I try my best when it comes to cooking and baking from scratch for my family and friends. But sometimes, the time it takes to cook from scratch takes a back
Korean Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Caramel Apple Crumble
Presented by Spike TV's Frankenfood. Premiers Sunday, June 22 at 10/9c. Why subsist in the normal when you can revel in the outrageous? It’s what puts the
Friday Faves and a Father’s Day Favorites Recipe Round-Up
What more is there to say about barn-burner weekends? Except for the fact they go way too fast. So this weekend I'm going to settle on down, take a cog out of
Friday Faves Plus 8 Birthday Cake Recipes Made for Celebrating
Smudge’s birthday was this week. 10. Double digits. How did this happen and where did the time go? To say that she's been jumping, skipping, leaping and
How to Host a Wine and Cheese Pairing Party + Free Printable
I’m the first to admit it. I’m not an expert in the nuances of cheese. And I am a far, far, far cry from calling myself a wine enthusiast, let alone a
Friday Faves and a Berry-licious Recipe Round-Up
This week simply flew by. Maybe it’s because I was actually home for a stretch without my head in the clouds. Or could be that it was an “official” 4 day week.
S’mores Krispies Bars and a Sweet S’more’s Recipe Round-Up
Snap. Crackle. And mix those krispies with butter, chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers then let’s start snacking. Those little elves who live in the
Friday Faves and What I Learned at Blogher Food 2014
I'm never sure how much to write so it’s just enough or when to stop so it’s not too much. I don't back up my blog until I have a really big scare when my site
Balsamic and Honey Chicken Skewers and Introducing Hatchery
It's time. It's time to put the slow-cooker in the basement and scrub up the grill. It's time to break out the tongs and sing M-A-R-I-N-A-D-E in falsetto.
Avocado Caprese Salad
Dress up the traditional Italian caprese salad recipe with fresh, peppery arugula and creamy avocado for more great flavors and textures. We all
Stuffed Artichokes with Thai Shrimp Salad
Eat seasonal! Eat fresh! Eat good food! In my world that's the mantra to live by. While I crave ultimate comfort foods like blackened seafood pastas, the
Pickle Infused Vodka
I’m a self-confessed pickle head. Kosher dill. Bread and butter. Garlic spiked. It really makes no difference to me, I love ‘em all. Summer eats at my house
Friday Faves and a Mother’s Day Brunch Recipe Round-Up
We've just barely snaked our way past margarita madness and the accompanying buckets of nachos and here we are with another holiday simply MADE for recipe
Quinoa Tabbouleh with Chickpeas and How to Become a Kitchen Knife Slayer
This classic tabbouleh recipe gets a boost of protein thanks to healthy quinoa, for a nutritious and refreshing Mediterranean salad that's great for a meal or
Swirled Mascarpone Brownies with Hazelnuts
Me and my mom. The love of chocolate runs in our DNA. Maybe she passed her love of the cacao to me through her umbilical cord. Or maybe she transferred
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
Tender buffalo chicken is shredded and stuffed between slices of jalapeño bread with gooey Monterrey Jack and blue cheese crumbles. Buffalo chicken grilled
Friday Faves and 8 Great Mint Julep Recipes
The month of May. so. much. going. including the fact that the IRS is no longer banging on our doors! Let’s celebrate with cocktails and this week’s list of
Mango Margarita with Chile Salt and Lime
These mango margaritas with a chile salt rim are easy to make, so refreshing, and the perfect blend of sweet, tart, and spicy! Frozen cocktails aren’t really
Spicy Fish Tacos
A homemade spice rub makes these fish tacos with pickled carrots, avocado, and cotija cheese a total standout dinner that's easy enough for a
Friday Faves
TGIF and how-did-that-week-go-by-so-fast. Has it really been 5 whole days since we were all talking about peeling Easter eggs and 4 days since we were trying to
Berry Tart With Lemon Curd Mascarpone
This easy to make berry tart features a tender base of almond crust filled with a luscious whipped lemon curd mascarpone filling and topped with fresh
Crab and Avocado Grilled Cheese
Uh-oh. Looks like I've entered an eating contest. It won’t be for hot dogs. It won’t be for pie and it’s not for chicken wings. This eating contest won’t be
Sautéed Chicken with Olives, Capers and Lemons
This delicious sautéed chicken gets its briny bite from olives and capers, and charred lemon slices add a bright and smoky flavor that's to die for. Just
Friday Faves
If you think about it, there are a lot of things you can do in 5 minutes. You could pour yourself a great cup of coffee and sit in silence, immersing in
Bacon Egg and Cheese Biscuit Sandwiches
Do you know what happens mere moments after the Easter Bunny silently scampers away from the scene of the crime? When mom and dad survey the scene of
Sweet Carrots with Tarragon
These sweet and tender honey glazed carrots are steamed and then sautéed in butter, honey, tarragon, and orange zest for an easy, delicious side dish to any
Scrambled Egg and Roasted Asparagus Toasts
These scrambled egg, roasted asparagus, and pancetta toasts make a light and savory breakfast or brunch that will keep you full for hours. Brunch is too
Berry With Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza
This light and easy-to-make pizza is topped with salty prosciutto, juicy strawberries, and raspberries, creamy ricotta, and fresh arugula, and is perfect for
Friday Faves
Easter is still a few weeks away so for us, spring break came early this year. Usually it bookends Easter so the school district can stretch it all out and let
Breakfast Tostadas
These savory breakfast tostadas with cumin-roasted fingerling potatoes are a brunch slam dunk. I have an abundance of eggy breakfast recipes I love. Recipes
Kennebunkport Lobster Grilled Cheese
This decadent lobster grilled cheese is made with creamy mascarpone and melty provolone that drape over big chunks of freshly cooked lobster. It's all
Friday Faves
"So, how's your weather?" You know how when you talk to people of "a certain age", the talk always comes back around to the weather? "Can you believe
