I actually posted this salad last January as a guest post for the lovely Ann from Cooking Healthy for Me. But as many of you know, Ann stopped blogging awhile ago. At Thanksgiving, I realized that my salad recipe went down when she did, so I had to fixed that! This salad is a staple…
Side Dish Recipes
Witch Hat Bread Sticks
Happy Halloween! Today is a busy day. We have Halloween parades, parties, pumpkins to carve, and trick or treating to get to. I am sure if you have kids, you are in the same boat. So here is a super quick side dish to make before you send them out tonight. The more I look…
Tabbouleh Salad
Today for Breast Cancer Week we are back on the healthy kick. Tabbouleh is full of veggies, whole grains, and healthy fat. Tabbouleh is made from Bulgar, or cracked wheat. It is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine. It is low in fat and high in fiber. Fiber is a big player in the fight…
Red Onion Salsa
Red Onion Salsa – Fresh tomatoes, red onions, and spicy peppers in this delicious salsa. Fresh and perfect with chips for a snack or an appetizer! This post is up late today! That is what you get when you have visitors and lots of fun over the weekend. We went up into the mountains both…
Roasted Potato Salad
Roasted Potato Salad – Tossed in caramelized onions, bacon, and a striking vinaigrette, you’ve never had potato salad this good. It’s equal parts tender and crispy – the texture and flavor magic you’ve been searching for.
Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Vinaigrette
I am exhausted! Moving is way too much work! Seems like it has been weeks since I have not been surrounded by boxes in one way shape or form. I think I see a light at the end of the tunnel now, but it is still a long tunnel. My in laws get here tonight,…
Dark Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter
We finally moved over the weekend! So while I am trying like crazy to unpack boxes before my in-laws get here this weekend, I have one more guest post for you! Another Erin 🙂 Erin from The Spiffy Cookie is a great blogger, who is super supportive. She helped out with my bake sale, has…
Mexican Quinoa Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Mexican Quinoa Salad – Quinoa Salad with corn, black beans, grape tomatoes, and zucchini, then topped with a creamy avocado dressing. Great warm or cold, so it is perfect for a picnic or barbeque
Curried Potatoes with Chickpeas
I am on a quest to cook with more beans. I am not a fan of them, but my husband is. He asked that I try more recipes, so here I go. This was actually brought to our last cooking club. The theme was island food, and I think this was supposed to be Trinidad? …
Caribbean Rice
A couple of weeks ago we had our last cooking club of the year. Cooking club goes with the school schedule, so we take a break over the summer. This month the theme was Island food. Everything everyone brought was incredible, I can’t wait to try a couple of the recipes and share them with…
A Virtual Memorial Day Potluck with Celebrations
We are only a week away from Memorial Day, are you ready? If not, I have something for you today that will surely help! A few of us have teamed up with Celebrations.com to bring you a Virtual Potluck, with a complete Memorial Day menu. Be sure to check out the other great recipes at…
Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
I just have to brag for a minute. My 6 year old came home from school yesterday with an award in his folder. He was given a ROAR Award for being attentive and a role model to other students. As a mom you always think your kid is the best, no matter what. But, it…
Meyer Lemon Curd
I have never tried Meyer Lemons before. I am not sure I had even heard of them before I started blogging. I finally gave in, and picked up a bag last week at the store. Unsure as to what I should do with them, I went to my dear friend Google. Finally I decided on…
Bread Salad
I am honored to be posting over at Cooking Healthy for Me today. Ann is lucky enough to be visiting family in England, and asked if I would fill in for her. Of course!! Given that Ann is the Queen of healthy meals, I had to make something to fit in over there. I made…
Bloody Bones
Things are progressing with our house. All the inspections are over and “passed”. We are set to close on December 5th. My husband even found a lot that is worth considering out in Fort Collins. It would be so nice to find something before we moved out there. Then we could send our 6 year…
THE Rice
THE Rice – this rice is a super easy side dish the whole family will love. Mushrooms and french onion soup give the rice lots of great flavor. Photos for The Rice were updated 12/12/14 We have accepted an offer for our house! YEAH!!! Our house was on the market for 41 days, which seems…