Sharing something so cute today! Can you even? As my daughter gets older (she just turned 2), I am starting to get a little more creative with meal ideas like these adorable sandwich kabobs. Can food be adorable? Oh I think so! Especially when it's for the kids. Today's post is brought to you by my partnership with Produce For Kids. I have been working with them for quite awhile and I have to say, I LOVE it. If you've been reading the blog, you know how much it means to me to cook … [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Hello face plant dip! I don't think anyone out there can resist Buffalo Chicken Dip. It's just one of those appetizers that everyone seems to absolutely love and one bite is simply not enough. I brought this over to my in-laws house yesterday and it was devoured within in minutes. This made me very, very happy! I decided to make this dip because hello!! Super Bowl! Are you into the big game? I watch it for the half time show...I wish they would just put Bruno Mars on every year … [Read more...]
Spinach Dip
Are you ready for the best dip ever? It's none other than SPINACH DIP. How is spinach dip even good? Sweet Onion Dip with Crunchy Bacon Bits or Zesty Refried Bean Cheese Dip definitely sound better than spinach dip, but I promise you...it is equally as delicious. You will never ever ever ever ever ever believe that this dip has only FOUR ingredients. Just four, I promise. Those four ingredients are mayonaisse, sour cream, package of leek soup and frozen spinach. Somehow, someway, when … [Read more...]
Zesty Refried Bean Cheese Dip
A simple and delicious dip for your Cinco de Mayo party! Zesty Refried Bean Cheese Dip is made with only 6 simple ingredients and has so much flavor - adding a packet of taco seasoning makes this dip extra zesty and tasty! And I can't forge to mention it's faaaantastic with a cold beer, too! Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner - do you have any plans? We celebrate by making our favorite Mexican food and cracking a cold one. Beer is a must on Cinco de Mayo. Ya know what else is a … [Read more...]
Deviled Eggs
This recipe for Traditional Deviled Eggs will be your go-to recipe from now on! It's simple to make, creamy and packed full of flavor. Switch it up by adding different garnishes like bacon, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, jalapeños and more! With Easter right around the corner, I thought it would be helpful to share at least a few possible recipes for your Easter menu. Nothing gets more "Easter" than deviled eggs, right? Plus, they're a staple appetizer so it's nice to have an easy recipe … [Read more...]
Sloppy Joe Nachos
You are going to LOVE this twist on a traditional nacho recipe, Sloppy Joe Nachos are sweet, salty and slightly spicy. Tortilla chips are topped with sharp cheddar cheese, meaty sloppy joe's, a little tobasco sour cream, crunchy lettuce, spicy jalapeños and my favorite, bread and butter pickles! Well aren't these kind of fun? We absolutely love Sloppy Joe's in our house. I grew up eating Sloppy Joe's at my grandparents house in Sibley Iowa and continue that tradition today. I make them all … [Read more...]
Best Guacamole Recipe
This is the best recipe ever for Traditional Guacamole. It's got all the goodies like fresh tomatoes, cilantro, spicy red onion, tons of lime juice and a little salt and pepper to bring out the flavors. Add a little jalapeno for a kick and you have a simple, yet delicious appetizer dip for a partaaay or for Mexican night at home! Oh yes! It's also garnished with a little queso fresco...ya know...just because. Everyone needs a good guacamole recipe in their life. Am I right or am I right? I … [Read more...]
Garlic Bacon Cheese Dip
Who wants some Garlic BACON cheese dip? I totally thought you did. I made this dip for YOU and well, for Vin and me - totally should have made this on a weekend so our poor belly's didn't have to eat this all alone. Ehh they're fine. I mean does this dip not look insanely fall of the chair delicious? What's not to love? Cream cheese, sour cream, GARLIC, BACON, Mozz and Parm cheese, a little green onion and a few seasonings. It's the garlic and the bacon though...that make … [Read more...]
Caramel Chex Mix
Snack time! Are you a snack person? I mean who doesn't love snacks right? I love them, but I am definitely more of a meal person until...I made this Caramel Chex Mix. I snacked on this for like 3 days. Corn and rice cereal covered in a delicious caramel sauce then tossed with PEANUT BUTTER M&M's (OMGAAAH) and sesame sticks. Adding the peanut butter m&m's and sesame sticks is my little twist on this classic Chex Mix snack. I also add a little salt and some pure vanilla … [Read more...]
Dill Pickle Dip
Is there anyone out there that doesn't like pickles? I have never met anyone in my life that doesn't like pickles. Have you? It's kind of odd because pickles are a pretty acquired taste. They're salty, sour, incredibly vinegary and for some reason... so.darn.good. I love all pickles, but my favorite are the bread and butter ones. Put those on a burger or even better, on a tuna melt? It's heaven. By the way...Happy 4th of July! I hope ya'll had a great weekend. We had … [Read more...]
Strawberry Salsa
Give me all the fruit in the world! I am soooo into fresh fruit right now. Everything from strawberries to mangoes to pineapple, you name it. Not sure if it's a pregnancy thing or if it's just a warmer weather = fresh fruit thing. Perhaps a little of both. PLUS Vin and I just got back from a mini babymoon in Florida where fresh fruit tastes like heaven and where the key lime pie flows like water. I freaking love Florida. Check out my Instagram for pics! So we were on the plane … [Read more...]
Goat Cheese and Apricot Crostini with Pistachios and Mint
I ate 6 of these for dinner the other night. It was a gooooood dinner. Putting delicious food on top of bread is by no means a new thing. I eat stuff like this all the time. Hello bruschetta! But...I don't often make it at home. I usually order it at restaurants. Well...I did just that about a week ago. I ordered a very similar appetizer to this Goat Cheese and Apricot Crostini with Pistachios and Mint. It was good, not great, but it inspired me. I'm like hey...I'm making this at … [Read more...]