Texas caviar is an easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. This no-cook dip can be made in 10 minutes and is full of vegetables! If you’ve never had Texas caviar before (sometimes known as cowboy caviar), then you’re in for treat! This is a super easy recipe. My favorite kind. It’s perfect as an appetizer for …
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These heart shaped rice krispie pops are the perfect easy Valentine’s Day treat for you and your kids! Whip up a batch of rice krispie treats, dip them in chocolate and apply sprinkles! You guys. YOU GUYS. Valentine’s Day is coming up. I have talked about how we don’t really celebrate V-Day here so many times …
This easy garlic soup recipe is simple and perfect for garlic lovers and people fighting colds. An everyday soup made from pantry staples. I feel bad for my neighbors, both upstairs and next door. For the last week, I’ve been testing this clear garlic soup recipe, and as the title may suggest, it has a …
This sparkling pear cocktail with bourbon is a delicious combination of champagne, bourbon and pear juice. It’s easy to make and perfect for Christmas or everyday! I am and have been a bourbon fan for a very long time. It started many years ago while on a trip to Louisville. That foray down the Bourbon …
These baked jalapeño poppers are stuffed with chorizo and chihuahua cheese. Spicy, cheesy and delicious! Perfect for any occasion or party. Jalapeno poppers have been one of my favorite snack foods and appetizers for a long time. Spicy food is always delicious in my book. Deep fried foods, however, aren’t at the top of my …
This bourbon chocolate milkshake is the perfect adult shake! Use vanilla ice cream, your favorite bourbon, and baking cocoa for this combination dessert/nightcap! This recipe is an “oldie but goodie” back from the days when I was a brand ambassador for Rodelle! If you’re new to Rodelle, they develop superior baking extracts and gourmet spice blends (and are …
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 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 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 …
This tomato queso dip recipe is perfect for game day parties and tailgating. It only takes 15 minutes to make and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Add this to your party recipe rotation when you are looking for a quick and delicious dip! This post is sponsored by Red Gold Tomatoes. Thank you …
If you’re short on time, make this tomato tortellini soup! It only takes 15 minutes from start to finish and is full of flavor. Plus, 3 easy variations! I’m such a soup person that I spend hours thinking about soup. Okay, maybe not hours each day, but I do spend a lot of time planning …
Apple cake a la mode is a fun and easy fall sundae dessert. Hot apple cake is topped with creamy vanilla ice cream and drizzles of caramel! When the weather gets cooler, I start to dream about desserts that are decadent, delicious and dying to be eaten. Pies, of course, are super popular during the season …
Hot pimento cheese dip is perfect for tailgating, parties and all pimento cheese fans. You’ll be quickly adding this appetizer to your party menu once you try it – everyone is going to love this twist on a Southern favorite. My favorite recipes are the ones that I create unexpectedly. Like this hot pimento cheese …
This no-bake dreamsicle cheesecake recipe is the best way to enjoy your favorite frozen dessert (besides the real thing!) Perfect for summer! I fell in love with the idea of no-bake cheesecakes back when I made this delicious no bake blueberry cheesecake. It seems ever since then, I can’t stop making them. What’s that saying, “Can’t …
These grilled chicken salad lettuce wraps are a healthy addition to your lunch. Nuts, grapes, apples and chicken are topped with a honey balsamic vinaigrette. I read somewhere that Beyonce keeps her curves looking all svelte by eating a diet of grilled chicken breast and steamed vegetables. I tried that once. For about 12 hours. …
These sheet pan loaded chicken nachos are delicious AND easy to make! Make the slow cooker chicken the night before or the morning of to save time. What is one thing everyone wants more of? Nachos! No, wait, actually it’s time. But we all want nachos too. That’s why today I’m sharing this sheet pan nachos recipe that …
These double chocolate sea salt cookies are a crowd favorite. You can’t say no to extra chocolate with sea salt in cookie form! Do you know what’s better than chocolate? Lots of chocolate topped with sea salt. I know, I know. It’s not for everyone. The sea salt, that is. But I doubt anyone will deny …
Steak and egg breakfast tacos are a great spin on a traditional diner breakfast. Add your favorite taco toppings! Also great for Father’s Day morning and steak lovers! 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. Happy National Egg Day! I …
Strawberry lemonade cupcakes are the perfect spring dessert! Sweet and tangy – one of the BEST combinations out there! These cupcakes first graced the screens over at Craftaholics Anonymous. This is the second recipe I ever shared there and it taught me a few things. One, not everyone is a natural baker. Two, I am not …
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 …
