One of my favorite things about cold weather is all of the chili. Topped with heaps of sour cream, tortilla strips and cilantro– or, just plain– is glorious! It warms my bones to the core. This vegetarian chili is made with three types of beans (red, white and black), crushed tomatoes and lots of carrots, [Read More…]
BBQ Shredded Beef
I’m kind of obsessed with pulled anything. Chicken, pork or beef… shred it up, toss it with some BBQ sauce, slap it on a roll, topped with some homemade slaw and I’ll have the biggest cheshire smile you’ve ever seen. Slightly sweet, a bit tangy, this BBQ shredded beef is so easy to make. Plus, you get to [Read More…]
Greek Yogurt Vegetable Dip
Making healthy decisions doesn’t have to be boring. The next time a party (oh, hey Super Bowl!) calls for a dip, consider this skinny Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip. It has the perfect balance of savoriness and crunch. Crowds will rave, stomachs will be happy and your waistline will thank you. Until you turn to Loaded [Read More…]
Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos
It wouldn’t be the start of football season without a big honking tray of nachos. So, to honor the weeks of lazy football Sundays ahead of us, I bring you Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos. Piled high with cheddar, scallions, red onion, tomato, black olives, jalapeno and shredded BBQ chicken, this game day snack is a touchdown (har, har!). You’ll [Read More…]
Quick Turkey Chili
A chili that’s ready to eat within an hour, with no slow cooker or hours of simmering needed? Sold! I picked this recipe up from Food Network Magazine (Sept. 2014)… and with a little tweeks of my own (which I think you’ll love!), this recipe was born. Seriously, this is an awesome weeknight recipe. And makes [Read More…]
Broccolini & Sausage Pizza
This is by far my favorite pizza right now… spicy sausage, spoonfuls of ricotta, thin slices of mozzarella, sauteed broccolini with garlic… it’s heavenly goodness in each bite! I’m a huge sucker for pizza night. Unless you’re offering to take me to a favorite restaurant (hello, Huntley Taverne!), I will opt for homemade pizza any [Read More…]
Cheesy Jumbo Italian Meatballs
Who says that you need macaroni with meatballs? Just make them JUMBO sized and you’ll have yourself a delicious and simple dinner. You’ll love the cheesy goodness in each bite, as well as the fresh Italian bread you used to make them. Garlicy and full of fresh ingredients, this recipe is a larger version of [Read More…]
BBQ Crock Pot Ribs
Slow cooked for hours, these ribs literally fall off the bone if you’re not too careful brushing them with BBQ sauce. If you’re a beginner rib-maker, then this recipe is for you! Just as long you know how to boil water and butter a slice of toast? Right. Okay, then – gather your ingredients! First [Read More…]
Individual 7 Layer Dips
What’s the worst thing about a 7-layer dip? Say it with me: how it all looks like nastiness after just a few dips (I can think of a few things it looks like, but I wont go there for the sake of wanting you to make this!). But, worry no longer – I have the [Read More…]
Easy Roasted Pepper & Garlic Hummus
A creamy hummus recipe bursting with roasted red peppers and pops of garlic. Once you try this recipe you’ll never want to go back to the store-bought stuff. I absolutely love making hummus from scratch. Although I do love the store bought varieties (I’m talking to you, Trader Joe’s!), I save a ton of money [Read More…]
Sausage & Pepper Sliders
What’s perfect to serve to the masses and extremely easy to make? SLIDERS! These Sausage & Pepper slides are SO EASY. In one pan, saute the peppers, onions and garlic. In another, brown the sausage. Then bring it all together with tomato sauce for a savory, lick-your-fingers dish. Pile it high on mini slider buns, [Read More…]
Skinny Chicken Nachos
Crunchy, oven-baked nachos with black beans, flecks of chicken and oohy, gooey extra sharp cheddar cheese… you’re telling me these are skinny? Yes, I am! And just in time for the Super Bowl and the homestretch to the NHL playoffs. These nachos are perfect for an appetizer or, in Hubs and I’s case, a fun [Read More…]
Cold Spinach & Parmesan Dip
A creamy, garlicy and cheesy spinach dip that’s the perfect appetizer for all of your family gatherings this holiday season. For Thanksgiving — and even, yes, the trending Friendsgiving (read the 17 Rules of Friendsgiving here) — why not bring a fabulous cold spinach dip? It’s super easy to make and is pretty refreshing (yes, [Read More…]
Three Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Shells
What’s a Sunday afternoon without some good Italian cooking?! Growing up, macaroni and meatballs was a staple for a late Sunday lunch. The aroma of sautéing onions and garlic still brings back some of the greatest memories. About two weekends ago (I know, I’m late posting this!), I made two trays worth of these Three Cheese [Read More…]
Mini Pizzas with Sausage & Peppers
Equally doughy and crispy, these Mini Pizzas with Sausage & Peppers are the perfect end to a busy day. Or, the perfect addition to a football party, or birthday party, or any party for that matter! What nearly turned into a complete disaster resulted in deliciously amazing mini pizzas that I could eat for breakfast, [Read More…]
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Roasted butternut squash. CHECK. Heaps of mozzarella cheese. CHECK. Crumbled crispy bacon. CHECK. Usually I could tell you one or two things missing in a dish. Maybe an extra crunch, more of that, less of this. There always seems to be room for improvement, which makes cooking so much fun. But THIS butternut squash mac [Read More…]
Grilled Chicken Caprese Pasta Bake
A dish that LOOKS like it was a lot of work, but was really a big mosh of ingredients mixed together in a big bowl. *sly grin* This grilled chicken caprese pasta bake is just. so. simple. The only trick I threw in here was using Greek yogurt in lieu of cream to save on [Read More…]
Homemade Lemon-Garlic Hummus
A delightfully easy hummus recipe that screams of fresh lemon juice and zesty garlic! Once you try this recipe you’ll never want to go back to the store-bought stuff. Especially because 1 can of chickpeas costs about $1. ONE DOLLAR. What now $4.99 pre-packaged hummus?! I have a confession. I actually ate this lemon-garlic hummus [Read More…]