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 …
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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 …
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 …
This penne aglio e olio is an easy twist on a classic pasta dish. Serve it as a simple side dish for chicken or as dinner for meatless Monday! Like most of the world, I am on a quest to eat healthier (at least in January haha). I’m also on a quest to spend less …
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 …
I’ve rounded up 20 fall soup recipes perfect for warming you up after a football game or an afternoon of leaf raking. There are healthy options, easy soups, warm soups and more – all the fall soups you could ask for!
Taco pinwheels are made with refried beans, taco seasoning, cream cheese, and sour cream. A delicious, make-ahead cold vegetarian appetizer! Bite-size appetizers are great for parties of all kinds. Tailgating, holidays, birthdays, and more! These vegetarian taco pinwheels are not only yummy; they are also super easy to make. I thought about adding meat but …
This grapefruit hibiscus margarita is the perfect cocktail recipe to make you think of summer! Fresh grapefruit and lime juice, homemade hibiscus simple syrup, and a little muddled mint make this a fun and tropical cocktail! Grapefruit hibiscus margaritas need to happen, and they need to happen often. I can never resist an excuse to …
This chicken ranch pasta salad is a great main course or delicious side dish! It is perfect for summer – only 5 ingredients! It’s a great way to use leftover chicken and perfect for your next BBQ. If you’re looking for an easy recipe, this ranch chicken pasta salad is it. With only five ingredients …
This easy homemade croutons recipe is perfect for soups and crispy salads! This simple recipe is the best way to make a batch of homemade croutons. There is no need to buy store-bought croutons anymore. Nope. Sorry, crouton companies, but the best croutons are so easy to make that you should make them yourself. I may say …
This rosa chicken caprese pasta recipe is my preferred way to combine my favorite flavors – traditional spaghetti sauce and Alfredo sauce. Use your favorite pasta and this is the perfect dinner! This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. Caprese salad is …
These slow cooker chicken taco lettuce wraps are going to be your new favorite taco recipe. Make the chicken taco meat in the slow cooker and substitute iceberg lettuce leaves for tortilla shells! Taco Tuesday came and went over here and for all of you that are trying to eat healthy – good luck. I am unable …
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 …
Golden raisin scones are perfect for picnic lunches, especially when smeared with apple butter. Try these delicious scones today! I love fall. I know, I know – it’s only August and autumn doesn’t start for over a month. Forget summer though -I’m prepared for autumn. I have already pulled out my “I Leaf Autumn” t-shirt and am …
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 red fruit salad is full of raspberries, currant berries and pomegranate – perfect for lunch or an afternoon snack! I have finally caved and decided I should get on the healthier-eating train for 2015. I word it “healthier” because I am not quite able to stop myself from the occasional sweet or snack. And …
Duck fat paprika popcorn is savory and spicy – a perfect snack! My love affair with duck fat is continuing. It is a savory love, accented by spicy nights and the occasional sweetness. Especially when I decided to make duck fat chocolate chip cookies or buttermilk duck fat cornbread. Mr. B doesn’t get jealous – …
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A delightful chocolate chip cookie experiment. What’s better: chocolate chip cookies or duck fat chocolate chip cookies? I had a little Maple Leaf Farms duck fat leftover after making my cornbread recipe, so I decided to do a little duck fat experiment this week. I put on my apron and oven mitts (the kitchen equivalent …
This recipe is a great way to use the bounty of your herb garden. Lunch, dinner, or meatless Mondays – this summer pesto pasta is packed with flavor and color. I have been trying all summer to grow an herb garden. I was somewhat successful once a few years ago – I put all my …
Try this buttermilk duck fat cornbread the next time you make chili! Duck fat is a great addition to this rendition of a classic comfort food. The duck strikes again. And that is a totally awesome thing when it’s duck fat and you’re going to do some baking. One of the items in my box …
Raspberries, strawberries and basil are prefect additions to lemonade! Make this recipe for berry basil lemonade on a hot summer day or as a mixer for cocktails! I have been on a serious berry kick these past few months. First it was strawberry habenero jam, then it was a delicious raspberry lemon granita. Now it’s …
This tomato habanero relish is perfect for BBQ season! Garnish your hot dogs and sausages with it or top a grilled steak or chicken breast with it. It’s so flavorful you could even eat it with chips! I was away at Blogger Duck U with Maple Leaf Farms last week (recap coming soon!!) and before …
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 …