*This post is sponsored by Dietz & Watson in support of their #ChooseTheTable campaign and your chance to win a chef curated dinner. However, all opinions expressed are genuine and honest. Hosting a party is up there on my list of favorite things. From the planning to the shopping to opening the door when guests […]
*This post about Ice Cream Sandwiches and its corresponding video are sponsored by the fun folks at Blue Bunny Ice Cream, however, all opinions expressed are genuine and honest. It’s officially summer vacation and that brings to mind my favorite frozen treat: the ice cream sandwich. My specific recollection is of the type in the white […]
Burgers for breakfast? No, this breakfast burger is more for those who want breakfast for dinner. It’s definitely a hefty dinner time sandwich with thick cut bacon, melty cheddar cheese and 1/4lb all-beef patty. Don’t let the English Muffin throw you. It’s my favorite bun option out there for any burger. Burger for Breakfast To […]
If there’s a flavor profile that I’m guaranteed to go for, it’s Buffalo style. Hot sauce, blue cheese (sorry ranch), cool crisp celery, say no more. It’s with a true wing lover’s heart that I present to you this Buffalo Burger. It took a few attempts to get this one just right. I wanted to […]
I wanted to make an easy pesto recipe that didn’t require any fancy equipment because, though I own a mortar and pestle and a food processor, they’re a pain to haul out and to clean. I wanted to make a pesto that only required a cutting board and a knife, so I did and you […]
Crazy Tots are the evil invention of my friend Kirti and though they’re the opposite of #bikinibod friendly, they totally remind me of summer. She is known to whip these up for her 4th of July party and they are impossible to resist. Crispy tater tots and bacon, melty cheddar cheese, fresh green scallions and a […]
I love Pesto Chicken, but realized that I have never actually made the pesto from scratch. Typically, I purchase ready made pesto at the store. I had to change that and set to work crafting my perfect rendition of pesto. This is not traditional pesto (surprise, surprise…). But, it does make the perfect accompaniment to […]
How to Make Polenta Pizza Crust You can change up your pizza game by using polenta for the crust and call it polenta pizza. It’s an easy dish loved by Italians. Polenta pizza requires cooking the polenta in the correct ratio of 3 to 1. That’s 3 cups of water to 1 cup of polenta. Cook it […]
Sweet and Sour Chicken was a request after my last Facebook Live session. Another person asked for an easy, light weeknight dish. I’ll be doing Facebook Live as regularly as possible, so if you’ve got a request for something for me to make, just holler in the comments! Meanwhile, as requested, Sweet and Sour Chicken, lightened […]
This recipe for Cheeseburger Pie is now available (and with more tips!) on my new blog. Impossible Cheeseburger Pie is a midwest American casserole classic. Sauteed onions, beef, cheese and biscuit-crust make this simple and delicious hotdish a family favorite. There are probably a million variations on this filling family favorite, including the ever popular popular Bisquick […]
These Instant Pot Barbacoa Burrito Bowls remind me of my exact order at Chipotle. Rice, black beans and barbacoa. I always order the barbacoa, but the other additions are negotiable. Barbacoa reminds me of the shredded beef tacos at my favorite hole-in-the-wall Mexican Food restaurant, Los Compadres. I was raised on those tacos and shredded […]
This recipe for Homemade Snow Cones only takes a few ingredients, is naturally sweetened, and perfect for summer parties. Helpful Hints for Homemade Snow Cones The trick is preparing the ice with fresh blended fruit and coconut milk instead of water. That’s the best way to avoid that age old problem of snow cones with ice […]
