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…
Gnocchi with Brown Butter Cream Sauce & Kale
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…
Fried Mac & Cheese Bites
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…
Spanakopita Bites with Goat Cheese and Artichokes
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…
Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Goat Cheese
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…
Greek Salad Celery Appetizers
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…
Warm Potato Pesto Salad
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 Pesto (Video)
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…
Pesto Caprese Fried Wontons
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 (Video)
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…
Tostitos® SCOOPS!® with Grilled Vegetables and Pepper Jack Cheese & Tastes of Summer™ Facebook Chat with Frito-Lay
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…
Gorgonzola Smashed Potatoes
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…
Zucchini and Potato Tomato Soup
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…
Meyer Lemon and Mushroom Risotto
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…
Fettuccine with Swiss Chard & Garlic
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…
Caprese Puff Pastry Bites
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)…
Grilled Caesar Salad
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…
Three Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
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…
Brown Butter Gorgonzola Fries
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…
