Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Tabasco. However, all thoughts and opinions were my own. Do you ever have those days where you step into the kitchen with the best intentions and ideas and then all of a sudden your cooking world comes crumbling down on you? Yes, that totally happened to me. It…
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Tomato and Blue Cheese Couscous Salad with Spicy Oil Dressing
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Tabasco. However, all thoughts and opinions were my own. When it comes to challenges, sign me up. Perhaps it’s the competitive nature in me. Maybe it’s the drive to always challenge myself in order to improve my skills. Whatever it is, I’m not a fan of turning down challenges,…
Apple and Cherry Salad
Music is one of my favorite things in the world. Yes, that’s a pretty strong statement. I’ve always loved to discover new bands and songs, as well as stick with the oldies but goodies. There’s just something about music that can lift up the spirits, brighten the mood, and bring on the emotions. I usually…
Tomato and Olive Pasta
I’m not sure where you live but where I live, spring is here. It’s here in full force. If you’re still snowed in, my sincere apologies for rubbing it in but I just can’t contain my excitement. This past week, I put away the winter coats, boats, and sweaters and replaced them with spring jackets,…
Strawberry, Pecan, and Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
There’s something that is so refreshing, enjoyable, and beautiful about a salad that is full of fresh vegetables, leafy greens, bountiful fruit, crunchy bits, and flavorful dressing. Don’t you agree? Practically every night my husband and I eat dinner together, we serve a side salad alongside our main entree. When eating dinner with him, our…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Who is your favorite Food Network chef? Mine, hands down, is Ina Garten. I love her…and her kitchen…and her house…and her town…and her love for her husband (Hi, Jeffrey)…and, well, this list could go on forever. What I also love about Ina is that she prepares countless recipes that only require a few “good” ingredients…