Whether its a celebratory lunch for a crowd or just a quick bite for one, this avocado caprese wrap is fresh, light, and healthy, yet perfectly filling, and it
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50 Red White and Blue Recipes
Hoist up the flag folks, it's time to celebrate the 4th of July with a round-up in honor of our 50 states with 50 Red White and Blue Recipes. Shish.
How to Skin Garlic
Putting the microwave to work as your sous chef is the secret step in this how to skin garlic tip. I use a lot of garlic in my house. Meats, pastas, salad
Cookie S’mores and Canyon Cookout 2.0
Light up the fire and say hello to Cookie S’mores where oatmeal chocolate chip cookies create the ultimate base for toasted marshmallows and milk chocolate in a
A Taste of Austin’s Blogher Food ’13 and Friday Faves
Hey ya’ll. That’s my Texas drawl. It’s replacing my aversion to the Utah drawl that drops the n’s and creates the oddest smash up of moosh when it comes to
Nectarine and Burrata Crostini
This past weekend I allllmoooost could have posed as a hipster. If I was 15 years younger and dressed a whole lot cooler. I mean hipper. I mean I don't know
S’mores in a Jar
Looking down at my calendar, I’m stunned to see it’s already Friday. The week has flewwwn by, thanks to lots of catch up after a great trip to Monterey earlier
Big Traveling Potluck 2013 Recap and Friday Faves
I spent last weekend in the hilly wine and avocado country of Temecula, California, about an hour outside of San Diego. I was there for a food blogging
Roasted Artichokes with Chorizo Dressing and an Artichoke Recipe Round-Up
I look forward to this time of year, all year long. That may not make sense when you read it but try saying it out loud. Loud and proud. There you go. See, it
Chocolate Pancakes
During the week we’re the quick breakfast kind of family. Usually eggs or oatmeal and toast. Smudge always has toast because she’s a dunker. I don’t get it, the
Chipotle Shrimp Burritos with Simple Avocado Crema
These delicious and filling Chipotle shrimp burritos are stuffed with smoky chipotle shrimp (with just the right amount of heat), rice, and a cool and
Baked Salmon with Spicy Plum Preserves and a GIVEAWAY
You’ve been there, we all have in one form or another. You’ve invited friends over for a weeknight bite and a sip, but the bossman says, “You know that campaign
Smokey Corn with Bacon
The farmer's markets in my neck of the woods are at their peak, harvesting all sorts of goodies and selling out to long lines of anxious customers waiting with
Mountain Fresh Peach Pie Recipe
I suck at baking pies. Have you noticed that I shy away from the mighty pie? I've made galettes, mini-cuplettes, hand pies, tarts and my biggest wanna-be pie
Friday Faves and September 2012 Food Blog Calendar
Here we are and the first week of September has nearly been put to bed and I'm finally coming out of my cheese coma. And just like a 17-year-old
Friday Faves and Orange Cream Cupcakes
It's been a week of getting back into the swing of things with school back in session and Smudge still not convinced as to why she can't have a friend over
BLT Grilled Cheese plus 10 More BLT Inspired Recipes
No it's not over yet. You may have thought after last week's post of Pasta with Marinated Tomatoes Plus 55 Fresh and Tasty Tomato Recipes, you may have thought
Friday Faves plus Grilled and Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe
Oh man, it's happening. In just the past two days we've turned off the swamp cooler at night, I've noticed the change of the angle of the sun, and Monday is
Hotel Inspired White Peach Sangria with Harry & David
The weekend started innocently enough. We landed. We checked in. And then, we discovered our gift boxes. And that's when the party started. Sweet Riesling,
Mango Gazpacho with Quick Pickled Shrimp Plus 5 Fruity Recipes
He’s on a diet and in his book that means one thing. Soup for dinner. But every night? Soup is my man’s default meal when he wants to drop a few lbs. and
It’s Just a Simple Cottage Cheese Sandwich
This sandwich incited a near riot in our house. After asking which image G-Dawg thought looked best for the opening shot for this post, my husband nearly
Kale and Cabbage Coleslaw with Marcona Almonds
I'm into layering. Not just in my clothing options—yes, I'm a big fan of piling on the tank, then the shirt, then the sweater, jacket or blazer—but also when it
Salmon and Bagel Egg Benedict for Mother’s Day Brunch
While writing this I can overhear my husband singing along to Pete Townsend. It's not the expected rendition of one of the The Who's famously loud and
Sweet Pear and Rosemary Honey with Havarti Grilled Cheese
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. They're not just for lunch anymore...and National Grilled Cheese Month continues. This past weekend was a rainy one, where the clouds
Teriyaki Chicken
This teriyaki chicken recipe features the easiest and most delicious homemade teriyaki sauce and comes together in just 30 minutes. White meat chicken may win
Green Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms Plus 5 Simple Thanksgiving Sides
The stories are what I remember the most. Everyone gathered around my Grandma Mary Jane's dining table set with her best crystal and china—that I now have. The
Ham and Cheese Baked Egg Cups
These ham and cheese baked egg cups are so simple to make, easy for meal prep, and perfect for breakfasts on the go. I don't think you can have too many easy
Grilled Pizza and 3 Recipes to Keep You Out of the Kitchen
Baby it's hot outside. Dog days of summer. And just another excuse to fire up the grill. And a little rescuing was what I was in need of, rescue from the same
8 Barbeque Products that Pop
Where in the world did Spring disappear to? Did it ever show up? Luckily I was able to duck the perpetual raindrops, somehow get the tomatoes planted, clean
