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
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
Pumpkin Manicotti
This week heralded a week of pumpkins featuring both a savory and a sweet recipe option. As it should! Eating local and in season gives a bump in stimulating
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
Matsuhisa Cucumber Martini Recipe
Ah, nothing like topping off a week of work like a hard, HARD, HARD-shaken cocktail. Back in the day when I was the Creative Director for a publishing
Tasty Tomatillo Shrimp Recipe
These tomatillo shrimp are sautéed in butter and garlic and then tossed with a zippy, homemade tomatillo sauce and topped with fresh cilantro, for the most
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
Spaghetti Tacos
Homemade spaghetti with meat sauce is stuffed into toasted hard taco shells to create the ultimate kids' dinner. These spaghetti tacos were a favorite of my
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
Cherry Cheese Hand Pies
Back to school, back to reality. This past weekend made gearing up for the first day back to school an especially rough one. We took advantage of our last
White Peach Sangria
Sweet Riesling, sparkling peach juice, and fresh fruit. I smell Sangria brewing. I've since taken this hotel inspired recipe and adapted it to my own state's
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
Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookie S’mores Recipe
S'mores. The quintessential summer experience. I could have said treat, but really, isn't the act of making s'mores more of an experience? It's not like the
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
It’s Just a Simple Cottage Cheese Sandwich
This sandwich incited a near riot in our house. After asking which image G-Dawg thought looked best for the opening shot for this post, my husband nearly
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
Banana and Chocolate Chip Baked French Toast
It hasn't stopped rocking and rolling around here. School just got out, schedules are in transition, my husband is in full rehearsal mode with the band getting
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
Greek Lemon Pasta Salad Plus 5 Great Sides
Ah, Friday. Thank you for finally showing up on my doorstep. It's been a week of surprises and quick moves that have called for backbone, agility and patience.
Salmon and Bagel Egg Benedict for Mother’s Day Brunch
While writing this I can overhear my husband singing along to Pete Townsend. It's not the expected rendition of one of the The Who's famously loud and
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
Roasted Tomatillo and Green Olive Salsa
Grab the tortilla chips, because this zesty, homemade tomatillo and green olive salsa is so easy to make, and full of amazing fresh, tart, and briny flavor
