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It’s Monday, and well… Monday’s aren’t always the best day of the week. So I thought I would brighten your day with this gooey, cheesy, and mouthwatering BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Every day can be just a little brighter when you add some cheese. Not just any cheese, mind you, but some sharp cheddar and smoked gouda. A while back I made you a BBQ Chicken Tortilla Pizza and I can’t stop obsessing over the combination of flavors. So {Read More}
Are you getting your body ready for summer? If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen some motivating pictures a couple weeks back. I challenged myself to complete the 30 Day Shred workout DVD, and then I posted my “before and after” pictures for everyone to see. Yeah, frightening. But knowing that I was going to post them kept me motivated. Just because my 30 days is over doesn’t mean that I am done. I am starting up {Read More}
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}
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}
I have a problem. A cheesy, smokey, delicious problem. I’ve recently been introduced to smoked gouda, and it’s gooooood-a. {couldn’t help myself} It’s a rich and deep flavorful cheese that has that lovely smoked flavor bursting inside of it. It’s perfect for making a BBQ Chicken Tortilla Pizza because it brings that earthy BBQ taste without actually hauling out the grill. I’ve shown you how to make pizza on pita bread, flat bread, cauliflower, and even on the grill, so {Read More}
Shrimp Pad Thai ranks in the top 10 of my all time favorite dishes. If you ever go to a Thai restaurant and you’re not sure what to order, go with the Pad Thai. It almost never disappoints. If you’re in the need of a quick and tasty dinner recipe at home, then you should also go with Pad Thai. This dish has a nutty sauce that is bold and flavorful, with just a kick of spice. You can completely customize {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}
With the Holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking gifts. And parties. So to help you out, I am going to share two full weeks of Holiday Recipes, Gift Ideas, and LOADS of GIVEAWAYS with you! To kick off this festive Holiday Gift Guide, I am going to show you two great gift ideas, and three Simple Crostini Topper Recipes. What is a crostini? They are simply little toasts topped with various sorts of deliciousness. Since they {Read More}
I take pride in the fact that I frequently shop at a Kroger Co. Family Store. In fact, I have been to almost every single different named Kroger store! It’s awesome that my one Kroger shopper card works at all the different stores and I can continually count on great prices. Right now now they are having their Cart Buster Sale where you can get incredible prices on products you use daily, so it’s a perfect time to stock up! {Read More}
Not too long ago my husband had the day off of work so we decided to go spoil ourselves. We went shopping {which consisted of my husband sitting in the car and playing a game on his phone while I went into Crate & Barrel}, then we had lunch. We ate at The Cheesecake Factory, and it was a no-brainer when our server suggested the Avocado Egg Rolls for an appetizer. They were so good, I had to re-create them for {Read More}
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