When you’ve hit that 2pm slump and you’re craving an amazing coffee pick-me-up-off-the-floor drink, but you don’t want to wake the kids from their nap (because they’re FINALLY quiet), and you don’t want to spend the extra money or take in tons of calories, this recipe comes to the rescue. I love this little moment…
When you make salsa, do you fall into a rut? Tomatoes. Check. Garlic. Check. Cilantro, lime, onion. Check check check. I’m here to offer you a way to climb out of the rut and jump into a can of pickled serrano peppers (I could probably swim in these for real). Sweet, spicy, vinegar-y and a…
I know, I know, seems like an odd combination, but oh my goodness! The creamy swiss cheese melts together with the sweet blackberry jam, spicy jalapeño and savory bacon, all perfectly warmed between two slices of sourdough bread. It can take your grilled cheese to places you never thought possible! To make this Jalapeño Grilled…
Rachel created this recipe after eating a giant biscuit cinnamon roll at a popular place here in Denver. She also very wisely made this a super quick version of the recipe as well as amazingly flaky so you don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen, waiting for dough to rise. That way you can…
Wondering what to serve guests for a quick appetizer or afternoon snack? Look no further than this 2 ingredient “recipe”! I can barely call it a recipe, but it is truly one of my favorite afternoon snacks and appetizers to serve friends that I just had to include it here. Creamy goat cheese topped with…
Do you make homemade hot chocolate? Does it seem like too much work? Is it overly sweet for you? Let me tell you friends, THIS Raspberry Hot Chocolate is the only way to drink hot chocolate. Elevate your hot cuppa to a rich, creamy, delicious specialty drink you’ll start to crave every day. Best part?…
These banana muffins have the perfect amount of sweetness without the refined sugar, so you and your family can enjoy them every morning! I love to make a batch of these for me and the kids at the beginning of the week. They’re the perfect, “whoops-we-slept-in-and-now-we’re-going-to-be-late-for-school-so-let’s-eat-breakfast-in-the-car” breakfast for everyone. Banana Muffins make the best grab-and-go-breakfast…
I have tried a LOT of pizza dough recipes, and this is the one that beats them all! Not only is it quick and easy with no rise time, but it is literally the most delicious and no-fail pizza dough you’ve ever tasted! Invest in a pizza stone There are a few kitchen “extras” that…
Have you ever made blackened chicken? It’s amazing! And so simple to whip up using spices you already have on hand. I love it with some wild rice and baked brussels sprouts. Makes for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I, like so many others before me, used to be a server in college. When…
I make this Focaccia bread often. It’s cheap and quick to make (really those are my priorities in life), and it goes great with every kind of meal—Italian, Greek, American or in can take your sandwich up to the next level. It’s ahhhhhmazing dipped in olive oil and vinegar as an easy appetizer too! Completely…
These Korean BBQ Tacos have become a new staple in our house. Because they’re completely make-ahead friendly, I can prep everything the day before or even a few days before and then just heat and serve. Since we do tacos almost every Tuesday, this have become a fun way to mix it up! Korean BBQ…
This is my Grandma’s Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. And has been my absolute favorite cookie for as long as I can remember. They have a perfectly light crisp shell on the outside and perfect “chew” inside. Her recipe calls for raisins. But raisins in cookies are one of life’s biggest disappointments, so I always…
