Spiced Chicken Thighs – baked chicken thighs that are juicy and delicious. Coated in a spice mixture that is perfect for busy weeknights. Do you cook much with chicken thighs? For whatever reason, I mainly use chicken breasts, but I am not entirely sure why. This baked chicken thighs recipe makes the chicken super tender…
Side Dish Recipes
Berry Almond Salad with Chia Seed Vinaigrette
I hope that everyone had a wonderful 4th of July weekend, and enjoyed a couple extra days off. We originally thought of going somewhere for a few days, but decided against it. Instead we took advantage of living 60 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park, and did a couple gorgeous hikes. If you follow me…
Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad
Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad – an easy pasta salad recipe for summer. Mix in corn, black beans, tomatoes and toss with a creamy avocado dressing. Great for potlucks, lunch or an easy dinner! When you think about summer and side dishes, one thing comes to mind. At least in my head. Pasta Salad. It can…
Bacon, Onion, and Cheddar Corn Muffins
You guys, we leave for Japan in 6 days!!! We are all so excited, and ready to be there. There is so much to do to get ready for any trip, but this trip seems like double the amount of work. It will all be worth it though, I am sure! This week is the…
Arugula Pesto
Arugula Pesto- an earthy and heart-healthy blend of fresh arugula, basil, garlic and walnuts for a verstile sauce or marinade. Pesto sauce is high up there on my list of all-time favorite sauces. Compared to others, it is so verstile and can be used to top, dip, marinate, coat or toss. Pair that with its…
Bread Salad
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…
Witch Hat Bread Sticks
Witch Hat Breadsticks – use store bought crescent roll dough to make these witch hat bread sticks. Super easy and such a fun treat for Halloween!
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…
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…