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 …
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Zoodles primavera is a creamy and delicious recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners! It’s extra colorful thanks to the zucchini noodles and vegetables – broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and yellow squash. This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. I don’t usually …
This Instant Pot spaghetti soup is an easy way to get lunch on the table quickly. It has plenty of vegetables and plenty of flavor! This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. I bought an Instant Pot recently and I now understand what …
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 …
This one pan cheesy gnocchi is perfect for those nights when you have to get dinner on the table quickly! Gnocchi, chicken, cheese, and spaghetti sauce make this dinner easy to make and delicious! This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. Gnocchi is …
This Philly cheesesteak rotini is just like the sandwich but with pasta! Use a cheaper cut of steak for a budget-friendly and delicious dinner. This recipe is full of steak, veggies, and of course, cheese! This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. …
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 …
This roasted garlic tomato soup is recipe is easy to make and perfect when paired with a grilled cheese sandwich. This flavorful and aromatic soup is easy to make and is great as lunch! This post is sponsored by Red Gold Tomatoes. Thank you for supporting the brands that I love! All opinions are my …
These braised porcupine meatballs are an easy dinner recipe, perfect for any night of the week. They’re also a great way to use up leftover rice! This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. My mom was a supermom. She worked two jobs …
This beer cheese dip is perfect for football parties! Serve it in your slow cooker or fondue pot to keep it bubbling hot. Pretzels, some bread chunks, apple slices, chips and carrots are the perfect dippers for this appetizer. I got a craving the other day for beer cheese dip. I don’t know where it …
Ditch the winter blues with an Asparagus and Cherry Tomato Salad. Made with roasted asparagus, fresh lemons, cherry tomatoes and marinated artichokes hearts. This salad is topped off with a light, bright and easy homemade lemon vinaigrette. Thank you so much for the opportunity to share a recipe with your audience Jenny! Though we’ve never …
This brie roasted red pepper soup is creamy and smooth. Serve it with homemade croutons or crusty bread and a salad for the perfect lunch! When I tell people about food blogging, the questions I get asked the most are about inspiration. Sometimes people want to know about inspiration and motivation; how do I push myself to get …
These slow cooker sweet and spicy meatballs are the perfect easy game day appetizer. Use frozen meatballs to save time! I love appetizer recipes and the easier the better. And you can’t get easier than my sweet and spicy meatball recipe. I have many go-to party slow cooker recipes – slow cooker bean dip and slow cooker taco dip are two …
Treat yourself to homemade red wine risotto. All you need is 30 minutes and this exquisite dinner can be on the table! This post was brought to you in partnership with ALDI. All opinions are my own. My hometown of Harwood Heights is a little island nook in the city sea of Chicago. We share …
Leek blue cheese soup is perfect for fall days and blue cheese lovers! This twist on leek soup will make you forget about potatoes. I have been in a very soupy mood lately. Which is actually way better than being in a good mood, in case you were wondering. It’s something to do with fall. …
This Brussels sprouts kale salad with bacon, almonds, blue cheese and a lemon garlic vinaigrette is perfect for lunch or a light dinner! This salad has so much (awesomeness) going on that figuring out where to start and what to talk about is leaving me a little…. hungry. Which is really odd since I have been eating lots …
These baked buffalo chicken egg rolls are great as an appetizer or lunch! Serve them with blue cheese dressing and extra buffalo sauce! These baked buffalo chicken egg rolls are an absolute treat, perfect for any occasion, whether you’re looking for a delightful appetizer or a satisfying lunch. The combination of tender chicken and zesty …
This vegetable egg white fried rice recipe is made with brown rice and is perfect when you are looking for an extra dose of veggies. Thank you to Phil’s Fresh Eggs for sponsoring today’s conversation. My love of their cage-free eggs and all opinions are my own. During the holidays, I attend so many holiday parties. I …
Include a holiday crostini bar at all of your holiday parties this year! These 12 3-ingredient crostini recipes are easy to make and pair perfectly with my favorite Sicilia DOC wines, Nero d’Avola and Frappato. This post is sponsored by Wines of Sicily. My love of Sicilian wine and my opinions are my own. Are you throwing …
This roasted tomato zucchini spinach fettucini recipe is the perfect way to use your farmer’s market purchases and end-of-summer garden’s bounty. Pair it with a glass of Grillo for the perfect weeknight dinner! This post is sponsored by Wines of Sicily. My love of Sicilian wine and my opinions are my own. Every other Sunday, …
Oenophiles, this post is for you. Here are my picks for the 4 wineries you must visit in Western Sicily. They include Donnafugata, Planeta, Firriato and Stemmari wineries. Read on for more details and my wine picks! In April 2016, I traveled to Sicily with Wines of Sicily DOC to be immersed in the culture, food, …
