This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #RoséYourWay #CollectiveBias These Whipped Feta Prosciutto Crostini are the perfect appetizer for a fun afternoon with friends and a glass of crisp rosé. My love for…
Brookies- Brownie Cookies
Brookies are a fun, easy dessert that brings together two of the best desserts: brownies and cookies! Best of all, they’re ready in only 30 minutes and require minimal effort. If you’re someone who says “one of each, please” when asked “Would you like a cookie or a brownie?” you’re going to love Brookies! As I like…
Instant Pot Pasta- Five Cheese Ziti
Instant Pot Ziti is a rich and flavorful Instant Pot pasta recipe that is ready in no time at all thanks to the “magic” of the Instant Pot! This easy one-pot meal is made with the unforgettable flavors of five kinds of cheese. If you can believe it, this Instant Pot pasta recipe the first…
Coconut Iced Coffee- with Dunkin’ Donuts Cold Brew Coffee
Want to make the perfect cold brew coffee at home? I’ll show you how in this post, plus I’ll share my recipe for Coconut Iced Coffee! This post is sponsored by © The J.M. Smucker Company © 2017. DD IP Holder LLC, however all opinions are 100% my own. I don’t know about you, but mornings are pretty…
Mexican Shrimp Ceviche Recipe- Aguachiles de Camarón
Celebrate the warm weather with this deliciously fresh appetizer! This Mexican Shrimp Ceviche recipe has all the wonderful flavors of spring and summer. The warm weather has arrived! You know what that means — time to make all the light, refreshing dishes and then head outside to enjoy them under the beautiful sunny skies and…
Salted Dark Chocolate Chunk Brownies- Plus a GIVEAWAY!
These Salted Dark Chocolate Brownies from Giada’s new book, Giada’s Italy are rich, decadent, and perfect with a glass of milk or even a glass of bold red wine. Clarkson Potter is partnering with me for this fun giveaway! I was recently sent a copy of Giada’s new book, Giada’s Italy. Since then, I have…
Watermelon and Mint Margarita- with Video
Looking for the perfect warm-weather drink? Cool off with this Watermelon and Mint Margarita! We’ve finally entered margarita weather here in San Diego (aka my favorite time of year)! My rule of thumb is if it’s over 60 degrees, it’s officially margarita weather. Some may say margaritas require at least 70 (or maybe 80) degrees,…
Favorite Products of 2018- Expo West Recap
After hitting a few new product conventions this year, I have compiled a list of my favorite new products of 2018, so far! Every year I attend at least to conventions that feature new products in the food industry. I love getting a first look at brands and all of their new ideas and items!…
Lemon Cookie Bars
These soft and chewy Lemon Cookie Bars are topped with a light frosting and are perfect for serving a crowd! Spring is officially here, which means it’s time to break out all the fresh springtime flavors — like lemon — and incorporate them into as many recipes as possible. I admit that we’re a little…
Rhubarb and Strawberry Turnovers
Craving a sweet treat? Try these Rhubarb and Strawberry Turnovers! They’re stuffed with a sweetened rhubarb-strawberry mixture and baked to golden brown perfection. Isn’t it amazing how the flavors of rhubarb and strawberry complement each other so well? I would have loved to have been the person who first said, “Yes! Let’s combine strawberries and rhubarb!”…
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
This gorgeous Lemon Poppy Seed Cake consists of poppy seed cake layered with lemon frosting and lemon curd. It’s a beautiful cake with intense lemon flavor that doesn’t disappoint! I have been on a lemon dessert recipe spree lately. I’m always up for a lemony treat, but I’m definitely on a lemon kick right now (spring…
Brown Sugar Shortbread Bars
Brown Sugar Shortbread Bars are sweet, gooey treats with an irresistible brown sugar flavor. By the looks of the photo above, you might think that Brown Sugar Shortbread Bars are triple-layer bars. A shortbread crust, a gooey brown sugar layer, and some sort of deliciously chewy topping. While the end result of these bars may give the…
Chocolate Toffee Bars
These Chocolate Toffee Bars are so rich and full of flavor. The sweetened condensed milk cooks into the toffee and creates an irresistible caramel goodness. Why You’ll Love Chocolate Toffee Bars Chocolate Toffee Bars are the result of a trinity of sweetness — English Toffee bits, chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk — resting on top of a…
Gluten Free Strawberry Cake -with Brown Butter Glaze
This Gluten Free Strawberry Cake may be free of gluten, but it is bursting with flavor! It’s a gluten free strawberry bundt cake topped with a brown butter glaze, sliced strawberries, and powdered sugar. Strawberry season is upon us, which can only mean one thing. Lots of strawberry eating and lots of strawberry recipes. I assure you…
Shortbread Lavender Cookies
Shortbread Lavender Cookies are lavender-infused shortbread cookies that are full of flavor and perfect for spring. Spring is officially here and I couldn’t be happier about it! To me, spring is all about being outside with the kids, grilling, hitting as many produce U-Picks as we can, and breathing in all the wonderful scents of spring….
Hot Cross Buns
You will love digging into these sweet and fluffy Hot Cross Buns marked with glossy white powdered sugar icing. For a lot of people, Hot Cross Buns are synonymous with Easter tradition. The simple (but divine) smell of Hot Cross Buns baking in the oven takes them back to a specific memory or time in…
Cream Cheese Meyer Lemon Bundt Cake
This beautiful Cream Cheese Meyer Lemon Bundt Cake is a lemon pound cake filled with an incredible cream cheese filling and drizzled with a sweet lemon glaze. This post has been sponsored by Krusteaz, however all opinions are 100% my own. We have three enormous and prolific lemon trees in our backyard. For most people, this…
Golden Bunny and Watercolor Egg Easter Cookies
Celebrate Easter in style with Golden Bunny and Watercolor Egg Easter Cookies! These bunny-and egg-shaped cookies painted with gold and vibrant watercolors give a stylish and elegant touch to any Easter cookie tray. Easter is almost here, which means it’s time to get started on all the fun Easter treats. I like to set aside a…
Cheddar Chive Waffle Sandwiches
After you bite into one of these mouthwatering Cheddar Chive Waffle Sandwiches, you’ll never look at waffles the same again! This post has been sponsored by Krusteaz, however all opinions are 100% my own. If it were up to me, breakfast foods would be served twice a day: in the morning during breakfast and in the evening…
Lemon Blueberry Streusel Loaf
This Lemon Blueberry Streusel Loaf is an easy-to-make streusel loaf that bursts with the flavors of spring! Spring is almost here, which means it’s the perfect time to celebrate with a dessert (or breakfast or brunch or snack!) that’s bursting with the fresh flavors of springtime. Lemon Blueberry Streusel Loaf is a moist, flavorful lemon…