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
Cranberry Baklava Phyllo Cups
A new year calls for new tips in simplicity, especially in the kitchen. Sometimes I’m a short-cut kinda gal, which makes for some interesting cooking
Mediterranean Mini Frittatas
These healthy Mediterranean mini frittatas are so easy to make and perfect for busy mornings on the run, and are even great for snacks. If breakfast + dinner =
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
Crab Cake Poppers
These crab cake poppers are so delicious and easy to make and a spicy aioli for dipping is the perfect pairing. I love making these for easy appetizers
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
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
Pickled Green Beans
These pickled green beans are so simple to make and flavored with garlic, dill, and chili peppers for a savory and punchy kick. There’s this thing I
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
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
Burrata and Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad
Creamy, dreamy burrata subs in for traditional buffalo mozzarella in this delicious twist on the classic caprese salad, for a light and easy summer appetizer or
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
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
Grilled Artichokes with Garlic Butter
This weekend is a biggie for one 8-year-old about to be 9-year-old in our house. Birthday time! If you’ve followed be for very long, you know my daughter
Dessert Nachos with Strawberry, Mango and Avocado Salsa
This is the thing I like about nachos. If you agree, you’re invited to the party. If you don’t, I’ll be the first to pass along an elementary-style lunch tray
Strawberry Bruschetta Grilled Cheese
It was that sock that sat right in the middle of the floor for over a week. And her flip-flops that were haphazardly strewn about the living room along with a
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
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
Burrata and Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Salad
You won't find any lettuce in this mouthwatering Mediterranean-inspired salad with fresh burrata, roasted asparagus and tomatoes, toasted French bread, and
Escape with Ghirardelli Intense Dark: How to Host a Chocolate Tasting Party
It’s been a long, snowbound winter, and while the new rush of spring has officially arrived—along with blooming daffodils and bright colored shorts and cute
Spinach and Feta Hand Pies
This Sunday marks the end of winter. Well, not officially by way of the calendar and moon, but our governing officials have deemed it the end of winter whites
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
Sweet and Spicy Popcorn Recipe
Before making the change to a low-sodium diet, Jess Goldman Foung, the author of the popular blog Sodium Girl, was like a lot of Americans who ate fried chicken
Game Day Chicken Nachos with Avocado
These loaded chicken nachos are my version of the perfect nachos. They've got all the essential fixings, they're great for a crowd, and are always a hit at
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
Easy Entertaining with Harry & David
The wrapping paper and ribbons have made their way back into the holiday storage bins, the purple and gold polka dotted neck tie found its way back to the
Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche Stuffed Avocados
The most tasteful things in life are usually the simplest. And this dish is a shining example. After weeks of nipping at our ankles like border collies
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
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