My secret to an easy dessert? I start in my grocery store freezer for an Apple and Cherry Strudel that's every bit as easy to pull together as a traditional
Thai Pumpkin Soup
With just 5 simple ingredients, this Thai pumpkin soup delivers a curry and coconut flavor combination more often expected from a pumpkin soup recipe with far
Maple and Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Oatmeal
This simple sweet potato oatmeal is made super easy in the microwave and is a delicious and comforting breakfast on a busy weekday. This Is The Oatmeal I
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos
Today's post started out as an assignment for my intern Courtney and turned into a tasty lunch for me. See, I'm smart that way. While Courtney generally helps
Tabasco Braised Chicken with Chickpeas and Kale
This post is sponsored by Tabasco as part of its 10-Ingredient Challenge. Thanks for supporting companies I believe in, which allows me to create more unique
Tabasco Chicken Meatballs in a Spicy Tomato and Apricot Sauce
This post is sponsored by Tabasco. Thanks for supporting companies I believe in, which allows me to create more unique content and recipes for you. Spicy? Yes.
Tabasco Brined Spicy Drumsticks
This post is sponsored by Tabasco. Thanks for supporting companies I believe in, which allows me to create more unique content and recipes for you. Sometimes
Friday Faves
Food blogging can be a solitary job. Dreaming up wild ideas on your own, being a one (wo)man show in the kitchen, taking on the tasks of a full-service photo
Thai Coconut Cauliflower
Spinach, I love. Broccoli, bring it on. But cauliflower? I can usually leave it at the kitchen door. I’m DEFINITELY a late convert to this cruciferous’ fan
Crushing On Kathy Strahs of Panini Happy Plus Roasted Apple, Brie and Pecan Panini
Each year when the leaves on the trees make their autumnal change, not only does it mean winter will soon be on its way, but it also signals the release of new
Dark Chocolate Brownies
In my book, there's just one rule to live by: The more chocolate the better. These Dark Chocolate Brownies leave me praising the Cocoa Goddesses. Hallelujiah.
Sponsored Video: Apple and Oatmeal Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
This post is sponsored by Kellogg's. Thanks for supporting companies I believe in that allows me to create more unique content for you like these Apple and
Stuffed Pizza Rolls
These cheesy pizza rolls are so fun and easy to make and are stuffed with pizza sauce, broccoli, and plenty of mozzarella cheese. I've always been a fan of
Breakfast Stuffed Peppers
Sweet bell peppers are stuffed with a savory butternut squash hash and topped with an egg. This is a filling, low-carb breakfast that's great for meal prep or
Pickled Green Beans
These pickled green beans are flavored with garlic, dill, and chili peppers for a savory, spicy kick. If you've got more fresh green beans on hand than you know
Red Potato, Sausage and Rosemary Fontina Pizza and a Farm Tour
Farm Cred. Yep, I got it. I earned it. Farm credibility. I dug up potatoes, I rode in a John Deere tractor. I tasted a potato chip made from a batch of
Baked Brie Graham Cracker Crostini with Lavender Honey
While some wax on about why you should never again bring Brie to a party, I say, that’s cool, go ahead and don’t do that. All the more for me to bring. We
Arugula and Prosciutto Egg Benedict with Blender Hollandaise Sauce
Why is it there are some recipes that are justifiably deemed for brunch? Take for example the egg benedict, or more specifically my Arugula and Prosciutto Egg
Smoked Mozzarella Pizza Bread
There may be a war breaking out around here soon. I’m not talking about a world war, just a war at my house. It doesn’t center around who’s done or didn’t do
Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwich and a Virtual Babyshower
The best part of breakfast is when it can be eaten anytime of day and for just about any occasion. Like for a virtual baby shower for a waffle making queen who
Stuffed Orange French Toast with Blackberry Compote
Let’s just go ahead and put this week into the archives right where it belongs and look forward to a weekend where Stuffed Orange French Toast with Blackberry
Goat Cheese Stuffed Fig, Melon and Prosciutto Salad
The journey that led me to this simple Goat Cheese Stuffed Fig, Melon and Prosciutto Salad was just the ticket to a little mental time out. Yesterday
Friday Faves: 8 Favorite Weekend List Blogs
TGIF. Heck to the yeah, it’s Friday, and there may not be another day of the week more in need of a point of diversion than this one. Unless of course it’s M,
Burrata Caprese Salad
Creamy, dreamy burrata subs in for traditional buffalo mozzarella in this delicious twist on the classic caprese. This burrata caprese salad is a light and easy
Mediterranean Strata
This Mediterranean breakfast strata with sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, mozzarella, and Parmesan is versatile and so easy to make. When
Heirloom Tomato Caprese Frico Cups
Simple, summery and a great little appetizer with a salty parmesan bowl of its own, these Heirloom Tomato Caprese Frico Cups make singing the swan song to
Frosted Berry Hand Pies
This is how my daughter puts her stamp on her after-school treat: with simple and sweet Frosted Berry Hand Pies straight from her hand to her mouth. Smudge
Whole Cherry Syrup
Dollar size chocolate chip pancakes demand a syrup with a statement. This Whole Cherry Syrup stands up waves it's arms in the air like it just doesn't care.
Beet Lemonade
Beets. Lemons. Sugar. Combined into one lip-smacking Beet Lemonade. Have I lost my mind? That's entirely possible, but most likely not due to this drink. Who
Summer Berry Spinach Salad
Lunchtime is when I pull away from the computer, and blast some music while I fix a simple—and most days healthy—bite like this Summer Berry Spinach
Roasted Cherry Sangria
Red, ripe and juicy, these cherry bombs are ready to be toasted in this Roasted Cherry Sangria recipe sponsored by my friends at Harry & David. I've
NEW! FoodieCrush Magazine Summer 2013 Issue
"Summer means watching cartoons all morning, roaming the neighborhood all day and heading home when the streetlights turn on." I don't remember where I read






































