Happy Friday friends! Last weekend I spent some quality time with 14 of my college friends on a girl getaway to Las Vegas, eating jello shots, eating good
Pesto Pizza with Fresh Tomatoes and Mozzarella
This homemade Neapolitan-style pizza is topped with pesto, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella is full of awesome flavor and tastes just like something you'd find in
10 Frozen Dessert Recipes That Will Get Your Chill On
We know, we're killin' ya—last month it was 20 classic pies, and now we're here tickling your tasters with a sampling of frozen desserts. Ain't life
Crushing on The Vanilla Bean Blog and Raspberry Cacao Nib Sugar Buns
Reading other people's blogs is a voyeuristic experience. It transports us into the living rooms and lives of people we've never met and offers an intimate
Friday Faves
What's inside matters. People, places, things, food. No matter what it looks like on the outside, the inside is where it's at. I think we all have a tendency
Grilled Romaine Salad with Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp
This hearty and delicious grilled romaine salad is dressed with a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette and topped with prosciutto wrapped shrimp, cranberries,
Chicken Grilled Under a Brick with Harissa
This easy grilled chicken with a citrus-spiked jarred harissa sauce is a summer chicken dinner winner. Butterflying your chicken makes it cook faster and crisps
Baked Balsamic Vegetables and Roasted Garlic
Even if you don't readily know the name, you've certainly taken notice of their brightly colored hues of their noticeably durable, obviously quality
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herbed Ricotta
This grilled vegetable sandwich is made with a combo of grilled summer veggies, creamy herbed ricotta, toasted ciabatta, and a sweet balsamic glaze, for an
Friday Faves and Summer Sips
This week started with the end of a bang-up vacation in sunny Venice, CA and flowed into the trip of a lifetime to spectacular Cordova, Alaska. Sadly, just
Grilled Swordfish with Smoked Paprika and Herbed Fruit Salsa
These meaty grilled swordfish steaks are so easy and require no marinade. Instead, I prefer to add the flavoring as the fish cooks on the grill, by basting the
Stovetop Pesto Mac and Cheese
Creamy stovetop mac and cheese gets a summertime makeover with the addition of basil pesto, plus optional mix-ins like sun-dried tomatoes and sweet corn. A
Friday Faves
Happy Friday friends! This week I’m back in my old hood of Venice, CA with my husband, daughter and her BFF on a little family vaca. Wow, what a time warp we’ve
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Milkshake
I have to tell you, this wasn't my idea. This milkshake is 100% Smudge. I mean, cereal and ice cream? It's a 10 year old's dream! At first I scoffed the
Summertime and I’m Feelin’ Pie: 20 Classic Pies to Love
As far as summertime in America goes, it doesn't get much more patriotic than pie. This quintessential all-American treat beckons nostalgia with every
Grilled Pork Chops with Spicy Balsamic Peach Salsa
Juicy grilled pork chops are scented with fresh rosemary and garlic, then topped with a peach salsa that's been spiked with white balsamic vinegar and chili
Friday Faves Firecracker Style
Snap, Crackle, POP! and a Happy 4th of July! This weekend I'm heading to the hills for our annual quest to see just how much recipe creating we can do in
Raspberry Fool
No clue what to do with all those fresh raspberries you just bought? This raspberry fool is a quick and easy no-cook dessert that's perfect on hot summer days!
Friday Faves
Happy Friday, friends. Those words always brings a smile to my face. Years ago I worked with a printer who every time I called him on the telephone, he didn't
Hazelnut and Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Why is homemade ice cream so fulfilling? So totally and utterly...happy? Move over Pharrell. There’s a new tune in town. Making ice cream at home is
Friday Faves and a Corn Lover’s Recipe Round-Up
The midwest may lay claim to the best corn in the land (because of the farmers I talked about here and the blogger's recipes here). I'm gonna have to toss this
Bacon Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Guacamole
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
