Fall starts on Thursday, but per usual our fall here in the mountains has fully set in. Most of you know that we’ve had some chillier days and our leaves are beginning to show pretty shades of yellow and orange. I love every bit of it and am trying my best to soak in the season. For us, here in the mountains, it will be gone in the blink of an eye....
You can never go wrong with shrimp dinner recipes. Some of my favorites include bacon wrapped shrimp, shrimp linguine, shrimp etouffee and this simple yet satisfying cilantro lime shrimp. I’m always searching for meals that are full of flavor, but easy to put together on those super busy weeknights. This cilantro lime shrimp definitely fits the bill! Cilantro Lime Shrimp Ingredients To make this reicpe, you will need shrimp, lime juice, cilantro, butter, garlic, cumin, salt and black pepper....
You know my oldest brother Creighton is influencing my recipes whenever I share meatballs. I used to hate making meatballs, but he’s helped me see the light. I try to get creative with them any time I feel like I need to switch my recipes up a bit. I’ve been craving nothing but color for the last few weeks. The picture/dream I have in my head every day is this – I want everything I make and share with you to be bright, fresh, full of herbs, and in general the most delicious recipe you’ll make that week....
And the cookie dough returns! I told you when I shared my cookie dough ice cream cake that I had more cookie dough recipes coming and I really did mean it. I’m having a moment with homemade chunks of cookie dough, it’s like I’m a kid again! And you all, this recipe is dynamite. Each bar is chewy, salty-sweet, peanutty, and topped with a thick layer of chocolate chip cookie dough....
I’m always looking for easy and delicious side dishes to round out my meals. Some of my favorite options include corn fritters, dill potato salad, baked potato wedges and these fabulous cowboy beans. Cowboy Beans Ingredients When you make this cowboy beans recipe you will need bacon, ground beef, onion, cans of pork and beans, mustard, brown sugar, molasses, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, fresh parsley, salt and black pepper. You can enjoy these cowboy baked beans as part of a delicious dinner with baked chicken wings, bbq pork chops and grilled flank steak....
I’m such a homebody at heart, so I’m going to be honest, well I have missed traveling more than I thought, I actually love the fact that I’ve been able to be at home this entire month of December. Usually, December is filled with end of year work travel, especially last year for the HBH book tour. So this year, I’m just feeling grateful to be able to enjoy all of December at home with my family....
Ingredients Salted butter olive oil Shiitake mushrooms Dried thyme Garlic cloves Dried basil Dried oregano fresh basil, oregano or parsley for garnish Kosher salt and black pepper All-purpose flour Milk Dry white wine or chicken broth Shredded mozzarella cheese Grated parmesan cheese Jumbo pasta shells Whole milk ricotta cheese Shredded provolone Frozen spinach, thawed and drained What to have in the kitchen for this recipe 9×13 inch pan Medium pot and large pot Skillet Baking dish I say this every year, but in terms of the Thanksgiving menu, I think it’s nice to have a vegetarian main course option that’s just as exciting (if not more so) than the turkey....
This plate of Crispy Feta with Lemon Pepper Chicken and Rice is full of flavor, color, and deliciousness. It’s going to become a new favorite. Crispy pan-fried feta cheese paired with spicy garlic chicken, peppers, and severed over rice. When you’re in need of an easy, vibrant, and fresh – yet still totally exciting dinner, make this. Every bite is layered with delicious Middle Eastern inspired flavor. It’s hard to beat crispy feta!...
The request I keep receiving this holiday season is for simple, delicious sidedish recipes to pair with holiday mains. We’re all cooking up our favorites…beef tenderloin roasts, crostini, pork, and ham. Whatever your menu may be, we all certainly need great sides! Potatoes are a given at all of our family’s holiday dinners. Often, my mom’s cheesy potatoes are on the menu. Or sometimes my version with Ritz crackers. These smashed potatoes and potatoes stacks are both favorites too ....
