I am thrilled to be working with Sutter Home to bring you this delicious baked fish recipe that pairs perfectly with their crisp sweet Riesling. Pairing Sutter Home’s Riesling with this spicy chipotle sauce and delicious oven fried fish makes for the perfect #SweetOnSpice combination. I love this time of year in Wisconsin! It’s the end of the dark freezing cold winter, there is a light at the end of the tunnel!...

Originally Posted June 21, 2017 The other night Eric and I went to a new restaurant for our weekly date. It was supposedly Italian. The first thing we ordered was a “Not so Crudite” appetizer plate that was described as grilled stone fruit paired with some grilled vegetables and ranch (why did we order this??) As we’re eating, Eric takes one of the grilled half-peaches, tastes it, and thoughtfully says, “I think…Yeah, I think it’s a peach!...

There was this ONE time, a long, long time ago, when Hubby Dear decided to take matters into his own hands. He somehow managed to convince me that he would be in charge of dessert this time and I only needed to concentrate on preparing the food. I don’t why or how, but I gave in. So as we shopped for our groceries for the dinner party I had planned ahead, I noticed Hubby Dear place 2 boxes of Brownie mix into the cart....

Make it Fresh or Frozen with Panasonic Slow Juicer MJ-L500 #experiencefresh. Along with making Fresh Juices from fruits and vegetables, you may get creative making a refreshing Sorbet too. Let me introduce to you a little bit of magic in my culinary corner - Panasonic Slow Juicer MJ-L500. Folks at Panasonic sent the Juicer across, just before our Easter break. With all the excitement of our upcoming holidays, the package was carefully stacked in my little studio....

We are at that weird time in Wisconsin when we are wishing for fall, the leaves are starting to turn colors, but it is still in the 80s some days. These types of days, when you are sweating while watching soccer games, call for Pumpkin Cold Brew. This delicious fall spin on Cold Brew Coffee definitely needs to go on your autumn bucket list. Don’t wait for the last leaf to drop before you try this incredibly easy treat....

Pumpkin, Chocolate and Orange – A Truly Delicious Combination For this recipe, I took the inspiration from my pumpkin walnut muffins, swirled in Nutella and left out the walnuts. The addition of the orange juice really brings out the flavor of the pumpkin. But pair this with Nutella? Well, I think we all know how well chocolate and orange go together! How to Get the Nutella Swirl The swirl you see is not only happening on the top, it’s also jazzing up the inside of the muffin as well....

(Offended) “No, YOU have a large calibary!” DANG! Where did she get all this sass? It certainly isn’t from me. It’s cold season around here. Both Eric and I have been sniffling all day. (Although Eric’s stems from chronic allergies.) We’ve been sitting here across the room from each other, sniffing and tossing the box of tissues back and forth. After simultaneously blowing our noses, he looked over at me and said “Karen, we were made for each other....

Do you guys have any weekend plans? We’ll just be doing the usual, yard work and church on Sunday. Sometimes I love having no plans for the weekend. We just got back from a kid-free 2 week vacation in Australia, so we’ve been spoiled anyway. (And yes, it was so fun!!) I hope you get to make this Chocolate Free Chocolate Cake soon! Well. Actually. It turns out you can....

Air Fryer, deep frying, and oven instructions are included. Using the air fryer to cook appetizers is truly a breeze. The hot air circulating perfectly browns up the outside of the egg rolls in just a few short minutes of time. Let’s also not forget that you’re using LESS oil and grease and still getting to enjoy that fried taste and texture! However, if you wish to deep fry or bake these, I’m providing you with all the instructions as well....

If you’re a beet fan like I am, then this Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad is for you because here’s nothing better than roasted beets. They take on so much flavor, they’re earthy and slightly nutty which is why this salad works. Toasted pecans perfectly complement the nuttiness of the beets with a slightly peppery bite from the arugula and then the creamy tang of the Asiago cheese, all the flavors just work so well together....

Like so many people, I wasn’t a fan of Brussels sprouts when I was a kid. I thought they looked funny and tasted worse. But now I know the truth. Not only are they delicious, but they are good for you too! Today I’m going to show you how to make an easy Brussels sprout salad. I love the way all of the different flavors in this recipe come together to create an elegant side dish fit for a holiday table....

Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner I love sheet pan dinners! They’re always SO easy and quick to make and turn out absolutely delicious. A sheet pan dinner is always the first thing that comes to my mind when I’m tired, it’s almost dinner time, and I want food quickly. I avoid eating out as much as possible, I mean seriously, nothing beats home-cooked food! Especially when it’s quick and easy! I always make this sheet pan sweet potato hash for breakfast, or even dinner, it never disappoints....

The reason for my embarrassment is because I seem to invite such odd looks from people when I say it. They all look at me in an ‘are-you-serious-or-just-plain-crazy’ kinda way. But I beg to differ! I mean, wouldn’t you prefer engulfing yourself in soft warm fabrics and eating rich stews as opposed to sweating throughout the day? I do at least. This past weekend, when we were snowed in with nothing to do other than cosy up by the fireplace and catch up on a couple of movies, I decided to cook a delicious, comforting dinner dor us....

Did you guys have a good Memorial Day weekend? We did, we had a fun BBQ with friends, but we also did a ton of work around the house because grownuping stinks. Should we talk about our fun BBQ instead though? Good. So much more fun :) So, we have good friends that we love doing holidays with. I mean, we seriously LOVE doing holidays with them. Like we do all the holidays, lol....

This Stuffed Shells recipe really only has a handful of ingredients, but they come together in such a magical way. The smoothness of the ricotta and the perfect taste of mozzarella cheese come together with herbs and spices and then is smothered in my homemade spaghetti sauce. The whole combination will have you falling in love with this classic. Be sure to use enough water. We are going to be cooking a whole pound of pasta so you want to use between 4 and 6 quarts (16 to 24 cups) of water....

Growing up with a Dad who HAD to have his Samosa fix at least once a week meant that I believed it was the most normal thing to do. I mean, I fully supported the fact that my Mom needed a break from cooking our meals and what’s better than crispy warm Samosas dunked into cool, creamy chutneys on a Friday night! Except, that wasn’t what most families I knew were doing....

I asked Charlotte what she wanted me to make her for dinner on her birthday, and she said “TACOS!” which is a testament to her love of all things tortilla-bound. We have just come off several weeks of chicken taco testing in our kitchen. We had chicken tacos so many nights in a row I just stopped counting. But I didn’t hear a single complaint, because tacos really are one of those meals you can eat every day, right?...

This mooching business is an art which I am still learning. Eric is a pro though. Even back when we were dating, my roommates called him the “Smoocher” because he was always mooching off us and because, well, we smooched a lot. My brother and his wife Sandi pretend that they like having us here, which makes it even easier for us. I do what I always do: cook an overabundance of food and pretend that I’m always about to do the dishes....

What is Minestrone Soup? Minestrone Soup is a common and traditional Italian soup made with a tomato-y broth and vegetables such as beans, onions, carrots, and celery. Italian home cooks often cook with whatever ingredients are fresh and seasonal, so the actual ingredients can vary from family to family and from month to month. While our take on minestrone is vegetarian with beans for added protein, this soup could just as easily have meat in it....

Well here it is guys! I’m so excited! This new design has been in the works since June, and it’s finally here just in time for my 3 year blog anniversary! Can you believe it’s been 3 years? I was going to make a cake for my blogiversary but decided cakes are not even cool. False. Lies. I made one and it was kinda melty and subpar, so it’s sitting on my counter, absolutely pouting, and I am blowing out pretend candles....