This sweet corn yellow tomato soup is a taste of pure summer and straight out of Heather Christo’s book Pure Delicious. Top it with a dash of cilantro sauce and you’re day will be made! When Heather Christo contacted me about her new book, Pure Delicious, I knew I had to get my hands on …
Tuna bacon crostini is a great last minute-appetizer! It only takes 10 minutes to put together and is the perfect finger food for dinner parties. Thank you Bumble Bee Seafoods for sponsoring this post. Not all tuna is created equal. Click here to learn more about how only Bumble Bee® Albacore will do. I love having …
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 …
Grab a plate and a fork, cause you’re going to want to dig in to this tea braised chicken thighs dinner! I see many delicious Sunday suppers in your future. This post is sponsored by Teabox. I finally pulled out my cast iron skillet and now all I want to do is braise meat and …
Thanksgiving dinner for two – if you can’t join your family for Thanksgiving dinner, enjoy your own at home with this easy turkey breast dinner recipe! Every year, for almost every holiday, Mr. B. has to work. When we first started dating, this bummed me out a little bit because I couldn’t really bring him …
Last month I traveled with a small group of food bloggers out to Sacramento for a Vine to Table Trip with Muir Glen Organic Tomatoes. I was very eager to learn more about organic tomato farming (and organic farming on a large scale in general) as well as getting out of Chicago for a few days. This …
Make these homemade red pepper flatbread crackers and follow my The Laughing Cow cheese pairing recommendations to reinvent snacking! I am an official brand advocate for The Laughing Cow® in 2015. While I receive compensation for participation as a brand advocate, all opinions and love of cheese are my own. Do you know any food …
It’s time to change up Meatless Mondays with this dairy free white bean butternut squash chili! Your tailgating parties will never be the same. I have been trying to introduce Meatless Monday into our life for, like, ever. I have made recipes for Meatless Monday and Mr. B runs out and grabs a burger. I joke that …
These spicy apple bacon grilled cheese sandwiches are going to add some heat to your lunch. The sweet and spicy apple relish is my favorite part and pairs perfectly with the cheese and bacon. Back in February, I participated in the first edition of this blog hop and shared these delicious chicken fajitas. Then in June, for …
Try these ginger mashed carrots for a twist on traditional mashed potatoes. It is a delicious, easy-to-make carrot side dish. I have been stuck in a side dish rut. We always make mashed potatoes and they are delicious but boy, am I bored with them. I have gotten to the point that adding garlic and blue …
Turn your favorite salad into a moving appetizer with these caprese tortellini skewers. They are a great appetizer for parties and barbecues. Who doesn’t love food on a stick? A little mozzarella, basil, and tomato and it’s so easy right? I called my cousin and was telling her about it and how excited I was that it …
This jalapeño tuna stuffed tomato recipe is perfect for picnics and lunch in the summer! It’s super easy to make and packed with flavor. Thank you Bumble Bee Seafoods for sponsoring this post. Try Bumble Bee Sensations® Seasoned Tuna or Bumble Bee® Prime Fillet® Gourmet Flavors Albacore Tuna in your recipes this summer! Spicy food …
One pot mediterranean chicken feta pasta can be in 30 minutes with a rotisserie chicken. Serve with a cucumber side salad for an easy and delicious dinner! I’m on a one pot meal kick, dear readers, and you’re in for a treat! I’ve combined my favorite mediterranean flavors – feta, olives, artichokes and garlic – with …
Perfect for bbqs and outdoor parties, this savory cantaloupe salad brings a taste of summer to any meal or table. I don’t know if you’ve heard, but… I’m a food blogger. Yes, I admit it. We are a crazy bunch, us food bloggers. Most of us work our booties off for little-to-no money, just in hopes …
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 …
If you’re looking for a quick snack or an easy lunch, try these margherita pizza pitas! Full of fresh ingredients! I bought an Apple TV awhile back and its made watching Netflix so much easier. Periodically, I watch Netflix like its brand new to me, binge watching whole seasons of old and new shows. My …
Add steak to your salad – a steak Cobb salad is perfect for dinner or lunch! Add a homemade creamy dijon vinaigrette for even more flavor! I have exciting news everyone! Today, I am guest blogging on Delish Dish over at BHG.com. That’s short for Better Homes and Gardens for those not in the know. …
White chocolate covered blueberries are easy to make and perfect for dessert or a quick snack. These white chocolate covered blueberries are fantastic, and easy to make. Sometimes the easy recipes are the best recipes. But before I get to this easy recipe, I wanted to talk about something really quick. Cooking. More specifically, beginning …
An easy and refreshing Greek orzo salad. Perfect for Kalamata olive lovers! March is one of my favorite months. The beginning of the month is usually cold and dreary here but all of a sudden, we start getting days that are consistently above 40. Mr. B and I were joking the other day that I …
If you have a ton of leftover ham after Christmas or Easter dinner (or any dinner for that matter!), make this ham and white bean soup! Sunday I shared a delicious quesadilla recipe, filled with leftover ham chunks, jalapeno and green onions! Head over there if you want to see a picture of the ham …
If you have a ton of leftover ham after Easter or Christmas dinner, make this ham jalapeno green onion quesadilla. A few weeks ago I made a ham in the slow cooker. We don’t normally eat hams here, mainly because it’s just the two of us. And a ham equates to A LOT of food. …