The Foodie Patootie
National Zucchini Day | Pork-Stuffed Zucchini Boats

National Zucchini Day | Pork-Stuffed Zucchini Boats

One of the first recipes I made on this blog, back in 2011, was Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini Boats adapted from Kitchen Belleicious. Since then, I’ve adapted even more and now this recipe is my own with...

National Pigs-In-A-Blanket Day | Pigs-In-A-Blanket

National Pigs-In-A-Blanket Day | Pigs-In-A-Blanket

Can we just talk about how cute pigs-in-a-blanket are? Everyone say, “Awwwww”. Anyway, the food version of pigs-in-a-blanket is pretty easy. It’s a sure appetizer that you can make in no time to feed...

National Cherry Cheesecake Day | Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

National Cherry Cheesecake Day | Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

I feel like, more than anything, I’ve written about cheesecakes. It’s exhausting to love cheesecake, but fun at the same time. Bonus that nearly everyone loves cheesecake (except my husband and I think I...

National Jelly Bean Day | Vanilla Cupcakes with Jelly Bean Frosting

National Jelly Bean Day | Vanilla Cupcakes with Jelly Bean Frosting

Fortunately, and unfortunately, I eat with my eyes. Therefore, I had a lottttt of jelly beans left post-Easter. Given that I didn’t want to have to consume all of them (because I will), I...

National Chocolate-Covered Cashew Truffle Day | Chocolate-Covered Cashew Truffles

National Chocolate-Covered Cashew Truffle Day | Chocolate-Covered Cashew Truffles

Welcome to National Chocolate-Covered Cashew Truffle Day, y’all! I don’t generally eat truffles except for about once per month when I stop into Godiva and get my freebie truffle. I don’t even care for...

National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day | Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day | Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Happy Easter to all my lovely readers!! I’m spending the day cooking food holidays at my mom’s house while she recovers from surgery. In between dishes, I’m humoring myself by reading articles with pictures...

National Garlic Day | Pasta & Bean Soup

National Garlic Day | Pasta & Bean Soup

Garlic is one of the most popular items in my house. I use it very often and so naturally, I love that there is a National Garlic Day. The only thing I don’t love...

National Animal Crackers Day | Funfetti Dip

National Animal Crackers Day | Funfetti Dip

When anyone would see National Animal Crackers Day on my food holiday list, they always said, without fail, “How in the world do you make animal crackers? Are you actually making animal crackers?” Well, no,...

National Cheeseball Day | Party Cheeseball

National Cheeseball Day | Party Cheeseball

I love getting together with friends, especially when the get together is a potluck and everyone brings an appetizer. Finger food is my favorite because it’s easy to nibble on and you can try...

National Eggs Benedict Day | Eggs Benedict Casserole

National Eggs Benedict Day | Eggs Benedict Casserole

When it comes to breakfast items, I’ll take a good casserole any day of the week. My go-to is a hash brown casserole because you can bring in those veggies and cheeses that you...