Simple Cheese Board Ideas for an Impressive Appetizer

featured 7126

Putting together a cheese board appetizer is easier than you think. Follow these practical steps and tips to create a simple holiday cheese board that will please every guest. This post mentions items I picked up at my local Dominion store as part of holiday entertaining. All opinions are my own. Ready-made platters save the … Read more

Saturday Seven: 7 Must-Try Coconut Recipes for Weekend Cooking

featured 11270

Some weeks it’s hard to narrow down just seven recipes when so many tempting dishes are waiting to be discovered. This week I dove into a sea of coconut recipes and found an irresistible collection of sweet and savory ideas that deserve a spot on your menu. Coconut appears in so many forms — flaked, … Read more

Caprese-Style Grilled Fish with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

featured 10449 scaled

+ Poseidon Restaurant and a Hilton Head Vacation (Part 2) ~ Caprese Grilled Fish is a super-simple yet incredibly delicious meal that’s perfect with summer’s best tomatoes and basil! Just the kind of fresh fish recipe you’ll find on the menu at Poseidon restaurant in Hilton Head, South Carolina – or the type of recipe … Read more

Skiers’ Breakfast Burrito — Beaumont Bakery Favorite

featured 2583

On my Salt Lake City breakfast tour I’m focusing mostly on newer spots, but a few favorites that feel fresh to the valley still make the list. One of those is Beaumont. I picked up a breakfast burrito there recently and knew it deserved a mention. I love Beaumont for two main reasons: convenience and … Read more

30-Minute One-Pan Chicken Enchilada Skillet Recipe

featured 15971

This one-pan enchilada skillet is an easy, 30-minute meal that’s naturally gluten-free and can be made dairy-free if you prefer. It’s perfect topped with avocado slices and fresh cilantro. I’d long admired one-skillet taco and enchilada recipes circulating online and finally gave one a try—why not, since I love Tex‑Mex? This recipe is a great … Read more

Whole30 Shepherd’s Pie Recipe — Paleo & Gluten-Free

featured 904 1

If you want something comforting, flavorful and still healthy, try this take on classic Shepherd’s Pie. It delivers the same warmth you remember from home-cooked versions but is Whole30, Paleo, dairy-free and gluten-free. This version includes extra vegetables—mushrooms and zucchini—for added texture and nutrition. What Is Shepherd’s Pie Shepherd’s Pie is a savory casserole traditionally … Read more

Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars Recipe with Buttery Crust

featured 9867

Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars combine a rich, creamy vanilla cheesecake with silky homemade salted caramel. This sweet-and-salty dessert is simple to make but impressive to serve. If you love salted caramel, these cheesecake bars are a must-try: creamy, tender, and swirled with decadent caramel. These Cheesecake Bars Are… Swirled throughout with homemade salted caramel Rich, … Read more

A Recipe Blogger’s Important Announcement for Home Cooks

featured 2505

A Recipe Blogger’s PSA Hello everyone! I absolutely love creating video recipes. Juggling this passion alongside a full-time job and time with family and friends has nearly taken over my free hours, but honestly, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. People often say that if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day … Read more

Strawberry Mango Smoothie Recipe for Creamy Tropical Refreshment

featured 41960

My daughter and I both adore this Strawberry Mango Smoothie. Packed with ripe strawberries and sweet mango, it’s a bright, refreshing way to start the day. Lately I’ve been enjoying mangoes a lot, and they pair beautifully with strawberries—this smoothie quickly became a favorite. Strawberry Mango Smoothie Recipe Making smoothies at home is simple, fast, … Read more