Thai Chicken Satay Skewers Things happen in my house when we eat food on a stick. Seriously. THINGS HAPPEN. I don’t even know how else to describe it. But dinner last night when we ate these delicious Thai chicken satay skewers was an adventure in oddities. I’m telling you, there was nothing normal about this …
This blog post has been compensated by Smithfield Fresh Pork. All opinions are mine alone. #GetGrillingAmerica #CollectiveBias #Ad I’ve always had a thing for nachos. Saucy nachos, loaded nachos, all kinds of nachos. These barbecue rib nachos- let’s just say they totally fit my nacho thing. I know it sounds weird to say that nachos …
Puff pastry caprese cups are delicious caprese appetizer bites perfect for entertaining. These caprese bites burst with sweet tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, sweet and spicy basil in a buttery flaky edible cup. I have a serious thing for caprese. Really, I love all things caprese like fried mozzarella caprese salad. Though caprese salad pretty much tastes …
You know those foods that are full of nostalgia and childhood memories? The ones that feel so cozy that eating them is like being 5 years old again? Well, these no bake peanut butter chocolate chip granola bars are one of those foods for me. Definitely not a huge shocker. Chocolate and peanut butter are …
Over the last several months, something has occurred to me as I have been writing this blog and creating recipes. My taste in food runs in extremes. I love girly food: vegetarian, healthy, trendy things like quinoa and kale and chickpeas. But as much I love girly food, I love football food. Give me a …
Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Cheese Fries I have a really weird 2 year old. Don’t get me wrong, she’s the bee’s knees and the absolute love of my life. Her opinions are very unexpected for a 2 year old- especially on the subjects like these buffalo chicken sweet potato cheese fries. But she definitely marches …
Healthy loaded sweet potato fries turn sweet potato fries into the perfect vegetarian dinner, shareable snack or appetizer. With all the bold southwest flavors of nachos, this is a delicious way to turn sweet potato fries into a meal. The glitter has settled from the holiday season. There are no more sprinkles to put on …
Sometimes inspiration just hits me. This baked crab dip was one of those bam moments for me. I was looking for something new to do for Christmas Eve. I mentioned before we always have a Christmas Shrimp Scampi, thanks to me growing up celebrating a version of the Feast of Seven Fishes. Well, since getting …
This chipotle pumpkin cheese dip teaches me things. Note I said that in present tense. Because even now a day after we made it, it’s still teaching me things. It’s a very smart dip. Must be all the vitamins from the pumpkin. I know, I know. What could a dip possibly teach me? Tons of …
Peach Oatmeal Bars I’ve told you before I am a bit of a fruit snob when it comes to fresh fruit. I have a serious fruit problem. See, I grew up in and still live in the country. While I don’t live on a farm, I sort of wish I did. I am fortunate enough …