Celebrate Every Day
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
Start your day of right with one of these 12+ perfect pumpkin spice breakfast recipes. From overnight oats to fluffy waffles, you can’t go wrong with a single one. With Labor Day in the rear view mirror, I am headed full speed ahead for fall. I kicked things off by making these super yummy pumpkin donuts over the weekend and… Read More
Mini bread loaves make the best homemade gifts! Wrap your favorite recipe up in this sweet mini loaf bread packaging. This post may contain affiliate links. There are few things I like to bake more than little mini loaves of bread. I am partial to banana bread, though this Easy Pumpkin Apple Bread is a great option in the fall. Lately… Read More
Looking to step up your banana bread game? Check out this Coconut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe. It’s perfect for busy weekday mornings or as a treat before bed. It doesn’t matter how many bananas I purchase at the store. I always seem to have one or two that sit on the counter just begging to be turned into banana… Read More
Looking for a filling pasta dish that wont weigh you down? Don’t miss this Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad recipe created in partnership with Barilla. Jay’s youngest daughter recently made the high school soccer team (we shared her DIY #QuadGoals soccer t-shirt a few weeks ago). She’s something of a rockstar and we’re rather proud of her. With all of the… Read More
Summer is in full swing and the sun is shining. Beat the heat with one of these 25 perfect popsicle recipes. This post contains affiliate links. Each year about this time, summer heat hits a high. We spend a few days up over 100 degrees and melt…One way to beat the heat is to enjoy a frozen treat. My favorite… Read More
Whether you’re enjoying dinner in the backyard or packing a picnic, these awesome barbecue recipes are perfect for summer grillin’ and chillin’ with family and friends. Cooking in the kitchen during the summer holds very little appeal. It’s simply to hot to turn on the oven…During the hottest part of the summer, I often turn to my Instant Pot or the… Read More
Looking for a delicious breakfast that will serve a crowd? Try this hearty, flavorful Bacon Potato Leek Breakfast Bake. I love finding a simple one-dish recipe that will satisfy the entire breakfast table. This flavorful, multi-layer breakfast bake does the trick! I first made the dish back in March for brunch and it’s made an appearance on our dining room table several… Read More