A couple weeks ago I headed out to happy hour with some friends. We got some cocktails, and a couple appetizers to share while we caught up on life. On the menu were crispy cheese curds which were absolutely delicious. These crispy cheese curds were so amazing, they tasted like the inside of mozzarella sticks, […]
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Cinnamon Sugar Apples – An AirFryer Recipe
I remember when Boston Market first opened in my hometown. My favorite item on the menu was the cinnamon sugar apples. They were soft, with a slight crisp; and they were a sweet end to the meal. A few years ago, I made some cinnamon sugar apples on the stove; a few weekends ago, I […]
Cilantro Lime Corn on the Cob
Heatwave in Seattle! Earlier this week was above 90 degrees in Seattle. We are not used to this and are all dying. Since we don’t want to heat up the house with the oven (and also can’t since we’re in the middle of our remodel), it is time to bring out the grill! This cilantro […]
Fried Pickles – An Air Fryer Recipe
A few weeks ago, the Philips AirFryer XXL entered my life, and I have been obsessed ever since. One of the first weekends that we had the air fryer, Brad and I headed over to Kevin and Renee’s house for a “frying party”, and one of our favorite items were these fried pickles. We could […]
Easy Dairy Free Green Bean Casserole
Green Bean Casserole is a Thanksgiving staple. I love this creamy dish, and you all have to admit that you secretly love the crunchy onions on top. Generally, casseroles are not Brad-friendly because so many of them have a creamy base. For our Thanksgiving meal, I made this dairy free green bean casserole by making […]
Creamy & Dairy-Free Sweet Potato Casserole
I love the creaminess of mashed potatoes, and it isn’t a Thanksgiving meal without mashed sweet potatoes and little mini marshmallows roasted on top. Since Brad is allergic to dairy, I have to look for unique ways to add this creamy texture to my recipes. A couple years ago, I shared some creamy dairy-free mashed […]
The Best Dipping Sauce Ever
This post was sponsored by the California Dried Plum Board. Although I was compensated to write this post, all opinions are my own. A couple weeks ago, I headed down to Napa, California to learn all about California Prunes. It was such a great trip filled with new friends, delicious food, lots of learning, and […]
Gourmet Couscous Vegetable and Ham Salad
This post is sponsored by Bistro Favorites, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. While summer may have come to an end, light and tasty salads can continue well into the fall. I’m always looking for unique, gourmet salad recipes that I can make myself and enjoy for lunch at work. I […]
Company Carrots – An Easy Holiday Recipe
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. The holidays are going to be here before you know it! I’ve already started thinking about parties we’re going to host and what sort of menu items I want to serve. […]
Cheesy Artichoke Dip Recipe
This post is in collaboration with CK Mondavi Wines. All opinions are my own. Whenever my friend Caitlin comes to a party, everybody requests that she bring her signature Cheesy Artichoke Dip. I was thinking about delicious recipes that are perfect for watching sporting events and immediately thought about Caitlin’s dip. I asked her if […]