This festive holiday Peppermint Roll Cake only requires six ingredients and is refreshingly light with angel food cake and a minty cream filling. This post is sponsored by Shamrock Farms, makers of farm fresh dairy products crafted with a hands on approach, refined over three generations. It Starts with the Whip… Whip-ped Cream that is. […]
Author: Joanie Simon
This recipe for Cranberry Apple Pie is perfectly festive and a favorite for anyone who likes things a little tart. It combines the zing of Granny Smith green apples and cranberries inside an easy homemade buttery crust. Why Cranberries? Why not? If you’re a fan of cranberry sauce, this pie will hit all the […]
These bars are like traditional pecan pie with a spicy and square twist. Habanero Pecan Pie Bars are what you holiday dessert table has been looking for. Spicy Inspiration This recipe for pecan pie bars comes to you thanks to my buddy Jacob Cutino at Cutino Sauce Co. and a friend from Instagram, Cristen (aka […]
This comfort food recipe with a healthy twist uses tater tots to make the crust and piles on a perfect balance of flavors with sun dried tomatoes, kale, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and tangy marinara. Tater Tot Crust If you take anything from this recipe, know that you can use tater tots in a cast iron […]
This easy recipe for Oatmeal Breakfast Parfaits is an easy and delicious way to use up leftover oatmeal and start your day off right. Leftover Oatmeal Who knew so many people were having the same problem I was with what to do with leftover oatmeal? My Leftover Oatmeal Cookies recipe is one my most popular […]
This recipe for coconut curry hummus adds a flair of spice to my favorite extra-creamy hummus recipe with garam masala and coconut oil. The Original Recipe My original hummus recipe is still a favorite go-to. I make a big batch and it will last a week for random snacking, schmearing on sandwiches and, my personal […]
This Instant Pot Vegan Chili is a quick and easy recipe with pinto and red kidney beans and a rich red tomato sauce finished with corn and a few simple spices. Optional Changes to the Recipe The best part about chili is that it’s a blank canvas, so feel free to freestyle with your own […]
These Chai Cheesecake Cups are a quick and easy, not-too-sweet dessert that incorporates the Indian flavors of sweet chai with good for you protein packed Greek Cream Cheese. What is Chai? Chai is an Indian tea brewed with milk, sugar and cardamom. Translated, Chai means “tea”, so please, for the sake of our Indian friends, […]
This recipe for Mushroom Basil Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette is a family favorite with fresh ingredients and you’ll find yourself wanting to drizzle the dressing on everything. It’s perfect for entertaining guests or as a weeknight meal. My Favorite Dressing of All Time A bold statement, indeed! I do love the famous family Caesar Salad, […]
This summer recipe for Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Radish has tons of crunch and flavor with a bright lemony dressing. Sugar Snap Peas Did you know that sugar snap peas are a cross between an English pea and the snow pea? They are in season through winter into the late spring. I thought this would […]
This recipe for Hula Pie Frappe Shake is inspired by the famed Hawaiian Dessert, Hula Pie. The original Hula Pie contains macadamia nut ice cream in a cookie crust, topped with chocolate ganache, whipped cream and chopped macadamia nuts. We’ve mixed these flavors together into a frozen drinkable coffee version. This post is sponsored by Torani but all opinions […]
This recipe for all purpose dry rub is an easy-to-make blend of sweet and spicy flavors perfect for beef, chicken or pork. It’s versatile and elevates the flavor of your meat without overpowering it. *This recipe is sponsored by Moink. They deliver ethically sourced/exceptional tasting grass fed & finished beef & lamb, pastured pork & […]
