This recipe for Plum Swirled Cheesecake Bars is a result of me going a little off the grocery list last time I went food shopping. Have you ever seen an ingredient in the supermarket and decided you … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
My poor slow cooker never gets a break. Even in the summer, I use it quite a bit! Slow cooker meals are great because they don’t heat up your entire kitchen, and usually make at least 8 servings, … [Read more...]
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Peach Pie
August is National Peach month! My boyfriend is a big fan of peaches so I've been buying them a lot lately. We were going to visit friends this weekend and I wanted to bring something down so I … [Read more...]
Peach Crisp with Maple Cream Sauce
My boyfriend really likes peaches. But, strangely enough, he's allergic to the skin of peaches so he really only eats them in desserts. I owe him a peach cobbler at some point, but when I saw this … [Read more...]
Gazpacho with Grilled Pickapeppa Shrimp
Cooking Light’s August issue had a recipe for Pickapeppa Chicken and Mango Kebabs (that I plan on making soon) that required me to buy a bottle of Pickapeppa sauce. I had never heard of this sauce … [Read more...]
Bourbon Peach Lemonade
I am on a bit of a peach kick at the moment. Â They have looked oh so amazing at the store recently, and my boyfriend is a huge fan, so why not? Expect a couple more peach recipes to show up on here in … [Read more...]
Vegan Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
I made these Vegan Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting for a lovely vegan bride-to-be for her bridal shower this weekend. I'm not going to lie, I was going to do a test run of these, … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
It is too darn hot to be using the stove/oven, don't you think? The grill is a great option for hot days, but we have recently been getting the most inconvenient thunderstorms right around dinnertime. … [Read more...]
Fresh Salmon Burgers
Everyone loves a good hamburger at a summer barbecue, but sometimes you just want something a little different. Salmon burgers are a really delicious option and are healthier too. Homemade salmon … [Read more...]
Cherry Ricotta Bruschetta
I continue to struggle with looking at a bunch of ingredients and imagining a meal. In general, I follow recipes and make a few changes to account for ingredients available or to suit my tastes. But … [Read more...]
“Dirt” Flower Pots
"Dirt" cake reminds me of hot summers, barbecues, and outdoor eating. When I was a kid, I used to get so excited for dessert once I spotted the flower pot set out on checkered tablecloth with the … [Read more...]
Meatball Subs
When I know I have a busy week coming up, I try to think of quick dinners I can make during the week. If I can make a huge batch of something on Sunday and just reheat the meal on a weekday, even … [Read more...]
Diner en Blanc Picnic Food Inspiration
Today is International Picnic Day, so what better time to do a roundup of some of my favorite foods that are picnic friendly? With Diner en Blanc fast approaching, it's also time to start thinking … [Read more...]
Lower Calorie Sangria
Last year, I gave my dad sangria for Father's Day. He loves sangria, so I thought I'd make it a yearly thing. This time around though, I was also trying to sneak something by him. Instead of … [Read more...]
Banana Bread Muffins
When I have time on Sundays (which isn't terribly often), I like to make a batch of muffins so I have breakfast for the week. Because I had some overripe bananas, this week I decided to make Banana … [Read more...]
