Red white and blue frozen yogurt bark is perfect for summer holidays and barbecues. Made with raspberries, blueberries and white chocolate chips! Have I talked about my sweet tooth before? I’m sure I have. It’s bad, like, “EAT ALL OF THE COOKIES” Cookie Monster bad. I try to contain myself (that’s what I tell myself …
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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 …
A delicious green goddess wedge salad, topped with bacon, blue cheese crumbles and cherry tomatoes and homemade green goddess dressing with Greek yogurt. The first time I had a wedge salad was a few summers ago on my birthday. Mr. B. and I made a day of it and went to the Shedd Aquarium and …
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 …
If you’re looking for game day food, this sausage pinwheel appetizer is going to be your new favorite recipe for tailgating season. It’s an easy and delicious appetizer to add to your party. Just serve it with a little ranch! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Hillshire Brands Company. All opinions are …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Christmas is just a few days away – here are 4 easy last minute appetizers for your holiday parties. Two need an oven and two don’t – all 4 are going to make your guests very happy! Antipasto Skewers Baked Goat Cheese Roasted Cranberries Deviled Egg Dip Bacon Wrapped Dates
This buffalo chicken pizza bread recipe is going to be a hit at your next party! It’s made with KING’S HAWAIIAN® Sweet Bread Rolls for easy eating! If you’re looking for game day recipes, this is the perfect appetizer! This blog post was sponsored by KING’S HAWAIIAN® but the opinions are all my own. #HostWithKH We are in the heart …
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 …
My trip to the Kohler Food and Wine Experience in Kohler, Wisconsin – a delicious weekend of food, wine, spa treatments and luxuriousness. Last month, Destination Kohler invited me to attend the Kohler Food and Wine Experience in the quaint town of Kohler, WI. Located about 2 ½ hours north of Chicago, I was happily surprised to find one …
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 …
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 …
This cheddar chive biscuit BLT sandwich is going to be your new favorite lunch. Use some of these biscuit making tips to make the better biscuits! You know what your BLTs have been missing? Biscuits. I have been a BLT lover for quite some time. Mr. B and I go to a lot of diners and …
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 …
This easy one pot buffalo chicken pasta recipe is perfect for dinner! You can use leftover chicken or cook it fresh and have dinner on the table in 30 minutes. The last week I have been MIA. No new recipes and barely any Facebook, Twitter or Instagram posts. Thank goodness I scheduled a few of …
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 slow cooker taco dip recipe is perfect for parties – it can easily be thrown together in 2 hours with store bought ingredients! It’s time for the second edition of #FreakyFriday! Back in February, I participated in the first edition of this blog hop and shared these delicious chicken fajitas. Not only did the Honey …
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 …
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 …
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 …
This is a sponsored post written on behalf of the Soyfoods Association for National Soyfood Month. All thoughts and opionions are my own. Start your day with this egg soy meat breakfast burrito and a glass of soy milk! Back in the day, I had periods of time where I called myself a vegetarian. I …
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. …
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 …
A recipe for garlic chive mashed potatoes and a story about my favorite mashed potato moment ever! My parents divorced when I was nine and I think it kind of threw them for a loop for a little while. I was so young that I was more aware of how I felt and I spent …
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 …
Ricotta beef dip – a cross between pizza and lasagna without the carbs! Ricotta and pizza sauce are combined with ground beef for this easy appetizer. I went to the gym yesterday! This wouldn’t seem that momentous or deserving of an exclamation point except for the fact that I haven’t gone to the gym in a …
These mini pepper poppers are a great alternative to my jalapeño popper recipe. They pack all of the flavor without the spice! Do you ever have a recipe that you really, really like but you can’t eat it anymore? That’s how I feel about my jalapeño poppers. They are deliciously spicy and I can’t stop …
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 …
Buffalo sauce chili is hearty and the perfect use for leftover buffalo sauce. Tailgating, anyone? After last week’s Super Bowl, I felt the urge to eat food fit for a tailgate. I guess in my own way, I was lamenting the end of football season. Usually, football ends and the city of Chicago sets into …
This 30-minute cheesy tomato pasta skillet is perfect for dinner. (Secret ingredient – arugula!) If you’re looking for game day recipes, this is the perfect dinner! Well, we had a blizzard in Chicago. It snowed a lot, as it does when you have a blizzard. I shoveled a lot too. I really wanted to finish putting this recipe up …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …