for the love of food
This is by far one of the recipes I am asked for most often. I never thought about having a "recipe" for guac...just throw in what you like! But after a few not so great tasting bowls, I realized although you can customize it and make it your own, it's great to have a baseline to follow. So I give you that baseline! Now all you need are some chips and friends.... Or just the chips!
Read MoreThis cauliflower is delicious! I know, I know I may think that about everything, but it's good, I promise! The good thing about this side dish is, it goes with everything! And that to me is one of the key factors in a good side. You roast the head whole, so it does take some time, but it's super simple and completely rewarding.
Read MoreIf you didn't plan your Thanksgiving dinner yet, let me help you out with a side dish. If you did, let me help you with a any night of the week dinner side dish. Either way I'm helping you guys right now, got it? Great! In all seriousness, if you're sick of the whole brown sugar, marshmallow, tons of butter, sweet potato shenanigans, here's a new route for you to go. It's still a casserole, a play on a scalloped/ au gratin potatoes, with a tiny kick thanks to a chili pepper. It's not hard, and it's good, which for me is always a staple recipe on a holiday (or any day) when you have a million other things to do.
Read MoreIf you have a garden then you are probably aware of some common phrases I use this time of year. Like "A cucumber a day!", "We need to have zucchini for dinner, the fridge can't fit anymore." , "Anyone need any tomatoes, I can drop some off". I love my garden, I really do but sometimes you need to create new things out of what the garden produces everyday! Enter pickles!, they are the easiest way to use up some cucumbers and pretend they aren't cucumbers. Plus they can live in the fridge for a month or so, they happened to be the perfect option when you are overwhelmed.
Read MoreRaise your hand if you are the person at a Mexican restaurant that is full before your meal comes out. My hand is definitely raised! I love chips and salsa..( and guacamole for that matter). The salsa that comes to the table is so much better than salsa that was sitting on the shelf at the grocery store, no one can deny it. I easily eat a serving by myself. Well people I have news for you! You can make it, and it's so simple.
Read MoreUsually buffalo chicken dip is a calorie bomb. Cream cheese, a bottle of processed ranch dressing, a bag of cheese, and barely any chicken. So I give to you an improved version. It's full of flavor and chicken. This is a staple at any football party, pot luck dinner, or holiday gathering. It's simple, low maintenance, and did I mention delish?
Read MoreBreakfast might be my favorite meal of the day when I actually have time to prepare the good stuff. I can never decide what is actually best, eggs, pancakes, waffles, french toast, omelets, the list is endless. So I tend to eat them all. I love them all equally, but eggs usually means potatoes....(and bacon). These are the perfect addition to breakfast or brunch. I make them a lot ahead of time and eat them with some fruit when I'm on the go or to go with a quick scrambled egg. And hey, I would never think twice about eating them with chicken or a steak with dinner either.
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