Beef & Bean Weekend Chili

Who doesn't love a hot batch of chili? It is such a wonderful dish to make in large quantity and eat for days and even freeze some of it for the ongoing cold weeks. One of my favorite things about chili is the versatility. It is a dish that…

Kale Chicken Salad

Hope everyone had a merry Christmas yesterday. If you are feeling anything like me today, it's a little overwhelming. I feel like I am coming down from a rush, rush, rush buzz. We are so fortunate to be surrounded by family and friends at this…

Cauliflower Hummus with Pita + Veggies

The week of Christmas is here! No matter what you and your family celebrate, you will want to whip up this hummus for your party appetizer or even to just munch on throughout the week while you try to maintain sanity. ;) This is a perfect…

Sweet Potato Tacos

Taco, taco, taco all day everyday! Seriously though...who couldn't eat some form of taco everyday? I have yet to meet a person who wouldn't enjoy at least one taco a day. Tacos are so versatile and so creative which makes it fun to get the…

Aloo Gobi Spiced Potatoes & Cauliflower

Waking up on this snowy Monday morning and craving Indian food is something I can say has never happened before. I suppose there is only one remedy - so I better check my spice list and get cooking. For those of you who may have never eaten…

Roasted Squash & Spinach Salad

Wow what a great Thanksgiving weekend! We sure hope everyone had a lovely holiday with family and friends. If you are working through the many leftovers that over flow your fridge, below are just a few ideas of what you can do with them. GOBBLE…

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan

Happy Thanksgiving week ya'll! Let the list making begin and continue between now and Christmas. While we may be overwhelmed with our to do lists and keeping our homes and families in check...there is one thing that should remain simplified...and…

Sautéed Butter Mushrooms

Sometimes in life you just need some savory buttered mushrooms. They are a great side kick to a lovely steak or even a great appetizer all on their very own. Bust out your cast iron skillet and get cooking. Sautéed Butter Mushrooms ~…

Election Day Libation

Well folks here we are...finally...after a long, daunting year of politics being shoved in our face...it is here. I woke up today thinking a cocktail recipe was surely in order for this week. Whether you are celebrating or wanting to numb the…

Chuck Roast with Balsamic & Dijon

Here is just a neat little mid week meal. In this dish you will find everything glorious. Not only does it scream fall harvest, it screams easy. Any one pot meal that has such rich and savory flavor is sure to be on repeat through this long…