Fresh fruits always sound so good during the warmest Summer days. One great and easy way to dress up fresh fruits is by turning them into fruit tart (or fruit pie - whatever you want to call it). You can make your own...

This grilled chicken salad served with grilled corn on the cob, bacon bits, and grilled bananas, is so easy to make and make a fresh addition to your Summer menu.SERVINGS: 44 boneless chicken breasts4 ears of corns1 cup bacon bits4 ripe bananas2 lbs...

This "meat on a stick" dish never fails to please anyone of any age whenever it is served at a BBQ or gathering. The sweet soy sauce is the single most important ingredient. You can get it at your local Asian grocery or...

Last week I went to an international buffet-style restaurant where they had a crepes station, and saw the entire process of making crepes, from pouring the dough to putting all the good stuff on it. It didn't look too difficult so I decided...

My days have been so hectic this week I haven't found myself in the kitchen much. After five straight days of takeouts and eating out, I wanted to eat in last night and fix something easy. This lasagna recipe is made with Prego...

Sometimes the easiest recipe simply makes the best thing. These grilled corns, in my opinion, is the best thing of a Summer cookout, and only three ingredients are needed: corns on the cobs, margarine, and hot sauce. I like them spicy, so I...

My husband finished his Master's degree this Spring. He's worked really hard, juggling his school, work, and family, and I cannot be prouder of him. Bakerella's candy cup caps inspired me to make these cupcakes to celebrate his achievement.See my Chocolate Cupcakes recipeDECORATINGWHAT...

I bought a whole duckling to make the Duck with Beansprouts dish that I always loved at my favorite Chinese restaurant when I was in college (see previous post). Since I only used half a duckling for that recipe, I thought I'd use...

There was a great Chinese restaurant close to my apartment back when I was still in college. I always ordered their Duck with Beansprouts dish, which was one of their specialties. I miss that place so much, especially since there's no Chinese restaurant...

I love fajitas! When I stumbled across this recipe, I thought it looked easy enough I decided to give it a try. It really was easy! I don't have a fajita skillet so I just used a regular skillet, and it still turned...

I can't get enough of cupcakes lately. I guess I'm just having too much fun decorating them. What do you think of this lamb on the grass cupcake? She's so cute I could just eat her up! Wait, I already did!WHAT YOU'LL NEED:-...

Nothing says Spring like blooming flowers and beautiful butterflies. These flower cupcake and butterfly cupcake are simply decorated with cut-up marshmallows, star confetti, and pretzel sticks.WHAT YOU'LL NEED:- 2 baked cupcakes, see my chocolate cupcake recipe- White frosting (I used Betty Crocker's fluffy...

I love spring rolls and am glad to have found this step-by-step-video recipe at videojug.com (find the video embedded at the bottom of this post). They turned out to be really tasty and crispy! They go very well with my favorite Thai sweet...

Inspired by my previous Blackforest Cake, I decided to create its mini version and make these blackforest cupcakes. It was super easy to decorate and so yum!WHAT YOU'LL NEED:Baked chocolate cupcakes (see my chocolate cupcake recipe)White frostingChocolate shavings (simply made using a chocolate...

First of all, please pardon the sloppiness of this cake. I was too impatient waiting for the cake to cool before decorating it and I did not completely drain the cherries before using them. So as you can see in the picture, I...

I love making chocolate chip cookies from scratch, but I stock refrigerated cookie dough in my fridge in case I have a sweet emergency and don't feel like baking. I love the Nestle brand refrigerated cookie dough. It only takes 10 minutes to...

This burger cupcake looks like the real thing, doesn't it? They make a great dessert to any cookout or outdoor party. Scroll down to see the decorating instructions.WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (to make 1 cupcake)- 2 Vanilla cookies- 1 chocolate covered cookie (I used...

Grilled corn on the cobs are delicious! But these corn-on-the-cob cupcakes are even sweeter! Scroll down to see how easy it is to make them.WHAT YOU'LL NEED:- Yellow and white jelly beans (I used the pina colada flavor for the yellows, and coconut...

After a long, cold winter, I was so excited about the first 80-degree-Saturday of the year! I wanted to celebrate with a cookout-themed-cupcakes. These corn-on-the-cob-cupcakes and burger-cupcakes are so fun and easy to do. And the best thing is: No grilling necessary! I'll...

MommyIsNotAChef is now on Facebook. Please feel free to befriend me there! If you're on Facebook, come visit my new page and say hello: MommyIsNotAChef Facebook Page. I would love to know more about you. Feel free to message me or share your...

I have two toddlers in the house. Need I emphasize how much I love semi-homemade cooking? This chicken pot pie is made with Betty Crocker's Bisquick mix. I actually got this recipe straight from the back side of the box. It's very easy...

I love it when I have these extra ripe bananas on my kitchen counter that look too hideous too eat. That just means I have an excuse to make or bake something out of them. I think the extra ripe bananas have just...

This ham and potato soup is so tasty and is one of my favorite comfort food on a cold rainy day like today. A friend of mine came over for lunch today and I served this soup with my favorite tuna melt sandwich....

Need a simple lunch idea? Try this simple tuna melt sandwich recipe. I had a friend came over for lunch today and served this tuna melt sandwich with this delicious ham and potato soup. PREP TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 3 minutesSERVINGS: makes 4...

