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
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
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
Roasted Butternut Squash Butter Lettuce Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing
Let’s talk about getting skinny. Ugh. The worst. Maybe we shouldn't. It’s been a winter of cocooning, hibernating and grazing. What else is one to do when
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
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
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
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
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
Hotel Inspired White Peach Sangria with Harry & David
The weekend started innocently enough. We landed. We checked in. And then, we discovered our gift boxes. And that's when the party started. Sweet Riesling,
Balsamic Skirt Steak Salad with Stone Fruit
I just stepped out of the orchard. No, I mean literally, I just stepped out of the orchard. Today I stepped out of a van, into a picturesque Oregon orchard,
Mango Gazpacho with Quick Pickled Shrimp Plus 5 Fruity Recipes
He’s on a diet and in his book that means one thing. Soup for dinner. But every night? Soup is my man’s default meal when he wants to drop a few lbs. and
10 Great Corn Recipes plus Grilled Corn and Pasilla Pepper Salad
Corn. It's the new black. It's on every corner (ehem, gas station farmer's market) it comes with color blocking in its DNA (alternating white and yellow
Whiskey Lemonade Recipe with Honey Simple Syrup
This refreshing lemonade cocktail is sweetened with a honey simple syrup and fresh mint, and is spiked with whiskey! I left my heart in Utah. Which makes
Brined and Grilled Pork Loin Roast with Balsamic and Raspberry Chili Glaze
This week has definitely been one for the record books. Thank you, thank you for all of your amazing support of—and eyeballs on—the launch of the Summer 2012
New! FoodieCrush Magazine Summer 2012
Without further ado, I'm happy to share with you the Summer Issue of FoodieCrush magazine. But first, would you just look at that cover! Thank you Mike from
Apple & Blueberry Crumble
Next week is a big week for me, and for you my readers! You'll be seeing a new look for the blog and also the release of the next issue of Foodie Crush! I'm
Birthday Cake Pie with Chocolate Mousse and Berries
Who is this girl, my daughter, who doesn't like cake? I continually expect her taste to change, to adapt as every mom hopes their child's palate eventually
Kale and Cabbage Coleslaw with Marcona Almonds
I'm into layering. Not just in my clothing options—yes, I'm a big fan of piling on the tank, then the shirt, then the sweater, jacket or blazer—but also when it
Chocolate Cherry Scones with Saffron
Whether he's giving us multiple reasons to drool as he leads us on a visual culinary tour of some of his favorite eating establishments or sharing the bounty of
Meyer Lemon Tart and a Recipe Round-up
When life gives you lemons, make...something sweet. I've always been a big fan of lemons and their pucker power: Lemon meringue was my favorite flavor of pie
Puff Pastry with Sabayon Custard and Strawberries
Tender, buttery puff pastry hearts mingle with a rich, marsala wine-infused sabayon and fresh strawberries for a sophisticated version of pudding. I just
Green Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms Plus 5 Simple Thanksgiving Sides
The stories are what I remember the most. Everyone gathered around my Grandma Mary Jane's dining table set with her best crystal and china—that I now have. The
Swordfish Skewers and a Skewer Recipe Round-up
Pool side. Sunshine. Beers before it's 5 o'clock somewhere. Yup, it's Labor Day. I'm taking advantage of one of the last official days of summer to put my
Avocado and Tomato Salad
After an amazingly late summer start thanks to one of the rainiest springs we've had in a long time, my harvest is finally coming on. Once I bite into
Grilled Pizza and 3 Recipes to Keep You Out of the Kitchen
Baby it's hot outside. Dog days of summer. And just another excuse to fire up the grill. And a little rescuing was what I was in need of, rescue from the same
