Before I talk about today's recipe, I want to send my heartfelt thoughts to those that were affected by the bombing yesterday at the Boston Marathon finish
Cobb Grilled Cheese
Okay, okay, I know. This grilled cheese is much more than just cheese. It’s a cacophony of flavors. Fresh, California-esque flavors packed and stacked into the
Roasted Artichokes with Chorizo Dressing and an Artichoke Recipe Round-Up
I look forward to this time of year, all year long. That may not make sense when you read it but try saying it out loud. Loud and proud. There you go. See, it
Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese and Grilled Cheese Academy’s Recipe Showdown
If you hadn’t noticed, I sort of have a thing for cheese, especially grilled cheese. Yes, I even have a Pinterest board dedicated to the grilling of the
Mini Blue Cheese Balls
So, say someone was going to an Easter brunch and needed a little something to contribute to the feast of the bunnies. Something a little savory, easy to whip
Baked Orange French Toast with Almond Crumble
I have a friend who abhors anything citrus. The smell alone puts her into a tailspin and the gag reflexes start. Peeling an orange in the same office with her
Sausage and Marsala Pappardelle Pasta
We all have our favorite recipes. And we all have vices. This recipe combines the best (best?) of both of them in my little world. I've been sitting on
Chicken Tzatziki Pizza
I’m always keeping an eye out for a nugget of inspiration to create a new recipe, whether it’s from a local restaurant, a TV show, old family favorites or from
Chocolate Pancakes
During the week we’re the quick breakfast kind of family. Usually eggs or oatmeal and toast. Smudge always has toast because she’s a dunker. I don’t get it, the
Chocolate and Orange Sandwich Cookies
You could say I’m on a citrus high. And that makes me happy, in all the right ways. Oranges, clementines, meyer lemons and limes. I’m a big fan of most
Rice Krispie Valentine Lollipops
Goodbye Superbowl (ugh, my poor 49ers), see ya soon Mr. Groundhog (yes! Spring is in his sights!) but before I break out the daffodils and easter eggs, there's
Devil’s Food Bundt Cake with Chocolate Espresso Ganache
We all know January is a month of renewal. But in my world it’s also a month of birthdays. Including my own. One of my treasured birthday traditions comes from
Truffle Bacon Popcorn Plus 6 Savory Popcorn Recipes
There are three just-cooked scents that will put anyone’s flavor anttanae on high alert: Popcorn, bacon and chocolate chip cookies. You can smell 'em as soon as
Mexican Turkey Meatball Sandwiches with Avocado Smash and Game Day Sweepstakes
Enter Avocado from Mexico’s Game Day Sweepstakes via FoodieCrush here. See what you might win and details at the bottom of this post. I’m just saying it now.
Sausage and Egg French Toast Cups
Neighbor gifts at holiday time are often a mixed bag. By the time Christmas has come to an end I usually find I've accumulated a countertop of cookies, candied
Fig Spread and Cheese Crostini Appetizer + Korin Giveaway
Are you tired of me saying it yet? Talking about how much I adore salty paired with sweet? I hope not, because you're in for a big dose of it today. This past
Shortcut Pie Dough Sugar Cookies
You may be a mom. Maybe you're not. But I'm guessing you had a mom, right? I'm a mom. And what's generally known about moms is that we have to be prepared for
Stuffed Pork Chops with Roasted Grapes
It’s not even December yet and I feel like the holidays have already passed me by. Working in magazine publishing means you’re always working at least 3
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
The turkey has been carved, the last bits of gravy have been slurped up with a soft white roll and the last few pieces of pie have been doled out to departing
Turkey Cranberry and Grilled Brie Cheese Sandwich
This year’s Thanksgiving dinner table conversation could turn from a mild meet-up to a combative melee depending on one’s beliefs. Why? Here's one reason
White Bean and Pumpkin Pork Chili Recipe
Top buns. Ombre. Glasses that don't really have lenses but make you look smart. It's all about what's hot at the moment. But don't be fooled, fashion isn't the
Crockpot Pork Posole Stew Recipe
This dish is kind of like Disneyland for both the OCD list makers who obsessively plan meals weeks ahead of time, and for those of us (eh-hem, I’m using the
Baked Salmon with Spicy Plum Preserves and a GIVEAWAY
You’ve been there, we all have in one form or another. You’ve invited friends over for a weeknight bite and a sip, but the bossman says, “You know that campaign
Caramel Apple Brownies
These spiced apple brownies are studded with tender chunks of apples and pecans, and the caramel drizzle bakes right into the brownies for a chewy bite you'll
Bacon and Jam Mini Monkey Bread Recipe Madness
Who doesn’t like thing small and cute? Add sweet to that descriptive and you have a home run. Small children at their cuddliest peak are always adorable, the
Crab Salad Sweet Potato Chip Bites and a Virtual Baby Shower
There's nothing in the world that can bring a smile to one's face like seeing a new mama gaze wonderously at her newborn baby. The cliché is true, each and
Apple French Toast
French toast that's soft in the middle with golden brown, crispy edges is made even better with the addition caramelized apples spooned over top. This apple
Chorizo Dip
This chorizo dip with cream cheese is made with sweet, jammy caramelized onions, and melted mozzarella, and gets a touch of heat from chorizo sausage, for a
Smokey Corn with Bacon
The farmer's markets in my neck of the woods are at their peak, harvesting all sorts of goodies and selling out to long lines of anxious customers waiting with
Mountain Fresh Peach Pie Recipe
I suck at baking pies. Have you noticed that I shy away from the mighty pie? I've made galettes, mini-cuplettes, hand pies, tarts and my biggest wanna-be pie
Friday Faves and Orange Cream Cupcakes
It's been a week of getting back into the swing of things with school back in session and Smudge still not convinced as to why she can't have a friend over
BLT Grilled Cheese plus 10 More BLT Inspired Recipes
No it's not over yet. You may have thought after last week's post of Pasta with Marinated Tomatoes Plus 55 Fresh and Tasty Tomato Recipes, you may have thought
