*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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
*This post about Mix and Match Meal Prep Rice Bowls is sponsored by Lundberg Family Farms, but all opinions expressed are genuine. Meal Prep Rocks I know that I’ll eat better throughout the week if I plan ahead. Having healthy, pre-made food to grab is key and I love the idea of meal prep, but admittedly, I […]
I’m here to warn you that you’ll set out to make these peanut butter cocoa no bake cookies for the kids and will end up eating them all yourself. That’s what happened to me and my friend, too. But, they’re full of good-for-you ingredients and satisfy your sweet tooth without spiking blood sugar. Ingredients I […]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie is pumpkin pie and gooey chocolate chip cookies, fused into one dessert. Top it with ice cream, of course. The Testing Process When I was developing this recipe I wanted a pie that had the consistency of pumpkin pie. Soft, just a little silky. But, then I wanted the magic […]
Chicken Paprikash is one of Ryan’s favorite comfort foods from his childhood. His Mom passed the recipe to me and I added my own fall-themed spin to it in this Pumpkin Chicken Paprikash. I add pureed pumpkin to the sauce in place of tomatoes. Note that it’s pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin […]
Yes, it does taste good! The number one question after I teased photos of these Pumpkin Veggie Burgers was, “does that taste good?” Bear in mind, these are NOT “pumpkin spice” veggie burgers. Just pumpkin 🙂 So, don’t worry, these won’t remind you of your favorite fall candle. In this case, the pumpkin makes the […]
Ribs are in my top ten favorite foods of all time and I love them on the smoker. But, I don’t always have six hours to babysit the baby backs on my Green Mountain Grill, so that’s why I came up with this Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs recipe. It’s BBQ ribs with a homemade […]
*This recipe and post for Chocolate Chip Cookies is sponsored by Franklin Foods, makers of Greek Cream Cheese, however all opinions expressed are my own. Chocolate Chip Inspiration This recipe for Soft Batch Greek Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies is based on my Mom’s famous Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. It’s my Dad’s favorite. A little bit […]
