This post is being sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. All thoughts and opinions are my own. With the Holidays soon upon us, it’s time to start thinking about what to make for all of our family gatherings and what to stock-up on to keep our pantry full for the season. For me, I’ll be heading…
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Mummy Hot Dogs • How To Video
There’s nothing better than a simple, scrumptious and slightly spooky treat for Halloween! Come learn how easy it is to make these frightfully delicious Mummy Hot Dogs for your little {and BIG} Trick-or-Treaters. • Disclaimer – This post brought to you by Pillsbury™ & Walmart. All thoughts, ideas & opinions are my own • You…
Tailgate in Style with Beefy Jalapeño Bites
Kick up your game for GAME DAY! These Beefy Jalapeño Bites will win over even the most picky tailgater. Filled with Gouda cheese, Old El Paso seasoned beef and topped with scrumptious homemade pickled jalapeños… What’s not to LOVE! Come learn how to make these tasty treats. Disclaimer • This post is brought to you by…
Cheesy Salsa and Green Onion Dip Recipe
Everyone loves a good party dip and no, I’m not talking about your crazy uncle. I’m talking about those scrumptious treats that go so well with veggies and chips. It’s not an everyday thing, it’s one of those tasty treats that you enjoy when celebrating with family and friends. I’ve even attended parties focused solely…
Mini Hot Chicken Bites Recipe
Oh, are you in for a treat today! With football season right around the corner I’m sure you are looking for a few new game time treat for the crew. These Mini Hot Chicken Bites are going to be a touchdown for sure. Back in the spring I had an opportunity to travel to Nashville…
Grilled Pineapple Delight Boats
+ This Grilled Pineapple Delight Boats Recipe brought to you by Old El Paso + We’re a huge fan of pineapple at our house! That fresh tropical flavor is perfect with all kinds of dishes from savory to sweet. I especially LOVE to grill pineapple during the summer months. One night I was enjoying some…
Tomato Jam Recipe + GIVEAWAY
My earliest food memories are of tomatoes… No joke! One of my earliest memories is picking a tomato from the vine out of my Dad’s garden. I was two and a half or three and sat down and ate those scrumptious tomatoes right then and there. I remember the smell that fills the air when…
Balsamic Chicken Bites Recipe
+ This Balsamic Chicken Bites Recipe is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own. + It’s getting EXCITING!! THE BIG GAME is almost here! No matter who you are rooting for, the Super Bowl is always a fantastic time to gather with friends and family…
Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Oh, stuffed mushrooms… How I love thee! Seriously, I love them! BUT, let’s go back a ways… I remember sitting in the school cafeteria when I was a little first grader, sitting with all of my friends. At one point someone started talking about foods they hated and mushrooms became the number one food on…
Original Chex Mix Recipe + Merry Chexmas Printable Gift Tag
Who doesn’t love a classic? So many times I find myself drawn to the classic recipes. They are tried and true, they are what brands are built on. I’m totally that way with my Chex Mix as well. I have childhood memories of sharing Original Chex Mix with friends at sleepovers and at our first…
Christmas Morning Cheddar Breakfast Sausage Recipe
This Christmas Morning Cheddar Breakfast Sausage Recipe is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Hillshire Brands Company. All opinions are entirely my own. My sisters and I would stay up all night on Christmas Eve… Well we would try to anyway. The anticipation for Christmas morning just a few hours…
Fresh Avocado Bites Appetizer
+ This Fresh Avocado Bites Appetizer post brought to you by Avocados from Mexico #FirstDraftEver + If I were stranded on a desert island and was given a choice of one fresh food plant to bring with me, I would choose an avocado tree. Yep, I love them that much. As a child I couldn’t get enough…
Orange Honey Butter Spread with Melt Organic
+ Orange Honey Butter Spread Recipe brought to you by Melt® Organic + This is one of my favorite culinary times of year… Citrus Season! I don’t know about you, but I love the oranges this time of year. They are like candy and I just can’t get enough of them. Which is probably good…
Roasted Eggplant Dip Recipe
+ This Roasted Eggplant Dip Recipe brought to you by the folks at Pompeian + Last fall I went on a trip of a lifetime… I joined a handful of bloggers as we traveled to Israel for an amazing food tour called the Taste of Israel. I shared a little of my experience in my…
Ladies Fiesta Dinner Party
+ This Ladies Fiesta Dinner Party brought to you by Pepcid® + As you all know… I LOVE to entertain! The idea of spending time coming up with a menu and cooking all day makes me happy… Seriously I love it! Recently, I had the chance to throw a fun Ladies Fiesta for a few…
Creamy Avocado Gazpacho with Spicy Croutons
+ Creamy Avocado Gazpacho with Spicy Croutons inspired by Tori Richie from Appetite for Adventure on The Food Network + There is nothing better on a hot summer day than a cool, refreshing gazpacho! What is gazpacho? It’s a cold soup that is typically made with pureed vegetables or even fruit. It is fresh, clean…
Fiesta Scallop and Shrimp Cocktail
+ Fiesta Scallop and Shrimp Cocktail recipe inspired by Marcela Valladolid from The Food Network’s Mexican Made Easy + This is a fun new take on your basic shrimp cocktail and it’s super easy to make. The recipe was inspired by one of my favorite Food Network Chef’s Marcela Valladolid from The Kitchen and Mexican…
Indian Themed Dinner Party
This Indian Themed Dinner Party is brought to you by Silk Coconut Milk // I adore coconut… Like a lot. My husband and I share this love and it’s a treat that we will take in any form possible. Sweet or savory, there is something about coconut that just takes recipes to a new level….
Coconut Curry Meatballs with Rice
+ Coconut Curry Meatballs, a fresh new take on Curry + The other night I hosted a coconut inspired dinner party and these meatballs were the home run hit of the evening! Kick the idea of the traditional Italian meatball out of your mind. These meatballs have a whole new flavor profile and they are…
Coconut Curry Shrimp Recipe
+ Coconut Curry Shrimp Recipe + Looking for a fun way to jazz up your shrimp? I hosted a coconut dinner party the other night and these Coconut Curry Shrimp were tasty little bites! Not your traditional coconut shrimp which usually has a tropical flair, this recipe takes it’s inspiration from India and there is…
German Ham and Cheese Garlic Toast // GIVEAWAY
This post brought to you by the Panasonic FlashXpress™ Toaster Oven// A few years ago, our family traveled to Germany and one of the first meals I had there was a simple ham & cheese toast from one of the local bakeries. We had stopped at the Rhine Neckar Zentrum (Mall) in Viernhiem for dinner, my…
Zucchini Hummus Recipe
// Zucchini Hummus Recipe brought to you by Pompeian Olive Oil // A few months ago, I had the exciting opportunity to travel to Israel to go on a food tour of that amazing country. Our first full day there, we were on a quest to find the best hummus in the country. Now hummus…
Tropical Shrimp Bites
This post brought to you by the folks at Hidden Valley® // With the weather slowly starting to warm up, I’m starting to get the itch to entertain a bit more. One of my favorite things to do when planning for a party or get together is coming up with unique menu items. Tasty dishes…
Agave Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Agave Chicken Lettuce Wraps // Maybe you have heard of agave syrup, but haven't taken the leap of trying it yet! I am like you, and probably wouldn't have, had I not visited a spa that served lettuce wraps with it as a dressing. After having those tasty lettuce wraps, I had to come home…
