I participated in Mom Blog Tour Winter Fancy Food Show (#MomBlogTourFF) on behalf of Wendy’s Bloggers. I received Real California Milk products to facilitate my review, but my opinions and the recipe are my own. I was hoping today was going to be a beautiful day, just like yesterday. True, the weather report said it would be cloudy, but I tend to be skeptical of those! Well, it turns out they were right… We did squeeze a dog park visit, as we are trying to show Lola lots of attention before baby madness starts in August, but we devoted the rest of the day to cleaning the fridge and freezer....

This post is sponsored by Barilla. All opinions are my own! Try Barilla Legume Pasta for yourself here. If you love Mediterranean inspired recipes, make sure to also check out my Mediterranean Black Olive Bread, Meat and Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves and Seven Layer Mediterranean Dip! Mediterranean Pasta: A pasta dish that is actually good for you! Hello. This is your friendly reminder that October is coming to an end and soon the holiday season will be upon us!...

Juicy shrimp baked in a garlicky tomato sauce alongside classic Mediterranean ingredients like artichokes and olives, all simmering away under a shower of creamy feta cheese, this one-pan Mediterranean shrimp will transport you to a sunny, relaxing place, no matter the actual state of your home/kitchen/general mental well-being. The fresh, complex flavors here will trick you, in a good way. This recipe is made almost entirely with pantry and freezer ingredients, but it tastes like a meal you would order while on the 5-star oceanside vacation that we all very much deserve at this moment....

Made with a custardy filling and a buttery pie crust, it’s always a party-pleaser, often enjoyed on holidays or special occasions. It’s easy to see why buttermilk pie is so popular. This creamy comfort food tastes a bit like creme brulee with its rich, gooey center and crackly sugar top. Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pie Buttermilk pie may be a classic southern dessert, but it’s actually an English import. Made popular by colonial settlers, the delicious dessert was readily adopted in the southern states, where buttermilk was already a staple ingredient for home cooks....

FavoritePinShare An amazing one pan meal with tender and juicy cajun blackened chicken over delicious southwest rice! This meal became an instant favorite at our house! You guys would not believe how many dirty dishes I accumulate after a day of cooking. Honestly it is shocking. My kitchen looks like a tornado went through it and every bowl in the house is dirty. My husband is usually home to help watch our almost two year old....

This green beans almondine recipe with garlic, lemon, and (of course) almonds is a simple and tasty side that works with just about any main dish. And it comes together in just 10 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. If you love healthy green bean recipes, be sure to also try bacon wrapped green beans or simply roasted green beans. What Is Green Bean Almondine? The American term “almondine” is actually known as “amandine” in French, which simply means a dish topped with buttered, toasted almonds....

“This post is sponsored by Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.“ Steak lovers, rejoice! The most amazing, mouthwatering sizzling steak is here! The kind that has the crisp crust and the tender, juicy center that makes people pay the big bucks at fancy steakhouses. But instead of parting with your Benjamins, you get to do it at home for a fraction of the cost, no tip necessary! And if the steak by itself wasn’t marvelous enough, I made a gorgonzola cream sauce to go with it....

FavoritePinShare Parmesan Herb Asparagus Fries are asparagus stalks coated in a parmesan herb panko and baked to a crispy and delicious perfection! It’s the perfect crunchy bite, especially when dipped into the creamy greek yogurt ranch dip. The best part is that these “fries” are healthy and still so tasty that the entire family loves them! I am always looking for delicious vegetables for my family. My other go to dip-able and kid friendly veggies Crispy Garlic Sweet Potato Fries, Baked Zucchini Fries....

Given my choice of hypothetical superpowers, I am bypassing both invisibility and flying in favor of the magic that makes this flourless peanut butter skillet cookie possible. Take a bite of this peanut butter skillet cookie, and you will taste: A molten, ooey-gooey middle (that rivals this Chocolate Mug Cake recipe).An unapologetic onslaught of peanut butter (like these Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies).Melty chocolate chip nirvana.Lightly crispy edges begging to be smothered in vanilla ice cream (this Banana Ice Cream wouldn’t be a bad choice either)....

FavoritePinShare Perfect Crepes are a light and thin pancakes that is simply blended batter that makes a sweet or savory breakfast for any day. The toppings are endless! A tried and true breakfast that comes out perfect every time. If you love breakfast food that is sweet and savory like we do try this Incredible Blueberry Buttermilk Breakfast Cake, Best Ever German Oven Pancake or Quick 45 Minute Cinnamon Rolls....

