I have to confess that I’ve actually never tried (let alone heard of) creamed corn before this. A couple of weeks ago, Rachel came up to me super excited about creamed corn and asked me to make it for the site with the addition of jalapeño. This spicy but sweet side dish is super easy… Read more »
Cinnamon Toast was one of those recipes my mom made us for breakfast several times a week. Now, I recognize that this probably wasn’t a “well-balanced” meal since it’s covered in butter and sugar… but it was the 80′s and my mom is southern so I hope you’ll forgive this recipe for not being healthy,… Read more »
I love to celebrate Halloween and so I thought it would be fun to create these Candy Corn Cocktail Shooters to serve to the other adults at this year’s party. Read on for the instructions or watch the video below for the how-to. ~Rachel These cocktail shooters are super fun to make and can… Read more »
If you’re trying to find new and exciting ways to get your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables (like spinach and pears, for instance) I find that the best way to do this is by stuffing them into a cheesy quesadilla. Fool them by masking the fruits and veggies with lots of melted cheese… Read more »
I believe that one of the greatest gifts a parent can give a child is a love of food and an understanding of how important it is to eat healthy and balanced meals. In a culture where we move so quickly it’s vital to sit down with your family at the end of the… Read more »
Texas Sheet Cake was one of my favorite desserts growing up. Watch this short video where I explain why… or skip right on down for the best little dessert ever! ~Rachel Start by melting 1 cup butter in a small saucepan and stirring it with 1/4 cup cocoa powder and 1 cup water over medium-high… Read more »
Tater tots are mighty delicious and incredible all on their own. We know this. Somehow we wanted to take them to the next level and the only way we knew how, was to top it with lots of sloppy joe, cheese (of course) and tomato slices (because we should be somewhat healthy). They’re super easy… Read more »
Rachel was recently telling me about one of her and Dave’s favorite dishes at a local restaurant and it sounded so good I just had to try to recreate it for her. Crispy brussels sprouts are the easiest to whip up and make you look like you’re a master in the kitchen! The first thing… Read more »
One of my ALL time favorite treats is a cinnamon crumb coffee cake. It usually reminds me of when I was in elementary school and they’d serve us a big square piece of that cake. We’ve taken that classic morning bread and turned it into an incredible cookie, Coffee Cake Cookies! They’re super easy to… Read more »
I’ve made quite a few dishes here at The Chic HQ, and they all get tested and eaten to make sure they’re up to standards. This recipe has the honor of being called Rachel’s favorite dish I’ve made. Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili is super easy to make! It’s the perfect healthy meal for any night of… Read more »
After my family, food is my favorite thing on this planet! I love cooking it, dreaming up ways to improve it, and most importantly, sharing it with people I love!
Back in 2004 when I was looking to name my events company, I stumbled across the word 'Chic' in an old dictionary. The definition was: “a fashionable lifestyle, ideology, or pursuit”. I fell in love with the word and the idea that chic is the pursuit of something better, prettier, or cooler than you are today. Chic isn’t a state of being or even a destination, chic is the journey you take on the way to something greater. ~Rachel
Question: From RJ in Los Angeles Hi Rachel! We had a gathering last night where quite a few kids (mostly toddlers) showed up with their parents. My husband and I are childless, but love kids and aren’t afraid of messes/things breaking, etc. But, one of the mothers made a comment about “another friend of hers… Read more »
