Vanilla Fig Gingersnap Bites {guest post}
February 1, 2012 – 10:19 am | 15 Comments

Carlene from Carlene’s Figments is sharing one of her “Healthy Hostess” recipes. It looks stunning yet couldn’t be easier!

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{top chef recipe} Gnudi With Brown Butter Peas & Mushrooms
January 6, 2012 – 9:59 am | 12 Comments
{top chef recipe} Gnudi With Brown Butter Peas & Mushrooms

A fabulous recipe for Gnudi from Top Chef’s Tiffany Derry plus her answers to your burning questions!

Simplify Your Life {plus a recipe for Cajun Shrimp & Potato Chowder}
January 4, 2012 – 2:03 pm | 44 Comments
Simplify Your Life {plus a recipe for Cajun Shrimp & Potato Chowder}

Easy ways to simplify your life, plus a recipe for Cajun Shrimp & Potato Chowder!

{giveaway} Five Baskets of Ile De France Cheese!
January 3, 2012 – 2:00 pm | 83 Comments
{giveaway} Five Baskets of Ile De France Cheese!

We’re starting the new year off right by giving away FIVE baskets of Il de France cheese!

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!

vtech gift basket {giveaway}
December 13, 2011 – 11:20 pm | 59 Comments
vtech gift basket {giveaway}

Win a gift basket filled with a vtech phone system, $100 Staples gift card and lots more goodies! Merry Christmas to you!

Goat Cheese Cannelloni with Morels and Truffles
December 13, 2011 – 10:38 am | 17 Comments
Goat Cheese Cannelloni with Morels and Truffles

truf·fle noun /ˈtrəfəl/
Truffles, plural A strong-smelling underground fungus that resembles an irregular, rough-skinned potato, growing chiefly in broad-leaved woodland on calcareous soils. It is considered a culinary delicacy and found, especially in France, with the aid of trained dogs or pigs.

{top chef recipe} Green Onion & Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese
December 12, 2011 – 10:52 am | 12 Comments
{top chef recipe} Green Onion & Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese

A killer mac ‘n cheese recipe created by Top Chef’s Tiffany Derry!

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!

skillet brownies {with a secret ingredient}
December 6, 2011 – 11:24 am | 8 Comments
skillet brownies {with a secret ingredient}

Once you try brownies baked in a skillet you’ll never go back!

quick and easy quinoa dinner
December 3, 2011 – 9:57 am | 12 Comments
quick and easy quinoa dinner

Quinoa, kale, goat cheese, pine nuts and lemon. YUM!!

great christmas finds for foodies
December 3, 2011 – 8:33 am | 2 Comments
great christmas finds for foodies

Five great gift ideas for the foodie in your life.

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!

Holiday Hysteria Twitter Party
December 1, 2011 – 10:58 am | 30 Comments
Holiday Hysteria Twitter Party

We’re giving away some fabulous prizes during the Holiday Hysteria Twitter Party! RSVP now so you don’t miss out!

Loving on Leftovers
November 22, 2011 – 8:28 am | 14 Comments
Loving on Leftovers

Last week I co-hosted a class on how to turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into something delicious and unexpected. Here’s the recap with some great recipes!

Crunchy Cinnamon Topping in 2 minutes
November 19, 2011 – 11:24 am | 17 Comments
Crunchy Cinnamon Topping in 2 minutes

A crunchy cinnamon topping you can use for any number of delicious desserts!