Spicy Edamame Do you love snacking but maybe want something a bit healthier than chips and dip? This Spicy Edamame recipe will have you loving a whole new snack! Did you know that edamame is in the freezer section of your grocery store? They are very accessible and so easy to prepare. I have now…
Spicy Refrigerator Pickles
Spicy Refrigerator Pickles Don’t you love a great farmers market? I could spend days there with all the fresh produce. I have made a refrigerator pickle recipe before but had left the cucumbers whole as they were the small ones. This time I found lovely fat cucumbers at the market and wanted to slice them and…
Great Kitchen Hacks
Great Kitchen Hacks There are many Great Kitchen Hacks that can help even the most experienced person in the kitchen but some are not that well known. We all require some sort of skills when it comes to the kitchen. From students, newly on their own to moms that must feed their family, kitchen skills are…
Lemon Garlic Sauvignon Blanc Braised Chicken
Lemon Garlic Sauvignon Blanc Braised Chicken Disclosure: I was compensated for this post by Woodbridge By Robert Mondavi Wines. All opinions and experiences are my own. Please enjoy wine responsibly. I believe spring has finally made it to our area! Finally!! And with that I love dishes like this Lemon Garlic Sauvignon Blanc Braised Chicken. This…
Marinated Roasted Red Peppers
Marinated Roasted Red Peppers We are going to start on the Mediterranean diet here and I am excited to try some new dishes. These Marinated Roasted Red Peppers are perfect for a tapas dish, or an appetizer or as a side! They are so easy to make using a jar of roasted red peppers. They…
Homemade Turkey Stock Recipe
Homemade Turkey Stock Recipe I love making a delicious Homemade Turkey Stock Recipe. It fills the house with gorgeous aromas as it cooks away slowly. You are then left with a lovely broth that you can make your own homemade soup with or other sauces or recipes. The turkey carcass is just something you would otherwise…
Homemade Everything Bagels
Homemade Everything Bagels Ken and myself love bagels anytime!! Amber is a big fan with cream cheese and smoked salmon. My favorite ones of all are Homemade Everything Bagels. Warm out of the oven, there is nothing better!! I love the salty, flavorful topping. Wow, just thinking of these again has my mouth watering!! Bagels are…
Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms
Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms We were having a gorgeous steak the other night and I wanted a really nice side to go with it. Also, I wanted something that was easy to do. These glorious Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms came to me while I was thinking. Let the oven do the work for you so…
Refrigerator Pickles
Refrigerator Pickles I have never tried to make Refrigerator Pickles before, have you? What a great, quick idea!! I saw some pickling cucumbers at the farmers’ market but didn’t feel like getting into canning quite yet. They had a small bag for sale and it was a perfect amount to do refrigerator pickles instead. Nothing…
Healthy Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Healthy Roasted Red Pepper Dip I love a great dip, don’t you? This Healthy Roasted Red Pepper Dip my family went crazy for but the kicker was how fabulous it was with the Nairn’s Oat Crackers. It made this dip seem buttery and decadent, it is a perfect match!! The little cheese cutouts are just…
One-Pot Easy Caprese Pasta
One-Pot Easy Caprese Pasta I am part of a 30 Day Challenge today, coming up with easy pasta dishes for you all to enjoy!! Please scroll down to see all of the pastas we have for you. I decided to make One-Pot Easy Caprese Pasta. Have you tried any of the one-pot pasta dishes where you…
Mushroom Cauliflower “Fried Rice”
Mushroom Cauliflower “Fried Rice” I have been wanting to try this for awhile now. We love inventive recipes and to substitute cauliflower for rice I thought was genius in this Mushroom Cauliflower “Fried Rice”. There have been few recipes like this floating around. So, when I saw a bag of already finely chopped cauliflower I…