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No-Bake Cheesecake Cookie Dip Recipe with Balsamic Drizzle

This easy no-bake cheesecake cookie dip recipe will literally come together in minutes. Dress it up fancy with a sweet balsamic reduction to truly impress!

(I have a professional working relationship with We Olive and Wine Bar, SLC and although not specifically sponsored for this post, I have received compensation from We Olive for related work.)

Happy Holidays everyone! I love this season of…

Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili Recipe

I love me some chili, and this Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili Recipe is no exception! It will become a fast favorite. This post is sponsored by Bush’s Best Beans through The Women Blogger’s Network. Beans baby!   Fall means chili. Lots of chili. CHILL-Y. Therefore, chili. (more…)

HOW TO DRESS UP YOUR BLACK BEANS: 5 WAYS

This post is sponsored by Bush’s Best Beans (in conjunction with The Women Bloggers), who, like the name says, has the best beans folks! Well, duh-doy! #MyBestWithBushBeans K guys, we’re talking beans today. Beans are a popular item around my house, black beans, in particular. Like at least on the bi-weekly schedule, if not more. Why?  (more…)

The Underground Culinary Tour: A Must Read for Budding Restauranteurs

When I was a teenager, I thought that I totally wanted to own a restaurant. Over time, however, that dream was fleeting because I kind of started to come to the realization that owning a restaurant would be HARD. Like REALLY HARD. However, the Underground Culinary Tour goes into depth about how current analytic software has changed the way that restaurants operate to make them more profitable. I…

Food Hack Attack! Why I love Dessert and Booze Hacks by Peggy Wang (Founding Editor of BuzzFeed)

If you are one to peruse the Pinterest boards for fun and simple food ideas, then Dessert and Booze Hacks by Peggy Wang is for you! Peggy is the founding editor of BuzzFeed and we know that BuzzFeed always seems to be on the cool, hip, and trending side of things. So I wanted to take a quick look at this title because I’m always in the market for fun tricks with my food (especially that my kids…

Agua de Sandia Recipe (Watermelon Agua Fresca) and Awesome Beverage Dispenser for Serving

Product and Compensation were furnished for this post by Tritan™ from Eastman. For a refreshing summer drink, try this popular Agua Fresca that hails from Mexico, Agua de Sandia, aka, Watermelon!   So, you probably know by now that I like to get together with my extended family often. Because I love them. Yes. But also because we throw great food bashes. I’m telling ya. Never to disappoint. I…

Jones Creek Beef Grilled Ribeye Steak with Garlic Truffle Butter

We’ve teamed up with Jones Creek Beef to present this simple yet amazing grilled ribeye steak with garlic truffle butter for all your summer grilling! If you know our families (of me and Tam), you know that FOOD is a major thing surrounding all get-togethers. In fact, you could say that’s WHY we get together. The holidays and birthdays are a great excuse, and the food involved is the real reason!…

Italian Hot Chocolate Recipe (aka Hot Chocolate Lava)

For a thick and tasty chocolate comfort drink, try this Italian Hot Chocolate Recipe! Italian Hot Chocolate Recipe (aka Hot Chocolate Lava) Recipe Type: drink Author: Tammy Blankenship Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 10 mins Serves: 4 cups Ingredients 3 cups milk 1 cup (approx 6 ounces) chocolate or chocolate chips, finely chopped or ground in food processor 2 teaspoons cornstarch…

Vegetarian Crockpot Chili Recipe

Try this savory vegetarian crockpot chili recipe the next time you want something hearty but meatless. Vegetarian Crockpot Chili Recipe Recipe Type: soup Author: Tammy Blankenship Cook time: 6 hours Total time: 6 hours Ingredients 1 and 1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill dry heritage beans and 6 cups water or 3 cans of beans, drained and rinsed (black, kidney, Cannelini) 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow…

How to Host a Hot Chocolate Bar

Host a Hot Chocolate Bar for your next winter get-together. Your guests will be warm and cozy and happy! So, you want to host a Hot Chocolate Bar. Great idea! You see, hot chocolate is EASY! And there are about a thousand and one (give or take a few) things that you can add to hot chocolate to make it yummy. Let each guest personalize their hot chocolate and enjoy! (more…)

Easy Caramel White Hot Chocolate Recipe

For a twist on your traditional hot cocoa, try this white hot chocolate recipe, drizzled with caramel, of course! (more…)

Spice Cake with Blackberry Filling and Cinnamon Whipped Cream Recipe

What’s a great way to celebrate Fall with cake? You will be amazed at how this Spice Cake with Blackberry Filling Recipe will want you coming back for more…..all year long! Now, you already know that I look forward to my monthly sister get-togethers. Why? Because while some gals do things like pedi’s and mani’s (not that there’s anything wrong with that), our get-togethers involve food. And good…

If you are trying to use up leftover Halloween Candy, or you just deserve something cool, try out this Giant Cookie Recipe! Is it just me, or are you obsessed with overly small or overly large baked goods? Like mini-muffins, or a six-layer cake……or a GIANT COOKIE?!?!?! There’s just something about serving something in a different portion size than what you are used to that makes it more fun. We…

Salad Love by David Bez : {Fashion Friday} Runway Review

Think that salad is just for the rabbits? Think again! David Bez pushes the salad boundaries in Salad Love. So, my husband has never been a really big fan of salads. He says “oh, that green stuff.” Yeah. Me, on the other hand, well I love salad, but I usually like to amp it up with considerable additions! No boring salad for me. No sir. This book has such a fresh approach on salads that can just…

Peanut Butter and Honey Greek Yogurt Dip Recipe

For and easy and healthy Fall treat for you and the kids, try this Healthy Peanut Butter and Honey Greek Yogurt Dip Recipe. One of my favorite flavors in the fall is apple. Apple a day, right? A good apple is like gold. And here’s a perfect dip to accompany your apples to give them a little flair. 3 Ingredients. Peanut Butter. Honey. Yogurt. Easy. Yummy. (more…)

Make-Ahead Sausage and Pumpkin Penne Recipe

A new savory use for our favorite fall flavor: this Make-Ahead Sausage and Pumpkin Penne Recipe can be made in advance and then simply warmed up in the oven right before time to serve.  I’m always up for a meal that can be prepared while the kids are at school and then cooked at my convenience.  So when I saw the idea of a baked Pumpkin Pasta on Paula Deen I was all ears.  I have tried a handful…

Garlic and Rosemary Crockpot Beef Roast Recipe

Try this savory Garlic and Rosemary Crockpot Beef Roast for a hearty weekend meal that you won’t have to slave over. Sunday dinner is something I always look forward to.   My husband is incredible at grilling.  So many of my warm weather Sundays I get to spend the afternoon baking with my kids while he makes me a fabulous dinner! However, when warm weather ends, it’s my turn to take over Sunday…