Halloween is officially in full swing at our house. Decorations are up (inside and outside), costumes are being put together, and my kitchen looks like a mad scientist’s lab. It truly is my favorite time of the year! One of things I look forward to most is coming up with new ideas for frightfully fun…
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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…
Holiday Charcuterie Board- Beautiful and Delicious
Stun your guests this season with a stunning, delicious Holiday Charcuterie Board complete with Foie Gras, artisanal pâtés, and so much more! Check out our video below with how we put together our delicious Holiday Charcuterie Board! It wasn’t until I moved to Switzerland that I had my first taste of Foie Gras. In Europe, especially…
Beef Enchilada Taco Boats
This post is sponsored by Old El Paso, but all opinions are my own. These Beef Enchilada Taco Boats are the perfect appetizer for the big game. Handheld bites that are full of flavor and easy to eat for the win! We have our jerseys ready and fridge stocked with our favorite brew, it’s officially football season…
Sweet and Spicy Meatballs
Have you ever had or made an appetizer and thought, “I can make a meal out of this”? Well, these Sweet and Spicy Meatballs will be one of those appetizers that will soon become an entrée. At least that is what happened in my house! I made these for a holiday party last month and…
Easy Lamb and Mushroom Puff Pastry Triangles
Can you believe that the holidays are almost completely over?!? I can’t! It came and went so quickly. Now from what I am seeing on Facebook, most people are really looking forward to saying goodbye to 2016 and eager for the fresh start in 2017. We had a great year and are looking to continue…
Tapas, Wine, And Chardonnay Red Pepper Eggplant Spread
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BlackBoxSummer #CollectiveBias The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. When a friend calls you to tell you to come over because she needs to vent, you go. Not only because you need a…
Hummus- The #UnofficialMeal
After a long day of school and after school activities, my kids come home starving. And my kids don’t get hungry, they get HANGRY. Seriously makes for one unpleasant ride home. Immediately upon entering the front door, they are in every cupboard possible looking for something *they* would like to eat. Because I do not…
Sloppy Joes Pizza Rolls
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #YesYouCAN #CollectiveBias Sloppy Joe Pizza rolls are the perfect thing to serve to a crowd of grown hungry men or messy kids. They have all of the wonderful nostalgic sweet flavors of a sloppy joe, but are carefully…
Arancini- Italian Rice Balls
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I took a much needed blogging break and focused on the family. We focused on family traditional recipes in the kitchen and ate our hearts out! One of the recipes that I have been meaning to share are these Arancini or Italian Rice Balls. They have been apart…
Fig and Mascarpone Cracker Appetizers
When the ridiculously short fig season rolls around, I try to buy as many as possible. We absolutely love fresh figs in our home, and I also love baking and cooking with them. They definitely add a WOW factor to dishes. Take these Fig and Mascarpone Cracker Appetizers for instance. Aren’t they pretty? These garnished…
Greek Chicken Salad Cups
This post was supposed to be a recap about my recent trip to the Sabra Kitchens in Richmond, Virginia. Unfortunately, the day after I arrived, I got extremely sick and had to spend the day in the ER instead of the Sabra facilities. It was such a bummer! I have been a long time lover…
Southwestern Potato Skins
Potatoes how I love thee. I love them baked, fried, mashed, blended, and even added to my cinnamon rolls to create the most flakiest roll ever. Married to a Swiss man, potatoes will always be a staple in our home. Just like Americans, the Swiss LOVE their potatoes! However in the diet world, they seem…
Bacon Onion Bourbon Marmalade and Burger Seasoning
I have made the fabulous bacon jam before, but as Rick Rodgers’ recipe proves, everything is better with bourbon. Four Roses Bourbon to be exact. Since doing my first review of Rick Rodger’s new book, The Big Book of Sides, I have been cooking delicious savory side dishes almost daily. When I cam across his…
Pickled Radish Crostinis
The Seaside Baker has teamed up with Dandy to bring you a healthy Halloween treat. Can you believe that it is almost Halloween? I can’t! Time has seriously flown by. Between class parties and Trick-or-treating, I know that my children will be spending most of Halloween in a sugar rush. This is why I absolutely insist…
Broccoli and Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes
Whether you are cooking for Monday night football or just need a quick healthy meal, these Broccoli and Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes are great. Serve as an appetizer or with a side salad for a wonderful vegetarian meal. Also perfect for “Meatless Mondays!” What I love about twice baked potatoes is that most of the…
Pumpkin Spiced Cream Cheese Filled Medjool Dates and a Recap from the Medjool Date Blogger Summit
Last month I was invited by Natural Delights to attend the first ever Medjool Date Blogger Summit in Yuma, Arizona. It was quite the rare experience! Last year, I visited some date gardens and fell in love. This year however, we visited the gardens during harvest season and were able to pick (something you all…
Avocado Potato Salad #AvoAllstars Giveaway!
Today while grocery shopping I had a deep belly chuckle when my daughter asked, “If danishes are in season can we get some?” I guess all those times when she asked if we could buy strawberries in the middle of winter and I explained to her that they were not in season finally started to…
Spicy Sriracha Empanadas with Green Curry Cucumber Dipping Sauce
Have you ever eaten something really spicy and had your mouth burn for a good couple of minutes after. Well that happened to me a couple of months ago. I had some of my cousins over for a girl’s night. We decided to order in from a new Thai restaurant in the area. Considering my…
Buffalo Twice Baked Potatoes
These are the Best Buffalo Twice Baked potatoes. They are perfect for game day or just to enjoy as a delicious appetizer! I made these a couple of weeks ago for the big fight. My husband was going to a big party to watch the fight and he had requested that I make something…
