I recently bought a ridiculous number of beets. I honestly can't even tell you what moved me to do so, but I was staring down a good dozen plus beets for a household of two. We were able to use … [Read more...]
Smoky Bacon Topped Mac and Cheese
Note: I was sent samples of Bear Mountain BBQ Wood Pellets in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I'm going to keep the yummy smoked recipes going because, well, I can! This recipe for … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
I'm all about making as many things as possible ahead of time to make actual dinners or events easier to manage. And Thanksgiving is certainly no different. Slow Cooker recipes, like this Slow Cooker … [Read more...]
Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon and Sriracha Mayo
Note: I was sent a sample of Bear Mountain Gourmet Blend BBQ Wood Pellets in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I absolutely love grilling, and love to grill anything I can get my … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
I really love sweet potatoes. I have a pretty bad sweet tooth, so sweet potatoes are right up my alley. Growing up, we used to always have them mashed with a ton of butter and topped with roasted … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Recipe Round Up
I thought it might be helpful to make a Thanksgiving Recipe Round Up by adding all of my favorite Thanksgiving-friendly recipes to one post, so they are easier to find. This time of year is busy … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Garlic Red Potatoes
I've mentioned before that my smoke alarms in my house are... sensitive. If I roast anything in the oven, they tend to go off. So when possible, I try to find alternate means to cook my food. In the … [Read more...]
Ranch Chickpea Cucumber Salad
I've been trying to think up more bring-to-work lunch ideas recently. We tend to just eat leftovers or traditional salads for lunch, which can get boring quickly. So when my Hungry Harvest … [Read more...]
Balsamic Honey Roasted Carrots
I'm not sure what took me so long, but I've just started using Hungry Harvest. Hungry Harvest rescues produce that would normally go to waste, packages them up in different box options, and delivers … [Read more...]
Moroccan Black Lentils with Kale and Onions
As much as I wish that I could meal plan and cook every night of the week, I have times where my job is too busy and I just don't have time. During these busy periods, I usually order Blue Apron meals … [Read more...]
Grilled Fennel with Parmesan
I don't think you can ever have too many side dishes to rotate for different dinner combinations. One of my favorite ingredients is fennel. When raw, it has a nice anise (licorice) flavor with … [Read more...]
Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn)
One of my favorite summer foods is corn. A nice grilled corn on the cob just makes my day! But I had never tried Elote before, so I figured it was time to do so! Elote, or corn on the … [Read more...]
Spicy Cucumber Salad
Note: I was sent a bottle of Chabé® Sambal Chili. All opinions are mine alone. We are big fans of spicy foods in my house. So whenever I am given the opportunity to try a new hot sauce or paste, I … [Read more...]
Creamy Snap Peas with Feta
Some nights, you just want to saute or grill up a protein and have a quick go-to side to make a nice meal without much effort. So it's always nice to have a few awesome sides in the … [Read more...]
Colcannon
I realized this weekend as I was making some of my favorite St. Patrick's Day foods that I have not written a post on Colcannon! Colcannon is mashed potatoes with sautéed greens mixed in, … [Read more...]
