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 …
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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 …
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 …
These pumpkin walnut muffins are perfect when you are looking for a tasty fall breakfast! They are a great alternative to traditional banana nut muffins and are easy to make. Move over banana nut muffins, there’s a new kid in town. Today I’m sharing with you my pumpkin nut muffin recipe. It is perfect for autumn baking projects! 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 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 …
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 …
Homemade ginger simple syrup is an easy way to add a little sugar and spice to your cocktails and homemade sodas. Great drizzled on top of ice cream, too! Take your vodka soda or your gin and tonic to the next level with a bit of ginger simple syrup. A home bar should include multiple …
These easy baked apple slices are great as a holiday side dish, with oatmeal for breakfast, or as dessert! Easy to make and gluten free! If you are familiar with my blog, then you know I like easy and delicious recipes. It’s not that I don’t get crazy in the kitchen now and again with …
This savory apple galette is filled with apples, chicken, and cheese. It is the perfect fall weeknight dinner recipe. Plus, a savory pie crust recipe! I love galettes! Pies have always seemed like too much work; unless you are making a “rustic” pie, you need to be so perfect. Instead, I like to make galettes which are …
If you follow me on Instagram, you saw a ton of photos from my recent trip to Charleston, SC. Charleston is my new favorite US city and I have even been dreaming about moving there. I was in town for the Charleston Wine and Food Festival but made sure I had time (and room in …
These blueberry chocolate scones are tart, sweet, and perfect with tea or coffee. Serve them for breakfast or brunch. If you’re looking for a chocolate chip scone recipe, you’ve come to the right place. Blueberry Chocolate Scones It doesn’t matter the season. Hot or cold, I like to bake. Turning on the oven and popping …
This classic hot toddy recipe is a great warm cocktail for the winter season. This hot cocktail will warm you up when cold weather gets you down! Perfect for when you have a cold! Many people with a sore throat, cough, or cold symptoms turn to a classic cocktail like hot toddies as their home …
My raspberry Kir royale is a fun riff on the classic Kir royale. Just 3-ingredients and you have a champagne cocktail perfect for any brunch or celebration! Creme de cassis is hard to find. I don’t know why since it’s the main ingredient in a traditional Kir Royale cocktail, but it is. Thank goodness for …
This apple mint iced tea cocktail is delicious, refreshing, and perfect for spring and summer! Make one today to celebrate warmer weather. There’s nothing better on a hot humid day than a nice, cold glass of iced tea! I know you know what I’m talking about. May and June usually bring the heat in addition to …
Make pickled jalapenos with this easy recipe. Quick pickled jalapeños can be made the day before and enjoyed on a variety of foods including nachos and chili. Also included are instructions for canning jalapeños. Last summer I decided that pickling was my new hobby. I pickled cucumbers… to make pickles. I pickled blueberries and shared them at …
This no-churn coffee chocolate chunk ice cream is for coffee AND chocolate lovers. Coffee-infused sweetened condensed milk and a thick coffee syrup make this ice cream magical! Ice Cream Week continues and I’m breaking out one more no-churn ice cream recipe for you. (If you missed my last ice cream post – here it is: no …
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 …
Chocolate chip granola yogurt bark made with non-fat Greek yogurt and honey – the perfect quick snack or breakfast! Whip up a batch and keep it in your freezer. Every time I go to the grocery store, I walk down the snack aisle and get cravings. For fruit roll-ups, fruit snacks and granola bars. I …
Grapefruit curd and grapefruit buttercream frosting are delicious when enjoyed with your favorite chocolate cupcake recipe. They are the perfect way to enjoy winter citrus! Earlier this month, I attended an event called “A Sweet Taste of Destination Kohler” at The Social Table here in Chicago (super cute venue btw!) You may remember my trip to …
This slow cooker beer cheese soup is super easy to make! It combines sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and beer and is delicious for lunch or dinner.
This buffalo chicken dip recipe is the perfect game day food! It tastes just like buffalo wings but with less mess and no frying. The biggest day of the year for football fans is right around the corner and if you are like me, you are gathering all of your best football recipes together. I …
Hot chocolate s’mores parfaits – this fun and easy dessert is a great way to use leftover hot chocolate! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of International Delight. The opinions and text are all mine. I don’t know if you noticed, but winter is on its way! It kind of struck me …
Try this salted chocolate granola when you are looking for a sweet snack or fun dessert! This post is sponsored by Lindt but my love of all things chocolate are my own! Sometimes my sweet tooth and my salty tooth get cravings at the same time. Did you know that there is a salty tooth? …
Chocolate caramel chip marshmallow cupcakes is quite a mouthful but every bit of that goodness is packed into these delicious cupcakes. Many thanks to Nestle Toll House for sponsoring today’s story and encouraging me to use new DelightFulls Filled Baking Morsels in my recipes! I am a huge fan of chocolate chip cookies. If you …
This mandarin orange beef stir fry recipe is not only delicious, it is also dairy free! Try it out for dinner tonight! Last year, Mr. B and I had to go on a dairy-free diet for 2 months – doctors orders. It was not easy for us cheese lovin’ freaks. Mostly we just ate vegetables …
If you are a food blogger, or want to be one, you probably have the cooking part down. But how are your food photography skills? One of the easiest ways to attract people to your recipes (and your blog) is to take appealing and appetizing photos. Your eyes are the window to your soul but …