Chipotle Bean Dip

Chipotle Bean Dip

Last weekend we were over at my mother-in-law’s house to celebrate the March birthdays.  I did manage to make my daughter’s cake and she chose to have a Minecraft theme so it was decorated with little Minecraft figurines.  I’m glad she kept her idea simple this year 

Bacon Deviled Eggs

Bacon Deviled Eggs

I have a confession to make. I’ve made deviled eggs exactly once in my life. In fact, before these bacon deviled eggs, I hated the very thought of deviled eggs.  My mother in law was impressed that I actually made them given my history of being 

Baked Chicken Tenders

Baked Chicken Tenders

  Sheesh. This eating a more strict healthy diet for the month of January has me craving some wicked bar food. Or it could be that I don’t exactly get to head out for happy hours anymore since having kids and staying home with them.  I occasionally 

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Happy Friday!!  This post will be super quick… and the recipe for baked sweet potato fries is nearly as quick to make.  A lot of you are partaking in whole foods or other healthy eating challenges now that the holiday has past so here’s a delicious side 

Pear and Prosciutto Bites

Pear and Prosciutto Bites

The best part of the holidays is the time just after when you can clean up, re-organize, and then most importantly RELAX. This week has been filled with a whole bunch of family time. And that’s mostly a good thing 🙂  My husband took this 

Squash and Cheddar Cheese Fondue

Squash and Cheddar Cheese Fondue

  I’m here to convince you that you love squash. No really, you do. Mixed into the right recipes, even self proclaimed squash haters (me) don’t have a choice but to love it. This recipe is a perfect example. Squash and cheddar cheese fondue tastes 

Artisan Baguettes

Artisan Baguettes

I don’t normally bake bread since I tend to steer clear of wheat but this was an occasion worthy of breaking the “rules”. For one, I’ve never really made homemade artisan baguettes or any breads for that matter. Two, I needed something besides just veggies 

Salty Sweet Jalapeno Poppers

Salty Sweet Jalapeno Poppers

Appetizers for dinner, like these salty sweet jalapeno poppers, are always a great thing, especially when it involves hanging out with awesome friends.  That was our agenda this past weekend. Well, actually it was more like, stare out the window with my coffee and ponder the new snow 

Smoky Guacamole

Smoky Guacamole

It’s been an insanely busy week.  We are in the process of putting our house on the market so it’s been chaotic to say the least.  I’m so tired of cleaning and organizing that I could scream. AAAAGGGHH!!!  Oh, that’s better. Now if the kids could just stop making