Kevin and I have been making a conscious effort to eliminate over-processed foods from our cupboards. This is mostly an issue for me, as I am somewhat of a pretzel fiend and must keep crackers of all kinds around “just in case.” Maybe you can related. In an case, we opted to try to make our […]
Mango Tomato Salsa Recipe
I had discovered the beauty of mango and spice in the Strawberry Mango Salsa from the first of the month, so I thought I’d try a different combination. This salsa, is more similar to your traditional tomato pico de gallo with the added sweetness and smooth texture of mango. It’s delicious AND (seriously) nutritious! Can’t […]
Mexican Tossed Salad Recipe
My husband and I have been eating “Mexican” almost every day, enjoying the bounty of avocados, tomatoes, jalapenos, and peppers. This particular afternoon, I was looking for a new way to serve and enjoy these flavors, and I found a recipe for “Southwest Chicken Chopped Salad” on Tasty Kitchen. I took the basic idea and […]
Spicy Strawberry Mango Salsa Recipe
It’s STRAWBERRY SEASON, friends! Plus, there have been mangoes on sale in the stores almost every week since Memorial Day. Between those two exciting events and the cilantro steadily producing on my back porch, this salsa was an obvious choice to bring to a party! I knew the dip would be delicious, if only I […]
Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe
Ever since I saw Maria’s recipe for homemade soft pretzel bites, I have wanted to try my hand at them. But just like with all sweets and snacks, I needed to have a purpose for making them–otherwise Kevin and I would (and could!) eat them all ourselves. NOT good. :) Teenagers are always the best […]
Creamy, Tangy Avocado Dip Recipe
Kevin and I were a bit skeptical about the combination of yogurt and avocado, but with 5 fresh avocados in the house, we thought, “Why not?!” Boy are we glad we put on our grown-up-pants and tried Maria’s recipe! This dip is outstanding!! We love traditional guacamole, but this puts a whole new spin on […]
Garlic and Herb Breadsticks Recipe
When I make a batch of this Deep Dish Pizza Dough, I end up with just enough leftover dough to make some scrumptious breadsticks. Soft, flavorful, and perfect for dipping. Garlic and Herb Breadsticks recipe adapted from twopeasandtheirpod.com Makes 6-10 breadsticks Ingredients For the dough: 1 cup milk 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp sugar 1 […]
Fresh Cranberry Scones Recipe
Cranberries are the perfect accent for the Christmas holiday, and these scones are exactly what your table needs to make your breakfast or brunch festive. I decided at the very last minute to try my hand at scones and this is the perfect recipe. It’s simple and easy to pull together in 10 minutes, and […]
Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
originally posted November 2010 I remember eating this casserole as a child and thinking the only good part was the marshmallows. Now, as an adult, I wanted to stay away from the marshmallow version of the casserole. You know, cause it’s the “mature” thing to do. But I’m so glad I didn’t listen to my […]
Crescent Rolls Recipe
Thanksgiving was a relaxed occasion for us this year. We weren’t eating until 5pm, so we took our good old time getting around to baking. Thanks to the extra time, I decided to try my hand at homemade crescent rolls. I love me some Pillsbury rolls from the cans that scare the crap out of […]