There’s something wonderful about carrot cake cupcakes that won’t allow you to have just one. Maybe it’s the justification that since they have a veggie as the main ingredient, it’s okay to splurge! Or maybe it’s the warm moist cake with bursts of cinnamon and nutmeg mixing with the decadent cream cheese frosting.. My conclusion is that it’s a bit of both that will have you and your guests coming… Keep Reading
Zesty Purple Potato Salad We’re heading into picnic season and I wanted to put a spicy spin on a classic! I also thought it would be fun to use purple potatoes (which are packed with tons of antioxidants!) instead of regular for a fun punch in color! This will quickly become your new favorite picnic and pot-luck side dish!
Irish Sailor Coffee I’m going to be up front and tell you right now that there’s nothing Irish about this drink recipe, other than the fact it was adapted from a traditional Irish coffee recipe. I’m sorry! I’m just not a whiskey drinker! I am and always will be a faithful Sailor Jerry Rum girl! This one is for my fellow rum swillers!
Healthy Whole Wheat Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna Lasagna seems to always make me homesick, perhaps because my mom makes the best homemade lasagna! Since I won’t be home for another couple of months I decided to make a big pan of it myself! I used whole wheat noodles, ricotta, spinach, and ground turkey to make a healthy version so I could enjoy it guilt free!
Tuscan Kale and Balsamic Plum Salad I get bored with eating salads pretty quickly, so I love finding new ways to transform a plain one into a zesty and hearty main course. Adding fresh plums and ricotta did just that!
Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Apple Cider Cream Cheese Frosting Guinness seems to get all the glory on St. Patrick’s Day, so I wanted to change it up. I decided to make a Half and Half (or a Black and Tan, as it’s more commonly known in the U.S.), but in cupcake form! Josh’s favorite version of this drink is with a chocolate porter or stout and a hard apple cider…. Keep Reading
Hangover Juice I used to call hangover juice a Bloody Mary, but when I decided to drink more rum than a pirate last week.. I needed something different! Now, at first glance this juice looks like something you would throw up when you’re hungover.. I was skeptical myself, but it’s light and citrus-y and I felt worlds better after drinking it! Whether you’re feeling a cold coming on or you’re… Keep Reading
Spiced Pork Chops with Cranberry Apple Chutney Do you ever feel like the meals that take the most effort are usually the best? I sure do! This meal is honestly not that complicated.. unless you don’t check the expiration of the pork chops and have to run back to the store for fresh ones ANNNND almost chop your middle finger off while prepping the ingredients! OTHER THAN THAT.. you should… Keep Reading
Salted Caramel Double Chocolate Chip Cookies You probably just got a sugar rush from reading the title huh? When I took my first bite of them I let out a number of expletives because it was the only way to express how amazingly sweet, salty, gooey, and delicious these were! Serve them up with a big glass of cold milk and enjoy!
Spicy Buffalo Chicken and Goat Cheese Pizza Hot wings and pizza will probably be my demise, so the only logical option was for me to combine the two! A healthy dose of spiciness, bursts of flavor from the onions, and the creaminess of the goat cheese makes this my new favorite pizza recipe!
Scallion Quinoa Cakes with Cilantro Lemon Sauce I’ll admit, I was a little weary about trying quinoa for the first time, hell I couldn’t even pronounce it correctly, but a friend made it for us and we loved it! We recently went out to eat and the salmon I ordered was placed on top of a scallion quinoa cake. I was in heaven! It was such a great meal and… Keep Reading
Roasted Pear Sundaes with Homemade Caramel Sauce Last night I made this as a trial run so I could adjust ingredients, time, and difficulty of the recipe. My intentions were to try a bite and put the rest in the freezer. That didn’t happen.. I quickly devoured the entire bowl and justified my ‘dessert dinner’ as acceptable because it had fruit in it.. If you’re okay with this little white lie to… Keep Reading
The Cocky Rooster I’ve had this beer cocktail bookmarked for quite some time and decided I would finally give it a shot! Now I don’t want to drink beer any other way! You can also make this as spicy or as mild as you like, so don’t be scared off by the Sriracha and jalapeño! My friend April posted today that besides beer, Sriracha is something that she really misses enjoying… Keep Reading
Tortilla Cups I’m really kicking myself in the ass for not doubling my recipe when I made these because we devoured them within seconds! You can fill these tasty little tortilla cups with salsa, guacamole, or taco meat so they’re great as an appetizer or the main dish!
Spicy Pineapple Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa Sometimes having chicken for dinner just sounds so dull, so liven it up a bit with sweet and spicy fruit salsa!
Sweet and Spicy Mango Avocado Salsa This fresh salsa is juicy, sweet, and packing a kick! The best part is that it doesn’t even require a food processor to make!
Mini Brownie Pancakes Sometimes you just want dessert for breakfast and these little brownie pancakes are perfect for just that!
Green Machine Juice Between traveling last week, going out to eat with family and friends, and of course Valentine’s Day yesterday, I’ve been indulging quite a bit! To get back on track though, I’ll be doing a lot of meal replacements with juices and smoothies. For anyone new to juicing, the thought of juicing vegetables and even the color of the juice can send you running the other way! I used to… Keep Reading
Tattooed Martha’s Edible Business Cards Since the Best in the Midwest tattoo convention was this weekend and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, I thought I would make red and pink ‘edible business cards’ to hand out! If you remember the Voodoo Doll Sugar Cookies from Halloween then you’ve already got the recipe! I’ll post more photos from the convention later this week!
Sailor’s Sweetheart Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so celebrate with a Sailor’s Sweetheart! It’s sweet, but still has a bite.. which are the qualities you would want in your Valentine anyway right? ; )
Oven Roasted Turkey Meatball Sliders I’m a sucker for bite sized food! Maybe it’s the adorableness of how tiny it is, maybe it makes me feel like I ate less (even though it’s probably the same or more!), or maybe it’s the wonderful flavor packed into such tiny proportions. Whatever it may be.. these meatball sliders are a new favorite!
Yep.. you read that right.. chocolate covered bacon. Do I really need to write out an enticing intro to get you to read more? I think not! But… I will. Men are so tough to buy gifts for on Valentine’s Day , but can you really go wrong with bacon?!? NOPE! Present your man with a Ron Swanson-worthy plate of thick cut bacon, dipped in dark chocolate!
Strawberry Banana Mango Smoothie I love getting the Naked Juice Smoothie drinks, but they add up quickly. I wanted to recreate the strawberry banana flavor, but give it my own spin by adding mango! I had a glass when I made it and then saved the rest for breakfast the next day! Much cheaper and far more delicious!
I don’t know why, but I’ve been extremely intimidated to make a fruit tart, so I figured I would start with mini ones! I was surprised to find that I only needed a few simple ingredients, they’re easy to make, even more fun to decorate, and absolutely delectable! The crust is sweet, buttery, and flaky which pairs perfectly with the cream filling and fresh fruit. This is definitely my new favorite dessert!