My secret to an easy dessert? I start in my grocery store freezer for an Apple and Cherry Strudel that's every bit as easy to pull together as a traditional
5 Ingredient Thai Pumpkin Soup
With just 5 simple ingredients, my Thai Pumpkin Soup delivers a curry and coconut flavor combination more often expected from a pumpkin soup recipe with far
Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal with Sweet Potato
This maple and brown sugar oatmeal recipe with sweet potato is made super easy in the microwave and is a delicious, healthy, and comforting breakfast on a busy
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 Braised Chicken with Chickpeas and Kale
This post is sponsored by Tabasco as part of its 10-Ingredient Challenge. Thanks for supporting companies I believe in, which allows me to create more unique
Southwestern Vegetable Hash
The weather is cooling down which makes my craving for a spicy breakfast heat up. And that means my hearty Southwest Vegetarian Hash is force to be reckoned
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.
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
Baked Eggs in Stuffed Peppers
Why is it that food seems more special when it's served in its own edible vessel? Spaghetti tacos, cupcake ice cream cones, heirloom tomato salad in frico cups,
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
Red Potato, Sausage and Rosemary Fontina Pizza and a Farm Tour
Farm Cred. Yep, I got it. I earned it. Farm credibility. I dug up potatoes, I rode in a John Deere tractor. I tasted a potato chip made from a batch of
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Chicken Divan Macaroni and Cheese
It's been a bit of a pasta week around here, so let's end it with a favorite. I was asked a to contribute to Wisconsin Cheese's 30 Days 30 Ways with
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
Coconut Snowball Cookies
(Dear reader, please rewind one month and put this little sing-song to a very popular Holiday jingle in your head as you read...) “It’s finally beginning to
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