This blackberry Moscow mule is a sweet variation of the classic Moscow mule recipe. Blackberry jam adds a delicious sweetness to this easy cocktail! I have been a fan of the traditional Moscow mule for a long time. I love the fizz of the spicy ginger beer and the sour taste of the lime juice. …
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This blackberry kiwi mojito recipe is a fruity riff on the classic Mojito. Made with fresh fruit, mint springs, and rum, this refreshing cocktail is the perfect summer drink. The mojito is a classic cocktail known for its invigorating taste, characterized by a blend of fresh mint, lime, sugar, and soda or sparkling water. This …
This seasoned black beans recipe is the perfect side dish for tacos, burritos, and Mexican dishes! Easy to make with canned black beans Every once in a while, I get a craving for black beans. That craving usually isn’t accompanied by a craving for anything else. My favorite recipes include a can of black beans, …
My no cook corn black bean salsa recipe takes 10 minutes to make and is perfect for parties, tailgating and holidays. Make this your new favorite quick appetizer! Tailgating season is almost here. I am actually watching baseball this summer and now I have to get myself in a football mood. I’m not complaining though …
This delicious blackberry sangria recipe uses red wine, muddled blackberries, and blackberry brandy for the perfect summer drink! Everybody raise yo’ hands – it’s sangria time again! Test tasting at my place has been fun these last few weeks as I’ve rolled out a couple of big batch cocktails. If you’re looking for a super …
This post has been sponsored by MorningStar Farms®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. All over the interwebs I see posts about “brinner.” In case this is the first time you’re hearing this word, it’s a mashup of breakfast and dinner. I see so many pictures of people eating pancakes or waffles at night. But …
This black bean corn chowder recipe is perfect for cold weather. If you’re looking for an easy soup or chowder recipe with bacon, this is the one! Also, it is a great way to use up leftover corn cobs. When I started blogging, I posted about a trillion recipes with black beans. Exaggeration? Yes… but I …
Make these black bean sloppy joes when you’re looking to change up Meatless Monday night! They’re easy to make and my new favorite from-scratch recipe. It’s vegetarian and vegan! Easy dinners have been on my mind a lot this week. So have recipes from my childhood. You may have seen my porcupine meatball recipe last …
Have you ever thought about going vegan for a day? I did just that and here is my plant-based journey! Plus, a delicious recipe for vegan black bean fajitas. This post is brought to you in sponsorship with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Thank you for supporting the brands that I love. All opinions …
The black stripe cold rum cocktail is a fantastic drink with a surprise ingredient – molasses! If you are looking for something sweeter, add honey; if not, just enjoy the molasses and dark rum all on their own over crushed ice. Last week, I received a copy of Stuart’s Fancy Drinks and How to Mix …
These salted Mexican chocolate black bean brownies are perfect for New Year’s Eve celebrations! Made with Born Sweet® Zing™ Baking Blend, they will be a delicious slimmed down addition to your holiday party! New Year’s Eve is here and I have a delicious holiday treat for your celebrations. These salted Mexican chocolate black bean brownies are the perfect lower calorie treat for …
Polenta, mushrooms and black beans is easy to make and a delicious, savory vegetarian dinner. Perfect for meatless Mondays! I am going outside of my comfort zone with this recipe for polenta mushrooms and black beans, and loving every bite of it. I was perusing Pinterest the other day, as most food bloggers are inclined …
Start your day off a little healthier with this tasty blackberry apple smoothie. Made with almond milk and sweetened with agave nectar. Make it vegan using one of the variations included! The year is zipping by, and by now, many of us have embarked, and maybe failed, our new year’s resolutions to eat healthier. But let’s …
This black bean cake breakfast sandwich is great served open faced! Add it to your next brunch plan for a great vegetarian breakfast option. This is a doozy of a post. It’s jammed packed with goodness and goodies. And then a recipe for an open face black bean cake breakfast sandwich. Let’s get started. Black …
