Category: Food

How to Make a Caipirinha

How to Make a Caipirinha

Move over margarita and mojito, Brazil’s national drink, the caipirinha is about to be moved into my favorite south of the border summer drink. It’s a lot easier to make than it is to pronounce (kai-pee-reen-ya) and oh so refreshing. It’s a perfect summer porch sipper. With the 2016 Olympics in Rio going on right

Spicy Ranch Chicken Tacos

Spicy Ranch Chicken Tacos

Is taco night a weekly occurrence in your house?  If so, you may have to kick it up a notch with these spicy ranch chicken tacos. Make the chicken in your slow cooker for an even easier weeknight meal! We generally don’t have specific food “nights” at our house, but with the start of Spring activities

Salted Caramel Brownie Bites

Salted Caramel Brownie Bites

These Salted Caramel Brownie Bites are sure to be the biggest hit at your next gathering. They’re the perfect one-bite treat, look impressive, and they’re so easy to make! I can’t believe it’s taken me a few weeks to share this recipe with you. Once you try them, you’ll be mad at me for not posting sooner! Ever

Dutch Letter Bars

Dutch Letter Bars

Jump to recipe What’s a Dutch Letter you say? It’s the best almond pasty that ever lived. Dutch Letter Bars are the next best thing. They bring all the decadent almond flavor into an easy to make bar. Once you make these, you’ll be asked to make them again and again. My husband was on the

Spicy Garlic Edamame

Spicy Garlic Edamame

Great for a healthy snack or an appetizer, you’ll have a hard time sharing this spicy garlic edamame with anyone else! Plus, it’s so quick and easy to make.  After a recent visit to a local favorite sushi restaurant Wasabi Tao for a friend’s birthday, I’ve been on a mission to recreate a slightly less fire breathing version of

Spicy Smokehouse Almonds

Spicy Smokehouse Almonds

Just the right combination of smoky and spicy, these smokehouse flavored almonds are a great healthy snack option which is anything but boring. Now that I’m working from home, it’s all too easy to run down to the kitchen to grab a snack between calls or when I need a little break. We try to not

Tips for Picking a Paint Color

Tips for Picking a Paint Color

There are a lot of potential mistakes you can make when choosing a paint color for a room redo or other project. Use these helpful tips for choosing the perfect paint color for your space. I ignored my own experience this week because I had decided at the last minute (my last two days of time off

Sugar Cookie Bars

Sugar Cookie Bars

These sugar cookie bars are perfect if you love sugar cookies but don’t love all the work of traditional cut out cookies. One pan, no cookie cutters, plus they have sprinkles! I love sugar cookies, but I don’t make them very often because they are so time consuming to roll out, cut, bake, frost and decorate.

Cookie Decorating Made Easy

Cookie Decorating Made Easy

Cookie decorating has never been easier with  Color Me cookies and edible ink markers. These are perfect for kids birthday parties or holidays or other special events. Plus, no messy colored sugar sprinkles involved. (Sprinkles are pretty much the baking equivalent to glitter!) *I received free cookies from Eleni’s cookies in exchange for my unbiased review. I come

BBQ Chicken and Bacon Totchos

BBQ Chicken and Bacon Totchos

If you’ve never tried Totchos (nachos made with tater tots), you’re going to want to try them smothered with bbq chicken, bacon and cheese. Makes a great appetizer or fun dinner. Comfort food at its best!   After a few days in Austin, TX celebrating my birthday, I was able to taste first hand how bbq styles