Mushroom blue cheese rigatoni – an easy 30-minute one pot pasta dinner! Perfect for Sunday dinner when paired with steak, or for Meatless Monday when on its own. It doesn’t take a lot to make me happy, except when it comes to taking photos of food for my blog. I have never struggled as much …
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Lemon poppy seed muffins with a twist! These easy muffins are filled with lemon curd and are perfect for every day breakfasts or a fancy brunch menu. Whenever I go out for breakfast, I always look to see if there is a good muffin available for me to order. If I go to a coffee …
This cinnamon French toast is a delicious breakfast recipe made with simple ingredients. Top with fresh fruit, nuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup. I realized that I only eat French toast when I go out for breakfast or brunch. It doesn’t make sense because it is so easy to make, and I really like it. The …
This recipe for loaded burrito bowls will hit the spot if you have picky eaters or need to eat dinner quick. Load the table with a variety of burrito fillings to make this everyone’s favorite! What a whirlwind of a month. Or a year. I keep taking on more and more tasks and I find I’m having less …
This deviled egg BLT sandwich is the perfect lunch. Make small-batch deviled eggs on demand with this recipe and enjoy your favorite sandwich at the same time! I have partnered with Phil’s Fresh Eggs to bring you this easy lunch recipe. All opinions are my own. BLTs are my favorite sandwich. When we go to …
If you like cheese dips, this chipotle bacon corn cheese dip recipe is going to make you so happy! Baked in the oven with three different types of cheese, it’s creamy and delicious. I’ve had this thing for cheese dip since… forever. It’s probably because I’m obsessed with cheese. I swear, if I ever decide to …
These baked buffalo chicken egg rolls are great as an appetizer or lunch! Serve them with blue cheese dressing and extra buffalo sauce! These baked buffalo chicken egg rolls are an absolute treat, perfect for any occasion, whether you’re looking for a delightful appetizer or a satisfying lunch. The combination of tender chicken and zesty …
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Looking for a healthy breakfast? Try this strawberry banana green smoothie recipe! It’s dairy free and sweetened by dates. Happy New Year everyone! This year has just begun and I am sure many of you are either on new diets or trying to introduce healthier foods into your diets. This green smoothie recipe is easy to …
These white cupcakes with lemon frosting are filled with lemon curd and topped with candied lemon peel. They’re the perfect sweet treat! One of my favorite desserts is cupcakes. They’re hand-held little treats and I always want to go back for more. Sometimes I even let myself eat that second cupcake. When I’m making cupcakes, …
These sheet pan loaded chicken nachos are delicious AND easy to make! Make the slow cooker chicken the night before or the morning of to save time. What is one thing everyone wants more of? Nachos! No, wait, actually it’s time. But we all want nachos too. That’s why today I’m sharing this sheet pan nachos recipe that …
This vegetable egg white fried rice recipe is made with brown rice and is perfect when you are looking for an extra dose of veggies. Thank you to Phil’s Fresh Eggs for sponsoring today’s conversation. My love of their cage-free eggs and all opinions are my own. During the holidays, I attend so many holiday parties. I …
These double chocolate sea salt cookies are a crowd favorite. You can’t say no to extra chocolate with sea salt in cookie form! Do you know what’s better than chocolate? Lots of chocolate topped with sea salt. I know, I know. It’s not for everyone. The sea salt, that is. But I doubt anyone will deny …
Include a holiday crostini bar at all of your holiday parties this year! These 12 3-ingredient crostini recipes are easy to make and pair perfectly with my favorite Sicilia DOC wines, Nero d’Avola and Frappato. This post is sponsored by Wines of Sicily. My love of Sicilian wine and my opinions are my own. Are you throwing …
This cranberry apple cider mimosa is the perfect easy fall cocktail. Its main ingredient is sparkling cider so it can easily be made into a fauxmosa! This post is sponsored by Martinelli’s – all opinions (and my love for their sparkling apple cider!) are my own. With the holiday season approaching, I bet you’re starting …
