Growing up in my house, one could no more refuse a good dill pickle than one could refuse an ice cream sundae. We were most certainly fans. As kids, my sisters and I would argue over who got to drink the pickle juice at the end of the jar of pickles. Kind of weird, I…
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Honey Cinnamon Pears with Ginger Cream Recipe
Peanut butter and jelly, mac and cheese, grilled cheese and tomato soup… The food world is filled with classic pairs. Foods that work so harmoniously together that they become synonymous with each other. Within this world, there are a few hidden gems that people tend to miss if they aren’t out there looking for it….
Diet Coke® Cranberry Walnut Chutney with Brie in Puff Pastry Recipe
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…
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…
Peppermint Chocolate Ganache Dip Recipe
Ahhhh, Peppermint season… We LOVE it here at our house! What goes best with Peppermint? Chocolate of course! Here’s a fun new recipe for Peppermint Chocolate Ganache Dip perfect for Holiday parties. The minute the candy canes roll out, we’re hooked on all things peppermint. Peppermint hot chocolate, peppermint shakes, peppermint sugar cookies, peppermint ice…
Vanilla Macchiato Glaze Recipe + Pumpkin Recipe Ideas
One of the best parts of Fall is the ushering in of the baking season! You know what I’m talking about… Summer has been so hot, too hot to turn on the oven. Plus, we’ve been enjoying the fruits of the season, YUM! Now it’s time to turn our attention to the love of all things…
Sweet and Spicy Pork Taco Recipe – Slow Cooker Approved
+ This Sweet and Spicy Port Taco Recipe post brought to you by the lovely folks at Old El Paso + You guys are in for a treat today! I’m am sharing one of my family’s FAVORITE recipes that I’ve been working hard to perfect over many years and it’s finally ready to share with…
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…
Cinnamon Praline Sauce Recipe
Not too long ago, my husband and I were celebrating my birthday at Famous Dave’s restaurant here in Lincoln and we were introduced to the most amazing concoction! Part of their birthday deal there is you receive a free Sundae of your choice… Hot Fudge or Praline. I decided on Praline and it was the…
Honey Pumpkin Yogurt Topping
+ This Honey Pumpkin Yogurt Topping post brought to you by Silk + I don’t know why this is, but the minute the kiddos head back to school I’m ready to head into the magic of fall. It just doesn’t seem right to continue to celebrate summer when there’s early bedtimes and homework to be…
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…
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…
Spicy Italian Sandwich + a Chance to WIN $25,000
+ This Spicy Italian Sandwich recipe is brought to you by Mezzetta and their Make That Sandwich Contest+ I would venture to say that we are all, to a certain extent, sandwich lovers. We all have different tastes, one may gravitate to the peanut butter and jelly region while others live on the wild side…
Balsamic Steak Salad with Pickled Tomato Relish
+ Balsamic Steak Salad with Pickled Relish KNOCK-OFF Recipe from Granite City + There is a restaurant here in Lincoln called Granite City and it’s one of our favorite date night places here in town. They have some really great items on the menu, but my all time favorite is their Steak Salad. Sadly, this…
Pickled Tomatoes
This post brought to you by Pompeian Red Wine Vinegar // I’m a pickle girl… Honestly, I don’t think I’ve met a pickle that I didn’t like. I love all kinds of pickles not just pickled cucumbers. Have you every tried pickled okra, cauliflower, carrots… they are amazing! We have a restaurant here in Lincoln…
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…
Sweet & Savory Christmas Gift Idea // Compound Butter
I love the long seated tradition of entering the kitchen at this time of year to create all kinds of goodies to share with family and friends. I also LOVE receiving these gifts every year. You can always feel the love that goes into each and every recipe that is shared. One thing I DON'T…
Simple Creme Anglaise Recipe
Creme Anglaise Recipe // Hi all of you Whipperberry fans! It’s me Jesseca from One Sweet Appetite here to talk Holiday’s. It’s almost that time of year. You know… That time when you are starting to think of great recipes to share at holiday parties or dinners? If you are anything like me, you are probably wanting to…
Apple Butter Recipe
Apple Butter Recipe // Ahhhh fall. So many great things to look forward to this time of year. Boots, comfy sweaters, Halloween, Thanksgiving, pumpkins, changing leaves, apples…I love all of it! It also seems to be the time of year where we see a lot more of our friends and family, and that means the opportunity…
Roasted Veggie Taco Salad // Easy Weeknight Dinners
Easy Weeknight Dinners // If I didn't love meat so much I would be a vegetarian… Seriously, I LOVE vegetables! I would much rather have a plate full of veggies along with a small side of protein. With all of the wonderful Farmer's Market goodies at this time of year, I thought I would make…
Roasted Garlic Butter // Recipe
// Recipe for Roasted Garlic Butter // I love garlic… like REALLY love garlic. The love affair became rather torrid & steamy when I discovered roasted garlic. The simple act of adding a little oil, salt, pepper with a little time in the oven transforms the normally sharp, rather harsh garlic into a sweet mellow bite….
