This week, simply...was. I ignored the white/gold/blue/black dress hullabaloo without a sideways glance. I passed right on by the trainwreck that is The
6 Easy Snacks in 5 Ingredients or Less
A crunchy Triscuit cracker holds up to every flavor combination in these six bite size snacks using just 5 ingredients or less. This post is in partnership
Ham Salad Sandwiches
Leftover ham mixed with pickle relish and dried onion flakes come together in a nice and easy ham salad that gets slathered atop a soft white bun, for one of my
Friday Faves
This week I spent $15 on a bag of Jelly Bellys for my Smudge. And I was totally okay with it because we were celebrating. Celebrating and trolling HomeGoods for
Raspberry and Chocolate With Almonds Grilled Cheese
Havarti cheese, creamy mascarpone, tart raspberries, milk chocolate with almonds and orange zest get melty and gooey pressed in between hunks of angel food cake
Creamy Brussels Sprouts Pasta Carbonara
Whole wheat orecchiette, crispy charred Brussels sprouts, salty pancetta, and sautéed mushrooms get cloaked in a creamy carbonara sauce for an absolutely
Friday Faves
For me, last weekend was like a dream. Or a vacation...which is pretty much the same thing. With my hubs being out of town, and Valentine’s Day canoodling
Spinach and Mushroom Egg White Frittata
Fresh spinach and sliced mushrooms are sautéd and cooked with egg whites then topped with salty parmesan cheese for a quick and healthy one serving breakfast.
20 One-Pot Wonder Meals—They’re What’s for Dinner
One Pot Meals are a weeknight saving grace, and here are 20 delicious, easy recipes you'll want in your dinner rotation! One-pot meals are the saving
Friday Faves
I originally intended this week’s Friday Faves to be Valentine’s heavy, but to tell you the truth, I’m just about over the deranged doily holiday, and here we
30 Minute Pork Scallopini With Lemons and Capers
Tart lemons and briny capers give this sauce its signature taste over lightly fried, boneless pork cutlets for an easy Italian dinner that's on the table in
Broccoli and Shiitake Mushrooms With or Without Soba Noodles
Hearty soba noodles are tossed with stir-fried broccoli and shiitake mushrooms and ponzu sauce for an easy, healthy, and delicious dish that pairs well with any
Friday Faves
Hello Friday! And hello February! Welcome to the party of our so-called life. Man, I miss that show. Jordan Catalano. Swoon. I'm adding to my 2015
The Best Coconut Margarita Recipe
A refreshing combination of coconut cream and coconut milk infuse tropical flavors into my favorite reposado tequila margarita, served on the rocks. This recipe
German Chocolate Brownie Pie
An easy, from scratch, fudgy brownie is baked into a tart pan and topped with a classic coconut-pecan German frosting for a decadent dessert you won't be able
Friday Faves
We're all busy thinking of ways to beat the winter doldrums. One of my favorite ways to keep the blues at bay is to keep on eating my summer faves. I keep a
Baked Chicken Wings with Thai Peanut Sauce
These chicken wings may be skinless but they still bake up nice and crispy in the oven, and are served with a creamy Thai peanut sauce that's to die for. I
Friday Faves
Hey! It was my birthday. Thank you to so many of you who sent birthday wishes my way this week. It made my day to see posts, texts and even an old fashioned
Light and Easy Cheese Ball Recipe
This 5-ingredient cheese ball is lightened up with a combination of Neufchâtel light cream cheese and Greek yogurt cream cheese for nearly guilt free
Truffled Gnocchi Macaroni and Cheese
Gnocchi macaroni and cheese is bathed in an easy white cheddar and truffle infused sauce to add an elegant touch to everyone’s favorite comfort food. There
Friday Faves
Welcome to Friday friends. Doesn’t it feel good to have nearly 2 weeks of 2015 under the belt that is hopefully getting a little looser each day? I for one
The Best Banana Bread Pancakes
These easy and fluffy buttermilk pancakes taste just like banana bread, thanks to a simple mashing of banana into pancake mix, warm spices, and healthy
20 Detox Salads to Put You Back On Track
These 20 healthy but delicious detox salads are the perfect way to atone for all of your holiday food indiscretions and start the new year (or even just the
Friday Faves and (re)Solutions for 2015
Today I’m going to be getting real. Maybe even a little bit raw. Today I'm sharing more of my personal realities than I normally would. It’s the new year, so
Slow Cooker Baked Oatmeal with Bananas and Nuts
Layered like a strata in the slow cooker, this irresistible oatmeal is loaded up with bananas, pecans, raisins, applesauce, and brown sugar, but it can also be
Moroccan Soup with Kale and Chickpeas
This hearty vegetarian soup of chickpeas, kale, butternut squash and potatoes gets it's exotic flair from the vibrant Moroccan spices of saffron, cumin and
20 Spirited Holiday Punches
These 20 festive punch recipes are a fun way to spread holiday cheer and ring in the New Year with friends! Single serving cocktails are standard holiday
Friday Faves Christmas Edition
‘Tis the last Friday Faves of the season because next week I’ll be prancing and dancing my way through all of the holiday jingles with my family. As of
White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn and Cashews
White chocolate, salty cashews, and refreshing peppermint oil make for a surprising trifecta of flavors for this festive popcorn you won't be able to stop
Fish Chowder With Copper River Salmon
This thick and creamy, perfectly chunky, and easy to make fish chowder made with the best Copper River salmon gets a Thai makeover with flavors of coconut milk,
Chocolate Dipped Almond Cookies and Santa’s Milk Drive
These simple and decadent almond cookies are sandwiched between a layer of rich dark or milk chocolate filling and are then dipped in dark or white chocolate
15 Holiday Appetizers with 5 Ingredients or Less
Holiday entertaining is made easy with these 15 festive appetizers that have just 5 ingredients or less! The holiday season is in full swing, which means all