If you’re looking for an easy dinner, check out this recipe for crockpot creamy chicken mushrooms and peas. Perfect paired with a simple salad and some crusty bread! When I started this website, I was a very beginner cook. I was enthusiastic but the idea of “from-scratch cooking” was, in all honesty, terrifying. Then, I …
This banana blueberry gooseberry green smoothie is a great way to start your day. If your New Year’s resolution is to be healthier, make one of these green smoothies for breakfast! After getting a bad cold and spending the last 10 days in bed, I had an epiphany. I am not taking care of myself. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
This chocolate pavlova cake is made with chocolate meringue, whipped cream and fresh strawberries. This is the easiest fancy dessert recipe ever! Sometimes a girl wants to eat cake and she wants it to be glorious. My chocolate pavlova cake is just the glorious cake to make that girl happy (I’m talking about me, in …
These double berry cupcakes include a blend of raspberry and strawberry puree in both the cupcakes and the frosting. Today we are supporting the Cook for the Cure campaign! Cook for the Cure gives people who love cooking (us!) a way to support a meaningful cause. It raises funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer and there are …
Get ready for derby parties with this hibiscus honey mint julep. Made with homemade hibiscus simple syrup, it is the perfect mint julep! I’m a sucker for a bourbon cocktail. When Maker’s Mark® asked me to partake in the inaugural Maker’s Mark® Bourbon blogger challenge I could not resist. A few years ago, I visited Louisville and my …
Turn a kid-friendly classic sandwich into an adult masterpiece with this recipe for a gouda jalapeño roasted red pepper grilled cheese sandwich! I love a good grilled cheese sandwich. There is something about gooey melted cheese that makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. Thank goodness April is National Grilled Cheese Month and I’m celebrating with …
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. …
Fans of buffalo wings will love this dinner recipe! Buffalo sauce meatloaf, stuffed with blue cheese and glazed with buffalo sauce. I was taking a peak through my recipe index and realized that most of my dinner recipes are made in a slow cooker. I own a couple of the 6 quart ones (like this …
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. …
Looking for a holiday cake? Try this vanilla bean bundt cake with a sweet pomegranate glaze! I am participating in the Food Blogger Cookie Swap again and sent out my cookies last week. The big recipe reveal is coming up on the 15th so keep an eye out – I can’t wait to share with …
Maple bourbon cranberry sauce is the perfect addition to Thanksgiving dinner. Equally sweet and tart, it will make you never want to buy canned sauce again! I…. am still on a Thanksgiving kick. Last week I shared my fabulous recipe for gorgonzola green bean casserole. It has been a hit on Foodgawker and Tastespotting – …
I’ve partnered with Red Gold Tomatoes to share this recipe and giveaway. All opinions are my own. Slow cookers. Chili. Football. Fall. Canned goods, particularly tomatoes… … … I could go on and on, but I think you know where I’m going here. A canned tomato giveaway of course, with a little recipe for chili …
This homemade onion soup mix perfectly replaces the store-bought packaged mix. Gluten-free and vegan with simple ingredients. I used to buy the onion soup mix at the grocery store – you know which one I’m talking about. The little packets in the soup aisle. And then I looked at the ingredient list and freaked out a bit. …
An easy recipe for grilled arrachera steak tacos – marinate it for an hour, grill and pile on the garnishes! Somewhere back in the day, I shared with you my recipe for taco seasoning – this is important because it is a key ingredient in today’s recipe for grilled arrachera steak tacos. You’re probably sick …
These chocolate coffee cupcakes with a whiskey buttercream frosting and candied bacon are perfect for Father’s day! Hello cupcake, bacon and dad lovers! Father’s Day is fast approaching and it’s time to treat our dads to some baked goodies. I love making baked goods for every holiday and I feel like sometimes dads get the …
Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese and topped with a honey balsamic reduction – fancy finger food! This is the perfect appetizer for a party. I have a bunch of go-to appetizer recipes that have always been my favorites for parties or potlucks. I’ve shared a few with you guys – my slow cooker grape …
This lemon vinaigrette dressing is perfect for summer salads and for marinating chicken! Over the weekend, my mom, sister and I threw a surprise birthday party for my other sister. Happy Birthday Meagan – we hope you had a spectacular time. 🙂 We sure did! And today is her actual birthday. 🙂 We ate well, …
My secret recipe for loaded baked potato soup – full of cheese, green onions and cheesy goodness! A few months ago I shared 8 great potato soup recipes from other bloggers, and this whole time I have been hoarding my own recipe for baked potato soup. I planned on including it in my future cookbook, …
This easy side dish is aromatic and flavorful – pair this lemon parsley rice with broiled chicken or baked tilapia. Sleep is a wonderful thing, until that is all you are doing. I don’t know what’s going on with me, but I have been unable to do anything but sleep since Monday. And all of …