When it comes to Thanksgiving, I love a traditional meal with a handful of fun sides. But something I almost never switch up? The sweet potato casserole. I’ve been making this sweet potato casserole with sweet ‘n’ savory bacon pecans for years. It’s absolutely delicious and one of my favorite casseroles on the table. This year though, I’m switching things up! We’re going the savory route with these crispy, cheesy, sweet potato stacks!...
Our weather really took a turn today. Unlike the rest of the US, up here in the mountains, some of our leaves are already gone and the temps have turned bitter cold. Yesterday we went from sunny and 64 during the day, to snow and 20 at night. It’s supposed to snow all day today with a high of 30…and a low of 4. Whew, I am definitely NOT ready for that!...
I’ve been holding onto this recipe for too long. It’s so special and delicious. I’ve been waiting until our fall days really settled in before sharing this! And after spending time in Chicago this past weekend, where the changing leaves and mild temperatures made for ideal fall weather, I now know it’s time! Everyone is ready to enter cozy fall and holiday mode, and I’m right there with you all!...
Although, that is pretty awesome. I am calling today triple treat friday. One, um hello it’s Friday (I know, I am such a genius.). Two, I made DARK CHOCOLATE Creme Brulee. Until a few days ago I had no idea this desert even existed. Which is a serious tragedy. Trust me. Three, there is another birthday in the Gerard family (these are pretty frequent, we have seven of the twelve months covered, with two in February)....
Ending the week on a very sweet note and I could not be happier about it! I had another recipe planned for today, but after a day of snow and darkness, I really just wanted something sweet and warm. So, I baked these up on Wednesday and while they took a bit of perfecting, I finally got them just right at the end of the day. They are pretty close to perfect!...
And we’re back with more cookies! ‘Tis this season! I had so many new recipes this year. It was hard to decide what to make, but these have always been high on my list! Inspired by the Trader Joe’s Decked Out Tree Cookies, I wanted to make my own homemade Christmas tree sugar cookies version. I knew I could make them so delicious and have fun with the shapes + decorating too!...
Often times we crave for desserts but are left with very few ingredients in our pantry. I am sure all of us must have gone through this situation at least once. So Lina from Lin’s recipes decided to throw in a challenge around the same theme. With just five common ingredients from our kitchen, we are to come up with a dish. Luckily my set of ingredients leaded me towards this dessert....
Hi, hi!! Meet my new favorite fall salad!! I know that summer salads are supposed to be the best of the year, but to me, a fall salad is the way to go! Fall salads just seem heartier and full of precious gems like roasted squash, quinoa, kale and CHEESE. And in this salad’s case, is eaten warm! Also, I don’t know if you guys have noticed, but I am really into creating salads around the seasons… Example One: Thai Summer Quinoa Salad Example Two: Spring Pea and Carrot Salad Example Three: Winter Beet and Pomegranate Salad with Maple Candied Pecans I try to be a seasonal eater, and this fall harvest quinoa salad is no exception....
Hey, hi and happy Saturday! I am so excited. Today is the official start of cocktail Saturday. From now until the new year we’ll be sharing a new cocktail leading up to the holidays. This is crazy, but this will be our 3rd year doing our “Cocktail Saturday” series. Fingers crossed that it’s our best year yet. I have SO much fun with these recipes because I feel like I have all the freedom in the world to get creative with these drinks....
I love to host morning parties, and I look for breakfast recipes that can be prepared in advance, yet are hearty enough to satisfy the biggest appetites. Some of my favorite brunch options include red velvet waffles, cheese blintzes, sausage casserole, hash brown egg casserole, baked oatmeal and this decadent french toast casserole. My kids request french toast for breakfast all the time, but who has time to stand at the stove flipping piece after piece of bread?...
Avocado brownies? Yes, did you know they’re a thing? Even though it sounds weird, it works…and they are so delicious. This is a recipe I’ve been making for years. It’s become a go-to for me, especially throughout the month of January. We might be cutting back on the sugar, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still have our chocolate. In fact, chocolate is actually needed. I don’t need to go into all the health benefits, but for sanity alone…it’s needed....
