My husband and I were in Vail recently and ate at Sweet Basil where we experienced the most decadent and delicious deviled eggs we’d ever tasted.
The eggs, Black Truffle Deviled Eggs with Pickled Mustard Seeds, were so good, I just had to try and recreate the recipe once we got home.
4 Ingredient Super Easy (What I Make EVERY Year) Cranberry Relish
Out of all the ones I’ve tried, this cranberry relish from Tyler Florence is hands down, the best.
Bacon Wrapped Appetizers…
I try to cook healthy but sometimes, well, let’s just say these appetizers aren’t the healthiest foods I’ve ever made but boy are they good! And the way I look at it, an occasional “splurge” not only tastes good, but satisfies my craving for something decadent. What I like about these appetizers is that once […]
Easy Super Bowl Snacks….Quick, Inexpensive & Delicious
Chicken wings, potato skins, pigs in a blanket and tortilla roll-ups….these are basic (and easy) appetizers that you can customize to fit your budget, taste, and time.
Spicy Sausage & Kale Stew with Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes – $10 or Less Meal
This spicy sausage and kale stew is super easy, cooks in the crock pot, and most importantly, is rich and delicious. When my husband saw me putting the ingredients together he said it sounded “interesting,” but I could tell he was in no hurry to taste-test. Later I found him rummaging through the fridge and pantry, […]
Jalapeno Popper Meatballs
I love serving meatballs as an appetizer, snack, main meal or of course with any type of pasta. These can be made ahead which makes them especially great for larger crowds. I prefer to bake my meatballs, which I feel makes them a bit more healthy and a lot more easy to clean up, with […]
Today On FOX21 News…How to Freeze Summer Herbs & Veggies (AND Lots of Recipes!)
Make Your Own Frozen Veggies…Saves Money &Time…And Tastes Great! EASY SKILLET CORN Ready in 10 minutes Serves 4 for approx. $2.50 INGREDIENTS – 2 tablespoons butter 1-2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups frozen corn pinch of paprika salt and pepper to taste (I sometimes add a bit of chopped jalapeno or slice […]
Father’s Day Dinner – Today on FOX21 News
Today Lauren McDonald, FOX21 News Morning Reporter, joined me in the kitchen and around the grill to whip up a delicious, easy and affordable meal perfect for Father’s Day. Here are the recipes… Frozen Boozy Arnold Palmer Crack Dip SPICY GRILLED CORN ON THE COB When I was telling Trig and Ashley […]
Crack Dip
I’ve been making this dip for years and I guarantee you there won’t be any leftovers! The recipe takes about 10 minutes to pull together and requires only 6 ingredients. In the past I could whip this up for about $5 to $6 but that was with me shopping sale prices and visiting a couple […]
Frozen Boozy Arnold Palmer
This refreshing cocktail is the perfect drink on a warm summer day and something different your dad might enjoy on Father’s Day. I actually found this recipe on one of my favorite sites (epicurious.com) and was pleased with how easy, affordable, and delicious it was. The recipe calls for store bought or homemade lemonade. We […]
Irish Cottage Pie – Feeds 4 for About $10
This is such an easy and affordable dish for a fun Saint Patrick’s day meal, or any night of the week. And all of the ingredients are things you typically have on hand or are easily found at the grocery store. You can keep this gluten free by using gluten free Worcestershire sauce and broth. […]
Mint Chocolate Chip Popcorn
I think anything green can be served on St. Patrick’s Day, including this minty chocolate chip popcorn. Super easy and just fun! MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP POPCORN Ingredients: 4 cups popped popcorn 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons butter 1/8 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon mint extract few drops of green food color 1 to 2 tablespoons chocolate […]
Corned Beef & Cabbage Sliders
CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE SLIDERS Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Serves: 8 for $ INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 head cabbage, cut into small wedges 1 bottle Guinness (or any beer, I use gluten free beer) 8 ciabatta rolls (I used GF) […]
Feed Your Family of 4 for $15 or Less – Two Complete Meals
Love the mornings when FOX21 Morning Reporter, Lauren McDonald, joins me in the kitchen as she does today. We’re cooking up two complete meals for a family of 4 for less than $15. The first meal is super healthy, quick, and full of flavor. It’s also vegan, gluten free and very versatile, which can help […]
Homemade Vegetable Soup – Hearty, Healthy, Delicious & Cheap!
When it’s chilly outside I want nothing more than a bowl of hearty soup that’s going to warm me up from the inside. I have lots of favorite soup recipes that I make time after time, including quite a few versions of vegetable soup but I wanted something new to try. I typically […]
Frittata With Spinach, Roasted Red Peppers and Swiss….$10 or Less Meal
I had never made a frittata before and now that I know how easy it is, this will become a staple in our home for a quick, easy and inexpensive meal. You can of course substitute any vegetables or cheese you have on hand to use up leftovers. We completed the meal with twice cooked potatoes with fresh herbs and sausage….all for approximately $5.28….that’s less than $1.50 per person! You could make this for breakfast, lunch, dinner or brunch.
Scary Apple Mouths
So who doesn’t like apples and peanut butter…add some sliced almonds and you have a great snack with protein. These are “scary” apple mouths that the kids (and adults) will enjoy!
Natural Beauty Products From Your Kitchen & Crustless Quiche ($6.24 Feeds 4)
I love today’s episode in which I show Ashley all the fabulous but cheap kitchen foods you can actually use as beauty products. Most of these items are probably in your kitchen already and when compared to what you’d pay for beauty products at the store, well, you can save a bundle. The products are […]
EASY SUMMER SIDES – NO COOKING REQUIRED
Today my friend Lauren McDonald, FOX21 News Morning Reporter, stopped by the house to help me whip up some easy breezy, no cooking required side dishes perfect for a summer meal. Everything tasted fabulous, looked great, and was affordable and easy! And no cooking required!! WATERMELON KIWI SANGRIA Prep Time: 10 minutes Chill […]
LEMON RISOTTO – RICH, CREAMY & BURSTING WITH FLAVOR ($10 or Less Meal)
I love making and eating risotto, which is a creamy Italian dish consisting of cooked rice, broth, and other ingredients such as vegetables, herbs, or meat. Typically I make mushroom risotto which is so hearty and warming, it’s one of my go-to cold weather one-pot meals. We recently cooked a special dinner of lobster […]