This recipe for Cheddar Bacon Cream Cheese Dip with Peppers was inspired from all of the “Crack Dip” that has been popping up in my Pinterest feed. It’s high season for dips and easy appetizers for entertaining and this is another one you can add to your list of possibilities. Bacon Cream Cheese Dip Re-do […]
This recipe for Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole is a one-pot dish and can be completed, start to finish, in 25 minutes. It’s just like the familiar holiday side that you make in the oven, but the Instant Pot does all the work, leaving room in the oven for things like turkey and apple pie. […]
*This recipe and post for Mashed Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes is sponsored by Franklin Foods, makers of Greek Cream Cheese, however all opinions expressed are my own. The Ultimate Side Dish Did you or someone you know buy a new Instant Pot on Black Friday? Fallen in love yet? I know, me, too. As we gear […]
This recipe for Easy Blood Orange Chocolate Pots de Creme is sponsored by Torani but all opinions expressed are genuine. Too, they’re giving us all 10% OFF your First Purchase when you sign up for their E-Newsletter!” Who doesn’t love that? Celebrate Citrus Peppermint seems to be a holiday dessert default. Blame it on the candy canes. But, I love […]
*This recipe post for Homemade Healthy Italian Dressing is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, but all stories and opinions expressed are 100% honest and true. Healthier Salad Dressing The problem with salads is salad dressings. We’ve all seen the reports about how fast food salads can pack more calories and fat than a burger. […]
*This post is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, but all stories and opinions expressed are 100% honest and true. Summer Bod Gone Wrong This summer I gained 15 pounds. While the rest of the country headed outdoors to play in the summer sun, we here on the Ranchito hunkered down indoors because of 115F degree days. […]
These Bloody Raspberry Lime Ice Cream Floats are sponsored by Torani but all opinions expressed are genuine. Too, they’re giving us all 10% OFF your First Purchase when you sign up for their E-Newsletter!” Who doesn’t love that? Ice Cream Floats I haven’t had an ice cream float in eons. As a kid, we’d make them fairly […]
Friends invited us to enjoy Sunday Supper with them. Personally, it’s my favorite meal of the entire week. A casual but hearty spread is required. I knew she was doing a mixed grill with pork tenderloin, sirloin steak and veggies and I offered to bring a starchy side. We’re both major tater lovers, but she […]
*This post is sponsored by Bettercreme® Whipped Icing/ Rich Products but all opinions expressed are truthful and genuine. National Dessert Month October is National Dessert Month. Yes, a whole month devoted to my sweet tooth AND pumpkins! What could be better? When it comes to desserts, cakes in particular, I’m all about the icing. Cake, after all, is […]
CuttingBoard.com challenged bloggers and food photo fanatics to enter a photo in their #CutTheCheese2017 Contest that showcases a charcuterie/meat and/or cheese presentation on a cutting board. Three things I love: photos, meat and cheese. I had fun planning this shot that is “me” on a cutting board. Arizona’s my home, so the ingredients are all Southwest inspired. […]
I am not a big fan of rice pudding. I guess I’ve been hung up on rice being savory. But, this Instant Pot Rice Pudding is something I would actually make for myself. Better yet, this will be awesome for winter time entertaining. You make it ahead of time and then serve it cold, so […]
Pizza night called and wants something from the freezer. I’ve definitely got my freezer section favorites, but if you’re needing some MYO in the pizza department, scroll down and I’ll share how you can make your own at home! Start off with your pizza dough. I’ve got a recipe, or get one from the store. Then fire […]
