Short Rib Fever Week: The Best Short Rib Recipes- Cola-Braised Short Rib Sliders
I am continuing Short Rib Fever Week with a DELICIOUS version of short ribs. Oh, baby these are good. I never would have thought I could put both red wine AND cola into a braised short rib but, let me...
View ArticleShort Rib Fever: Short Rib Lasagna Roll-Ups
Short Rib Fever Week is in full swing now with these delicious Short Rib Lasagna Roll-Ups. Everyone who knows me knows I love things in adorable packages. This is one of those adorable packages that...
View ArticleShort Rib Fever: Short Rib, Brie and Ricotta Pizza with Caramelized Onions
Short Rib fever Week ends with this spectacular recipe that you really should make over the weekend…This Short Rib, Brie and Ricotta Pizza with Caramelized Onions recipe came to me in the middle of the...
View ArticleFood Truck Frenzy: Korean Fried Chicken and Waffle Skewers
I am a BIG food truck fan, you find food from these kitchens on wheels that you wouldn’t find anywhere else. We are not talking the food trucks of yesteryear (yes, I just said yesteryear, I have turned...
View ArticleTikka Masala Burritos: Food Truck Frenzy!
Did I mention I love food trucks like crazy? Like really seriously crazy. I am one of those people lining up for miles waiting for a little morsel of deliciousness off those kitchen on wheels. The...
View ArticleCoke-Braised Short Rib Tacos: Food Truck Frenzy!
It seems every home cook has their own way that ribs MUST be cooked– my friend’s husband boils baby back ribs in coke for hours. He does a lot of other stuff but that is what really stuck with me...
View ArticleCobweb Nacho Bites
These are great to make for your ghouls, big and small. They can be eaten in two bites and are so easy to make! This is part of my fun Haunted Mansion Graveyard Halloween Party Table which was just...
View ArticleMummy Chicken Tender Wraps
How cute are these things??? I have seen the mummy hotdogs everywhere but never wanted to make them because I don’t love to give my daughter hotdogs…so we jumped in the test kitchen and came up with...
View ArticleGarlic and Herb Cheese Ball Halloween Bats
These adorable little bats are almost…too cute to eat! The cheese balls are mild and kids just love them, have a bowl of extra chips for the cheese balls close by. These Garlic and Herb Cheese Ball...
View ArticleMeringue Ghosts
How cute are these?? You simply can’t be scared by these adorable frights that melt in your mouth, can you? They may look like they’re hard to make but don’t be intimidated; they are very simple to...
View ArticleShort Rib Fever: A Week of the Best Short Rib Recipes- Short Rib and Ricotta...
Short Rib Fever Week continues with my recipe for Short Rib and Ricotta Gnocchi. Short rib. Gnocchi. Rich sauce that you want to lick off the bowl when you are finished. Need I say more?? I always...
View ArticleTurkey, Pesto and Cranberry Melt
Yes, I really just did this. And then I ate it and it was spectacular! What a way to use left-overs, holy guacamole! This was super easy to make and so colorful and pretty, a winner all-around. When I...
View ArticleGrilled Banana and Apple Fluffernutter
This is my childhood favorite sandwich that I still have a love for….a delicious mashup of marshmallow fluff, apples, bananas and peanut butter, all grilled into a melty gooey “mess” of a sandwich. The...
View ArticleThe Best Spaghetti and Meatballs
I am going back to the classics. Great stuff you will make on family dinner night, or maybe you will just make for your boyfriend (or girlfriend). We all know the saying the way to man’s heart is...
View ArticleTurkey Sloppy Joe Skillet Pizza
Ummmm, OMG. I can’t take it. Inside of me is a little kid who can’t walk by a sloppy joe, tater tot, s’more or mac and cheese without stopping and seriously considering eating it all before anyone can...
View ArticleSausage Stuffing-Stuffed Jalapeños
Are you fully into the fall mode yet? We are in sunny Arizona so we aren’t getting that really cold weather, we are actually having what we call “fall” which feels like most people’s late spring but...