You are in for a pizza treat! This portobello pizza is made with… you guessed it, portobello mushrooms. These large caps are absolutely perfect for stuffing with traditional pizza toppings. I’ve topped this portobello mushroom pizza with sauce, cheese, and pepperoni, but I’m also sharing a ton of ideas below. These are so easy to customize, or put out toppings and let everyone top their own. We have low carb pizza night at least once a week at our house....

Not sure how to cook prime rib? This roasted prime rib recipe is a delicious and special treat that makes the perfect Christmas dinner — or just a fancy dinner for a special event. While cooking prime rib roast may seem like a daunting task, it’s actually quite simple. The key is selecting the perfect cut of meat, seasoning it to perfection, and nailing the cook time. The garlic butter seasoning makes this the best prime rib roast recipe ever in my book....

Moist, lightly springy, and pleasantly spiced, this mashup of my two greatest quick bread loves, banana bread and pumpkin bread, is whole wheat, naturally sweetened with honey, and defies seasonal designation. Pumpkin bread feels quintessentially autumn and banana bread like a delicious default (“have ripe bananas, will bake”). I adore them both, but this week I was craving something a little more out of the ordinary, which ironically enough turned out to be something in between....

Forget the cakey, muffin-like pumpkin cookies you’ve had before. These pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies are chewy, buttery, and softer than a fancy hotel pillow. They’re the best of cinnamon sugar cookies, meets pumpkin pie, meets (ultimately) my mouth. About These Delicious Pumpkin Snickerdoodles My grandma’s snickerdoodles were one of my favorite cookies growing up, so they’ve long held a soft spot in my heart. She made her snickerdoodles small, which made them easier to sneak to her grandkids when our parents weren’t looking....

FavoritePinShare Pumpkin Sweet Potato Bread is so moist and flavorful. Topped with a delicious maple vanilla glaze and sprinkled with chopped pecans. Hey, it’s Jenn from Deliciously Sprinkled back with a delicious fall favorite. Nothing tastes more like fall than fresh baked pumpkin goods. I’ve always loved just about anything with pumpkin in it, so I decided to switch things up to the traditional pumpkin bread with this Pumpkin Sweet Potato Bread....

FavoritePinShare Hey hey it’s Tiffany from Creme de la Crumb! I’m still freaking out a little bit that it’s 2016 and that January is over and it is now February! It is insane how fast time flies. That being said, I am definitely ready for some warmer weather. As much as I love fuzzy socks and freshly fallen snow… I’m ready. For sunny days and flip flops and eating lunch on the back deck....

FavoritePinShare Sheet Pan Salsa Verde Chicken Fajitas are the tangy new way to enjoy a delicious taco Tuesday, or Wednesday, or any other day of the week. This healthy meal is made in minutes, leaving you with little cleanup, and tons of leftover salsa verde. Craving easy-to-make meals with little to clean after? Try these sheet pan meals and take back your evenings Sheet Pan Nachos, Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetables, Sheet Pan Garlic Lime Salmon Fajitas....

FavoritePinShare Skinny Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken is a delicious chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce with tender vegetables and crunchy cashews. Skip the takeout, this is so much healthier and better! I love the light and tastiness of this skinny Kung Pao Chicken recipe. If you are looking for skinny meals this new year try this Skinny Chicken Enchiladas, Skinny Fettuccini Garlic Alfredo and for a sweet dessert try this Skinny Mini Cheesecake....

Got leftover corned beef? I recommend you check out my Classic Reuben Sandwich and my Corned Beef Hash (recipe coming soon). Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage for St Patrick’s Day Who’s excited for the best non-Irish Irish meal of the year? True, corned beef is not as popular in Ireland as it is in North America, but it is a strong element of Irish-American culture and therefore a must for St....

Before we start talking about how delicious this soup is, I must confess something important. insert suspense music here The thing is… I am generally not a soup person! Shocking, I know. But I’ll explain: I grew up in a family that used to go on several “soup diets” and I, unfortunately, had my fair share of boring, weight loss soups that tasted like I would rather eat grass. It wasn’t until I became a serious foodie (as in owning a food blog) that I started enjoying soup again....