Baked Herb & Parmesan Potato Slices
Potatoes may be cheap, but they're one of my family's favorite side dishes. You can cook, bake, fry, sauté, or boil them in so many ways. I don't know about you, but I like a little bit of a crisp to my potatoes; the thinner the better! I love Nancy's version using simple ingredients but with BIG flavor. Hop on over to … [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...]
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 potluck. The ingredients and preparation are fairly … [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...]
Dinner Ideas
Taco Cupcakes
From The Girl Who Ate Everything, I present to you: Taco Cupcakes. You've got to go see how Christy did this. I just adore mini food; it somehow makes everything look and taste better, and muffin tins seem to be coming in really handy for the new miniature food trend.
Loaded Baked Potato Skins
My take on baked potato skins: you get a lot more of the good stuff in each bite! Take out the mushy middle, rub on the butter, and load it up with your favorite baked potato toppings; bacon, cheese, onion, sour cream, etc. Go visit the Pioneer Woman for detailed
Grilled Lasagna
This recipe brings a whole new meaning to the grill. It's perfect for summer! Have you ever heard of no-boil lasagna noodles? Yeah, me neither, but I like it! Now you can keep the oven off and the house cool. I'll bet the smoke from the grill adds a punch of extra
Sweets
Pretzel S’mores
Add a bit of salty goodness to your traditional S'mores with pretzels instead of graham crackers! Christi simply popped them in the microwave for a few seconds and then dipped them in chocolate melts. Easier than it looks! These would even make for sweet little gifts
Caramel Apple Jello Shots
It doesn't get any better than this. Butterscotch Schnapps has a whole new appeal! Jello shots have gained some serious popularity in the last few years, but these particular ones are blowing my mind. How can you go wrong with a spiked caramel apple?! Just hop on over
Inside-Out Caramel Apples
I'm definitely not waiting for Fall to arrive to try out this easy caramel apple recipe! The ingredients are very simple, the step-by-step instructions actually make it look like a lot of fun, and they're much softer and easier to eat than your traditional caramel
Game Day
Pizza Nachos
Snack time! And, not just any pizza nachos; check out that garlic cream sauce! This is basically like a bunch of mini extra crispy pizzas all baked together in one big heaping pile of yumminess. Once you've got all of your ingredients piled up, all you have to do is … [Read More...]
Loaded Baked Potato Balls
Ten times better than a french fry, right? Loaded mashed potatoes stuffed with cheese, covered in break crumbs, and then fried with a crispy outer shell and gooey center. Oh my. I'm thinking these would be great for game day! Leave it to Julie from Menu Musing to come … [Read More...]
Cheddar Pull-Apart Bread
Cheese, butter, and bread. You can't go wrong with that, right?! I love the way it is cut and prepared, making small bite size pieces. This way you can eat the entire thing, or enjoy just a few pieces. How good with this be with spaghetti & meat balls, lasagna, … [Read More...]
Man Log
This is what happened when Bree allowed a guest contributor on her food blog; a Man Log! Something about this is so very intriguing. Could it be the bacon blanket stuffed with sausage and cheese? I was a little hesitant at first until I scrolled down to see it cut up … [Read More...]
Stuffed Pizza Muffins
I can definitely see these being a hit at my house, and it's not just because they're incredibly easy and not very time consuming. I mean, yes, I tend to be drawn towards meals that don't take a lot of planning, but you can never go wrong with pizza...pizza muffins, … [Read More...]
Buffalo Cauliflower
I can't think of a better way to serve cauliflower! I've always thought of it as the most boring and bland vegetable, but this changes the game completely. If you like a little spice, the cauliflower just absorbs the buffalo sauce, making for a delicious vegetarian … [Read More...]
Macaroni & Cheese Cups
These macaroni and cheese cups are the combination of two popular side dishes in one. They turn regular food into party food! I dare you to make these for the next get-together and see how long they last. With the use of Pilsbury Crescent Rolls, they're extra easy to … [Read More...]
Mac n’ Cheese Sushi Rolls
Dan is on to something here!! He has turned an ordinary and familiar comfort food into something fancy. Yeah, sure, it's basically just macaroni and cheese, but I certainly wouldn't be ashamed to serve these up at a party! They are filled with seasoned taco meat, but … [Read More...]