Vegetarian black bean enchiladas with jalapeno crema – spicy and full of protein thanks to the double dose of black beans! I love going grocery shopping. All those options give me so many ideas! I see a rutabaga, and I want to cook it. I don’t even know what to do with a rutabaga!! But …
A delicious and easy recipe for slow cooker black bean turkey sausage stew. It requires very little prep but packs a lot of flavor into every bite! I’ve been working really hard to update my photos and recipes to make them easier to make, understand and look at. New pictures will do that to you – …
I love black beans. I may have a problem, an obsession you could even say. I used to think it was all beans because I buy a lot of kidney beans, small white beans and cannellini beans (Goya canned beans=yum), but I always end up cooking with the black beans. I have already posted two …
An orange Moscow mule is the perfect cocktail for any time of year. This 4-ingredient mule recipe is a great way to make happy hour more fun! When the weather gets warm, I make cocktails. When the weather gets cold… I make cocktails. My favorite thing about winter is all of the fresh citrus that is available …
Easy buffalo chicken quesadillas are the perfect party food for the whole family! Serve these cheesy quesadillas with blue cheese and ranch dressing at your game day celebrations. I want tender chicken, gooey cheese, and a crispy tortilla when I’m eating a buffalo quesadilla. This simple recipe contains simple ingredients – just how I like …
This Christmas Wreath Cheese Ball recipe is the perfect holiday appetizer, a blend of creamy cheeses, bacon, and jalapeños. Delight guests with this visually stunning Christmas Wreath Cheese Ball, a festive blend of creamy cheeses, savory bacon, and zesty jalapeños. This is an easy-to-make, make-ahead holiday centerpiece perfect for adding flavor and flair to your …
This easy Frito Corn Salad recipe combines vibrant veggies, zesty spices, and the crunch of Fritos for a delicious salad, perfect for potlucks and parties. This Fritos Corn Salad is a crowd-pleaser on game day, at picnics, BBQs, potlucks, or as an easy salad for any meal. The first time I made this, I fell …
This hearty stuffed pepper soup recipe is like traditional stuffed peppers but in soup form! When soup season calls, bell pepper soup is a great way to please the whole family! I sometimes joke that soup is my life, but that is just a dramatic way for me to describe my love of soup. This …
This slow cooker bean dip is the perfect game day party dip. Simple ingredients – cheese, green onions, and cream cheese are the base for this easy cheesy bean dip. Is it wrong that I am pretty happy eating appetizers? If I could, I’d probably eat taco dip and jalapeno poppers and whipped feta dip and a whole slew of other small …
This homemade bacon jam recipe is a true bacon lover’s dream. Caramelized onions meet smoky bacon in this soft, spreadable jam. For bacon lovers and culinary enthusiasts alike, the concept of bacon jam may be uncharted culinary territory. Often compared to bacon marmalade, this savory spread is a bacon lover’s dream come true. Imagine the perfect balance of caramelized onions and thick-cut, smoked bacon mixed together, creating a soft, spreadable jam that tantalizes your taste …
Whipped Feta Dip, inspired by Greek cuisine – indulge in the rich and tangy flavors of the Mediterranean with this easy, creamy recipe. My favorite kinds of dips are easy to make. This delightful dip is easy to prepare and a crowd-pleaser, making it an ideal addition to any gathering or meal. If you’re having …
Jenny Bullistron is a self-taught home cook and a former bartender. She lives in a weird suburb of Chicago, but dreams of moving to a smaller place with more grass, green space, and clean air. If she could grow her own fruit and vegetables, she would be living her dream life. She goes by Jenny …
Candied ginger is easy to make and great as candy or for garnishing cocktails and desserts. You only need a few ingredients! I started out with the idea to make candied ginger when I was playing around with Moscow mule garnishes. Store-bought would have been fine, but that’s not how we do things. “Homemade or …
This antipasto skewers recipe is the perfect lazy day Italian appetizer for a large crowd. They can easily be made from store-bought pickled items or your pantry stash! One of my favorite appetizers is these delicious antipasto skewers. They are a great way to start the party and perfect for folks who like to graze …
