These chocolate cupcakes with blueberry buttercream frosting have become my new favorite dessert. These cupcakes are the sweeter and more fun cousin to my favorite blueberry chocolate chip scones. When I get a craving, it’s usually for a cupcake. Lately, I have been posting tons of appetizers on this site and I saved my latest …
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Make these fish tacos with spicy poblano pepper pico de gallo on the grill! Perfect lunch or dinner for a hot, summer day. This post was sponsored by El Yucateco. All opinions are my own. Summer finally arrived in Chicago! Usually, I cook fish in the oven or on a pan but I decided to turn off the …
This chocolate raspberry martini is a piece of cake to make and perfect for celebrating birthdays! Made with just 3 ingredients. July means birthdays over here at H&B headquarters. The celebration starts with my sister-in-law M’s birthday in the beginning of the month. Then there is a crazy birthday explosion, starting today. It is my …
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 …
Leftover chicken burrito bowls topped with avocado crema. Full of veggies and flavor, they are the perfect use for leftover chicken! Leftover chicken can get really, really boring. Especially if you found it a little boring to begin with. Plain chicken is better for you but I often want to slather it in a healthy …
When chicken for dinner gets boring, make this Parmesan Artichoke Chicken dish! It’s easy, hearty and pairs perfectly with a side salad. This parmesan artichoke chicken recipe is the very first recipe that I ever shared on my blog, back in the day when it was called “Honey B’s and Birch Trees.” Many of you were …
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. …
If you’re craving dessert but don’t want leftovers, try this recipe for berry compote for two. It’s perfect over ice cream and pie! Mr. B and I like dessert. As you can imagine with the amount of baking I do, there is often a surplus of sweet goodies in our vicinity. I sometimes get on a …
Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken is crowd friendly and perfect for parties! Or, throw it in the crockpot in the morning and on the family dinner table at night. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Over the weekend, Mr. B initiated a takeover of my TV. …
Delicious carrot cake cupcakes, filled and topped with sweet bourbon cream cheese frosting! Made with a sample of Rodelle vanilla extract and a huge dose of love. I have been on a baking kick lately, if you haven’t noticed. Between mini banana bread loaves and quite a few cupcakes (here and here), my oven has been …
This fire chicken recipe is the perfect blend of Szechuan peppercorns and dried habanero peppers! Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the launch party for CookGirl. It was a fantastic, very intimate event held in the event space of Little Goat. If you are familiar with the dining scene in Chicago, then you …
This easy breakfast quesadilla is a great way to start your day – full of eggs, black beans and cheese! Only 10 minutes to cook. I have been having some trouble with cooking. Every blog I look at, every cookbook or cooking magazine I open, every time I turn around… I see shellfish recipes. I …
Start you day with a stack of blueberry orange pancakes. It’s a flavor explosion – orange zest and fresh blueberries for the win. There are a trillion food holidays (not exaggerating, I swear,) but my new favorite one just happens to be on January 28th, which is today. I’m talking about National Blueberry Pancake Day …
Indulge in this easy Shrimp and Potato Chowder recipe. A creamy combination of shrimp, bacon, hearty potatoes, and aromatic spices creates a satisfying bowl perfect for any cozy mealtime. This is the very last time I ate or cooked with shrimp. Unfortunately, just before I planned to make this, I found out I had developed …
Change up your parties with this easy green onion dip recipe! Easy to make and full of flavor, serve it with crusty bread or tortilla chips. Are you tired of serving the same old dips at your gatherings? It’s time to shake things up at your next party with this creamy green onion dip recipe!This …
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 …
Roasted red pepper white bean hummus is a great alternative to traditional hummus. Serve it with chips or vegetables – perfect party food! I hinted at this roasted red pepper and white bean hummus recipe on my olive oil review/giveaway post and it’s not the week to disappoint people. But it is the week for …
Gorgonzola green bean casserole is a perfect Thanksgiving side dish – add pecans and panko bread crumbs for extra crunch! Sometimes when I’m planning what I’m going to cook for the week, I get stuck on one ingredient. It could be because I have a taste for something. This week, all I can think about …
This recipe for baked graham cracker chicken tenders is perfect for a kids’ dinner or an adult snack! Easy and delicious! The first time I had a chicken tender was probably at a fast-food restaurant with golden arches (you know which one I’m talking about.) I probably loved it too. That was a very long …
It’s been awhile since I’ve shared a DIY or craft here. I guess I got all wrapped up in the food blogging but can you blame me? Food blogging results in a lot of delicious food! Well, crafting also results in something pretty awesome – in today’s case, some awesome string art for my kitchen!
This mushroom casserole is the perfect side dish for holiday dinners! It’s hearty enough to serve as a main course for vegetarians too! Today I am sharing with you the last recipe in my unintentional mushroom series. In case you don’t know what I’m talking about – I sent my hubby shopping and he came …
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 …
Have an extra pint of blueberries on your hands? Follow my easy recipe to make pickled blueberries! My kitchen seems to be full of two things this summer: vinegar and blueberries. Tuesday, I shared an easy recipe for homemade berry vinegar and today you get a recipe for pickled blueberries. I didn’t mean to share …
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 …
This chilled Bloody Mary soup is great for hot summer days when you’re craving soup! I did it. I went off the deep end food-wise. Not sure what possessed me to combine two of my favorite things – bloody Mary’s and soup – but it happened. And it’s delicious. Ever since I started this blog …
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. …
Two weekends ago, Mr. B and I loaded up the Jeep and drove with Nero to visit Pepin, WI and the surrounding small towns. Road trip!! As a kid, I spent many summer vacations traipsing around the town and local farms thanks to my mom and step-dad Greg. Greg’s family is originally from Stockholm, WI …
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 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, …
Happy Easter everybody! I hope you all have a wonderful day with your families and friends on this beautiful day. If you don’t observe Easter, I still hope you have a beautiful day – Sundays are days to rejoice for life in general. If you do observe Easter, then there is a good chance that …
This hearty beef mushroom barley soup will really warm you up on these last days of winter. I didn’t start off planning on making this soup but I found an awesome package of mushrooms at the grocery store. All my cooking plans for the day changed the minute I found this: Shiitake, oyster, pleurote and …
Each bite of these ginger candied carrots has a nice balance of lemons and ginger. It’s the perfect holiday side dish for ham, roasts, or everyday dinner. Ginger candied carrots are the perfect side dish for everyday meals and holiday dinners. Making my orange honey ham for Christmas, or any holiday dinner? Or this chicken …
This homemade taco seasoning recipe is so easy you will never use store-bought packets again. Just a few spices from your spice cabinet! Taco Tuesday and taco night are my favorite days – I just can’t get enough tacos. Whether making ground beef tacos, substituting with ground chicken, or even making taco dip or taco …
My version of a Trader Joe’s meatless recipe – Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Chorizo Chili. This last week has been crazy. After my Memorial Day BBQ (which I forgot to take pictures of – didn’t take a single picture of any of the food that I made or my handmade decorations), I started a …