AIR FRYER IRISH EGG ROLLS […]
Shamrock Shooter
Smooth, creamy, light, fruity and green…perfect for St. Paddy’s Day! SHAMROCK SHOOTER Serves 2 for approximately $2.15 INGREDIENTS – 2 ounces melon liqueur (like Midori) 1/2 ounce Irish whiskey 1/2 ounce Irish cream (I like using Carolans which is gluten free and affordable) DIRECTIONS: Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake. […]
CAPRESE SALAD (Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil)
CAPRESE SALAD Serves 6 to 8 INGREDIENTS – 6 small tomatoes (or 4 medium) 1 pound fresh mozzarella 10 to 15 basil leaves olive oil to drizzle balsamic vinegar to drizzle Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper DIRECTIONS – Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella and arrange with basil leaves on a large platter. Drizzle […]
Make A Fun Valentine’s Day Dessert Board
Whether you use homemade desserts, store-bought or a mixture of both, you can easily create a dessert board for the family, co-workers or your honey. The amount of sweets and what type are totally up to you. I used easy and affordable boxed cake mix for the cupcakes, added my yummy homemade rum balls and […]
Raspberry Bellini
RASPBERRY BELLINI Makes 6 drinks for approximately $16.50 ($2.75 per drink) INGREDIENTS – 10-12 oz frozen raspberries, defrosted 2 Tbsp sugar 750 ml sparkling wine Optional – strawberry or raspberries as garnish DIRECTIONS – In a blender, pulse the raspberries and sugar until the fruit is broken down. Fit a fine mesh strainer over a […]
BEETS WITH GOAT CHEESE
I have been making this recipe for years, typically calling it beet haystacks due to stacking the beet slices on top of each other. For a healthy Valentine’s Day side, I cut the beets out using a heart-shaped cookie cutter. If you don’t like sprouts you can simply omit but they do add to the […]
KEEPING THANKSGIVING AFFORDABLE, STRESS-FREE & FUN
Today we’re filming live from my kitchen with FOX21 News Live and Local Morning Reporter, Julie Fox! We’re keeping costs down, stress at a low level, and fun as we dish up some basic, yet delicious Thanksgiving dishes that anyone can make. Hosting a holiday meal, or any meal involving guests can be stressful for […]
Irish Potato Candy
Here’s a sweet treat for St. Paddy’s Day that doesn’t take long to make. It’s called Irish Potato Candy but there’s no potatoes in it.
Irish Coffee & Irish Mint Mojito – Perfect for St. Paddy’s Day
Saint Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to mix up one of these fabulous drinks. Of course you can enjoy them any time! I use Carolans Irish Cream and Jameson Irish Whiskey because they are safe for someone with celiac disease (gluten intolerance,) but feel free to use your favorite brands. Have fun this St. […]
Uses For Virgin Coconut Oil
Just as with olive oil and castor oil, coconut oil is a product that has multiple health and beauty uses that doesn’t cost a lot of money. Virgin coconut oil can be used on your hair, skin, and even as a weight-loss supplement. As long as the oil has been cold pressed and has no […]
Super Bowl – Easy and Affordable Game Day Dishes
Hosting a Super Bowl party, or any party for that matter, doesn’t have to be stressful or super expensive. The day should be about enjoying the game, laughing at the commercials, and visiting with friends and family. Here are a few of my favorite tips and things I do to make the day stress-free, and […]
Tomato & Jalapeno Salsa…SO GOOD! (No “Canning” Required And Makes Great Gifts)
A delicious salsa to eat at home, take to parties, or package up for gifts.
Spicy Ritz Crackers…Perfect for Snacking, Gift-Giving, and Appetizer Platters (And Cheap To Make)
These crackers are seriously good and very hard to not keep eating once you start! These would make easy gifts during the holidays.
Just The Best Cookies
This cookie recipe is one my mom used when baking holiday goodies. I ran across the hand-written recipe the other day, with all the spots of oil and other ingredients that had splattered on it over the years, and decided to make them for a few of our neighbors and friends. The ingredients are fairly common so […]
Homemade Treats From The Kitchen Make Easy and Inexpensive Gifts To Give (Or Keep!)
I think homemade goodies make great gifts and all of these are easy to make and inexpensive….and most important, delicious! After each recipe I’ve shown an inexpensive example of how to wrap it.
Black Truffle Deviled Eggs with Pickled Mustard Seeds….SO GOOD!!!
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.
Thanksgiving Sides…Cooking Easy & Delicious Sides
Some great sides I cooked up with Lauren McDonald, FOX21 Morning News, a couple of years ago… Lots of fun planned for today as FOX21 Morning News Reporter, Lauren McDonald, joins me in the kitchen as we whip up easy, affordable, and delicious Thanksgiving side dishes. Whether this is your first turkey dinner to […]
Hazelnut-Chocolate Truffles….Great for Gifts, Parties, or Yourself
I make chocolate truffles every year for gift-giving to neighbors, friends, and family. I eat a lot of them myself too. I try out different recipes each year and this is my newest one to try (I made them for Thanksgiving), and they are delicious.
Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
These pumpkin cheesecake bars are super easy to make due to using a boxed pound cake mix. They take about 10 minutes to prep, 30 minutes to bake and taste so good.