I attended my first Christmas cookie swap of the season over the weekend. It was raining and miserable out and I had spent most of my day lounging about in my pajamas watching Christmas movies with the boys and creating Christmas magic. I didn’t feel motivated to bake – at all – but I eventually…
Brittle Nut Medley Crispy Treats
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. (#cbias #CollectiveBias) and its advertiser (#GoNutsforNuts). All opinions are mine alone. I just attended my first cookie swap of the season over the weekend. I just love the idea of getting into the holiday spirit surrounded by friends and our favorite baked goods (I will be…
Lamb Sopa de Albondigas (Lamb Meatball Soup)
Comfort food. This is what drives me. I want to prepare comfort food that makes my children feel loved and cared for and brings back memories of home as they get older. Growing up, my mom had a few dishes in her repertoire that just screamed comfort. Now that I have a family of my…
Cranberry Apricot Raisin Sauce
Thanksgiving is just about two weeks away. Have you thought about making your own cranberry sauce? I love this homemade Cranberry Apricot Raisin Sauce. I’ve been making it for several years now and there is no way I am going back to the canned variety. Homemade cranberry sauce is rather simple to make and provides…
Coconut Raisin Chocolate Almond Popcorn
So, here’s the deal. I am awful when it comes to planning after-school snacks. When it comes to breakfast, lunch and dinner I feel like I am on my “A” game but after-school snacks are not within my wheelhouse. I rarely put much thought into appropriate after-schools snacks and find myself in full on panic mode when…
Grilled Sriracha Sesame Chicken Wings
Before I share this Grilled Sriracha Sesame Chicken Wings recipe with the universe let me preface this by telling you my husband declared these chicken wings the best wings ever. Really. The best wings EVER, as in ‘EVAAAAAA. Can you believe it, such a profound statement? With football season in full swing there is nothing that…
Tuna Salad with Grapes and Sunflower Seeds
For many, back-to-school time means that start of busy season. Maybe you are running your children to after school activities, tutoring or bible studies and you have little time for meals, let alone all the fuss. If you are like me, busy season means I am on the search for healthy, convenient, on-the-go meals. Sure, sandwiches…
Sweetpotato Black Bean Tostadas
This is a compensated post in collaboration with California Sweetpotatoes and Latina Bloggers Connect. By now you all know my past life as a vegetarian. While practicing vegetarianism, I heavily relied on bean tostadas for my Mexican food fix. I used my love of Mexican tostadas as inspiration for these Sweetpotato Black Bean Tostadas using…
Reynolds Wrap Grill Party: Baked Potato Bar Ideas
The summer may be coming to an end but that doesn’t mean you have to give up your beloved grilled meals.The weather is a bit cooler and I am finding inspiration for grilled meals everywhere. The other day my kids and I went to a popular salad shop. They were amazed at all of the…
Blackberry Mojito Overnight Refrigerator Oats
This post contains affiliate links. My cookbook buddy Kathy Hester is releasing another cookbook to add to her already impressive collection. Kathy’s new book, OATrageous, has teamed up with OXO to make a very tasty partnership – more on that below but for now, let’s talk about Kathy’s book. Kathy Hester new book has recipes to…
Linguine Avocado and Arugula
During a recipe throw down at Eat Write Retreat a couple of weeks ago I was fortunate enough to win the grand prize of the quick fire recipe challenge. The grand prize included a $100 gift card to Williams-Sonoma, a Calphalon Dutch Oven and a 3-month supply of California Avocados delivered to my house a…
10 Fun Ways to Drink Your Milk (flavored milk ideas & recipes round-up)
This is a sponsored post. June is Dairy Month which means it’s time to celebrate #AllThingsDairy! Fresh nutritious dairy foods like milk, cheese and yogurt don’t just taste delicious; they’re good for your body. Dairy foods are the #1 source of calcium in most individual’s daily diet and offer 9 essential nutrients. Milk and dairy…
Granola with Pretzels and Pecans
As the weather warms up, I find myself drawn to healthier, lighter foods and more grab and go options. For breakfast, snacks at the park or energy foods to pack for a hike or bike ride I like to have homemade granola on hand. I have shared another one of my favorite granola recipes in…
Cheesy Mashed Potato Pie and a Pie Party
Cheesy Mashed Potato Pie. Do I have your attention now? Not yet, well how about a room filled with over 50 pies. Yeah, I thought that would work. Last week I attended a Pie Party Potluck LIVE 2014 in NYC hosted by Ken and Jackie. Pie Party Potluck LIVE 2014 is a special food event where a…
Loaded Sweet Potato Banana Walnut Breakfast Recipe
Your morning meal has been kicked up a notch! Today I am sharing my favorite Loaded Sweet Potato Banana Walnut breakfast recipe. This is one of those dishes that I created on a whim and I am now obsessed with it and can’t get enough. A few weeks ago California Walnuts contacted me and asked…
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