grilled shrimp tostadas with jalapeno mango slaw
May 11, 2013 – 12:39 pm | 2 Comments

Diced Jalapenos, in a jar.

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hot caramelized onion dip with bacon & gruyere
November 29, 2012 – 1:25 am | 117 Comments
hot caramelized onion dip with bacon & gruyere

Caramelized onions, made even better with bacon and cheese.

Roasted Shrimp with Carrot Couscous & Ginger-Lime Carrot Reduction
November 27, 2012 – 9:07 am | 104 Comments
Roasted Shrimp with Carrot Couscous & Ginger-Lime Carrot Reduction

Fill up on both flavor and Vitamin A with this delicious, easy meal.

butternut squash mac ‘n cheese with buttery bacon breadcrumbs
November 19, 2012 – 4:28 pm | 100 Comments
butternut squash mac ‘n cheese with buttery bacon breadcrumbs

Make this dish into a healthy version or stick with the bacon breadcrumbs and indulge!

Our Annual #Simplyfied Twitter Party is here!
November 14, 2012 – 1:56 pm | 71 Comments
Our Annual #Simplyfied Twitter Party is here!

Learn how to keep the holidays simple and win awesome prizes, too!

steak & poblano chili
November 8, 2012 – 10:07 am | 103 Comments
steak & poblano chili

Use a cheaper cut of meat for your chili then let it simmer away! You’ll have a flavorful meal with tender meat before you know it.

smoky chipotle joes
October 28, 2012 – 2:01 pm | 104 Comments
smoky chipotle joes

Killer comfort food.

jalapeno popper dip with bacon breadcrumbs
October 26, 2012 – 11:14 am | 110 Comments
jalapeno popper dip with bacon breadcrumbs

Because everything is better with bacon.

hot blogs hit list
October 22, 2012 – 8:55 pm | 73 Comments
hot blogs hit list

Just another reason why I love Northern VA!

tasting chocolate
October 15, 2012 – 10:06 pm | 112 Comments
tasting chocolate

Slow down, kick your feet up and enjoy some chocolate!

apple tarte tatin
October 14, 2012 – 9:46 am | 108 Comments
apple tarte tatin

Tarte Tatin: an upside-down tart in which the fruit (usually apples) are caramelized in butter and sugar before the tart is baked.

WIN PASSES TO METRO COOKING DC {VALUED AT $100 EACH!!}
October 10, 2012 – 8:27 am | 77 Comments
WIN PASSES TO METRO COOKING DC {VALUED AT $100 EACH!!}

Don’t miss out – it’s going to be a great time!

gettin’ flirty with qwerty! {giveaway}
October 9, 2012 – 8:57 am | 67 Comments
gettin’ flirty with qwerty! {giveaway}

Win a Motorola Smart Phone!

chicken & dumplings
October 8, 2012 – 12:56 pm | 103 Comments
chicken & dumplings

An easy & comforting fall meal that comes together in a cinch.

shredded pork tacos with avocado, quick pickled onions and queso fresco
October 6, 2012 – 5:24 pm | 84 Comments
shredded pork tacos with avocado, quick pickled onions and queso fresco

A good taco doesn’t need more than three or four ingredients to knock your socks off. Start with tender, flavorful meat, add a few well-chosen toppings and maybe a cold beer and you’re done. Cielo.

pumpkin coconut curry with chicken
October 1, 2012 – 3:21 pm | 81 Comments
pumpkin coconut curry with chicken

An easy & delicious curry dish for busy weeknights!

bake some love
September 27, 2012 – 1:49 pm | 86 Comments
bake some love

Get in the kitchen with your kids and Bake Some Love!

my all-time favorite cocktail recipe is finally here!
September 26, 2012 – 11:22 am | 85 Comments
my all-time favorite cocktail recipe is finally here!

It’s spicy, sweet and easy to throw together!

super sexy jalapenos with cilantro sauce
September 17, 2012 – 10:54 am | 75 Comments
super sexy jalapenos with cilantro sauce

Bacon. Jalapenos. Cheese. Now that’s sexy.

Caprese Salad with Burrata Cheese {family style}
September 14, 2012 – 8:58 am | 42 Comments
Caprese Salad with Burrata Cheese {family style}

A twist on a traditional caprese salad.

cocktails, fishing, monkey hats and more!
September 12, 2012 – 12:26 pm | 85 Comments
cocktails, fishing, monkey hats and more!

You’ll just have to read on for more on that…