Sometimes healthy, sometimes indulgent, always flavorful.
Slow Cooker Refried Pinto Beans are the perfect side dish to serve with all your favorite Mexican meals! Just throw soaked pinto beans in a slow cooker with onion, garlic, and spices, then when they’re soft, mash or blend them to smooth, creamy perfection! This Read more
Garlic & Scallion Cream Cheese Spread is not only great on bagels, but this versatile spread is also wonderful slathered on veggie wraps, spread on sandwiches, or heat it up and eat it with crackers. Way better than store-bought flavored cream cheese! This post may contain Read more
Braised Cabbage & Onions, made with tender, yet slightly crisp green cabbage sautéed with plenty of onions and garlic makes an excellent veggie portion to your meal or low-carb side dish! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Braised Cabbage & Onions Read more
Seasoned with garlic and Middle Eastern za’atar, Crispy Za’atar Roasted Potatoes are the perfect side dish to spice up your meal. These delectable potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside, resulting in the perfect texture! This post may contain Read more
Cheesy Baked Spicy Italian Dip is an incredibly delicious warm dip that’s loaded with three types of cheese, chopped salami, garlic, and spicy Calabrian chili peppers. It’s the ultimate appetizer for entertaining! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. This post was Read more
The Beyond Burger, I Tried it! – I try to follow a Flexitarian diet, which for me, is trying to eat less meat, but not entirely cutting it out. If you’re like me, you might have seen the slew of ads for plant-based burgers and Read more
Spiced Apple Cranberry Warm Rum Punch with tart cranberry, sweet apple cider, warm spices, and the kick of spiced rum = a recipe for a comforting mug full of happiness and holidays! Slow cooker and stovetop instructions included. This post may contain affiliate links. Please Read more
Kitchen Sink Vegetable Barley Soup is not only bursting with barley and good-for-you vegetables, it’s a flavorful bowl of cold weather comfort food. I call it Kitchen Sink Vegetable Soup, because I practically clear out the fridge and use everything but the kitchen sink when Read more
Planning a Trip to Virginia Safari Park? Here’s all you need to know about the fun, drive-thru safari and the quaint town of Natural Bridge, Virginia. I first went to Virginia Safari Park about 8 years ago. I was in desperate need for a weekend Read more
Forget about the jar! Homemade Marinara Sauce is an amazing, multi-purpose Italian sauce that’s ready in just 20 minutes! This garlicky, tomato-based sauce is perfect for pizza, pasta, calzones, or dipping bread sticks! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. If you’ve Read more
Get ready to wow your guests with a flavor-filled Cheddar Jalapeno Taco Cheese Ball! This crowd-pleasing appetizer is a creamy, spicy, smoky, ball of deliciousness that’s absolutely perfect for crackers or any other dipper you can think of! This post may contain affiliate links. Please Read more
Giardiniera Vegetable Cream Cheese Spread takes bagels, sandwiches, and crackers to the next level! Crunchy veggies from Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera combined with cream cheese creates a flavorful, creamy spread or dip that will elevate anything you use it on! This post may contain affiliate links. Read more
