Pineapple Salsa
Pineapple salsa is a delicious combination of sweet and spicy and it makes a great dressing for a wide variety of great grilled entrees, from chicken to fish to grilled sweet potatoes – and it’s just great served up with …
Easy Homemade Veggie Dip
Around my house, this is also known as “crack dip.” Because you just can’t stop eating and enjoying it! And in my book, anything that gets the guys in my house to eat all their veggies is a winner, and …
Herby Roasted New Potatoes
Searching for the perfect delicious and easy side dish you can serve with the simplest and fanciest of main courses? These fantastic herby roasted new potatoes are at the top of our list. They can be dressed up and dressed …
Spanish Garlic Shrimp
For the nights where you need a dish that’s full of spice and flavor that won’t weigh you down, one that’s perfect for these warm spring evenings, try my version of the popular tapas dish, Spanish garlic shrimp! I’ve often …
Tex-Mex Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes
This easy and delicious twice baked potato goes great alongside your chili or meats from the grill or can stand perfectly well on its own as an entree! If you want a heartier version, add about 4-6 oz of cooked …
Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Bacon
Give your stovetop macaroni and cheese a surprisingly easy gourmet twist with pasta shells, homemade bechamel sauce, several types of cheese you probably have tucked away in your fridge, and some diced bacon! It will taste luxurious but take you …
Mini Taco Pepper Poppers
Normally I would make these delicious taco-stuffed mini-pepper poppers as an appetizer for a gathering, but right now, they’re great to snack on as a family meal on game night or on those evenings where you’re busy playing catch-up around …
Homemade Soft Pretzels
These beautifully soft and flavorful homemade pretzels are nice and chewy on the inside but just crispy and salty enough on the outside! Perfect for dipping in your favorite cheese or mustard dip, or just plain snacking on in this …
Sticky Sweet Boneless Wings
Happy Friday, folks! If you asked me a few months ago, I wouldn’t have said we’d be watching San Francisco play Kansas City in the Super Bowl this weekend. But as a California girl, I’m happy to see the 49ers …
Baked Brie with Cranberry Chutney
I love the holidays – and I even love the holiday parties! Even if I’m a little frazzed about saying yes to way too many of them along with hosting our own. There’s just something about gathering with friends and …
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sundried Tomatoes
Combine the delicious buttery flavors of fall with the last of summer’s sun-dried bounty for a delicious explosion of flavors you can enjoy throughout several seasons! As we get closer to Thanksgiving and everyone starts talking about turkey, it’s probably …
Garlic Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
I don’t need much of an excuse to whip up a side dish of buttery mashed potatoes. I love them and Marcus tears into them with both hands. But every once in a while, especially as we get into the …