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Oh my goodness you guys, I am so excited!! Remember last week when I told you all about the big, HUGE California Avocado Cinco de Mayo Recipe Fiesta? Well it’s only one week away!! Have you been working hard at creating a “delicioso” Cinco de Mayo-ish recipe with those one of a kind California Avocados? You better be! $1600 is at stake, and I want you to win!! To get you going I whipped up some party food, cause Cinco {Read More}
If I had to pick my all time favorite dessert it would be a cheesecake. Any sort of cheesecake will do. I’m crazy about the tangy taste of the cheesecake, but not so thrilled at how long it takes to make a cheesecake. In fact, I hate making cheesecakes because it takes for-ev-er. So, to continue with my “Birthday Week” theme, I decided to make one heck of a cheesecake – in dip form. It had to include that delicious {Read More}
Now that you know how to hard boil an egg, you’re going to love this delicious snack. Guacamole Deviled Eggs are a great appetizer for your St. Patrick’s Day festivities, and even a great way to use up those dyed Easter Eggs! I love me some deviled eggs at Easter time, but I’m not always crazy about all the mayo. Avocados are always a great substitute for mayo because they are creamy, and full of great flavor. In a classic deviled {Read More}
Easter is just around the corner and that means pretty soon your kids will be begging to dye Easter Eggs! But wait… how do you hard boil those darn eggs again?? I can’t tell you how many times the simple basics can drift out of our brain, and then we’re left calling our Mom for all the answers. Have no fear – hard boiling an egg is super simple! I even have a trick to help you remember for the {Read More}
Have you heard that it takes more calories to eat a piece of celery than the celery has in it to begin with? It’s true, but it has nothing to do with the chewing involved. It all comes down to the digestion of the plant’s cellulose composition. The body expels more energy trying to break down the celery which results in what is called “negative calories.” Which brings me to this delicious recipe I have for you today… These Creamy {Read More}
If you’re looking for a last minute appetizer to blow the roof off your New Year’s Eve party then I have the perfect one-bite app for you! Can we talk about Dates and pretend I’m not 90 years old for a minute? Dates are awesome. They are deliciously sweet, and full of healthy fiber! {why are you looking at me like I’m 90?} I stuffed these tasty little gems with a chive and onion cream cheese then wrapped them in {Read More}
When it comes to ringing in the New Year, it’s all about the party food. I’m talking Finger Food Appetizers. It’s the best when you can get your guests in and out of the kitchen without having to worry about plates and utensils. Who needs forks and spoons when there are things like toothpicks and fingers. Supply little bites of this and that for your guests to nibble on during your festive party, and you’ll have one happy crowd when the {Read More}
Have you ever had one of those days where you just want to drown yourself in a bowl full of hot, melty, gooey cheese? It’s been one of those days. Just last week I went out to a fun food event with my friend and left my husband at home with the kids. I came home late that night and found him on the phone talking to someone. Turns out it was someone from his company offering him a position {Read More}
A lot of my recipes on my blog are inspired by visits to some of my favorite restaurants. This 5 Layer Black Bean Dip is no exception. I recently went to District American Kitchen and Wine Bar in Downtown Phoenix, and was surprised to find such a tasteful and pleasant atmosphere in the hustle and bustle of it all. It’s an elegant restaurant located right inside the Sheraton Hotel, which happens to be the largest hotel located in downtown Phoenix. {Read More}
It’s hard to find the perfect pear. I always seem to find pears that are hard like an apple and super grainy. So when I received this beautiful gift basket from Harry & David filled with gorgeous pears, I was hesitant to take a big bite. Boy was I in for a pleasant surprise. Their pears are at the peak of perfection. So juicy and soft as it melts in your mouth. I’m a Harry & David pear convert. If {Read More}
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