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
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
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
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
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
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
Stacked Breakfast Enchiladas Recipe
These stacked enchiladas with perfect fried eggs and the best homemade red enchilada sauce make for the yummiest and filling breakfast or brunch. The phrase,
Sausage and Marsala Pappardelle Pasta
We all have our favorite recipes. And we all have vices. This recipe combines the best (best?) of both of them in my little world. I've been sitting on
Chicken Tzatziki Pizza
I’m always keeping an eye out for a nugget of inspiration to create a new recipe, whether it’s from a local restaurant, a TV show, old family favorites or from
Chocolate and Orange Sandwich Cookies
You could say I’m on a citrus high. And that makes me happy, in all the right ways. Oranges, clementines, meyer lemons and limes. I’m a big fan of most
Mexican Turkey Meatball Sandwiches with Avocado Smash and Game Day Sweepstakes
Enter Avocado from Mexico’s Game Day Sweepstakes via FoodieCrush here. See what you might win and details at the bottom of this post. I’m just saying it now.
Easy Entertaining with Harry & David
The wrapping paper and ribbons have made their way back into the holiday storage bins, the purple and gold polka dotted neck tie found its way back to the
Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche Stuffed Avocados
The most tasteful things in life are usually the simplest. And this dish is a shining example. After weeks of nipping at our ankles like border collies
Fig Spread and Cheese Crostini Appetizer + Korin Giveaway
Are you tired of me saying it yet? Talking about how much I adore salty paired with sweet? I hope not, because you're in for a big dose of it today. This past
Stuffed Pork Chops with Roasted Grapes
It’s not even December yet and I feel like the holidays have already passed me by. Working in magazine publishing means you’re always working at least 3
Turkey Cranberry and Grilled Brie Cheese Sandwich
This year’s Thanksgiving dinner table conversation could turn from a mild meet-up to a combative melee depending on one’s beliefs. Why? Here's one reason
Chipotle Shrimp Burritos with Simple Avocado Crema
These delicious and filling Chipotle shrimp burritos are stuffed with smoky chipotle shrimp (with just the right amount of heat), rice, and a cool and
Pepperoni Italian Egg Skillet
It’s the last weekend before the final gorge, aka Thanksgiving. But before you sweat it out over the pumpkin pie with distant cousin Miranda who doesn’t
White Bean and Pumpkin Pork Chili Recipe
Top buns. Ombre. Glasses that don't really have lenses but make you look smart. It's all about what's hot at the moment. But don't be fooled, fashion isn't the
