This post is sponsored by California Strawberries, whose sweetness will surely inspire you to start the new year right with this Strawberry and Quinoa
Beet, Carrot and Pomegranate Salad
This bejeweled beet, carrot, and pomegranate salad is sweet, crunchy, festive and bright—the perfect winter salad recipe. Winter brings with it a lot of
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
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
Autumn Couscous Salad
This autumn couscous salad with butternut squash, fennel, dried cranberries, currants, and sage makes a great light and healthy lunch, or can even be enjoyed as
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
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
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
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
{ Sponsored Video } Peach Ice Cream with Brown Butter Pecans
This post is sponsored by Horizon Organic. Thanks for supporting companies I believe in and allows me to create more unique content for you and enjoy my Peach
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
German Chocolate Brownies In a Jar
It's no secret for anyone who knows me that I am a chocolate girl when it comes to sweets. I have no problem passing up a Sour Patch Kid or Cherry-flavored
Baked Stuffed Orange French Toast
The breakfast was a hit. Again. I made this Orange Stuffed Baked French Toast for Smudge when I was testing recipes a few months ago and in just one hot
Quinoa and Burrata Caprese Salad and 8 Favorite Whole Food Blogs
Everyone's favorite caprese salad with tomatoes, basil, and creamy burrata cheese gets a protein boost thanks to the addition of healthy quinoa. There
Sticky Glazed Asian Ham
Infused with fresh ginger, star anise, and cloves, this Asian-inspired ham is packed with amazing flavor, and lacquered in a sweet, sticky honey, orange, and
Lemon and Cherry Mini Bundt Cakes
My fetish with lemons has yet to recede or fade to the background. But it is sadly digressing fast. And I'm blaming my supplier. My supplier who has created 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
Quinoa and Avocado Chimichurri Salad for Food Bloggers Against Hunger
One out of every two children is on some sort of food assistance today. Families are living on a daily food budget of three dollars a day for an entire family.
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
Roasted Kale and Fennel Salad with Avocado Caesar Dressing Plus 20 More Kale Recipes to Love
I succombed to peer pressure. I jumped on the bandwagon. I’m intoxicated with the sweet promise of a new fangled and healthy twist on one of my favorite