This barbecued roast pork is my husband's specialty. Yes, my husband cooks. That's what made me fall in love with him actually. I find men who can cook very attractive, and... the best thing is: they can back me up when I don't...

It was raining outside and we were stuck inside the house. Watching the food channel on TV, my husband and I suddenly had a craving for something sweet. I saw a box of Duncan Hines brownie mix in my pantry and decided to...

I am a big fan of the Bakerella blog, especially of her brilliant cupcake pops creations. After seeing the irresistable Spring cupcake pops featured on her blog recently, I decided to give them a try for this year's Easter treats while modifying her...

This dish is made with very strong spices, you'll either love it or can't stand it. Everyone in our house loves it though. I especially love it because it is so easy to make. A little warning: it is a salty dish.PREP TIME:...

We can't get enough of spicy food in this house. This Korean spicy cabbage soup is a perfect spicy food fix, especially on a cold winter day. And, just like everything else posted on this blog, is so easy to make.PREP TIME: 10...

Rendang is a popular, authentic Indonesian cuisine, which has also been a big influence in Malaysian, Singapore, and Thai cuisines. It is often described as a curry but the authentic rendang is, in my opinion, much more flavorful than a curry. I think...

These delicious banana fritters are always a hit when it comes to dessert. They are so easy to prepare and cook. The key thing is to use RIPE bananas for a natural and delightful sweet taste.PREP TIME: 5 minutesCOOKING TIME: 10-15 minutesSERVINGS: 41...

I saw the movie "Spanglish" a few years ago, where Adam Sandler played a chef who makes this world's greatest sandwich (as he calls it) as a midnight snack. The sandwich was so mouthwatering I couldn't wait to get out of the movie...

If you like the egg drop soup you get at a Chinese restaurant as a side to your lunch combo, you're going to go wild over this one. This is what Egg Drop Soup is supposed to be. Not just egg in water...

This Spaghetti with Meatballs dish never fails to please and is the easiest thing to make! It's what I often turn to when deciding to eat in at the last minute.PREP TIME: 0 minutesCOOKING TIME: 20 minutesSERVINGS: 4Frozen meatballs (about 30 pieces)3 cups...

This delicious cheesecake was literally prepared in 10 minutes! I used Graham Cracker Crust, which saved me from the tedious process of chopping up crackers and packing it up tightly at the bottom of the dish. Although it is ready to serve after...

Looking for a less greasy alternative to french fries? Try these Baked Steak Fries. I don't like deep-frying food in the winter because our house would end up smelling like frying oil all day (I usually fry stuff outside on my patio when...

What do little kids love more than pancakes? FUN pancakes!!! There are lots of ways to make their breakfast a little cuter. I made these animal pancakes last Sunday, and even though my babies cannot speak full sentences yet, I could see the...

I used Betty Crocker Bisquick Mix to make these pancakes. It cannot be easier!2 cups Original Bisquick® mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs Fresh blueberries (I used Blueberry pie filling in the photo because I didn't have fresh blueberries in the fridge, it...

See my Chocolate Cupcake RecipeDECORATING:- Purple spice drops (to make the clusters)- Green gummy bears (for the leaves)DIRECTIONS:Frost the cupcakes with purple frosting and decorate as shown in pictureMore cupcake decorating ideas:- Frogs Cupcakes- Popcorn Cupcakes- Christmas Cupcakes- Classic Sprinkles Cupcakes ...

See my Chocolate Cupcake RecipeDECORATING:- Fruit Rollups (red, blue, or any color)- Large marshmallows- Pretzel sticks- Blue crystal sugar- 1 jar Fluffy White frosting- Red and Green M&M's- chocolate sprinkleDIRECTIONSTo assemble the snowman: 1. Cut a large marshmallow in half2. Take one whole...

VANILLA CUPCAKES WITH WHITE CHOCOLATEPREP TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 30 minutesSERVINGS: makes about 30 cupcakes1 pkg (18.25 oz) white cake mix1 pkg (4 oz) choc vanilla pudding mix8 oz sour cream4 large eggs1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup warm water2 cups semi sweet white...

SLOW COOKED POT ROASTPREP TIME: 5 minutesCOOKING TIME: 4-8 hoursSERVINGS: 83 lbs pot roast1 oz package dry onion soup mix10.75 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup waterDIRECTIONS:1. In a slow cooker, mix cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix, and...

I made this salad when having girl friends over for lunch and they loved it. It's simple to make but it has to be refrigerated several hours or overnight before serving for best taste.SIMPLY GOOD POTATO SALADPREP TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: Overnight SERVINGS:...

The first time I ate deviled eggs, I thought it looked so fancy it must have been so difficult to make. I was wrong. They don't take very long to make at all.EXTREMELY EASY DEVILLED EGGSPREP TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 12-15 minutesSERVINGS: makes...

For the Hawaiian-themed-party we threw for our girls' birthday last year, we included pineapple fried rice in the menu that I thought really added a tropical feel into the party. PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE1/2 yellow onion, chopped1 cup cooked shrimps, chopped1 cup fresh pineapple,...

We threw a Hawaiian themed party for our girls' birthday last year and I wanted to make cupcakes to match the theme. I stumbled upon the Bakerella blog and found just what I was looking for. I had so much fun making it...