Spicy Firecracker Shrimp
As soon as summer rolls around, shrimp becomes a popular food in my house. My husband loves to experiment with it; whether it's boiled, grilled, or fried--he loves it!! I'm really digging the idea of wrapping them in egg roll wrappers. It creates a really cool presentation--certainly THE hit appetizer for any party. Go … [Read More...]
Mini Cauliflower Pizza Crusts
I've had this thing for cauliflower lately -- doesn't matter whether it's roasted, grilled, or baked into a pizza crust, I LOVE it! It has such a mild flavor that it makes for the perfect healthy and low-carb substitute to flour. I like the idea of serving these little cauliflower bites as an appetizer. They are quite … [Read More...]
Key Lime Cupcakes Stuffed With Cheesecake
You could probably do without the frosting on this one! As the world's ultimate cheesecake lover, I absolutely can't wait to get one of these in my mouth. I really like anything tart, too, so this is the perfect combination in my opinion. The ingredients are really simple -- just about anyone could pull these off, and … [Read More...]
Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Salad
The dressing in this recipe doubles as the marinade, and boy does it sound delicious! An asian chicken salad is one of my favorite dishes, especially with a heaping handful of toasted almonds. I love all of the different flavors and textures; the combined ingredients are like a salad's match made in heaven. Hop on … [Read More...]
Stove Top Peanut Butter Cereal Cookies
Because this recipe doesn't require turning on the hot oven (and because crunchy and gooey go so well together), I'm dying to give these cookies a go over the summer! Suzie made these peanut butter cookies with Special K, but I suppose you could do some experimenting and throw in a few of your other favorite cereals. … [Read More...]
Balsamic Glazed Steak Rolls
When stumbling across this unique steak recipe, I immediately knew my husband would fall in love with it. I especially like how the steak is so thinly cut, allowing you to taste the full flavors of the veggies and sweet balsamic glaze. Imagine this with a side of buttery mashed potatoes! It would certainly impress your … [Read More...]
Dinner Ideas
Mini Cauliflower Pizza Crusts
I've had this thing for cauliflower lately -- doesn't matter whether it's roasted, grilled, or baked into a pizza crust, I LOVE it! It has such a mild flavor that it makes for the perfect healthy and low-carb substitute to flour. I like the idea of serving these little
Paleo “Ravioli”
You have to admit, sometimes eating healthy can get kind of boring. I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to cook my food; sometimes just the preparation alone makes a huge difference. I stumbled across this Paleo-friendly recipe and couldn't resist trying and
Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Salad
The dressing in this recipe doubles as the marinade, and boy does it sound delicious! An asian chicken salad is one of my favorite dishes, especially with a heaping handful of toasted almonds. I love all of the different flavors and textures; the combined ingredients
Breakfast
Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins
Call it a muffin, and now you can eat it for breakfast! Hey, I'll take any excuse I can get when it comes to cheesecake. And, with Fall approaching fast, these are perfect little after school snacks, party treats, and surely to be crowd-pleasing at a bake sale or
3 Ingredient Pancakes
Hard to believe, right? I saw this recipe on Facebook and knew that I had to give it a try. I just happened to have a few bananas that were getting beyond the ripe stage, so the timing was perfect. I've tried the 2 Ingredient Cookies and 2 Ingredient Ice Cream, and both
Cinnamon Roll Donut Bites
Donuts are one of those foods that I've just never tried or even thought about attempting to make at home. They've just always seemed way too complicated. But after discovering Holly's version, I simply can't resist! I'm all about easy, especially when it comes to
Patriotic Party
Pop Rock-Stuffed Cupcakes
The best surprise cupcake, EVER! I can just imagine taking a bite out of one of these pop-rock stuffed cupcakes. The key would be to make sure nobody knew what was inside! Hehe. I think these would be a real hit for a Fourth of July party, but you could also do them in … [Read More...]
Campfire Cinnamon Rolls
I'm sure you've enjoyed Pilsbury Grands Orange Rolls at some point in your life, but how about baked over a campfire?! Somehow that makes them so much more appealing. Besides, what are you going to do all day other than cut up oranges into little baking bowls? Ben from … [Read More...]
Watermelon Grill with Fruit Kabobs
I've seen watermelon turned into some pretty crazy things, including some impressive works of art, but this has got to be the coolest thing since sliced bread. Just leave it up to Sandra Denneler to come up with something this awesome! It's not just fruit, it's a sweet … [Read More...]
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
How fun are these?! I mean, cupcakes are cool, but ice cream cone cupcakes are AWESOME! I've seen this done before, but stumbled across a site with some great tips and pointers on how to get them to turn out as beautiful as you see in the picture. Go check it out over … [Read More...]
Spicy Firecracker Shrimp
As soon as summer rolls around, shrimp becomes a popular food in my house. My husband loves to experiment with it; whether it's boiled, grilled, or fried--he loves it!! I'm really digging the idea of wrapping them in egg roll wrappers. It creates a really cool … [Read More...]
Strawberry Shortcake Jello Shots
And you thought strawberry shortcake couldn't get any better!? Well, Michelle has proven us wrong with her unique take on shortcake; add a little bit of spiked strawberry Jell-O and you've got a winning party snack! Yes, they are indulgent. Yes, they are awesome. Go … [Read More...]
Fruit Flag Pizza
How cute is this??! You've got to love a patriotic pizza made with simple ingredients that everyone will love! I'll bet the kids would really enjoy helping with the fresh fruit flag assembly, too. Just hop on over to Quick Dish and check out the recipe and instructions. … [Read More...]
Creole Crawfish Potato Salad
With the heat of summer approaching, it's time for a few cooler yet satisfying recipes that can be enjoyed by the pool, a holiday get-together, lunch, or a light dinner. Creole crawfish combined with a few of your classic potato salad ingredients sounds like a winner to … [Read More...]