View ArticleBacon and Cheddar Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Shallots
Well, bacon comes into the conversation yet AGAIN. But doesn’t this delectable strip of greasy goodness deserve a mention in most conversations? I think so. I mean, I REALLY think so. Raise your hand...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Moist Turkey: Brined Herb Butter Roasted Turkey and Gravy
Have you ever made a stinker of a turkey? I have. And it was a real bummer because it’s a big holiday with lots of people looking at you expecting a great turkey…and then smiling politely while they...
View ArticleKids’ Leftover Treat! Turkey Pot Pie “Lollipops”
If you know me well enough you know that I love to turn regular old dishes into “lollipops” for both kids and adults. I love food on a stick, I can’t help it! Who doesn’t like to eat something off of...
View ArticlePeanut Butter No-Bake Marshmallow Cheesecake Bars
I have a real problem. It’s serious. I LOVE food that reminds me of being a kid…a little TOO much, it’s almost to the point of being…well, childish. But how can anyone resist anything that has...
View ArticleChicken Enchilada Mini Chimis with Jalapeño Cream Cheese
I just finished almost an entire plate of these, I couldn’t stop myself! Um, my belly is kind of TOO full…but it was worth it. I smothered them in jalapeño cream cheese and it was the perfect way to...
View ArticleCheesy Mexicorn Taco Dip
Ahhh…Mexicorn. A favorite from my childhood. I LOVED Mexicorn and could eat it by the canful growing up. I don’t eat it really at all now except for in this delicious dip on game day. You could...
View ArticleCandy Cane Chocolate Truffle Meringues
Well, at this point it’s obvious I love candy canes. Funny, I don’t love to sit around eating a whole candy cane but I love crushed candy canes mixed in things and sprinkled on things…they are...
View ArticleBacon Jalapeño Poppers with a Cheesy Tater Tot Crust
I a little obsessed with jalapeño poppers…there’s just something about them; the spicy and crunchy pepper combined with the creamy melty center, YUM-O. In this version, I added two of my other...
View ArticleCampfire Cocoa with Butterscotch
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View ArticleMadison’s Peppermint Candy Cane Shake
My daughter Madison loves her sweets and this shake is no exception. It’s easy enough for kids to make (with a little adult supervision), they will be so proud of themselves when they’re finished! We...
View ArticleWhoppers Malted Hot Chocolate
I can almost eat a whole milk carton sized box of Whoppers in a sitting..I know- HORRIBLE for me but I love them so much! Sit me in front of a movie with popcorn and Whoppers and watch out! Knowing my...
View ArticleSalt-Crusted Mini Beef Wellingtons
I love these so much, I could eat a few for dinner and call it a night! The crystal salt flakes baked on the crust make these Mini Beef Wellingtons even more delicious, and they practically melt in...
View ArticleLightened Up Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
I made this for my very first guest post with Better Homes and Garden’s Delish Dish, here is a little sneak peak before heading one to their site to get all the details! I have really been up to my...
View ArticleClassic Buffalo Hot Wings – The Best!
It’s no secret that I am a sucker for anything that has buffalo sauce on it…I think I have said before that I would eat an old tire if I smeared it with that delicious spicy sauce. I try to put it in...
View ArticleFrosty Lemon Drop Martini
Everyone who knows me knows me knows I love a great lemon drop martini, and if you come to my house for a cocktail party, chances are you will probably be having one yourself! One of my tricks is to...
View ArticleEasy Caramel Apple Turnovers
Is it Sunday morning yet? These are SO yummy and easy I could make them almost every day of the week, actually! Buttery, flaky pastry filled with tart apples and a sweet buttery caramel sauce…bring it...
View ArticleAuthentic Fish Tacos w/Lime Herb Mayo
I could eat these everyday…crispy, flaky and tender fish topped with tangy slaw, tomatillo salsa, spicy pico de gallo, cool and creamy herb lime mayo and of course guacamole! I think mexican food is my...
