I have been seeing these Watermelon Cake posts all over Pinterest. I saw them an instantly wondered if they would turn out as awesome as suggested online. I had a strange feeling that the whipped cream wouldn’t adhere to the watermelon because of the fruit’s moisture. But, they were so darn cute and too well […]
This recipe for Sugar Snap Pea Easy Summer Slaw was inspired by my Mom and a recent trip she took to Idaho. Aside from her adventures in the mountains and white water rafting, she and my Dad had dinner at a little restaurant called The Redd and she came back raving about the salad. Yes, […]
Finally, at long last, I created my idea homemade pizza crust. I had three goals when I set out on my pizza making journey months ago. 1 – It needed to be crispy on the outside with a crackly “crunch” factor 2 – A light and chewy interior was paramount 3 – It had to […]
It’s the famous family Caesar Salad recipe! This is the go-to for family parties, birthdays and any general cause for celebration on Ryan’s side of the family. Then again, no need for a special occasion as we’ve been known to do this salad in the summer time along with grilled chicken for an easy weeknight […]
Next up in the grillin’ theme of the week are these Grilled Potato Kabobs. They’re a light and healthy grilled side dish option and out of the every day for your next backyard bonanza. We all know burgers and fries are the classic match, but instead of going the fry route, I took red potatoes, […]
If you’re planning your menu for a Cinco de Mayo fiesta, this is probably one of my all-time favorites. Adobo Mexican Rice makes enough to feed a crowd, is inexpensive and the flavors, oh, the flavors! The one speciality kitchen item you need for this recipe is a dutch oven or some sort of cooking vessel […]
*This Spinach & Artichoke Enchiladas recipe is sponsored by Shamrock Farms, makers of farm fresh, hormone-free dairy products, though all opinions expressed are my own. Seriously, I only endorse stuff that I would actually pay real cash-money to buy for myself. Can I say that we all love Spinach & Artichoke Dip? Whether it’s cold and schmeared […]
*This Mexican Style Street Corn recipe is sponsored by Shamrock Farms, makers of farm fresh, hormone-free dairy products, though all opinions expressed are my own. Seriously, I only endorse stuff that I would actually pay real cash-money to buy for myself. Thanks to Mexican street food culture, corn on the cobb is having a moment in the […]
*This Jalapeno Queso recipe is sponsored by Shamrock Farms, makers of farm fresh, hormone-free dairy products, though all opinions expressed are my own. Seriously, I only endorse stuff that I would actually pay real cash-money to buy for myself. A big ol’ pot of melty, gooey queso is, in my opinion, required for any Cinco de […]
Ever since Chef Rich Hinojosa mentioned grilled pineapple on the podcast a few weeks ago, I’ve been obsessed. This is, of course, in line with my new-found love of grilling. We recently inherited a fancy-schmancy new grill and it’s testament to the fact that cooking is more fun when you have the right tools. This puppy […]
Chalk this one up to another one of those “why the heck was I scared to make…” recipes. For years, I was convinced that making homemade pasta was reserved for Italian grandmas and James Beard winners. Not so, people, not at all so. I got a bee in my bonnet to finally break out our unused […]
Are you hosting a soiree at your casa for Easter? I know, the ham’s non-negotiable and auntie’s hot cross buns will make an appearance, but I wanted to throw a colorful curveball on the table this year. Hello beets, take us to magenta colored Funky Town! Perhaps tea sandwiches are passe and egg salad, pedestrian. […]
