Oh, how I love homemade macaroni & cheese. Unfortunately, I love it so much that I rarely make it for fear that I will lose all portion control abilities and end up eating far more than I...
Black Forest Cupcakes
No one will ever guess that these decadent chocolate cupcakes filled with gooey cherry filling and topped with thick chocolate frosting are light, and if you don’t want to tell them, your secret is safe with me!...
CONTEST CLOSED – 500 Facebook Fans Vitalicious Giveaway!
This past week the Emily Bites Facebook Page reached 500 fans – woohoo! I feel so lucky to have captured your interest after less than four months of blogging. Thanks for reading! To help me celebrate, the...
Slow Cooked Barbecue Beef
I created a poll on the Emily Bites Facebook Page this week asking my readers what you’d like to see more of on the blog and “crock pot recipes” was the runaway winner. Your wish is my...
Cheeseburger Lettuce Wraps
Do not let their humble appearance fool you, these wraps are downright delicious and taste like a guilty pleasure without the guilt! I am a big fan of the Asian-flavored lettuce wraps at P.F. Chang’s and when...
Baked Clams Oreganata
After my trip to Florida last week I was in the mood for seafood and I immediately thought of this dish. My mom made this appetizer fairly frequently on holidays when I was growing up. She always...
Hummingbird Cupcakes
If you are reading this and thinking “What the heck are Hummingbird Cupcakes?” then you are not alone. I had never heard of hummingbird cake, though apparently it’s quite popular in the south. The tropical fruits in...
Eggplant Parmesan
This delicious main dish is so low in calories that you won’t feel the least bit guilty pairing it with a healthy side of pasta or a tasty dessert! Unlike in restaurants where eggplant parmesan is generally...