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Mini Cheese Tarts with Blackberries
January 30, 2012 – 9:04 am | 10 Comments
Mini Cheese Tarts with Blackberries

Here’s another appetizer idea for either the upcoming Super Bowl or Valentine’s Day!

Rice Krispies Cupcakes
January 19, 2012 – 11:20 am | 14 Comments
Rice Krispies Cupcakes

The easiest “cupcakes” you’ll ever make!

Blackberry and Roasted Fennel Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing
January 2, 2012 – 10:32 am | 22 Comments
Blackberry and Roasted Fennel Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

A healthy salad that’s filling and packs a ton of flavor. Here’s to a healthy 2012!

christmas brownies
December 17, 2011 – 8:40 am | 7 Comments
christmas brownies

Christmas Brownies so easy your kids can make them all by themselves!

shortbreads and a cookie stamp {giveaway}
December 12, 2011 – 9:03 am | 18 Comments
shortbreads and a cookie stamp {giveaway}

An easy recipe for shortbread cookies plus the chance to win a Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamp from Stampin’ Up!

pumpkin pancakes with caramel syrup and pecans
December 2, 2011 – 10:25 am | 19 Comments
pumpkin pancakes with caramel syrup and pecans

These pancakes are quick, easy and delicious – with or without the homemade caramel syrup!

My Simply Potatoes video has arrived!!
November 16, 2011 – 11:51 am | 28 Comments
My Simply Potatoes video has arrived!!

Watch me make Turkey Shepherd’s Pie using Simply Potatoes. Perfect for your leftover Thanksgiving turkey!

pumpkin bread with a streusel swirl
October 31, 2011 – 10:24 am | 18 Comments
pumpkin bread with a streusel swirl

An easy pumpkin bread with a mix-in streusel swirl!

Pumpkin Soup
October 29, 2011 – 11:22 pm | 16 Comments
Pumpkin Soup

An easy and delicious pumpkin soup using either canned or homemade pumpkin puree.

Roast Rack of Pork with Caramelized Maple Onions
October 23, 2011 – 10:15 am | 28 Comments
Roast Rack of Pork with Caramelized Maple Onions

A killer recipe for roast rack of pork plus a Costco Cash giveaway!

Shaved Asparagus Salad with Meyer Lemon & Grana Padano
March 22, 2011 – 3:36 pm | 11 Comments
Shaved Asparagus Salad with Meyer Lemon & Grana Padano

It’s asparagus season! Try this easy yet elegant salad.

Chocolate Souffles with Brown Sugar & Rum Whipped Cream
December 18, 2010 – 10:21 am | 4 Comments
Chocolate Souffles with Brown Sugar & Rum Whipped Cream

Delicious, easy and entirely make-ahead. Perfect for Valentine’s Day!

How to Brine a Turkey
December 14, 2010 – 8:29 am | No Comment
How to Brine a Turkey

What is brining and why should you bother?
Read on for answers and a recipe!

Tips for Hosting Your Holiday Dinner
November 28, 2010 – 9:55 am | 7 Comments
Tips for Hosting Your Holiday Dinner

Holiday dinners don’t have to be stressful; in fact, they can be relaxing and even fun.

Chipotle Stuffing Cakes with Lime-Cilantro Cream
November 26, 2010 – 11:08 am | One Comment
Chipotle Stuffing Cakes with Lime-Cilantro Cream

If you’re bored with the same old leftovers, try these delicious stuffing cakes!

Good Bite & Mini Apple Walnut Tarts
October 13, 2010 – 2:07 pm | 17 Comments
Good Bite & Mini Apple Walnut Tarts

Try these Mini Apple-Walnut tarts; they’re easy and delish – perfect for the holidays!

Five Deliciously Different Butternut Squash Recipes
October 6, 2010 – 11:05 am | 6 Comments
Five Deliciously Different Butternut Squash Recipes

Five butternut squash recipes (and not one is a soup)!

the stuffed french toast waffle panini
October 3, 2010 – 1:41 am | 17 Comments
the stuffed french toast waffle panini

When Alan and I first met, we lived in Newport Beach, CA  – a place filled with great breakfast joints.  Our favorite was Side Street Cafe, a tiny and adorable little pancake house where all …

4th of July Recipes
July 3, 2010 – 1:36 am | 7 Comments
4th of July Recipes

Hey guys! Here are a couple of 4th of July recipes that are perfect for barbecues! Have a great weekend!
Fourth of July Recipe – Red, White & Blue Cooler (non-alcoholic and great for kids!)

BEERamisu
June 22, 2010 – 8:31 am | 4 Comments
BEERamisu

This is one you’ve just gotta try!

guinness corned beef and cabbage
March 14, 2010 – 7:24 am | 17 Comments
guinness corned beef and cabbage

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Well, almost.
I actually posted this recipe LAST year, but it was so DELISH that I thought I’d bump it up in case there’s anyone out there who missed it!  I’ll admit that …

Starry-Eyed Christmas Cookies
December 3, 2009 – 10:18 am | 14 Comments
Starry-Eyed Christmas Cookies

The easiest Christmas cookie you’ll ever make!

cherry shortbreads
November 13, 2009 – 1:30 pm | 7 Comments
cherry shortbreads

Another great Christmas cookie recipe!

doll cakes
July 8, 2009 – 3:07 pm | 9 Comments
doll cakes

We celebrated my daughter’s third birthday this past Sunday, and like every other parent I know, I’m flabbergasted by how quickly the time slips away.  This is the first year she had any sort of …