Author: Nicolestastingspoon

Lobster Risotto

Lobster Risotto

Are you a procrastinator? I would say I’m not, but I like to think about it as much as possible before making a decision and that’s what happened with this blog post, here I am writing it in the 12th hour before it’s scheduled to 

Buffalo Chicken Bites

Buffalo Chicken Bites

When I was pregnant I refused all things chicken except this buffalo chicken wrap that was served at our neighborhood Irish Bar. It was, and still is so good. We moved across town so I’m no longer a frequent flyer but I have learned how 

Jalapeño Poppers

Jalapeño Poppers

It took me until my adult life to appreciate a good jalapeño popper and now they are my #1 go-to for a quick-please-the-crowd kind of snack. To me it’s important that a jalapeño popper meet four goals to be tasty: 1. The pepper is cooked 

January Soup Month Giveaway!!

January Soup Month Giveaway!!

Thank you for following Nicole’s Tasting Spoon! To celebrate a successful soup month, I’m doing my very first giveaway! Get your ingredients for soup (or for anything else). RULES TO ENTER: Follow me on Instagram @nictastingspoon On my Instagram Giveaway Post – tag friend you 

Hearty Vegetable Soup

Hearty Vegetable Soup

Hearty vegetable soup! Soup month is coming to an end, and I saved the best for last This soup can be made vegetarian and gluten-free without jeopardizing the flavor or bite satisfaction. I realize that vegetable soup may need some excitement to entice some people. 

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Freezing weather is the over-welcomed house guest that just won’t go away. One way to make it all better is to make a pot of this chicken pot pie soup and snuggle up on the couch to watch movies. This soup is thick, creamy (without