View Article5 Ways to Say Be Mine to Your Valentine
Chocolate Cupcakes with Red Velvet Frosting from A Spicy Perspective Valentine’s Chocolate Marshmallow Pops from Boulder Locavore Spicy Chocolate Bark with Chipotle and Almonds from Foodie Crush Red...
View ArticleThai Peanut and Chicken Flatbread
Looking for something new to spice up your weekly meal plan? Give this Thai Peanut and Chicken Flatbread a try! The flatbread in this recipe is leavened with yeast and cooks up nice and bubbly. The...
View ArticleButter Mint Chocolate Push Pops
Butter Mint Chocolate Push pops are so fun and kids just LOVE them! I used my favorite brownie recipe and made a wonderful butter mint cream filling…the flavor is spot-on with the yummy butter mints...
View ArticlePeach and Basil Bliss
Perfectly refreshing for Mother’s Day and a great alternative to the Peach Bellini, this is herbal mixology at its best! Peach and basil go so well together and this drink goes down a little TOO...
View ArticleBuffalo Chicken “Lollipops” with Blue Cheese Fondue
Here we go again- me and my buffalo chicken obsession…but what a great way to eat my favorite appetizer! These crispy, tender, tangy and spicy Buffalo Chicken “Lollipops” with Blue Cheese Fondue are...
View ArticleQuinoa and Berry Salad with Fresh Pear Dressing
National Jerky Day is June 12th and it got me thinking. How could I make a meal out of jerky and not have it feel like I was eating a football? I know what you’re thinking… JERKY??? Most people think...
View ArticleThai Peanut Steak Salad with Mango
This salad is a take on my favorite salad at Houston’s / Hillstone Restaurant, their Evil Jungle Salad (also called Thai Steak & Noodle Salad). It is packed with so many flavors, I devour it every...
View ArticleTurkey “Shepherd’s” Pie
I just heard Oxford declared “selfie” as the word of the year for 2013. I’m not great at selfies but I think if I took one, it would look something like the photo above. I am a messy version of a...
View ArticleChicken and Dumplings
Doesn’t this chilly weather call for a nice big bowl of steaming hot goodness? Well, The Best Chicken and Dumplings is definitely the answer for me today. There is something that just screams back to...
View ArticleChicken Stroganoff Skillet Lasagna
Today was a really cold day here in the desert…cold and rainy. We see so few days like this– when it gets a little chilly we all LOVE it. We cozy in and build a fire and make delicious hot comfort...
View ArticlePeppermint Bark “Moose Munch”
Uh oh…this could be addictive. It’s another one of my late-night concoctions and it doesn’t disappoint– this festive bowl of Christmas fun was a big hit in my house. And seriously simple. The popcorn...
View ArticleGingerbread Hot Cocoa
Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? If not, this will do the trick. Gingerbread Hot Cocoa is like drinking a chocolate gingerbread cookie! It’s Christmas in a cup if I ever saw one. You know every...
View ArticlePeppermint Bark No-Bake Marshmallow Cheesecake Bars
Here I go again…more peppermint bark but I can’t help myself! I have Christmas fever in a big way and this train’s not slowing down…in fact, I’ve got a whole lot more coal to keep it moving at a fast...
View ArticleVampire Martini
I love Halloween for so many reasons, and this spooky Vampire Martini is one of them. It is SO much fun! A creepy concoction of vampire’s blood and vodka, oh my! The syringes look so real, it’s almost...
View ArticleHalloweeño Jalapeño Popper Mummies
These little mummies will win over your heart and your stomach! They are just so darned cute you don’t want to eat them but trust me, once you have one you will be heading back for more! These little...
View ArticleCandy Cane Cocoa
I just love this simple, creamy chocolate peppermint heaven of a drink. Candy Cane Cocoa is SO perfect for a freezing cold day like today and it’s ready in minutes. Cozy up to a fire with one! The...
View ArticleApple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Oh. MY. There are no words for how delicious these cinnamon rolls are. These are BETTER than Cinnabon- super moist and so flavorful! When I see Cinnabon copycat recipes on the internet I think about...
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