My easy spicy sausage corn chowder recipe will warm you up! It’s easy to make and feeds a crowd or makes enough for leftovers the next day. Cold winter nights call for delicious hot meals. So does a chilly day in late summer. I have dreams of eating big bowls of steaming soup in front …
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but many people struggle to eat a wholesome breakfast each morning. With this delicious Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole, you can have a delicious breakfast without all the fuss! What is Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole? Blueberry French Toast Casserole is a sweet, fruit-flavored breakfast casserole …
Strawberry pop-tarts are a breakfast classic that is loved by both kids and adults! I loved the boxed pop-tarts growing up and now I can make them at home. These homemade strawberry pop-tarts use common ingredients, can be frozen and will bring back all your favorite childhood memories at the breakfast table. I remember eating …
Enjoy the flavors of fall all year round with one of these pumpkin pie milkshakes! Top yours with whipped cream and some graham cracker crumbs for the perfect treat! You know how much I love my milkshakes. First I brought you my long-time love, the java lava crumbler. Then it was the toasted marshmallow peanut …
This chicken taco casserole is creamy and crunchy! Layers of Doritos, cheese, chicken, and beans along with your favorite taco toppings for the perfect dinner. Casseroles are easy dinner recipes. Easy dinner recipes are my favorite. My college philosophy professor would follow these statements with “Casseroles are your favorite” and he’d probably be right. I …
Making vanilla extract is one of the easiest kitchen DIYs. It is a great, quick afternoon project. I don’t know if it’s kid-friendly but that’s up to you. I couldn’t resist adding another DIY gift to my blog. My first DIY gift was this melt and pour soap tutorial which, thanks to Pinterest and Mashable, …
This berry rosé sangria is super fruity and super delicious. It’s made with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and rosé and is easy to make! I’m a sangria girl no matter the season but especially in the summer. There is something so refreshing about a cold glass of sangria when it’s hot and sticky outside. Chicago summers …
These breakfast charcuterie board ideas are perfect for all special occasions! Add your favorite breakfast foods for a wonderful way to feed the whole family for brunch or breakfast! They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and I agree. A brunch board or breakfast platter will be the star of the …
If you’re looking for ways to use canned tomatoes, you’ve come to the right place. These recipes using canned tomatoes are great dinner and lunch recipes! Canned tomatoes are a great pantry staple item; I always have canned diced tomatoes and crushed tomatoes on hand. So many of my favorite recipes include canned tomatoes that …
This creamy chicken tagliatelle recipe is quick and easy to make with just a few ingredients. A great base pasta dish, ready in under 30 minutes! I am always on the hunt for delicious pasta recipes with chicken and find myself throwing pasta and chicken together on a regular basis. It’s filling, yummy, and an easy weeknight …
This potato kielbasa soup recipe is full of cheese, crispy sausage pieces, and potato chunks! The whole family will love it. It’s a hearty and cheesy soup, perfect for lunch or dinner. My Eastern European heritage has definitely influenced my life and what I eat. My Austrian grandmother was a baker and my Hungarian grandfather was …
This 3-ingredient black bean soup recipe is easy to make. It’s full of protein and flavor, and can be thrown together quickly! Plus, you can make it vegan by using vegetable broth. My black bean obsession strikes again! And I am experiencing a little deja vu with that sentence – I am pretty sure I have …
The Kentucky Mule is a delicious twist on a traditional Moscow Mule cocktail. Kentucky bourbon, ginger beer, and fresh-squeezed lime juice make this an easy 3-ingredient bourbon cocktail. I’d like you to meet the Kentucky Mule – the Moscow Mule’s distinguished cousin with a Kentucky twist. I’ve had a love affair with Kentucky for a …
This slow cooker chocolate fondue recipe is perfect for a romantic night or a Valentine’s Day celebration. It’s the perfect way to get the whole family involved! This 3-ingredient dessert recipe is delicious! If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day or any special occasion, chocolate fondue is the perfect dessert. The …