Looking for something different to make when it comes to side dishes? If so, I think you'll appreciate our guest-post recipe from Pasta Fits. This simple garlic and olive oil pasta has the addition of toasted bread crumbs for a crunchy finish. It makes a nice side dish for chicken or fish. It whips … [Read more...] about Spinach and Garlic Orecchiette Gratinée Recipe
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Elbow Macaroni and Vegetable Toss Recipe
This quick pasta makes a satisfying dinner and leftovers can be re-purposed in a variety of ways: scooped into ramekins with a sprinkle of shredded cheese on top for an easy baked pasta, or used as a base for frittatas or muffins. The following guest-post recipe is courtesy of Pasta Fits. … [Read more...] about Elbow Macaroni and Vegetable Toss Recipe
Paris Theme Eiffel Tower Birthday Cupcake Toppers
Paris and the Eiffel Tower are one of the hottest party themes and decorating trends in 2018. My 9 year old daughter just had her bedroom redecorated in an Eiffel Tower theme (photos to come in a few weeks) and recently we hosted her birthday party in the same theme! * This post contains … [Read more...] about Paris Theme Eiffel Tower Birthday Cupcake Toppers
Sparkling Pimm’s Fruity Punch Recipe
During the summertime we host a lot of backyard parties with our friends. For these "adult only" get-togethers we serve yummy appetizers and cocktail drinks. I'm always looking for new cocktail recipes to serve our guests. Today's "adults only" beverage recipe is courtesy of Sparkling Ice. Looking … [Read more...] about Sparkling Pimm’s Fruity Punch Recipe
Classic Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe
When it comes to cocktail drinks, are you a classics type of person or are you more of a modern-type of gal who enjoys all of the fruity drinks? I admit, I enjoy the fruity drinks while my husband (The Big E) goes for the classics. When we host adult parties & family get togethers, we try to … [Read more...] about Classic Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe
Fun with Pereg Natural Foods Gluten-Free Flours
Ever since I received a selection of gluten-free flours from Pereg Natural Foods (see my first and second reviews), I’ve had a lot of fun incorporating these unusual flours into my baking. Since no one I cook for has any food sensitivities, I’ve been combining the Pereg flours with regular … [Read more...] about Fun with Pereg Natural Foods Gluten-Free Flours
Real Life Dinners – A New Cookbook for Your Real Life
Some cookbooks are reference books, some are glorified picture books, and others are a snapshot of a time and place. Rachel Hollis’s brand new book, Real Life Dinners: Fun, Fresh, Fast Dinners from the Creator of The Chic Site, is an autobiographical collection of dinner recipes. If you’re a fan of … [Read more...] about Real Life Dinners – A New Cookbook for Your Real Life
Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken Recipe
Are you tired of the same old, same old when it comes to dinner? Looking for a new chicken recipe that only requires 5 ingredients, whips up quickly and tastes delicious? If so, you're going to LOVE this recipe! * Complimentary Product Received for Review. Recently we decided to change things up … [Read more...] about Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken Recipe