Sunday Inspiration {Football Food}

Football season is officially in full swing which means lots of sitting on the couch and stuffing our faces. And why is it that football food is never healthy? Or at least not the way we do it. It’s all hot dogs and buffalo flavored everything and indulgent sweets. Pretty much all the good things

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Pumpkin Latte Smoothie

So, I’m sure you all have noticed something a little different. We did a major overhaul of the blog and I hope you all are liking the new, clean look. I still have a lot of ideas up my sleeve that I will slowly implement such as a gallery style recipe index that I’m really

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Lightened Up Chicken Parmesan Skillet + More with Antonia Lofaso

When I was first contacted and asked if I was interested in interviewing Antonia, my first reaction was to turn it down. I thought there was no way I could do it. I’m an introvert. I don’t even like calling to order pizza and now I have to talk to this incredibly talented, famous chef?

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Chef Antonia Lofaso’s Pound Cake & Peaches Sundae + An Interview

This is a sponsored post but as always, all opinions are my own. On Tuesday afternoon, I had an amazing opportunity to interview Chef Antonia Lofaso. French Culinary Institute graduate and Top Chef All Star, Antonia recently partnered with Breyers to create family friendly recipes that use the best ingredients to create life-long memories.   I was

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Maple Chipotle Baked Beans

These slightly sweet, smokey Maple Chipotle Baked Beans are perfect for barbecues and picnics and potlucks all summer long and into fall. As much as I love summer, we’ve had a few tiny glimpses into fall weather lately and I’m so into it. I mean, sweaters and scarves and riding boots. But, can we keep

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Graham Cracker Chicken Nuggets

Graham Cracker Chicken Nuggets, also known as “get my weirdo son to eat chicken mission.” I’m reporting that the mission was a success. Any of you that know me well know this a complete feat. Noah has never liked meat of any sort except for deli meat. No chicken, burgers, pork, nothing. He does like

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Sunday Inspiration {Veggie Side Dishes}

I love me some roasted green beans and this kicked up version looks amazing. Fall is right around the corner. Get some butternut squash in your life. I’m not a huge asparagus fan but cover it in feta and I’m totally on board. These eggplant bites look like crispy perfection. I’ve made this Mexican street

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Amish Sugar Cookies

I have no idea why these cookies are called Amish but I do know they are the best cookies on the planet. I know that’s a huge claim but they totally deserve it. I know they don’t look like much but trust me. I’ve said many times that I’m much more of a savory than

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Sweet Corn, Bacon and Cheddar Risotto

I went and took a fancy Italian dish and trashed it up. Or Americanized it. Whichever phrase you prefer. But seriously though, who doesn’t love bacon, cheddar and corn? And creamy rice. Duh. This Sweet Corn, Bacon and Cheddar Risotto is a new favorite.   I made this Saturday night for an impromptu date night

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