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.
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 […]
HUMMUS SKULL PLATTER & PRETZEL MUMMIES…Quick & Easy Halloween Treats
Entertaining during the holidays doesn’t mean you have to go to a lot of trouble. Sure you can throw a party or host a formal dinner, which will require more time and money, or simply invite friends over for cocktails, games, and munchies. If we’re having a large number of people over I will ask […]
Roasted Radishes…Seriously Delicious (And Easy)…Who Knew?
The radish…an edible root vegetable that while I enjoy eating, I’ve always considered more of just a garnish or something to add to a green salad for color and crunch. I’ve never even thought about the nutritional benefits of the simple, and usually very cheap, radish. Nor had I ever even thought of eating them […]
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.
Super Bowl Party Ham & Cheese Sliders (Or Anytime Sliders!)
Last week my husband and I were at a friend’s house with a few other friends and everyone brought a dish to share. The dish that went home empty belonged to my friend Beth, who made these Super Bowl Party Ham & Cheese Sliders. They looked and smelled amazing. I unfortunately couldn’t taste them since […]
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, […]
Leftover Turkey Ideas
Here’s a few simple and easy ideas of how you can use it up and not waste any of your bird. And if you have time, why not spend a couple of hours creating a few dishes to freeze for later….will save you time and money in the long run.
Bourbon-Citrus Punch….I Never Have A Drop Left!
This bourbon-citrus punch is one I have been making since 1999 and everyone always asks for the recipe. It’s easy, festive looking, and delicious.