This sweet endive salad is perfect for the end of fall. It’s full of fall apples and winter pomegranate! One of my favorite blogger perks are free products. Sometimes its kitchen appliances to review, sometimes kitchen tools. Other times, its food or wine. Those boxes are usually my favorite. Last month, I was sent a …
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A delicious and easy recipe for slow cooker black bean turkey sausage stew. It requires very little prep but packs a lot of flavor into every bite! I’ve been working really hard to update my photos and recipes to make them easier to make, understand and look at. New pictures will do that to you – …
Turkey breakfast sausage and apple dressing – full of flavor and crunch! Whether you call it dressing or stuffing, it is perfect for Thanksgiving and holiday dinners! There has been a debate in my house the last few days. Is the magical Thanksgiving side dish full of bread and herbs and other delicious things called …
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 – …
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 …
The flavors in this quick bread recipe are perfect for fall! Make this apple almond cranberry quick bread for chilly autumn mornings or to bring to Thanksgiving dinner! I just realized that we are only 3 weeks away from Thanksgiving. Yes, it is time for you and I to both freak out. For the holidays, …
This mandarin orange beef stir fry recipe is not only delicious, it is also dairy free! Try it out for dinner tonight! Last year, Mr. B and I had to go on a dairy-free diet for 2 months – doctors orders. It was not easy for us cheese lovin’ freaks. Mostly we just ate vegetables …
This spice cake has an apple curd filling and is topped with cinnamon marscapone frosting. It is perfect for fall and Thanksgiving – just the right amount of sweetness paired with just the right amount of spice. It’s a cake! !!! This is the very first cake recipe I am sharing on this blog, and …
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 …
Take your favorite brownie recipe (or mine!) and make these s’mores brownies! You won’t be able to eat just one! Lately, I have found myself with an over abundance of a few ingredients. First, it was a ridiculous amount of mushrooms. Now, it’s cups and cups of crumbled graham crackers. The same day Mr. …
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 …
Slow cookers are made for autumn. Try out my recipe for slow cooker boneless apple short ribs – it’s easy and delicious! Today is the first day of autumn! I’m so happy I can’t even explain it to you without confusing you and not making sense. I am truly not a summer person and while …
Easy slow cooker BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches, topped with red onions, pickles and pickled jalapenos! If you’re looking for game day recipes, this is the perfect dinner! My husband, known here as Mr. B., was on vacation last week. With the weekends too, it was more like a week and a half – lucky guy, right? It was …
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 …
If you find yourself with a cup of cherries, make these easy baked cherry vanilla bean doughnuts! You won’t be able to eat only one. Do you like doughnuts? Cause I sure do! I overbought cherries (again!) so I decided to make doughnuts out of them. There’s nothing like doughnuts to make a bad day …
If you’re looking for a quick lunch salad, try this spinach salad with balsamic poppy seed dressing. It’s loaded with fruit, feta and walnuts! Sometimes life is a little crazy (or boring) and you just don’t want to cook. That’s where I was at this Thursday afternoon. It’s not a familiar feeling – I like …
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 vegetarian grilled corn soup is perfect for summer! Veggie based with tons of flavor and color! I am one of a small group of people who are happy it’s unseasonably cool in the summer (Mr. B is not in this group). After the very ridiculous winter we had in Chicago (and that many other …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Make a raspberry lemon granita for your next party at home or Fourth of July BBQ – its the perfect ice cream dessert alternative. It’s a heat wave! I know I talk about the weather all of the time, but the weather is all around us and it often dictates what kind of cooking I …
When life gives you a boatload of habanero peppers and strawberries, make some jam. Strawberry habanero jam to be exact – spicy and sweet! When life gives you a boatload of habanero peppers, it’s kind of similar to when it gives a bunch of lemons. Since you can’t make habanero-ade, you might as well make …
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 am one of those weird people who eat soup all year round. The only time I won’t slurp down a bowl is if it’s over 100 degrees outside and my air conditioning can’t cool down my home enough.
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A tutorial from Honey and Birch for DIY melt and pour soap – perfect for gifts! It’s much easier to make your own soap than you think. Updated: 7/26/14 Hello to everyone coming here from Mashable or Pinterest! You may be wondering why the pictures all say “Honey B’s and Birch Trees.” I wrote this …
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 …