Chicken Club Salad

Chicken Club Salad

I turned one of my favorite sandwiches into a big, delicious salad. This Chicken Club Salad is packed with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, tomatoes, avocados and homemade croutons. Drizzle it with homemade buttermilk dill dressing for the perfect meal. I am a lover of sandwiches. I would eat one each and every day if I

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Sparkling Blood Orange Margaritas

Sparkling Blood Orange Margaritas

Sparkling Blood Orange Margaritas are just what this hump day needs. Grab a bag of blood oranges and some tequila and turn today into a party. So I walked into Trader Joe’s last week and these beautiful blood oranges were staring at me right at the entrance. I never seem to remember that it’s blood

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Strawberry Malt Cookies

Strawberry Malt Cookies

These sweet and simple Strawberry Malt Cookies are just the treat to make for your Valentine this year. Freeze dried strawberries and malted milk powder revamp a childhood classic into cookie form.  T-minus 17 days until moving day. It’s been a long process and we’re almost there! My first floor basically looks like a storage

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Blueberry BBQ Wings

Blueberry BBQ Wings

Bring the class to your Super Bowl party this weekend with Blueberry BBQ Wings. These guys are baked and refined sugar-free to reduce guilt and make extra room for snackage.  When it comes to the Super Bowl, are you a wings or pizza person? Or both. That is also totally valid and condoned. I married

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Homemade Croutons

Homemade Croutons

If you are a salad lover and need that carby crunch, Homemade Croutons are a must. Ridiculously easy and cheap to make with results far and above the store-bought version.  **Update: This post, recipe and the photos within have been updated from its original posting in 2012. There were literally 90 words in the original

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Fancy Ass Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Fancy Ass Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

I made you some chocolate dipped strawberries but they aren’t your average Valentine’s dessert, these are Fancy Ass Chocolate Dipped Strawberries. Gourmet toppings adorn this dessert that is easy enough for anyone to make but fancy enough to think you bought them at the store.  Are you guys into themed Valentine’s Day food? I think you

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Caramelized Onion Gruyere Stuffed Meatballs

Caramelized Onion Gruyere Stuffed Meatballs

If you’re feeling like fancy-ing up your Super Bowl party this year, these Caramelized Onion Gruyère Stuffed Meatballs just have to be the star. Sweet, delicious onions and ooey gooey cheese combine to create the perfect elevated appetizer or main dish. You guyyyys. Second snow day in two weeks. Well, last week it was for

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Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Stew

Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Stew

This quick and easy Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Stew is slightly spicy, super hearty and filling. Just what you need on a chilly winter night. Ok guys, I am officially obsessed with my Instant Pot. I’ve made rice, stocks, tried several different blogger recipes along with some experiments and I’m hooked. This was my first

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Buffalo Popcorn

Buffalo Popcorn

The best part of the Super Bowl is the snacks and appetizers and I’ve combined two favorites into one with this Buffalo Popcorn. Crunchy, spicy and perfect for snacking during the big game.  Are you guys thinking about the Super Bowl yet? And when I ask if you’ve started thinking about the game I really

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