Easy Spanish Rice in the Rice Cooker
February 6, 2013 By 15 Comments
Mexican food is in my favorites category. I love everything from tostadas and steak carnitas to simple bean burritos and salsa. Easy Spanish rice is the perfect side for all that Mexican food and this Read more >>
Twice-Baked Potatoes
November 14, 2012 By 2 Comments
I love a party and I love party food. Some foods in life just scream celebration, and this recipe is one of those. I don't often make these decadent potatoes, but when I do it is because there is a reason Read more >>
Zucchini and Fresh Corn Succotash
August 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Did you have a great weekend? We had a rare low-key weekend at home that included garage sales, naps, baking, and having neighbors over for a wienie roast and s'mores. Weekends like this are few and Read more >>
Zucchini Side Dish
July 31, 2012 By 4 Comments
If you are like most of the country, zucchini season is here in full force. I love the stuff and of course my plant was devoured by insects long before it grew anything edible. I'm not too worried though; Read more >>
Cafe Rio Black Beans
May 8, 2012 By 4 Comments
Here's another updated recipe for you. I have all of my freshly photographed Cafe Rio-inspired recipes in the line up to repost and I'm so excited to share them. I know there are a million recipes like Read more >>
Homemade Baked Corn Tortilla Chips
April 10, 2012 By 5 Comments
"Fancy blogging" is a lot of fun for tons of reasons. One thing I love, that I didn't foresee, is all of the amazing people that I have gotten to know. There is so much talent, insight, and kindness to Read more >>
Green Beans with Butter and Bacon
April 7, 2012 By 4 Comments
I hope you all have a glorious Easter weekend filled with chocolate bunny ears, 5am waking times because of excited kids, and some time to think about why we are celebrating this Spring holiday. And just Read more >>
Citrus Fruit Salad
March 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I had a tasty pummelo the other day. After I cut it and took out the edible part (I treat them like grapefruit) I just couldn't throw the shell away. I ended up making a little fruit salad and serving Read more >>
Simple Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Cauliflower
February 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Roasting vegetables turns them into vegetable candy. I'm not even kidding. The high temperature brings out a natural sweetness. Oven roasting also produces a tender, yet non-mushy vegetable! It's Read more >>
Easy Cinnamon Sticks
February 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Here is the cinnamon stick recipe as promised, just in time for Friday pizza night. These are SO good. They taste a lot like Pizza Hut's cinnamon sticks but not as greasy on the bottom. I use my favorite Read more >>
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