I hesitated even doing this as a blog post because I thought the last thing this world needs is ANOTHER chicken salad recipe. I took photos anyway in case I changed my mind and then finally went in for a taste test.. I immediately realized I couldn’t deny you all something so delicious and promptly photographed the final product to share with you! The simple twist of adding lemon juice… Keep Reading
Call it nostalgia or just my need to always go back and critique, but I found myself perusing some of my old recipes the other day and was left with an intense craving for my Skinny Jalapeno Poppers and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms. I opted for innovation and efficiency and combined the two, bringing you these scrumptious little nuggets! I used baby bella mushrooms which makes them perfectly bite-sized and… Keep Reading
I’m sorry, but what month is it?! It’s a little unbelievable that five whole months have already passed, and I’m starting to feel the metaphorical fire under my bum to get moving on this year’s goals before I find myself writing about how I can’t believe it’s 2017. As much as I want to deny that summer is happening now, I will admit that I miss sitting out on our… Keep Reading
King Arthur Flour must have been reading my mind because the other day I woke up to make biscuits and gravy and outside my door was a lovely care package from them! I quickly put the ingredients to use to make some scrumptious whole wheat biscuits for my healthy version of biscuits and gravy.. don’t worry that recipe will be going up tomorrow, but you can catch a sneak peek… Keep Reading
Pita pizzas are my go-to when I’m pressed for time and not wanting to wait 2+ hours for homemade dough. I thought I would try out a sweet and savory combination to switch it up a bit and I think I found my new summer pizza! Fresh basil, sweet strawberries, and rich goat cheese get topped off with a simple balsamic reduction making this quick, easy, and delicious!
The holidays are always a great time to gather your loved ones to sit down for a huge home-cooked meal, but it does place a tremendous amount of pressure on you to come up with a menu that will appease everyone, including those with dietary restrictions. Let’s start with one of the staples like stuffing. Typically made with bread cubes and sausage or turkey, and then cooked inside of the… Keep Reading
Last week I cooked up a big batch of my Hearty Jalapeno Chili but instead of pairing it with traditional cornbread muffins I went with some savory Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuits instead! I used a self-rising flour and brushed the tops with butter which made for a beautiful buttery flakey crust, but the best part was that nearly every bite had a little piece of salty bacon, gooey melted cheddar,… Keep Reading
Pizza, eggs, seafood, cocktails.. everything just seems to taste a little better with Sriracha on it and this Zesty Garlic Sriracha Hummus is no exception! Using just a few simple ingredients you can create your own smooth and spicy hummus right at home! A warning to the single folks though.. don’t eat this before or during a date and expect a goodnight kiss! š
I had no idea when I planted my zucchini that they would grow to such monstrous sizes and take over the container I put them in, but it has resulted in a lot of delicious zucchini recipes this summer. Fried zucchini is always a classic summer snack and while I was cooking it up one day, I thought I would document and share the recipe with you all! It only… Keep Reading
Sometimes you just want a āmanās mealā and when I think of the ultimate man, I think Ron Swanson. As he once said, āBacon wrapped shrimp are my number one food wrapped around my number three favorite food.ā How do you make something so simple, yet delicious, even tastier? Marinate those suckers in bourbon and glaze them with barbecue sauce, thatās how! They make a great appetizer or snack and… Keep Reading
If you’re looking for a delicious appetizer for tonight, look no further! I’ve whipped up one of my favorite zucchini recipes and paired it with a zesty lemon parmesan aioli! Head over to Dream A Little Bigger for the full recipe!
