Hoist up the flag folks, it's time to celebrate the 4th of July with a round-up in honor of our 50 states with 50Â Red White and Blue Recipes. Shish.
How to Skin Garlic
Putting the microwave to work as your sous chef is the secret step in this how to skin garlic tip. I use a lot of garlic in my house. Meats, pastas, salad
Cookie S’mores and Canyon Cookout 2.0
Light up the fire and say hello to Cookie S’mores where oatmeal chocolate chip cookies create the ultimate base for toasted marshmallows and milk chocolate in a
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
Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers
Greek flavors inspire citrus infused chunks of chicken thanks to a tart marinade that keeps the chicken juicy with a lemony punch. I wish I had a joke
{ Sponsored Video } Peach Ice Cream with Brown Butter Pecans
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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
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
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
S’mores in a Jar
Looking down at my calendar, I’m stunned to see it’s already Friday. The week has flewwwn by, thanks to lots of catch up after a great trip to Monterey earlier
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
Parmesan Crusted Fondue Grilled Cheese and Grilled Cheese Academy Recipe Showdown
April ended, May wormed its way in under a blanket of snow and announced the official end of Grilled Cheese Month. Sigh. While many blogs are moving on to
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
Chorizo and Peppadew Pepper Grilled Cheese
What is that you see? A towering inferno? No, just a deliciously lipsmackerlicious Spanish-style grilled cheese sandwich. What? What's that you say? Oh man! Say
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
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
Spring Vegetable Gnocchi
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
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.
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
Stewed Chicken Tacos
These slow cooked chicken tacos simmer away in a mixture of beer, dried New Mexican chiles, and other aromatics until super tender and shreddable, for 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
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
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
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
Strawberry Banana Milkshake
All you need is 4 ingredients to make this sweet and creamy strawberry banana milkshake. Now, you might be thinking to yourself, “Self...Why is Heidi posting
Stout Chocolate Brownies Plus 20 More Great Stout Recipes
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin As you'll find out when you ask me over for dinner sometime—which I'm