Now that Santa has waved from his sleigh in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, it is officially the Christmas season! (Does anyone else use this reference, or just my family?) New York may … [Read more...]
Steamed Spinach with Curry Butter
Sometimes your sides need a bit more pizzazz. This simple recipe for Steamed Spinach with Curry Butter from Cooking Light adds a ton of flavor (and a little bit of heat if you want it) with little … [Read more...]
Cherry Port Cranberry Sauce
I absolutely love cranberry sauce. This not-too-tart and not-too-sweet Thanksgiving staple is always a favorite of mine. Now I don't turn my nose up at the canned stuff, but this homemade … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
I don't know how this is even possible but I've never had Sloppy Joes before making this recipe. It was not in my family's dinner rotation, my camp never served it, and I never came across it at a … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Oxtail and Short Rib Stew
My slow cooker and I are good friends, although I'm pretty sure the slow cooker is bringing more to the relationship than me. I love coming home to a delicious smelling dinner after work that takes … [Read more...]
Black Bean Brownies
So, I've avoided making this recipe for months. Seriously, MONTHS. Black bean brownies always sounded really um... not tasty... to me. This recipe is from a cookbook I received ages ago called … [Read more...]
Autumn Apple Salad with Cinnamon Honey Dijon Dressing
It's September which means apples are right in their prime season! Although apples are available year-round, most apples ripen in the August-October time frame. I've had a craving for apples ever … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
As kids are going back to school (or may even be back!) and the "busy season" of work creeps closer, it's necessary to find recipes that can be prepared ahead of time so that weeknight meals can be on … [Read more...]
From Garden to Glass — Guest Post
Hi all! I'm happy to introduce Chris from HealthSmartLiving.com! His blog is filled with tips on hydroponic gardening, healthy cooking, juicing and overall nutritious recipes. His website even … [Read more...]
Vietnamese Noodle Soup (Pho)
I had a hankering for pho this week so I figured I would try to make it! This at-home recipe has a bit of a darker broth but boy does it taste good! I found this recipe on Food Network and was … [Read more...]
Blackberry Black Tea Coconut Ice Cream
I have been meaning to review this really yummy tea for quite a while now. I blame my boyfriend; he swiped my can of The Republic of Tea's HiCAF Toasted Coconut Black Tea Bags and brought it to work … [Read more...]
Jerk Chicken with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
I have been in full on grilling mode recently. I can't seem to get enough of recipes made on the grill! So as the end of summer continues to creep closer, I am trying to get in all of the grilling I … [Read more...]
Sparkling Honey-Ginger Bourbon Lemonade
When I have friends coming to visit, I like to make a batch of cocktails beforehand so that I have a pre-made refreshment to serve. Lemonade-based drinks are a favorite of mine: I've made a … [Read more...]
Charred Corn Salad with Basil and Tomatoes #WhatAGrillWants
Grilled corn is one of my absolute favorite foods of summer. There is just nothing like a cob of sweet corn charred over a grill. Mmm. But as much as I love a simple corn on the cob, sometimes I need … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Bourbon Peach Barbecue Sauce
Summer months are just meant for barbecue. And not just barbecued foods on the grill; your slow cooker can make some mean pulled pork for you as well! This recipe for Pulled Pork with Bourbon Peach … [Read more...]
