Leftover herbs after Thanksgiving? Make this easy leftover herb breakfast scrambler! Perfect way to cleanse after a hearty holiday dinner! I have been on a cooking kick the last couple days. Blame it on Thanksgiving or that I blog about food. Either way, Mr. B has been doing a lot of eating. So have his …

Turkey breakfast sausage and apple dressing – full of flavor and crunch! Whether you call it dressing or stuffing, it is perfect for Thanksgiving and holiday dinners! There has been a debate in my house the last few days. Is the magical Thanksgiving side dish full of bread and herbs and other delicious things called …

Maple bourbon cranberry sauce is the perfect addition to Thanksgiving dinner. Equally sweet and tart, it will make you never want to buy canned sauce again! I…. am still on a Thanksgiving kick. Last week I shared my fabulous recipe for gorgonzola green bean casserole. It has been a hit on Foodgawker and Tastespotting – …

Duck fat paprika popcorn is savory and spicy – a perfect snack! My love affair with duck fat is continuing. It is a savory love, accented by spicy nights and the occasional sweetness. Especially when I decided to make duck fat chocolate chip cookies or buttermilk duck fat cornbread. Chicagoans lost the opportunity for one …

Gorgonzola green bean casserole is a perfect Thanksgiving side dish – add pecans and panko bread crumbs for extra crunch! Sometimes when I’m planning what I’m going to cook for the week, I get stuck on one ingredient. It could be because I have a taste for something. This week, all I can think about …

The flavors in this quick bread recipe are perfect for fall! Make this apple almond cranberry quick bread for chilly autumn mornings or to bring to Thanksgiving dinner! I just realized that we are only 3 weeks away from Thanksgiving.  Yes, it is time for you and I to both freak out. For the holidays, …

This mandarin orange beef stir fry recipe is not only delicious, it is also dairy free! Try it out for dinner tonight! Last year, Mr. B and I had to go on a dairy-free diet for 2 months – doctors orders. It was not easy for us cheese lovin’ freaks. Mostly we just ate vegetables …

This spice cake has an apple curd filling and is topped with cinnamon marscapone frosting.  It is perfect for fall and Thanksgiving – just the right amount of sweetness paired with just the right amount of spice. It’s a cake! !!! This is the very first cake recipe I am sharing on this blog, and …

This recipe for baked graham cracker chicken tenders is perfect for a kids’ dinner or an adult snack! Easy and delicious! The first time I had a chicken tender was probably at a fast-food restaurant with golden arches (you know which one I’m talking about.) I probably loved it too.  That was a very long …

It’s been awhile since I’ve shared a DIY or craft here.  I guess I got all wrapped up in the food blogging but can you blame me? Food blogging results in a lot of delicious food! Well, crafting also results in something pretty awesome – in today’s case, some awesome string art for my kitchen!

This mushroom casserole is the perfect side dish for holiday dinners! It’s hearty enough to serve as a main course for vegetarians too! Today I am sharing with you the last recipe in my unintentional mushroom series. In case you don’t know what I’m talking about – I sent my hubby shopping and he came …

Take your favorite brownie recipe (or mine!) and make these s’mores brownies! You won’t be able to eat just one! Lately, I have found myself with an over abundance of a few ingredients.  First, it was a ridiculous amount of mushrooms.   Now, it’s cups and cups of crumbled graham crackers. The same day Mr. …

Get dinner on the table for your family with this easy recipe for slow cooker bruschetta chicken! I received a slow cooker to review, all opinions are my own. Having a rough week at work? A busy week in general? Not sure if you’ll get the chance to get a warm meal on the table …

My version of the shopska salad! Cucumbers, green peppers and tomatoes with a healthy portion of feta cheese! Two weeks ago my friend Emma and I went out to lunch.  I love my weird schedule because it means I have the opportunity to still hang out with restaurant friends (who work a lot of nights …

Slow cookers are made for autumn. Try out my recipe for slow cooker boneless apple short ribs – it’s easy and delicious! Today is the first day of autumn! I’m so happy I can’t even explain it to you without confusing you and not making sense.  I am truly not a summer person and while …

If you have pickled blueberries, brie and pickled blueberries are the perfect combination!  This is great for dinner parties and girls night’s in. I went on a farm tour this week (more on that later) and one of the other bloggers there made a comment that has resonated with me all week.  She said that …

Before summer is over, try this Honey Vanilla Bean ice cream with Raspberry Swirls! Perfect for the dog days of summer! Back in July, I had a birthday.  “What?!?!” you say. “This is the first I’m hearing about it.” Yeah, yeah – I let this one slip by.  Not that I am against turning 32, …

Easy slow cooker BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches, topped with red onions, pickles and pickled jalapenos! If you’re looking for game day recipes, this is the perfect dinner! My husband, known here as Mr. B., was on vacation last week.  With the weekends too, it was more like a week and a half – lucky guy, right?  It was …

Have an extra pint of blueberries on your hands? Follow my easy recipe to make pickled blueberries! My kitchen seems to be full of two things this summer: vinegar and blueberries. Tuesday, I shared an easy recipe for homemade berry vinegar and today you get a recipe for pickled blueberries. I didn’t mean to share …

If you find yourself with a cup of cherries, make these easy baked cherry vanilla bean doughnuts! You won’t be able to eat only one.  Do you like doughnuts? Cause I sure do! I overbought cherries (again!) so I decided to make doughnuts out of them.  There’s nothing like doughnuts to make a bad day …

If you’re looking for a quick lunch salad, try this spinach salad with balsamic poppy seed dressing. It’s loaded with fruit, feta and walnuts! Sometimes life is a little crazy (or boring) and you just don’t want to cook.  That’s where I was at this Thursday afternoon.  It’s not a familiar feeling – I like …

