
The Just A Pinch Kitchen Crew and I have been heating things up in the kitchen lately preparing and tasting oodles of delicious entries in our second annual Sporty Snack Showdown! This time around Chili was the name of the...
Comfort Foods Shown to Spread Smiles
If balance is the key to a healthful diet, should we really be eating salads ALL the time? A little comfort on a plate goes a long way to brightening your day... and in my view a balanced spirit is...
Lighten Things Up in 2012 With Tasty Salad Ideas
“Food is an important part of a balanced diet,” once quipped author Fran Lebowitz. I love this quote. In fact, I have it printed out and stuck up on my fridge (with my favorite magnet.) Food plain makes me happy,...
Cooking Up A Delicious and Healthy New Year
I recently read an editorial piece written by a gentleman who was adamant that moderation is the key to happiness. While at first it seemed like a whopper of a contradiction, I thought about it some more and really like...
Go-To Party Starters For A Memorable New Year
Nothing gets a party started like platters piled high with plentiful treats. Well-chosen appetizers can really set the tone of a get-together. From casual dips to fancy pastries, Blue Ribbon recipes make every event the pinnacle of good taste!So many...
Spread Holiday Cheer With Festive Christmas Eve Treats
This jolly ol' soul simply loves this time of year! Not only is it "food season," filled with loads of cooking and holiday treats, but it's also FAMILY season! Kin from all corners are making their way back home to...
Bundt Cakes Add Flavor and Flair to Holidays
This time of year I tend to get pretty sentimental about favorite recipes. They're like familiar friends that we welcome back into the kitchen for the holidays each year. A favorite festive guest at my table has always been the...
Decadent Gooey Butter Cake Takes Top Honors in Just A Pinch Baking Contest
Home cook Melissa Sperka had us at "gooey butter cake." The Greensboro, NC mom and part-time blogger is the most recent Just A Pinch contest winner! Her phenomenally decadent Caramel, Chocolate and Almond Gooey Butter Cake beat out nearly 900...
Recipes Bring A Touch of Sweetness to the Community
A sign in Linda Harvey's kitchen reads, "TOGETHER: a great place to be." The kitchen is warm and alive with activity as a big meal is about to be served. And I do mean a BIG meal. This is the...
The Great Stuffing Debate: Where Everyone Is A Winner!
Do you use cornbread or white bread? Is it called stuffing or dressing? Ah yes, it's that time of year again! This delicious debate is making waves in kitchens all across the country and we just love hearing what you...
Cranberries Serve Up Tradition and Innovation This Holiday Season
"I have always loved cranberries!" exclaims home cook Carol Junkins of Hanson, MA. Fondly referred to by us at Just A Pinch as "The Cranberry Queen", Carol has shared many of her favorite cranberry recipes with the Club. Her concoctions...
Florida Contest Winner Brings Ray of Sunshine to Blue Ribbon Grilling Showcase
"Never trust a skinny cook," laughs Florida cook Sherri Logan Williams. Wrapped in her Just A Pinch apron and with a twinkle in her eye, Sherri is front and center as guest of honor at the most recent Just A...