Category: Recipes
Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Naan Pizza
I don’t know about you, but when I cook for the holidays I cook for about 3 times the number of people who are actually coming. Even though it has LITERALLY NEVER happened, the thought of running out of anything gives me massive anxiety. I […]
My Top 5 Favorite Summer Desserts
What’s on my mind today? Cool and creamy summer desserts! I don’t bake a lot in the summer, but I do like to whip up simple and delicious treats that don’t require a lot of time in the kitchen. This weekend I made a super-simple banana […]
Sweet Chili Orange Chicken & Rice (+ where I’ve been for the last 2 months)
Hey friends! It’s been a while since I’ve posted, but I’ve been really anxious to get back to blogging land, so I’m jumping in quick with a super fast and easy recipe for Sweet Chili Orange Chicken & Rice, plus an update on the craziness […]
Life Changes and Lunch: Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl
If you don’t care to read this long-ish update on my personal life, you can skip ahead to the easy and delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe. I won’t be offended. 🙂 For those of you who aren’t connected to my personal Facebook page, […]
EASY Peanut Butter Cup Cake
My son Nick turned 23 on Sunday (How is that even possible?? In my head I still picture him as a cute little boy). My sister and her three kids came over to help us celebrate. In our family, the birthday boy or girl gets […]
Caramel Toffee Poke Cake
I took a little break from the blog last week because we drove down to Philadelphia to see a concert and do some exploring. Â Syracuse is not a big city, so a lot of musical acts don’t come anywhere near us. Luckily, we’re just a […]
Yummy Pineapple Mango Salsa
Want to add a fresh and fruity twist to Taco Night? Try my Pineapple Mango Salsa – it’s the perfect blend of Southwestern heat and fruity sweetness. You can use other types of fruit if you like….how about peaches or strawberries? Just use 4 cups […]
Fast & Easy Fiesta Black Beans & Rice
In my house, we LOVE Mexican food and I make it pretty regularly. One of my favorite sides to serve alongside tacos or burritos is my fast and easy Fiesta Black Beans & Rice. This is a great recipe to have in your back pocket […]
No-Bake Turtle Icebox Cake
Now that warmer weather is FINALLY here, we’re doing more grilling and I’ve switched over to more summer friendly desserts – because actual baking doesn’t happen much in my house this time of year. I’ve been playing around with a lot of icebox cake recipes because everyone […]
Chocolate Eclair Icebox Cake
I don’t make dessert very often because there are only two of us in the house (and who needs THAT kind of temptation??),  but when I have company I like to make a dessert or two for my guests. I had my family over for a […]