Swamp Dip {Recipe}

It’s football season! Enjoy this delicious dip at your next party! Ingredients 10 ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed ½ cup drained and chopped roasted red bell peppers 8 ounce container sour cream 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 packet dry vegetable soup mix Pepper to taste … Read more

Perfect Peanut Pasta with Chicken and Veggies {Recipe}

Serves 4 Ingredients:  1/2 pound whole wheat spaghetti, reserve ¼ cup of pasta cooking water 1 teaspoon of kosher salt (optional) 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons honey 1½ tablespoons white vinegar 2 1/2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1 teaspoon finely minced ginger 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 3/4 … Read more

Caramel Popcorn {Recipe}

Make your own homemade caramel sauce to top popcorn! Yum! INGREDIENTS 10 Cups popped popcorn ¾ Cups packed brown sugar 1/3 cup butter ¼ Cup light colored corn syrup ¼ Cup Teaspoon baking soda ¼ cup teaspoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS Preheat oven at 300⁰F. Put popcorn into a 12’’x 8’’x 1’’ roasting pan to keep … Read more

Chicken Avocado Wraps {Recipe}

Need a quick meal idea? Try these yummy chicken avocado wraps. INGREDIENTS 2 cups chopped cooked chicken ½ cup cubed red pepper ¼ cup chopped cilantro ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced 4, 8-inch tortillas 4 red leaf or Boston lettuce leaves DIRECTIONS Combine chicken, tomato, cilantro and hot sauce … Read more

Steak, Bean & Pasta Soup {Recipe}

(Disclosure: I am taking part in the Beano “Be Natural” Virtual Cook-off. I was compensated for posting and received free products but thoughts are my own.) Looking for the perfect Fall soup? Try this delicious steak and bean pasta soup for a hearty meal. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 diced sweet onion 1 tablespoon … Read more

Pulled Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches {Recipe}

This family favorite recipe uses bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, which are full of flavor and moisture. When combined with homemade barbecue sauce, the tender shredded chicken takes on a sweet smokiness that’s far better than anything you could find in a bottle at the grocery store.   Cook Time 30 min Prep Time 60 min … Read more

Southern-Style Drumsticks {Recipe}

This “fried” chicken has been rehabbed by coating the chicken in flour and spices before baking it in the oven. The secret to creating the perfect skin is to place the coated legs in the refrigerator so that they dry out a little before baking—the skin crisps up in the oven once the moisture has … Read more

Chocolate Pecan Bourbon Pie {Recipe}

Did you know that August has two pecan “holidays”? Yesterday was National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day and today is National Pecan Torte Day. I had to share this delicious pie recipe from Delightful Pastries,  a family-owned and operated Chicago bakery. Delightful Pastries’ Chocolate Pecan Bourbon Pie By: Executive Pastry Chef & Owner, Dobra Bielinski  Ingredients: 6 ounces … Read more