When I posted the recipe for cherry cheesecake mousse a few weeks ago, I mentioned on Facebook that I hoped you had all stocked up on cherries, because there would be a few more cherry recipes headed your way. ...
Appetizers
BBQ Chipotle Turkey Meatballs
For some reason, I seem to have it in my head that foods like meatballs and meatloaf are particularly time and labor-intensive, and so I seldom make them. In reality, they’re pretty much the easiest thing you can do with ground meat, other than just cooking it up and tossing it into a sauce. In fact, the most involved step of making these BBQ chipotle turkey meatballs is cooking the ...
Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Patties
St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow, and today I am bringing you something that is…not even remotely Irish. #foodbloggerfail, I know. I wanted to make something to share with you in honor of St. Patrick’s Day like I did last year, but planning that far in advance is just not my strong suit lately. Just know that I WILL be wearing green (mint green counts, right?!) and eating potatoes and plenty of Irish ...
Pepper Jack Mac Cups
Mac and cheese is one of those dishes that need very little introduction. It’s a classic, yet the variations are endless. In this version, Greek yogurt brings in some tanginess and added protein, and pepper jack cheese introduces an element of heat – this is actually my favorite way to use pepper jack! In my family, we typically have macaroni and cheese as an entrée, but it’s a ...
Chipotle and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Once while I was waiting in line at the grocery store, a lady behind me commented on the hummus I had in my basket. She said it was her favorite type of hummus but warned me about its addictive properties (and about how she regularly downed an entire package in one sitting) and asked if I’d tried it before. I had, and I mentioned that I like to eat it with vegetables, especially carrot sticks, ...
Strawberry Caprese Crostini
I’ve never been to Italy, but would LOVE to go there someday. It seems like such a fascinating place, replete with history and architecture that, while centuries and centuries old, is still very much alive today; amazing food, of course; and so much more – not to mention it’s quite the romantic destination! ...
Baked Polenta Fries with Chili BBQ Ranch Dressing
I’ve been to one Super Bowl party in my life. I’ve watched my fair share of college football, but that was because I was in the marching band, so I wasn’t tailgating or watching the game with a spread of snack foods and beer and such. Consequently, I don’t have much experience with football food, but even so, I KNOW these polenta fries would fit right in at a football party! They’re cheesy, salty, ...
Rosemary Wheat Crackers
I have to admit that when my parents first told me they had made homemade crackers, I rolled my eyes. I find store-bought crackers perfectly satisfactory, so I couldn’t imagine wanting to make my own, since I prefer to spend my time in the kitchen cooking and baking things that are significant improvements upon store-bought varieties, like homemade chocolate chip cookies. Over the holidays, ...
Cranberry Brie “Ravioli” Pastries
Surprise – it’s another recipe with cranberries! I may have been a tad overzealous when I was buying cranberries at the grocery store before Thanksgiving, but their color was so vibrant and tantalizing that I couldn't resist. Plus, cranberries have lots of antioxidants, so they’re really healthy for you (possibly less so when surrounded by cheese and buttery crust, but let’s not dwell on that). ...