Seared Scallops
I’ve really been craving scallops lately. I’ve been drooling over googlereader recipes, pinning new recipes… I just can’t stop thinking about them. I was going to splurge on them for dinner one night a...
View ArticlePecan, Brown Sugar & Kahlua Baked Brie
Holiday entertaining isn’t just about sweets and baked goods, it’s also about snacks and appetizers, both savory and sweet. With my friends, there has to be some sort of cheese on the appetizer table,...
View ArticleMediterranean Layer Dip
Lately, I’ve had a difficult time deciding what to make in the kitchen. I’ve been tired and my hands have been bothering me, so whatever I make has to be quick and easy. I haven’t been super inspired...
View ArticleBaked Brie with Cranberries
Every November, I stock my freezer with fresh cranberries that begin to appear in the grocery store. Usually, I use them to make a cranberry pear tart, or some muffins, whenever the mood strikes. I...
View ArticleCoconut Cream Fruit Dip
I know a lot of people aren’t fans of coconut, but I absolutely love it. The minute I saw this recipe, I started looking for an excuse to make it. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed. This coconut...
View ArticleSesame Seed Chicken
Sesame seed chicken. Every time this chicken is mentioned, my dad tells a story of when I home from college and my mom was away for 3 weeks caring for a sick relative. I tried to help out around the...
View ArticleMediterranean Baked Feta
This appetizer has been on my list to try for quite some time (almost 2 years!). I don’t know why I always passed over it – perhaps because my husband wouldn’t touch most of what is in this dish....
View ArticleShrimp with Spicy Peanut Sauce
One of the things I enjoy most about summer is that most of the weeknight cooking is relegated to my hubby. I prep the meal – usually some sort of protein and veggie – and he grills it. This gives...
View ArticleRoasted Pumpkin Seeds
I don’t remember pumpkin picking with my family as a kid- I’m sure I did because I have memories of my dad carving pumpkins. At least one year, some grew in the compost ditch in our backyard from the...
View ArticleVanilla Almonds
Welcome to another week of the 12 Weeks of Christmas Treats, a weekly blogging event hosted by Meal Planning Magic. If you haven’t been by in the past, you probably don’t know that I love dressing up...
View ArticleSpicy Espresso Dark Chocolate Almonds
I was really bummed to have to cancel our annual party last month due to heating issues and sickness. More than half of the food was prepped or prepared. We’ve gradually been eating through the cookies...
View ArticleRestaurant-Style Salsa
In honor of Cinco de Mayo next week, I’m sharing a recipe that’s been on my to-make list for years. I’ve been bookmarking recipes for Restaurant Style Salsa for what seems like ever. After all, the...
View ArticleRoasted Vegetable Tart for #SundaySupper
Despite it being 90° here some days, September is the start of fall for me. I start craving fewer fresh fruits and less grilling. Instead, I become eager for the weather to cool off so that I can...
View ArticleMini Cheese Balls: Two Ways #SundaySupper
I love entertaining. I love having friends and family over, any time of year, any occasion – whether it’s a holiday or simply a Sunday. When people ask what they can bring, I usually tell them their...
View ArticleCandied Pecans
These nuts are easy to make and crazy addictive. Try them for an easy holiday munchie. Candied Pecans Adapted from Joy the Baker Makes ~3 cups of candied pecans Ingredients: 1 egg white 1/2 c....
View ArticlePeanut Butter Toffee Dip
Like so many people out there, I consider January a time of renewal, of new beginnings. The hustle and excitement of the holiday season is over, and I try to return to what I consider a less-stress,...
View ArticleTexas Caviar #SundaySupper
This week, Sunday Supper is celebrating the great American tradition of football. It’s a time when people gather around the television to watch their favorite teams. At least this is what my husband...
View ArticleMini Zucchini Quiche
I feel like I just joined the What’s Baking? group and all of a sudden, it was my turn to choose the theme. Since my hubby and I have been trying to eat well (in other words, avoid the sweets) and...
View ArticleStrawberry Fruit Dip for #SundaySupper
Summer is upon us – finally! Beautiful, sunny weather. Vacation just a few days away. I’m excited about taking my daughter swimming again. As a kid, we had a pool in our backyard. My brothers and I...
View ArticleAvocado Corn Salad for #SundaySupper
Can you believe it’s football season already? I can’t. Football and baseball seem like the longest seasons in the world to me. To say I’m not a football fan would be an understatement – I’ll do just...
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