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

Diced Jalapenos, in a jar.

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the speedy sneaky chef {giveaway & recipe}
January 23, 2012 – 10:09 am | 42 Comments
the speedy sneaky chef {giveaway & recipe}

Missy Chase Lapine is giving away a signed copy of her newest book, “The Speedy Sneaky Chef”!

meyer lemon margarita
January 20, 2012 – 9:44 am | 23 Comments
meyer lemon margarita

A refreshing way to use up those seasonal Meyer Lemons!

Rice Krispies Cupcakes
January 19, 2012 – 11:20 am | 24 Comments
Rice Krispies Cupcakes

The easiest “cupcakes” you’ll ever make!

shredded buffalo chicken sliders with a blue cheese celery slaw
January 18, 2012 – 9:49 am | 27 Comments
shredded buffalo chicken sliders with a blue cheese celery slaw

A perfect make-ahead slider for your Super Bowl parties!

{blogging ideas} How to Pick a Giveaway Winner
January 17, 2012 – 9:07 am | 18 Comments
{blogging ideas} How to Pick a Giveaway Winner

The easiest way I’ve found to pick a giveaway winner!

my pinterest finds {super bowl edition – dips}
January 14, 2012 – 1:10 pm | 22 Comments
my pinterest finds {super bowl edition – dips}

Ten fabulous dip recipes I found on Pinterest this week – all perfect for the Super Bowl!

peanut butter and banana breakfast smoothie {guest recipe}
January 11, 2012 – 1:42 pm | 20 Comments
peanut butter and banana breakfast smoothie {guest recipe}

Jillena from Eat Well, Live Free is sharing one of her healthiest smoothie recipes with us!

my pinterest finds {healthy edition}
January 8, 2012 – 10:04 am | 13 Comments
my pinterest finds {healthy edition}

A small collection of deliciously healthy dishes I found while browsing on Pinterest this week.

Blackberry Pear Cobbler with Almond Granola Topping
January 7, 2012 – 10:59 am | 12 Comments
Blackberry Pear Cobbler with Almond Granola Topping

A delicious cobbler recipe with pears, blackberries and a crunchy almond granola topping!

{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}

Simple and delicious.

{giveaway} Five Baskets of Ile De France Cheese!
January 3, 2012 – 2:00 pm | 86 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 | 25 Comments
Blackberry and Roasted Fennel Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

A healthy salad that’s filling and packs a ton of flavor.

christmas brownies
December 17, 2011 – 8:40 am | 11 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 | 19 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!

Christmas Panna Cotta
December 11, 2011 – 9:40 am | 119 Comments
Christmas Panna Cotta

An easy, sophisticated Christmas dessert!

skillet brownies {with a secret ingredient}
December 6, 2011 – 11:24 am | 13 Comments
skillet brownies {with a secret ingredient}

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