White wine apple cider sangria is the perfect addition to fall brunches. Grab your apples, the rest of the ingredients, and try this recipe today! I first got the idea for this recipe when I went to Chicago Gourmet a few years ago. I went to a wine mixology class and they mixed red wine …
These egg white bacon cheese stuffed biscuits are delicious and so easy to make! They are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings. Thank you to Phil’s Fresh Eggs for sponsoring today’s conversation. My love of their cage-free eggs and all opinions are my own. I try to eat breakfast every day but sometimes it just doesn’t …
Apple cinnamon raisin granola is the perfect snack or breakfast! It’s easy to make and the perfect way to experience Jewel-Osco’s O Organics® USDA-certified organic products. Thank you to Jewel-Osco for sponsoring this conversation! All opinions are my own (and so is my love for the O Organics products!) There’s nothing I like more than a delicious snack. …
The holidays just got better thanks to this easy cranberry goat cheese Christmas wreath appetizer with crescent rolls. It’s the perfect mix of sweet and tart! The only season I like better than autumn is BAKING SEASON. There is something about the glorious smells that come of the oven once the weather gets cooler and …
Pumpkin spice scones are so easy to make – they are the perfect fall treat! This easy recipe for pumpkin spice scones includes tips for making scones. The one thing that always makes the end of summer and the start of autumn more celebratory than sad for me is the introduction of pumpkin into everything. …
These cream cheese brownies are decadently delicious! A smooth cream cheese layer is sandwiched between two layers of chocolate fudge. Thank you to Phil’s Fresh Eggs for sponsoring today’s conversation. My love of their cage-free eggs and all opinions are my own. One thing I can never turn down is a good brownie. Even better is a brownie …
This roasted tomato zucchini spinach fettucini recipe is the perfect way to use your farmer’s market purchases and end-of-summer garden’s bounty. Pair it with a glass of Grillo for the perfect weeknight dinner! This post is sponsored by Wines of Sicily. My love of Sicilian wine and my opinions are my own. Every other Sunday, …
This mixed berry milkshake is easy to make and a great way to use up summer’s bounty of berries. You can use any berries you want – raspberries, blackberries, blueberries or strawberries. It will taste delicious each time! We have a ridiculous grape vine in our yard that I’m just now learning how to prune. …
This huevos rancheros recipe is a delicious way to start your day! Made with homemade salsa and fresh eggs, it is hearty and perfect for weekend brunch or large family gatherings. Thank you to Phil’s Fresh Eggs for sponsoring today’s conversation. My love of their cage-free eggs and all opinions are my own. Huevos rancheros is one …
This tuna macaroni salad recipe is an easy lunch recipe. It can be made quickly and has a nice crunch thanks to the diced green peppers. Ever since I was diagnosed with an adult-onset shellfish allergy, I have been craving seafood. I guess you want what you can’t have. We have been eating a lot …
The Miele Culinary Adventure includes the Miele Experience Center, The 50 Best Restaurants Awards ceremony, and a food tour of Chelsea Market. This post is brought to you in collaboration with Miele. All content, ideas, and words are my own. Last month I traveled to New York City for the Miele Culinary Adventure. You may …
Red white and blue frozen yogurt bark is perfect for summer holidays and barbecues. Made with raspberries, blueberries and white chocolate chips! Have I talked about my sweet tooth before? I’m sure I have. It’s bad, like, “EAT ALL OF THE COOKIES,” Cookie Monster bad. I try to contain myself (that’s what I tell myself …
This no-churn coffee chocolate chunk ice cream is for coffee AND chocolate lovers. Coffee-infused sweetened condensed milk and a thick coffee syrup make this ice cream magical! Ice Cream Week continues and I’m breaking out one more no-churn ice cream recipe for you. (If you missed my last ice cream post – here it is: no …
