I had the most amazing appetizer at a restaurant recently and rushed home to recreate it! These ultra crispy brussel sprouts are topped with toasted almonds and lemon zest, while served with a mildly sweet, creamy, lemony, garlic sauce that absolutely MAKE the dish.  This is a great appetizer but also perfect for a […]

We are in a busy season right now. I’m currently interested in: 1 pot dishes Freezer Meals Sleepovers at Gigi + papa’s house/granny’s house Exhausted kids after long play days All the help we can get! These zucchini fritters were actually created because I forgot about the 5 pound bag of zucchini I purchased at Costco the […]

Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Tostones I forgot how much I loved buffalo chicken EVERYTHING. Wings, crispy sandwiches, wraps… you name it, I probably enjoy it. Well, I had never had buffalo chicken tostones, so I had to remedy that of course. These bite size, flavorful, crunchy, buffalo chicken tostones make for the best lunch or even […]

Today’s BBQ Chili recipe is just the ticket for this season where we crave warmth, simplicity and great flavor.  And for us, there is nothing better than a bowl of hearty chili before the big game! My BBQ Chili recipe is easy to make, and can feed a crowd. Amplify your tailgate with this BBQ […]

UPDATED 8/1/18 I have since simplified the recipe and added Instant Pot instructions! The Instant Pot allows you to pressure cook frozen meat and have dinner on the table in less than 3 hours– FROM THE FREEZER! [tasty-recipe id=”6053″] Remember when we went to Chicago a couple weeks ago? Well I had one of the […]

This might just be my favorite way to season and marinate chicken this summer. Creamy greek yogurt combined with tangy tomato paste and plenty of spice come together to create some of the most flavorful chicken to ever come out of my kitchen! I happily ate these leftovers for 4 days straight. These Turkish Chicken […]

I am always looking for BBQ worthy salads, and this Blackened Shrimp Salad definitely fits the bill! Its colorful, the flavors are bright, and the shrimp is BOMB! I was looking to incorporate some beautiful mangoes I found at the store and came up with the salad. Its based off a recipe already on here, Blackened […]

Running out of ideas for chicken breast? Try these Ranch Grilled Chicken Skewers to change things up a bit! The roasted garlic in the homemade ranch adds a subtle garlic flavor with a hint of sweetness while all the added herbs like parsley, dill, and thyme bring your right back to the traditional flavors of […]

I love banana pudding but only make it once or twice a year. Let’s be real- it’s not the healthiest dessert. Well, all that is about to change! This single serving skinny banana pudding will allow me to INDULGE in this summer classic whenever I please. What’s great about this Skinny Banana Pudding is that […]

True story: I haven’t always been such a great cook. Now I thought  I was; I have always loved being in the kitchen and trying new recipes but it took awhile for me to start creating *REALLY GOOD* recipes on my own. My husband endured the OK recipes and his patience paid off– I think […]

I have no idea how I got to this point; me loving Fried Green Tomatoes. I have always liked tomato flavored thing: ketchup, bbq sauce, marinara sauce, etc. but eating an actual tomato― NO WAY. It wasn’t until we discovered a delicious restaurant that was highly skilled at sophisticated southern food― Lucille’s. We ordered the […]

I am a big fan of hosting smarter not harder! These 5 Make- Ahead Serve Yourself game day ideas are some of my best tricks in the book. I love cooking, hosting, serving but I also enjoy actually sitting down to watch the game instead of hovering over my guests.