As summer is coming to a close (at least in my mind it is.. whoās ready for pumpkin spice recipes?!) I wanted to do one last recipe that really captures the flavors of the season. Grilled corn, sautĆ©ed zucchini and squash, fresh tomatoes, onions, and peppers blend together perfectly in this crunchy zesty side dish. Most of the ingredients can be plucked straight from your own garden or found at… Keep Reading
Instead of fighting for the best view on a hill to watch the fireworks this past Fourth of July, we decided to stay right at home, watch our neighbors nearly blow their faces off, and enjoy some delicious grilled foods and spiked lemonade! One of the items on the menu.. chicken wings! I decided to bake these while my fiancĆ© manned the grill with other items, but you could just… Keep Reading
I have a love/hate relationship with salads. A really great hearty salad can be satisfying, but after eating so many of them you finally hit that point. The point where your inner carnivore screams, āIām not a rabbit! I need bacon.. and steak!ā But after making this blackberry vinaigrette Iām finding myself back on the āloveā side of salads. The dressing is sweet, tangy, and fresh.. taking a regular salad… Keep Reading
Portland has been getting some rainy, fall-like weather over the last week so I’ve been snuggled up in hoodies and blankets and craving comfort food! As Iām about to fry up a batch of veggies I remember that my love handles and my wedding dress will probably not appreciate it, so I made a āskinnyā version instead! They have the same crisp, crunchy flavor and texture as fried vegetables do,… Keep Reading
Its grilling season and I’ve got a delicious new recipe for you all to try out! I don’t consider myself a ‘Grill Master’ by any means and even I had no trouble at all whipping these Ā scrumptious little burgers up in just 15 minutes! The juicy sweet pineapple is the perfect complement to the slightly spicy pork. Top these mini burgers off with a festive cocktail umbrella and serve them… Keep Reading
I found myself wanting to start this post off with an apology because I’ve been on a huge strawberry kick, so many of my posts lately are strawberry this or strawberry that. But hey.. ātis the season right? Iām not exactly sure how I went 20+ years never trying guacamole, but from the moment I did, I’ve been hooked! Weāre always concocting new versions of it and I think this… Keep Reading
With Memorial Day in just a few days youāll no doubt find yourself at a family gathering, BBQ, or picnic of some sort and crapā¦ you forgot to cook something ahead of time! Hit the store and pick up these six simple ingredients to make a fresh watermelon salad thatās packing a punch! Not only does this take just a matter of minutes to put together, but itās way tastier… Keep Reading
Caprese salad is always such a simple and perfect blend of flavors that thereās really not much else you can do to improve on itā¦but I did! I used toasted slices of the homemade French baguettes I posted yesterday, melted mozzarella, roasted tomato slices, fresh basil leaves, and topped the whole thing off with a bit of homemade red wine vinaigrette. If you have a party coming up you canāt… Keep Reading
I can manage bread that comes from a batter like pumpkin, banana, or beer bread because you can just as easily make them into muffins. For some reason though, I canāt pull off a simple and classic homemade loaf of bread. I scoured the web for different tips and techniques and Iād give myself a B+ on my first attempt at French baguettes. The outside was crisp and the inside… Keep Reading
As promised on Mondayās post.. the delicious roasted veggies that accompanied my ribeye steaks! Whatās great about this recipe is that you can add or substitute different vegetables depending on your preference and make the dish different each time! We still have a few chilly days lingering before we head into the days of grilling, so get your oven fired up and enjoy some healthy comfort food!
This month has been an interesting balance for me.. On one hand Iām trying to exercise and watch what Iām eating (upcoming dress fitting) and on the other Iām concocting beer and ice cream floats and rum spiked cupcakes for the blog! I think they call that āmaintainingā haha. Anyway.. besides the sweets and drinks, I love snacky foods, which of course, arenāt always the healthiest either. I’ve been seeing… Keep Reading
Thank goodness I donāt have the same palette that I did as a kid. Every time my parents took us out to eat I would order chicken tenders without fail. They would always encourage me to try something else, but it was chicken tenders or bust! I thought I would throw it back to my stubborn youth and make a more grown up version of chicken tenders. Theyāre baked instead… Keep Reading
Thereās something about imitation crab that just really creeps me out! Itās like the SPAM of seafood. I donāt want to eat something POSING as crab.. I want to eat real crab! Rather than splurge on the real stuff or take the gamble with faux crab, I decided to skip it altogether! Instead I added diced jalapeƱo and green onion to make vegetarian friendly ācrabā rangoon! Not only did they… Keep Reading