October is practically here, which means it’s time to start getting in the Halloween spirit! If you love Halloween as much as I do, then you’ll love making these 15 Halloween cocktails all month long! Having a signature cocktail at your next Halloween party will set the spooky mood and have your guests asking you for the recipe! From ghosts and witches to vampires and spiders, there’s a themed cocktail here for you! Whether you’re throwing a huge Halloween party or just need something ... Read More about 15 Halloween Inspired Cocktails
Apple Cheddar Bread
Apple Cheddar Bread made with shredded apples, pecans, cinnamon and Cheddar cheese is a delicious quick bread that's chewy and not overly sweet. Every year our family goes apple picking and we wind up with a TON of apples! Over the years I've made Cinnamon Apple Chips, Apple Raisin Walnut Loaf Bread, Homemade Applesauce and traditional apple pie. However, I also like to experiment with a new recipes too and made this Apple Cheddar Bread. I found a similar recipe in an ... Read More about Apple Cheddar Bread
Sun Dried Tomato Balsamic Quinoa Salad
This gluten free salad is made with quinoa, fresh sun dried tomatoes, basil, balsamic glaze and EVOO is super easy and flavorful. A few weeks ago my niece, her husband and two boys came to visit. Since I was still at a point where I couldn't stand for too long, I opted for burgers on the grill along with a few quick salads like this Sun Dried Tomato Balsamic Quinoa Salad. Her oldest "D" is 5 and the youngest "M" is 18 months. They are ADORABLE and I'm not just saying that because ... Read More about Sun Dried Tomato Balsamic Quinoa Salad
25+ Salmon Recipes
Salmon is one of those foods that is naturally good for you because of the omega-3 fatty acids.One serving of salmon (3 to 4 ounces) contains 200 calories and is also a great way to get B12, potassium and Vitamin D in your diet. There are so many different ways to prepare salmon including to serve as an appetizer, soup, salad, burgers or as a main entree. Here are 25+ Salmon Recipes to help give you some variety in your meal planning. 25+ Salmon Recipes Grilled ... Read More about 25+ Salmon Recipes
Honey Mustard Balsamic Grilled Chicken
Boneless chicken breasts marinated in honey, Dijon mustard and balsamic vinegar; then grilled until golden brown. This recipe for Honey Mustard Balsamic Grilled Chicken was one of the first ones I shared back in 2011. Since then, I've probably made it dozens of times, but never took any new pictures. And to be honest, the original ones didn't look that appetizing. Isn't that what food is supposed to do? Entice you to try something new and out of your comfort zone? Especially ... Read More about Honey Mustard Balsamic Grilled Chicken
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal made with McIntosh apples, oats, brown sugar and pecans is a tasty way to start your day. Breakfast for me consists of one of two things: eggs or oatmeal. I prefer to save my recipe experimentation to dinner meals and will eat the same breakfast for days. Whereas dinner, I don't care for leftovers. That is unless you turn it into another new recipe. But to heat up the same meal twice in a row; well besides eggplant parmesan; I usually will opt for ... Read More about Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal