A classic recipe for shrimp fried rice with fresh shrimp, green onions, carrots, peas and sesame oil. *This post is sponsored by Vermicular but all opinions expressed are genuine. The Musui–Kamado When the folks at Vermicular reached out about collaborating on a recipe for their Musui–Kamado, I had no idea that I would fall in […]
Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Cheese are filled with tender chicken, sautéed peppers, and protein packed quinoa then smothered with green chile salsa and pepper jack cheese for a hearty and healthy weeknight meal. Are Poblano Peppers Hot? Poblanos are not a spicy pepper. They are a staple of southwestern and Mexican cuisine, known for […]
Cheesy Fried Mashed Potato Balls are a comfort food appetizer or side dish made with mashed potatoes, filled with melty cheese and fried with a crispy panko breading. A great way to use of leftover mashed potatoes! The Ultimate Appetizer I love to make these fried mashed potato balls as a first course for a […]
Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a classic family dessert recipe for holiday celebrations with strawberry Jell-O, a creamy whipped filling, fresh strawberries and a salty pretzel crust. Why Are You Calling It Salad? That’s what Mom and Grandma always called it. But, no, there’s not a trace of lettuce in this recipe. The only “healthy” ingredient […]
Imagine a BLTA (Bacon Lettuce Tomato Avocado Sandwich) but ditch the bread and add in a homemade zesty Southwest Ranch dressing made with creamy buttermilk. It’s a salad fit for a meal. The Salad Components Most of my recipes come with options based on your own tastes. This particular salad, the bacon, lettuce, tomato and […]
A fun way to change up your Easter dessert recipes with a layered carrot cake trifle with homemade carrot cake, cream cheese frosting whip and vanilla pudding. It’s a holiday show stopper. Everyone Loves a Trifle One of my favorite desserts for holiday entertaining is a trifle. I get to pull out my trifle bowl […]
A classic and super easy recipe for corned beef and cabbage (and taters, too!) cooked up in the Instant Pot in half the time as regular corned beef and cabbage. No brine, no watching the stove, it’s easy! Why Corned Beef Loves the Instant Pot The Instant Pot is perfect for corned beef and cabbage […]
7 Layer Breakfast Casserole is a hearty breakfast dish with seven flavor-filled layers including hash brown potatoes, corn, peppers, bacon, tomato and cheese. Fully Tested Recipe This one took four or five rounds of experimentation (I lost track) for the specific layer configuration. Hash browns on the bottom? The top? What about the bacon? Lots […]
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. […]
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 […]
