What to Serve With your Cheese Ball I like to serve cheese balls with a variety of crackers and a knife for spreading it. You could also put out vegetables like carrots and celery. The longer it sits out the easier it will be to spread. Please keep in mind that your cheese ball should not sit out for longer than two hours before returning to the refrigerator. In this Pineapple Cheese Ball, we are using crushed pineapple and several different ingredients that work perfectly with it....

In our family, there are vegetarians/vegans and there are carnivores. And taco Tuesday is kinda a must! I mean, I find it a good excuse to make tacos on Tuesdays (our Mexican-inspired recipes are always on rotation, they’re not just for Cinco de mayo!). We usually make at least one chicken option and one veggie option so that everyone can enjoy. Our absolute favorite is these baked chicken tacos, crunchy shells with tender juicy chicken are amazing!...

I am so excited! Today my friends and I are getting together to celebrate a very special blogging friend we adore, Juliane from Beyond Frosting! Julianne is pregnant with her very first little one, a sweet boy, and today is her virtual baby shower! I have known Julianne for ages, and she has a heart of gold. She is so quiet in big groups, and then when I spend time with her one on one we have the best conversations....

Experiences like mountain biking — a little thrill, a little danger, outside in nature, with people — is exactly what they need. Especially during puberty when their brains are so plastic, and are rewiring for adulthood. (Remember “demo day” on Inside Out 2? 🤣) Highly recommend this book! Soon YOU TOO can have your children falling off of bridges in the name of experience! At pick up, Truman’s coach makes a beeline for me and says, with a serious look on his face, “Ma’am, are you Truman’s mom?...

This pumpkin cake is perfect for sharing, as it’s baked in a sheet pan and easily cut into 20 or more servings. Make this pumpkin-spiced cake for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or any other autumn occasion. This pumpkin sheet cake has the most amazing flavors! What makes it really special and different from the “standard” pumpkin cake is the frosting. Instead of a buttercream or cream cheese frosting, we’re topping this pumpkin sheet cake with a pecan praline frosting....

We have a growth forming in our hallway. No matter what I do to get rid of it, it keeps coming back. I swear, every time I walk by, it multiplies. Laundry. Laundry is this spreading disease I speak of. (Watch out. I hear it’s catching.) The kids have no clothes in their drawers, so every day in the rush before school they tear through the pile in the hallway, leaving trails of underwear and endless socks....

Have you ever thought about all the reasons why you’re not dead? My mom sent out this article to my family a while back. Basically it’s telling you to stop and think about all the ways you should have died, but didn’t because of modern medicine. Don’t count your faucet-full of clean water and your fridge full of unspoiled food and the proper sewage system that you have access to; I’m talking about that one time you had pneumonia as an infant (my brother), or when you were hospitalized as a toddler for dehydration (my sister), or when you had a 20 minute surgery that one time to cut out a bit of cancer (me)....

What is Rasta Pasta? I used to think that Rasta pasta came from the Rastafari culture in Jamaica but my readers told me that it’s not the case. This dish is Jamaican inspired with the 3 colored bell peppers and the jerk seasoning, it’s a very comforting pasta dish that has all the cream and cheese that you need to feel good. It also has a strong flavor, and a lovely spicy kick that will make you want to have this pasta all the time!...

Most Popular Sangria Recipes I have a few sangria recipes that are some of my most popular recipes. You will love them! The perfect cocktail for celebrating just about anything in the summer is this great Red Sangria recipe. Sangria is the natural fit for a party because it is meant to be made before and brought out right as guests arrive. This simple recipe for red sangria requires only about 10 minutes of hands on time for cutting up an orange and an apple and mixing a few things together....

Quick and Easy crispy air fryer cauliflower recipe below All you need is a head of cauliflower, a little oil, and your favourite seasonings. Toss them together, and then cook it in the air fryer. In just a few minutes, you’ll have perfectly roasted cauliflower that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Don’t have an air fryer? No worries - simply use your oven! What I really love is that whether you’re roasting the cauliflower for a side dish, adding it to a Buddha bowl, or stuffing it into your wrap – it’s always a hit....

