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
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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
Friday Faves and a Harry & David Gift Basket Giveaway
I can’t start this post without first squeeling a gigantic, “THANK YOOOOOOUU!” to everyone who has taken time out of their busy holiday-preparing-lives, opened
White Chocolate and Peppermint Christmas Wreath Cookies
Sensory overload and I love every minute of it. Freshly cut pine boughs as you brush by the tree. Cinnamon and cloves gently lollying in a saucepan of hot
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
Pancetta and Hazelnut Green Beans
With turkey-lurkey day right around the corner, everyone is scouting out side dishes to dress up the white bird. Traditional green bean casserole surely
Caramel Apple Brownies Recipe
If you haven't noticed by now, I have a crush on fall and all the bounty it delivers. Squash, root veggies, all of it. Don’t leave anything out.
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 and Fried Sage Flatbread plus 5 Savory Pumpkin Recipes
Sometimes you just don’t have time to create a complicated meal. And sometimes you have the time and just don’t want to. Today was one of those
Apple French Toast
Everywhere I look I'm seeing apples, squash and pumpkins. Fall's earthly bounty is the equivalent of Christmas sugarplums dancing through food blogger's
Cheesy Chorizo Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe
Boys will be boys. And boys like football. And cheese. And sausage. My husband, like so many guys out there and quite a few ladies with a penchant for
10 Ways to Cook with Chai Plus Chai Shortbread Cookies with Sea Salt
Goodbye summer’s afternoon diet coke, hello chai latté de fall. Now that my coffee shop is just 18 strides from my office desk—when you work at home you have
Friday Faves and September 2012 Food Blog Calendar
Here we are and the first week of September has nearly been put to bed and I'm finally coming out of my cheese coma. And just like a 17-year-old
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,
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
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
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
Friday Faves and a Burger Bash
Recipe > Black and Blue Cheese Burger Burger bashes are one of the easiest and best reasons to gather a few friends or family for an impromptu summer gig.
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.
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
Truffled Mushroom with Prosciutto and Tallegio Grilled Cheese
It's almost over. My weekly ode to the grilled cheese will soon be on hiatus until next April. If you missed my Sweet Pear and Rosemary Honey with Havarti
Sweet Pear and Rosemary Honey with Havarti Grilled Cheese
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. They're not just for lunch anymore...and National Grilled Cheese Month continues. This past weekend was a rainy one, where the clouds
Announcing the Cookie Cravings Cookbook Plus a Giveaway
Hey! Guess what? We've birthed ourselves a cookie cookbook. I'm thrilled to announce that Cookie Cravings cookbook is now available! And to celebrate its
Girl Scout Thin Mint Mini Pies Plus Girl Scout Cookie Recipes
I was never a Girl Scout. I guess I either didn’t make the cut, or I just had my fill with being a Brownie, the lower tier in the scouting world. Brownies were
Grandma’s Scrambled Egg Recipe
I have a love/hate relationship with Daylight Savings Time. I love it for giving me more time to do “fun stuff”—verses "boring stuff"—with Smudge, like
Craving > Spicy Hominy and Chicken Soup for SoupaPalooza
It's been one sorry, sorry, SORRY winter for snow. Usually by this time of year I've had my snow shovel out at least 8 times and have created at least 4
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
Easy Frosted Valentine Sugar Cookies
These Valentine cookies get an extra boost of flavor from the almond extract in the dough. Top with your favorite royal icing or cream cheese
Red Velvet Cupcakes Plus 10 Red Velvet Recipes With a Twist
And another one bites the dust. As in years. As in last week was my birthday. It was a whirlwind week, filled with workin’ the day job, my once-a-week