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Snackin’ with Sarah Sellers: Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado Salsa

February 9, 2012 By in Recipe Experimentation, Snackin' with Sarah Sellers Tags: , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Hollywood Week has officially started on American Idol! From the usual nervous contestant (oh how I can relate) to the fall heard round the world, yes Symone Black is okay, last night’s episode definitely didn’t lack in the drama.

This season I’m cooking up idol snacks for Yahoo! Music Blogger Lyndsey Parker and her music injected reality blog, Reality Rocks. Last night I started off Hollywood week with some delicious Veggie Stuffed Crescent Rolls and tonight I’m making some classic Cali cuisine (or my version at least)!

So while you’re waiting to see if Symone made it to the next round snack on my Shrimp Tostadas…they won’t disappoint!!!

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Snackin’ with Sarah Sellers: Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls

February 1, 2012 By in Recipe Experimentation, Snackin' with Sarah Sellers Tags: , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Matt and I visited Portland last fall and I absolutely fell in love with the city. From the diverse culture to the sky high trees and roses lining the freeways, there is a ton of stuff to do and PLENTY of food to eat. So for tonight’s episode of American Idol I new exactly what to cook for the Portland auditions.

My dear friend was born and raised in Portland and always makes the most amazing vietnamese cuisine. When we were in town I was a bit surprised at how many different asian restaurants there were. I have to say, it’s the best asian cuisine I’ve ever had. So I sent an email to Kim and asked her what dish I should make for Lyndsey Parker’s readers on Snackin’ with Sarah Sellers and she suggested this mouth watering treat. I kept true to her recipe for the most part with only a few minor adjustments. For some reason there were no bean sprouts to be found the night I was making it so I substituted it with shredded carrots.

The recipe is very simple and delicious and you can get as creative as you want with the filling. Give it a try and let me know what you think.

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Snackin’ with Sarah Sellers: California Style Shrimp and Pesto Pizza

January 22, 2012 By in Recipe Experimentation, Snackin' with Sarah Sellers Tags: , , , , , , , , 2 Comments

The first week of Idol auditions has come and gone but tonight they’ll be airing a special audition episode from sunny San Diego. So far I’ve paid homage to the south with my Grits Cakes with Creamy Crab, then back north to Pittsburgh for some Cheesy Kielbasa Pierogies.

For tonight’s episode I’m serving up some yummy Shrimp and Pesto Pizza, California style. Things have been so crazy I haven’t had time to watch any of the episodes. What do you guys think about the talent this year?

Check out Snackin’ with Sarah Sellers on Reality Rocks HERE!

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Snackin’ with Sarah Sellers: Cheesy Kielbasa Pierogies

January 19, 2012 By in Recipe Experimentation, Snackin' with Sarah Sellers Tags: , , , , , , , , , 1 Comment

After my brief debut on American Idol last year (watch my audition here) I was lucky enough to catch the eye of music blogger and reality TV aficionado, Lyndsey Parker. A season later and countless snacks to boot she’s having me back to contribute to her Reality  Rocks blog.

Last night American Idol made it’s season 11 debut in Savannah and I was cooking up a hodgepodge of southern classics with my Grits Cakes with Creamy Crab. For tonight’s episode I’m marrying two of Pittsburgh’s most popular eats, Kielbasa and Piergoies. A labor of love, yes…but totally worth it. So pull up your sleeves and dive in to this scrumptious recipe. Dare I say it’s one of my most delicious creations yet.

Check out tonight’s post on Reality Rocks HERE!

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Snackin’ with Sarah Sellers – Grits Cakes with Creamy Crab

January 18, 2012 By in Recipe Experimentation, Snackin' with Sarah Sellers Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

I can’t believe it’s that time of year again. This time last year I was nervously waiting to see if my American Idol audition would air live, and it did. Because of my audition (see it here) Reality Rocks blogger extraordinaire, Lyndsey Parker, reached out to me to become a contributor to her popular reality music blog.

So for tonight’s Idol episode, and my 100th post (yay!!!), we’re heading south to Savannah and I decided to whip up the most southern appetizer I could think of. So throw your healthy resolutions out the window tonight and test out this scrumptious recipe! It’s pretty tasty.

Check out tonight’s post on Reality Rocks HERE!

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Quick & Easy Snacking – American Idol Top 11 Pt.2

April 4, 2011 By in Recipe Experimentation, Snackin' with Sarah Sellers Tags: , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Last week on American Idol we had one last look at the top 11 before two Idol hopefuls were sent home. Thankfully, last weeks dramatic results show, coupled with Casey Abrams spot on performance of the Elton John classic, Your Song, kept him safe and in it for another week.

Unfortunately, for Naima Adedapo and Thia Megia, they sang their last tunes on the Idol stage Tuesday night. Even though I will miss Naima’s vibrance onstage I wasn’t too surprised by her elimination, and Thia, the girl’s got talent, but I definitely agree with American on that vote (or lack thereof).

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Quick & Easy Snacking – American Idol Top 11

March 24, 2011 By in Recipe Experimentation, Snackin' with Sarah Sellers Tags: , , , , , , , Leave a comment

American Idol’s Top 11 results show had it all; flash, cheese, product placement, and one of the most shocking eliminations I’ve seen in all my years as an Idol fan. Last night’s Motown themed soul-fest delivered strong performances, leaving me wandering who would be the unlucky contestant to miss the Top 10 and Idol tour by just one spot. What I didn’t expect was for Casey Abrams, the eccentric and show stopping Seth Rogen look-alike, to be the one at the bottom.

Week by week Casey has delivered something that I can’t say for every other contestant, passion and originality. Every time he steps on stage I’m anxiously waiting to see what he’ll do next. So what gives America? Why the low votes? Maybe everyone was just cooking up a storm like I was and forgot to vote….(segway)

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Quick & Easy Snacking – American Idol Top 13

March 12, 2011 By in Recipe Experimentation, Snackin' with Sarah Sellers Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Another week has passed and the first American Idol hopeful from the top 13 was sent home packing. The “lucky” group of what could be the show’s most talented singers sang their hearts out on the big stage, which means I was whipping up some dishes for you & your watch party to feast upon!

Yahoo’s fabulous reality/music blogger, Lyndsey Parker, has been giving me much love in her weekly series Snackin with Sarah Sellers. My creative process has involved hours in the kitchen, pen to the pad, and music blaring to keep my focus to the stove.

This week’s recipes are sure to please the pallet so check out some of my new, tasty treats below. Don’t forget to check out Lyndsey Parker’s blog, Reality Rocks, every week for new recipes and the latest Idol goss!

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