This flavorful, fabulously easy rice has no sugar added. Chocolate is not required. It pairs wonderfully with a burrito casserole or any Mexican dish. This delicious rice is made from scratch. The flavor is mild with a gentle kick. I once tried it with a diced jalapeño — that was far too spicy for the … Read more
Elevate your cornbread with this Jalapeño Honey Cornbread. It’s moist and tender, finished with a smoky honey butter that melts into every bite. The mild heat of fresh jalapeños and the natural sweetness of honey pair beautifully to create a cornbread that’s both sweet and savory. For other cornbread ideas, try the sweet potato cornbread, … Read more
Walking tacos are a playful, portable twist on classic tacos—ideal for parties, potlucks, and game day. Instead of a shell, a small bag of chips becomes the vessel: fill it with seasoned meat (or a vegetarian filling) and your favorite toppings for a crunchy, mess-minimizing meal you can eat without plates. This idea takes the … Read more
Jump to Recipe Rich chocolate cake layers form the foundation of this chocolate mocha cake. Between the layers you’ll find a silky tiramisu mascarpone filling and a bold espresso mascarpone filling, finished with a smooth espresso Swiss meringue buttercream. Today’s post also features a collaboration with Lisa from Garrison Street Design Studio, who shows how … Read more
Every year millions of children leave milk and cookies out for Santa on Christmas Eve. Have you ever wondered if Santa might prefer something stronger after a long night of delivering presents? This year will be Santa’s first visit to our little Sadie, and perhaps she’ll be sweet enough to leave one of these festive … Read more
Cowboy Sliders deliver all the bold flavors of a loaded burger in perfectly sized party sliders. They combine taco-seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar, crisp bacon, tangy pickles and crunchy fried onions on buttery Hawaiian slider buns for an irresistible bite. The clever shortcut with these sliders is assembling them as a tray: rather than building … Read more
It’s mega cold right now and I am in winter mood. That’s why after my tips on how to not get a cold, I’m now sharing simple, natural ways to moisturize your skin during winter. I’ve always had dry skin — not catastrophic, but noticeable. My elbows felt rough, and without lotion my legs looked … Read more
Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches are a simple, satisfying dinner you’ll come back to again and again. Tender slow-cooked beef piled on a toasted roll with melted provolone and a rich au jus makes this five-ingredient slow cooker recipe a winner. This Easy Crock Pot French Dip Sandwich delivers juicy, fork-tender beef with minimal effort. … Read more
Ingredients 2 packages cherry-flavored Jell-O 1 can (approx. 2.5 size) cherries, drained 1 can (approx. 2 size) pineapple, drained 1 6-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans work well) 2 cans (2 x 12 oz) Coca-Cola Method Reserve the juice from the canned fruit and warm it slightly. Dissolve the … Read more
Today’s Expert: North Bay Produce Welcome to the eighth installment of our series, “Ask the Produce Expert.” In this feature we spotlight partner growers, suppliers, and commodity boards, asking industry professionals practical questions that help consumers better understand the food they buy and eat. If you have a question for a future expert, you can … Read more