I am going all out for Halloween this year, guys. And by that I mean that I slapped some masking tape and paper plates on my front door today. It looks better than it sounds. (Hopefully.) It’s supposed to be like a monster face. The paper plates (with black circles on them) are eyes, the masking tape is a silly mouth and angry eyebrows. Get it??? Okay, so maybe I need to start shelling out some dough on post-Halloween sales this year so that it doesn’t look like a homeless person decorated my house....

How to Serve Serve your Samoa Martini immediately after preparing so that it stays nice and cold. The martini can be served as is or garnished with whipped cream and toasted coconut. Add a Samoa cookie to the rim of your martini glass for a crunchy treat. The great news is that you can enjoy that great chocolate-caramel-coconut cookie goodness all year long in the form of this insane martini. This is the ultimate dessert cocktail and I know you are going to enjoy every last sip....

In this Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe, we are using a really simple filling in our squash for a deep and satisfying dinner that you can feel really good about eating. This dinner recipe is good for you, but doesn’t skimp on the flavor. Tip One is to pull off the stem (if you can) before you try to slice through it. It might be more picture perfect with it on, but it just causes trouble....

Sicily boasts some of Italy’s most delicious Italian cuisine often featuring simple dishes made with a handful of ingredients that most of us have. Take this Pesto alla Siciliana, a lesser-known gem compared to its classic basil Pesto alla Genovese.Take Pesto alla Siciliana, a lesser-known gem compared to its classic basil cousin. This vibrant sauce swaps vibrant greens for a tomato base, complemented by the nutty richness of almonds and a touch of sweetness from naturally ripe tomatoes....

Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram I have something shocking to tell you about myself. Something so shocking that I didn’t even know about it. Apparently I’m a lizard person: My friend Natasha over at Salt and Lavender (follow her, she’s awesome!) messaged me on Instagram yesterday with this screenshot. It’s from some random account that has funny memes. That’s definitely my face, on a meme. I was sooooo confused. Lizard people?...

Simple Syrup Ratio Though there are some versions of simple syrup that do a 2 to 1 ratio of sugar to water, we stick with the 1 to 1 ratio for our cocktails. You can add very little syrup to a recipe for the perfect amount of sweetness. Make a big homemade batch and store it in your refrigerator so you always have some on hand. It’s easy to make and much cheaper than store bought syrup....

Recently I was talking to a friend of mine who was looking for more budget friendly and simple meals. She mentioned Puttanesca, and how delicious it is. I was immediately sold. This recipe comes together quickly, making it a great weeknight dinner. That said, it is so full of flavor, that it tastes like something you would order out. Your family is going to love it. It is perfect for people looking for a spin on Spaghetti Sauce....

It was warmer here yesterday and it made me SO excited for warmer summer days. I immediately wanted to pull out our patio furniture and plan a picnic at the park. What are you most exciteded about for summer? There is something about summer weather that makes me crave big pitchers of sangria! If you have been following me for any time, you know what I have LOTS of sangria recipes....

Are you a chunky or smooth fan? I used to have to have mine really smooth, but I’ve started to prefer chunky over smooth and I’m really not a fan of this dip made in the blender where you lose all the texture. Chipotles in Adobo are the easy secret to the spice and smokiness in this Spicy Chipotle Pepper Guacamole. I use them in my Chipotle Chicken Burger and even went so far as to adding them to my Bacon BBQ Sauce....

What Makes These Cookies Special Aside from the eye appeal of these festive cookies, they are easy to make and so delicious. With no dough-chilling required and lots of ways to make them extra festive, this is a great cookie recipe to make with your kids, enjoy around the holidays, or give as gifts. Made into fun shapes with a cookie press, the buttery dough is flavored with almond and vanilla....