Oenophiles, this post is for you. Here are my picks for the 4 wineries you must visit in Western Sicily. They include Donnafugata, Planeta, Firriato and Stemmari wineries. Read on for more details and my wine picks! In April 2016, I traveled to Sicily with Wines of Sicily DOC to be immersed in the culture, food, …
This no-churn honey nut ice cream is easy to make and delicious on a hot summer day. Vanilla, almonds, walnuts and honey are perfect additions to 2-ingredient no churn ice cream! Summer is here and it is HOT outside. The best way to beat the heat is by making ice cream! I own two traditional …
These tequila sunrise slushies are going to be your go-to summer party drink! You can easily multiply the recipe for a pitcher. Only 3 ingredients! Plus, check out the step-by-step video! Do you know what’s really easy to make? Tequila sunrise cocktails. Do you what’s just as easy to make? You guessed it – tequila …
The black stripe cold rum cocktail is a fantastic drink with a surprise ingredient – molasses! If you are looking for something sweeter, add honey; if not, just enjoy the molasses and dark rum all on their own over crushed ice. Last week, I received a copy of Stuart’s Fancy Drinks and How to Mix …
This plum gin cocktail is a blend of fresh ingredients and aromas. Thanks to the addition of fresh plums and St. Germain there is no need to add any additional sugar. After a week in Sicily and a constant stream of very good wine, I am surprised by my desire to drink a cocktail. Maybe …
This strawberry rhubarb daiquiri recipe is the perfect spring cocktail! Plus, a recipe for homemade strawberry rhubarb simple syrup. Lately, I have found myself sitting in front of bags of sugar and jars of honey, imagining simple syrup. I don’t know if you knew this, but creating homemade simple syrups is one of my favorite things to …
Chocolate chip granola yogurt bark made with non-fat Greek yogurt and honey – the perfect quick snack or breakfast! Whip up a batch and keep it in your freezer. Every time I go to the grocery store, I walk down the snack aisle and get cravings. For fruit roll-ups, fruit snacks and granola bars. I …
Tuna bacon crostini is a great last minute-appetizer! It only takes 10 minutes to put together and is the perfect finger food for dinner parties. Thank you Bumble Bee Seafoods for sponsoring this post. Not all tuna is created equal. Click here to learn more about how only Bumble Bee® Albacore will do. I love having …
Grapefruit curd and grapefruit buttercream frosting are delicious when enjoyed with your favorite chocolate cupcake recipe. They are the perfect way to enjoy winter citrus! Earlier this month, I attended an event called “A Sweet Taste of Destination Kohler” at The Social Table here in Chicago (super cute venue btw!) You may remember my trip to …
If you’re looking for game day food, this sausage pinwheel appetizer is going to be your new favorite recipe for tailgating season. It’s an easy and delicious appetizer to add to your party. Just serve it with a little ranch! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Hillshire Brands Company. All opinions are …
This buffalo chicken dip recipe is the perfect game day food! It tastes just like buffalo wings but with less mess and no frying. The biggest day of the year for football fans is right around the corner and if you are like me, you are gathering all of your best football recipes together. I …
If you’re looking for an easy dinner, check out this recipe for crockpot creamy chicken mushrooms and peas. Perfect paired with a simple salad and some crusty bread! When I started this website, I was a very beginner cook. I was enthusiastic but the idea of “from-scratch cooking” was, in all honesty, terrifying. Then, I …
These slow cooker chicken taco lettuce wraps are going to be your new favorite taco recipe. Make the chicken taco meat in the slow cooker and substitute iceberg lettuce leaves for tortilla shells! Taco Tuesday came and went over here and for all of you that are trying to eat healthy – good luck. I am unable …
This banana blueberry gooseberry green smoothie is a great way to start your day. If your New Year’s resolution is to be healthier, make one of these green smoothies for breakfast! After getting a bad cold and spending the last 10 days in bed, I had an epiphany. I am not taking care of myself. …