A delightful chocolate chip cookie experiment.  What’s better: chocolate chip cookies or duck fat chocolate chip cookies? I had a little Maple Leaf Farms duck fat leftover after making my cornbread recipe, so I decided to do a little duck fat experiment this week.  I put on my apron and oven mitts (the kitchen equivalent …

This vegetarian grilled corn soup is perfect for summer! Veggie based with tons of flavor and color! I am one of a small group of people who are happy it’s unseasonably cool in the summer (Mr. B is not in this group).  After the very ridiculous winter we had in Chicago (and that many other …

This recipe is a great way to use the bounty of your herb garden.  Lunch, dinner, or meatless Mondays – this summer pesto pasta is packed with flavor and color. I have been trying all summer to grow an herb garden.  I was somewhat successful once a few years ago – I put all my …

Try this buttermilk duck fat cornbread the next time you make chili!  Duck fat is a great addition to this rendition of a classic comfort food. The duck strikes again. And that is a totally awesome thing when it’s duck fat and you’re going to do some baking. One of the items in my box …

Mango pico de gallo – perfect on top of fish tacos! Also, great for dipping chips, inside a steak burrito, or on top of a burger. I don’t know if I told you all before, but I worked in a restaurant for a few years.  From hostess to server, from bartender to manager – I …

This chilled Bloody Mary soup is great for hot summer days when you’re craving soup! I did it.  I went off the deep end food-wise. Not sure what possessed me to combine two of my favorite things – bloody Mary’s and soup – but it happened.  And it’s delicious. Ever since I started this blog …

This homemade onion soup mix perfectly replaces the store-bought packaged mix. Gluten-free and vegan with simple ingredients. I used to buy the onion soup mix at the grocery store – you know which one I’m talking about.  The little packets in the soup aisle. And then I looked at the ingredient list and freaked out a bit. …

Two weekends ago, Mr. B and I loaded up the Jeep and drove with Nero to visit Pepin, WI and the surrounding small towns.  Road trip!! As a kid, I spent many summer vacations traipsing around the town and local farms thanks to my mom and step-dad Greg.  Greg’s family is originally from  Stockholm, WI …

An easy recipe for grilled arrachera steak tacos – marinate it for an hour, grill and pile on the garnishes! Somewhere back in the day, I shared with you my recipe for taco seasoning – this is important because it is a key ingredient in today’s recipe for grilled arrachera steak tacos. You’re probably sick …

Raspberries, strawberries and basil are prefect additions to lemonade!  Make this recipe for berry basil lemonade on a hot summer day or as a mixer for cocktails! I have been on a serious berry kick these past few months.  First it was strawberry habenero jam, then it was a delicious raspberry lemon granita. Now it’s …

This brown butter alfredo pasta with roasted red peppers and sausage is perfect for Sunday dinner and a great way to use up leftover grilled sausage. I was away on a long weekend vacation to western Wisconsin (more on that soon) and I purchased a bathing suit to take with me.  First time wearing a …

This easy slow cooker pot roast recipe is sure to make it on your Sunday supper rotation.  Do you have a small family?  Then bust out that slow cooker and make this pot roast! We are slow cooker people.  We have two of the big ones (good for soups, pot roasts, meals in general), and …

Make a raspberry lemon granita for your next party at home or Fourth of July BBQ – its the perfect ice cream dessert alternative. It’s a heat wave!  I know I talk about the weather all of the time, but the weather is all around us and it often dictates what kind of cooking I …

When life gives you a boatload of habanero peppers and strawberries, make some jam. Strawberry habanero jam to be exact – spicy and sweet! When life gives you a boatload of habanero peppers, it’s kind of similar to when it gives a bunch of lemons.  Since you can’t make habanero-ade, you might as well make …

This tomato habanero relish is perfect for BBQ season!  Garnish your hot dogs and sausages with it or top a grilled steak or chicken breast with it.  It’s so flavorful you could even eat it with chips! I was away at Blogger Duck U with Maple Leaf Farms last week (recap coming soon!!) and before …

I am one of those weird people who eat soup all year round.  The only time I won’t slurp down a bowl is if it’s over 100 degrees outside and my air conditioning can’t cool down my home enough.

These chocolate coffee cupcakes with a whiskey buttercream frosting and candied bacon are perfect for Father’s day!  Hello cupcake, bacon and dad lovers! Father’s Day is fast approaching and it’s time to treat our dads to some baked goodies.  I love making baked goods for every holiday and I feel like sometimes dads get the …

Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese and topped with a honey balsamic reduction – fancy finger food! This is the perfect appetizer for a party. I have a bunch of go-to appetizer recipes that have always been my favorites for parties or potlucks. I’ve shared a few with you guys – my slow cooker grape …

This lemon vinaigrette dressing is perfect for summer salads and for marinating chicken! Over the weekend, my mom, sister and I threw a surprise birthday party for my other sister.  Happy Birthday Meagan – we hope you had a spectacular time. 🙂  We sure did!  And today is her actual birthday. 🙂 We ate well, …

Happy Easter everybody! I hope you all have a wonderful day with your families and friends on this beautiful day.  If you don’t observe Easter, I still hope you have a beautiful day – Sundays are days to rejoice for life in general. If you do observe Easter, then there is a good chance that …

My recipe for loaded baked potato soup – full of cheese, green onions and cheesy goodness! A few months ago I shared 8 great potato soup recipes from other bloggers, and this whole time I have been hoarding my own recipe for baked potato soup.  I planned on including it in my future cookbook, whenever …