Asparagus Bundles — Asparagus stalks wrapped in prosciutto, filled with garlic-herb cheese, rolled in crescent dough, topped with Parmesan and baked. A great appetizer, small bite or side dish! I’m not sure if I ever officially announced it here, but last summer I started a business called Tablespoon Cooking Co., which operates out of Findlay Kitchen
Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Manchego & Honey
Bacon-Wrapped Dates — Dates are stuffed with Manchego cheese and slivered almonds, then wrapped in bacon and drizzled with honey. Perfect party appetizer! For my Garde Manger class in culinary school, our final project was to set up a holiday buffet. We were broken into teams and our job was to plan a buffet that
Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Loaded Smashed Potatoes — crispy smashed potatoes topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream, and scallions. A fun weeknight side dish or perfect party appetizer! I’m always looking for ways to make weeknight cooking easier. It’s not the cooking (we all know I love to cook!), but it’s the dishes that really drive me crazy.
How to Make a Cheese Board
Nothing compares to a great cheese board! Learn how to make a cheese board — from choosing cheeses & picking accompaniments to composing it all on a board! One of my favorite things to do is put together an impressive cheese board. Not only are they fun to make, but they are always the star
3 Healthy and Delicious Road Trip Snacks
These road trip snacks are healthy and delicious. Homemade apple chips, jerky, and granola bars will fill you up while you’re on the go! This guest post is from Tiffany Watts of Dilesia. Everyone needs a road trip once in a while, to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern life and enjoy
Homemade Jerky
Homemade jerky is a high-protein snack that is easy to pack when traveling. It will keep you full while you’re on the road and it’s healthy and delicious! This guest post is from Tiffany Watts of Dilesia. A protein rich snack is what you need to keep you feeling full and avoid reaching for sugar
Homemade Granola Bars
Homemade granola bars are a tasty and easily portable snack for traveling. With fruit, nuts and grains these homemade granola bars are healthy & delicious! This guest post is from Tiffany Watts of Dilesia. Granola bars are a tasty fiber packed, easily portable source of energy. They can be made easily from the comfort of
Baked Apple Chips
Baked apple chips are a healthy and delicious snack to take along on a road trip or any travel situation. They are easy to make and transport! This guest post is from Tiffany Watts of Dilesia. Fresh apples make a great snack in and of themselves. However, they can also be prepared in a variety
Halloween Brownies
I’ve always loved Halloween. Growing up, my mom and grandma would team up to make my Halloween costumes by hand. I was never happy with the standard witch or princess and requested oddball costumes such as a drive-in waitress on roller skates, Carmen Miranda, and a flamenco dancer. The Carmen Miranda costume was the most memorable.
Vegetable and Shrimp Stuffed Avocados from The Heritage Cook
In preparation for all of my travel this fall, I’ve reached out to some of my favorite food blogger friends and asked them to share their favorite recipes as guest posts. Today’s guest post is from Jane Bonacci of The Heritage Cook. On her blog, Jane shares both old and new recipes in hopes that culinary