Summer’s here and I’m so happy! I love the long nights and the bright days. It can get a little hot down here in Florida, but I try not to complain too much. Here’s another recipe for…
Easy Gnocchi with Brown Butter Cream Sauce & Kale Recipe
I’m having more fun working with Land O’Lakes (Kitchen Conversations) on this recipe! I’m a huge fan of butter, let’s face it: I love all kinds of butter. And brown butter? I’m an even bigger fan. Brown…
Easy Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup
It’s no secret I love soup. Doesn’t matter what time of year it is, I will eat it! When Christine and I were planning a way to surprise Katie (she’s having her first baby next month!), all…
Easy Fried Mac & Cheese Bites Recipe
I have come to the realization…that I’m a Southern girl. I say hi to everyone when I’m walking down the street and smile. I like fried cheese and I love butter to pieces. Does all of that…
Easy Spanakopita Bites with Goat Cheese and Artichokes Recipe
Here’s another recipe using Athens Foods’ Mini Fillo Shells. I love them so much because they allow you to make appetizers or snacks so quickly! When Athens Foods asked me to develop a recipe that was a different…
Easy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Goat Cheese Recipe
I was catching up on The Pioneer Woman on the Food Network the other day and she shared this amazing recipe for roasted red pepper pasta. I filed it away and knew I wanted to make it…
Tofu, Kale & Shiitake Mushroom Ramen Noodle Soup
To say I’m obsessed with this ramen noodle soup is a little bit of an understatement. McCormick Gourmet challenged me to create a recipe with these ingredients: ginger, kale, shiitake mushrooms and vegetable stock. I immediately thought…
Easy Greek Salad Celery Appetizers Recipe
The great folks at Duda Farm Fresh Foods asked me to come up with an easy appetizer for entertaining…with their celery and I know you’ll like these. Some may say this is too easy…how can it be…
Camembert Marmalade Phyllo Cups
Looking for a nice, savory treat for your Halloween party? This is super simple to make thanks to Athens Foods Mini Fillo/Phyllo Cups (found in your grocer’s freezer case)…I know you’ll love these! When Athens Foods approached…
Baked Eggs in Tomatoes & Bountiful Cookbook
Eggs and tomatoes…I love them both. Especially eggs. I love this combination of eggs baked in tomatoes…brought to you by Todd Porter and Diane Cu of White on Rice Couple. I can go on and on about…
Easy Warm Potato Pesto Salad Recipe
I have been getting back into reading thanks to my friends, Aggie and Kristen, for encouraging me. I have been reading on my iPhone via iBooks and just finished You Had Me at Woof by Julie Klam….
How to Make Homemade Basil Pesto
Can we have a heart to heart now? It’s the end of August which also means we’re onto Labor Day weekend (here in the US). Where has the time gone? I’m not ready for the end of…
Easy Pesto Caprese Fried Wontons Recipe
I have been so excited to share this with you and have been bursting to share this virtual baby shower for Aggie! I’m happy to be organizing it with Sandy and Liz. They are the sweetest and…
How to Make Homemade Ravioli
Warning warning: very long post ahead! with tons of pictures that will hopefully help you make homemade ravioli! There’s a video too. And also check out my contributing post on the KitchenAid blog — more ways to…
Easy Tostitos® Scoops!® with Grilled Vegetables and Pepper Jack Cheese & Tastes of Summer™ Facebook Chat with Frito-Lay Recipe
Hey there, just a reminder that tomorrow I will be co-hosting a Facebook Chat with Frito-Lay Flavor Kitchen Chef Jody at 8-9PM EDT. Chef Jody and I will be offering summer party tips, along with tasty recipe ideas…
Easy Gorgonzola Smashed Potatoes Recipe
Giveaway alert, I’m giving away a copy of The Recipe Girl Cookbook! Details below. Hey there, don’t you like potatoes? This recipe was aaa-mazing and it’s from my friend, Lori’s, new cookbook The Recipe Girl Cookbook. I…
Easy Zucchini and Potato Tomato Soup Recipe
I love simple recipes. And even more I love simple recipes that are comforting that are not too heavy. This past weekend, we ate sooooo much good food. I hung with a dear friend, Sandy who just…
Easy Meyer Lemon and Mushroom Risotto Recipe
Meyer lemons, oh how I love thee. It’s so sad that Meyer lemon season is coming to a close this year. If you have any or get a chance to get your hands on some, make this…
Easy Fettuccine with Swiss Chard & Garlic Recipe
You know how I’m obsessed with homemade pasta? If you missed it, you need to check out the video I shared showing you how easy it is to make it. This recipe is inspired by a restaurant…
Blue Cheese White Bean Dip with SunChips® Sweet & Spicy Bbq Snacks
I remember when SunChips® were first debuted when I was a kid. My Mom was obsessed with their original flavor and SunChips® always went into our shopping cart – how long they lasted in the house, that’s…
Easy Caprese Puff Pastry Bites Recipe
Do you like caprese salads? (Sliced fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, basil and usually drizzled with some kind of balsamic vinegar glaze.) I do and I must admit I usually end up eating like three pieces (okay slices)…
Easy Grilled Caesar Salad Recipe
It’s 4am on Monday morning and I’m still awake! Sooo yesterday I woke up and sat up and noticed a tingling sensation in my left arm and my neck was killing me. I actually told Curtis, I…
Easy Three Cheese Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Food is how a lot of us show love, that’s definitely true in my family. When we come together, we cook, when there’s tragedy, we cook and feed each other. The weekend after my friend, Keith, passed…
Easy Brown Butter Gorgonzola Fries Recipe
I had Gorgonzola Fries at Henry’s Tavern in Portland, Oregon and these are my version of those fries and recently talked about them in my five things post about Portland eats. And someone asked for the recipe…
