Do you have your megaphone ready? I'm digging my husband's out of the garage. Yep, he has a megaphone because he's in a band, you know, for "special effects"
Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
So here's a question for you. When you were a kid, why did savory foods always get segregated from one another and how come it never was—and still isn't—the
Crab Spaghetti with Lemon Gremolata
This simple crab spaghetti jumps from pan to plate in about half an hour. Butter, white wine, and lemon all combine to create a lush and flavorful sauce that
Chicken Pot Pie Pizza
Chicken Pot Pie could quite possibly take the lead in the race for my favorite meal ever. Three different times I’ve started a blog post to share my favorite
Pizza Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms to Feed a Child and Nourish a Mind
There are so many reasons to eat well in this world. For the fortunate—those that have a paycheck to spend and nutritious food nearby to invest that paycheck
Apple and Pear Chocolate Hand Pies
Valentine's Day. Just knowing that someone loves you should be enough. But...if that's the case...then why is it so much fun to give, and get, a little
Chipotle Honey Baked Chicken Wings
Maybe it’s because I live a relatively drama-free life that I’m so obscenely attracted to spicy food. I’m just not one to drum up a whole lot of drama. I
French Onion Cheese Bread
Onions. You either love ‘em or leave ‘em. I’ve always been a fan of melty, gooey cheese with a side of soup so of course my French Onion Soup recipe is my
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Chicken Sausage Pasta
This quick and easy creamy roasted red pepper and chicken sausage pasta is full of awesome flavor and is perfect for busy weeknights. This creamy roasted red
Coconut Waffles with Pomegranate Syrup…Or Ice Cream
Maybe it was all of that tropical sun beating on my brain while I celebrated Thanksgiving at the equator. Or maybe it’s just my die hard love of
Pumpkin Tiramisu
Pumpkin is incorporated three ways in this fast and easy pumpkin tiramisu recipe. This is a no-bake dessert that would make a great alternative to pumpkin pie
Hot Shrimp Creamy Cheese Dip
I’m finishing up my unofficial, undeclared week of delicious cream cheese dips with just one more cheesy wonder: Hot Shrimp Creamy Cheese Dip. While I’ve
Caramelized Onion Dip
This creamy caramelized onion dip is infused with Porter beer and is easy to make, full of savory, complex flavors, and guaranteed to be a hit at any
Smoked Salmon Spread
Celebrations call for bites of all sizes, big, small and every other. Luckily, my Smoked Salmon Spread fits the bill no matter how big you’re craving is or the
Apple and Cherry Strudel
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
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.
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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
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
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.
Grilled Salmon Fillet with Cucumber Dill Sauce
There are several staples in our arsenal of grilling recipes but when the salmon are running, Grilled Salmon Fillet with Cucumber Dill Sauce goes to the top of
Mushroom and Kale Grilled Cheese
Cheese. Cheese. Cheese. Oh, and can I get a side of cheese with that please? My day yesterday was a cheese lover's-cheesehead-dream sandwiched between slices
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Stetson Chunky Potato Salad
If I had my druthers—which I often do—I’d skip the traditional main protein (chicken or meat) and instead go for a selection of side dishes. I’d much rather
Nectarine and Burrata Crostini
This past weekend I allllmoooost could have posed as a hipster. If I was 15 years younger and dressed a whole lot cooler. I mean hipper. I mean I don't know






































