Celebrate Every Day
Looking for a fun new cookie recipe or just a way to use up all that Halloween candy? Don’t miss this candy bar cookie recipe. I could have easily titled this post Confessions of a Spontaneous Seasonal Shopper. You see, if there’s a new seasonal item on shelves, I HAVE TO TRY IT. I fall for trying every new flavor… Read More
Looking for a delicious bit of fall? Make this delicious pumpkin butterscotch cake recipe. Let’s begin this post with total transparency. This pumpkin butterscotch cake recipe was actually born out of a pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipe gone wrong…I started the recipe while making two meals (one for me and one for a family down the street) and in the… Read More
If you’re looking for the perfect taste of fall, you absolutely must try this Apple Pumpkin Muffins Recipe. These delightful bites are topped with a sweet streusel topping that will knock your socks off! The other day I attended a fun back-to-school brunch hosted by a friend in my neighborhood. Her house was filled with moms celebrating the end of a long,… Read More
Calling all coconut lovers! You don’t want to miss this amazing Coconut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe. I am a freak. A freak for coconut. I will literally eat anything that includes coconut as an ingredient. Anything. To that end, I’ve been adding coconut to just about every recipe I try. I just can’t help myself! Some of the recipes… Read More
If you love a loaded baked potato, you’re not going to want to miss this fun picnic ready Loaded Red Potato Salad Recipe. All photos by Catcher in the Rye Photography. A couple of weeks ago I attended the cutest little backyard bbq you ever did see. It was in fact, a Barbie-Q. While I opted out of dressing up… Read More
Gift a loaf of something delicious to a neighbor or friend with one of two bread loaf printable gift tags. This post contains affiliate links. Banana bread is one of the very first baked goods I learned to make well. Through the years, I’ve tried dozens and dozens of recipes, but like everyone else I have my very favorite. I… Read More
If you’re hosting a luau or even a simple neighborhood bbq, these Pineapple Teriyaki Kielbasa Bites are an absolute must. This summer I am pretending I live in the tropics, rather than Utah. It’s all of the fun, without any of the humidity or the frizzy hair. It all started with a “trip” to Florida on my flamingo-themed summer front… Read More
Looking for a bite of melt-in-your-mouth delicious? This salted caramel chocolate chip cookie recipe is the perfect solution. Years ago, I lived in a neighborhood that had a weekly summer get together called “Cookies on the Lawn.” Each Sunday evening, one family in the neighborhood would play host (setting up folding tables and providing a simple drink), while attending families… Read More
Summertime is meant for entertaining. If you want a spread that will truly delight, make up a batch of these pesto tortellini skewer appetizers for your guests. They’re the perfect bite of delicious. I titled today’s post as a “pesto tortellini skewer appetizers recipe.” Technically it could probably pass as a recipe, but if I am being totally honest I am… Read More
Looking for the perfect summer party sweet? Whip up this easy creamy cherry cheesecake dip. It’s perfect for potlucks and settles right in on a buffet. Right around this time of year I start making ALL THE CHERRY THINGS. I am not sure if it’s plentiful access to cherries at the farmer’s market, childhood memories of eating cherries from Grandma’s tree… Read More
Browsing the web for delicious dinner ideas for Easter Sunday? Don’t miss this round-up of 12 tremendous Easter Dinner ideas! Easter is right around the corner and I am doing a little meal planning. Typically I whip up a big Easter brunch, but this year I will be on my own in the morning. My family is coming over in… Read More
Looking for St. Patrick’s Day dinner ideas? Here are 12 recipes to help get your “holiday” meal planning started. I love to put together a special meal for holidays. Last year for St. Patrick’s Day I made this delicious corned beef and cabbage dish in the Instant Pot, along with some Irish soda bread for Jay’s mom. It was so easy… Read More
Looking for a quick snack or a light lunch? These healthy, quick-create, Cucumber Salmon Bites are the perfect low-carb answer. I’ve been making small adjustments to my lifestyle over the last two months to develop healthier habits. Generally speaking the changes have been fairly small, but the results significant. By paying more attention to my diet (using the Weight Watchers program), I’ve… Read More
Looking for a quick snack or a light lunch? These healthy, quick-create, Apple Tuna Salad Bites are the perfect answer. I’ve been working really hard this year to change some of my unhealthy eating habits. Yes. I want to loose weight, but even more importantly, I want to be healthy… I’ve always enjoyed food, but over the last ten years… Read More
You guuuys! It’s 2018!!! I realize that’s not news to most of you, but I have had the hardest time adjusting and moving into the new year. I’ve been slow to get back to work and just this morning, I caught myself writing 2017. Again! I am going to blame my inability to recognize the new year on the fact that… Read More
Looking for a spooktacular dish to serve this Halloween? Look no further than this wicked good Halloween Caprese Pasta Salad. Photos by Catcher in the Rye Photography. This post contains affiliate links. Halloween is one of my all-time favorite holidays. It’s just sooo much fun to celebrate. Each year, I love to host a fantastically freaky meal to mark the… Read More
Dazzle your family and friends alike with quick and easy three ingredient pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. Fall baking has never been so easy. I love fall baking, particularly when it involves pumpkin anything. I’ve made pumpkin mini donuts, pumpkin bread and a few weeks ago, I rounded up some of my favorite pumpkin-flavored breakfast recipes. It should be no surprise… Read More
Create a dramatic dessert presentation for guests this fall with this decadent Chocolate Butterscotch Lush recipe, created in partnership with Cost Plus World Market. I absolutely love this time of year. The weather cools off, the leaves crisp up, guests pop in and out, and Christmas baking begins in earnest. From the pumpkin spice that appears in early September to… Read More