When I think of Fall, I think of indulging in rich and flavorful meals, sides, drinks and desserts. Something scrumptious with the essence of pumpkin or ginger, hearty beef stews or bowls full of tummy-warming soups. But as the temperatures drop and the holidays approach, my already busy calendar begins filling up leaving me with …
Carnival Rice Recipe #BensBeginners #UncleBensPromo
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Mars, Incorporated. All opinions are mine alone. #BensBeginners #UncleBensPromo #CollectiveBias I have found that one of the best ways to get my children to eat healthy is to get them involved in the kitchen. From menu planning and grocery shopping, to chopping, stirring, and …
Summer Orzo Salad Recipe
I am in full swing enjoying summer and the warmer weather. Long days and sunny skies are perfect for hanging with friends and family. The weather is ideally suited for picnics, barbecues, and pool parties! This past month has been filled with multiple parties and gatherings at our home. Entertaining is something I loooove to do. …
Hoppin’ John Black-Eyed Peas Recipe
The new year is right around the corner. While I am not a Southerner, I do like the idea of enjoying black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day as a way to usher in a prosperous and lucky new year. Whether or not you believe the superstitions around the tradition of eating black-eyed peas on New …
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Marie Callender’s® Pot Pies #PotPiePlease
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PotPiePlease #CollectiveBias It’s so good to be home! If you follow me on Instagram you have seen some amazing pictures from our trip to Copenhagen, Denmark; Malmö, Sweden; and Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It was a wonderful ten days full of travel …
Olive, Lemon Zest, and Thyme Mini-Muffin Recipe
I am loving my new cook book, The Healthy Mind by Rebecca Katz with Mat Edelson. So many delicious and good for you recipes. I made these muffins the other day – yum! Savory and full of flavor – I think they would be a great accompaniment to any grilled meat. This was the first …
#FlavorYourSummer Easy Grilling Menu
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FlavorYourSummer #CollectiveBias Our backyard patio is complete! Yea! This has been a long process, and we are thrilled to finally have it done and fully ready for entertaining! You can see pictures of the transformation here. This whole backyard …
Chili Cheese Corn Bread Recipe
Ohhh… This chili cheese corn bread is absolutely scrumptious! Cheesy, sweet, and a bit creamy. It is the perfect accompaniment for any grilled or barbecued meat. We love to have it as a side to ribs, brisket, chili, or even my most recent Mexican fiesta dinner. It is just perfect! This is a recipe that …
Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
This Sweet potato casserole is simply divine! This recipe comes from my husband and is our most requested Thanksgiving dinner recipe. Dee-vine! It is creamy, and sweet, with the richness of sweet potatoes. With the crunchy pecan topping it is like eating dessert! You can never make too much of this – it gets gobbled …
Three Egg-Cellent Ways to Use Your Hardboiled Eggs!
The Easter holiday has come and gone. If you are like me, you now have a bunch of hard-boiled eggs on hand. Yes, you can just peel, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and gobble them up. But here are two of my favorite go-to recipes and one new one that I just found from the …