Tis the season for a big-ol’ hearty bowl of chili. But for some reason, I’m just not a huge fan of the traditional tomato-based, ground beef and big red kidney bean kind of chili. Maybe it’s because I’ve never found a beefy chili recipe that I’ve really enjoyed. Or maybe it’s because I still have [...]
This Sunday, it’s a Buffalonian style Super’ Snackin’ Sunday. We’re calling these “Sully Style” because chicken wings were the first thing that Mr. Big Flavors (known by his friends as Sully) ever cooked. In a way, chicken wings were the start to Mr. BF’s obsession with eating and cooking. When you live in Buffalo, [...]
Well, this may be the first year that I have actually done Halloween-themed food research. Between helping my sister locate the perfect treat for her work’s “spoooky cooookie” contest and concocting my own treat to bring along a newly instituted Recipe Exchange party, I’ve done plenty of googling and pinterest-ing of Halloween [...]
For me, it’s usually a stressful kind of day when a pizza cravings hit. There’s just something about a crispy pizza crust and gobs of melted cheese that instantly lifts my spirits and puts the day back on track. (Actually, pizza and chocolate both have the same effect. But this post is about pizza so [...]
This is one of those recipes that is an instant hit with any crowd of football lovers. Especially in Buffalo. Stuffed banana peppers are a way of life around here. Almost as much as chicken wings. Some variation of stuffed banana peppers can be found on just about every menu in the city, [...]
How hot and smoky do you like your foods? Do you love when spicy foods give you a kick in the mouth and make your tongue tingle? I love a good spicy snack. And, if you’re like me, you’re in for a treat today. These are some seriously flavorful jalapenos wrapped up in bacon and smoked on the grill. [...]
Almost everyone has their family favorite version of enchiladas. Some are made with chicken, some with beef. Others are completely vegetarian. We all have our preferences on whether enchilada sauce should be red or green. The Big Flavors are definitely fans of the latter. Mexican night in our house means whipping up [...]
Are you ready for week 2 of football? I am! Well, kind of. See, it’s this team I have been rooting for my whole life. The Bills. Let’s just say the 2012 season really didn’t start off with a bang. It’s just so hard to watch, and somehow ruins my whole Sunday. And, I [...]
One thing you should know about Mr. Big Flavors, when it comes to food, he isn’t at all restrained. He will go all out for a meal, on both quality and quantity. Case in point… I mentioned to Mr. Big Flavors yesterday morning that I wanted [...]
There are two items that you will find on just about any menu in Buffalo. Chicken wings (obviously) and stuffed banana peppers. Stuffed banana peppers in this town are not your typical stuffed pepper with the rice and the meat filling. These are [...]
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