Do you ever have one of those nights where you want to relax with a drink, but all of your go-to drinks and cocktails don’t feel like they’re going to cut it? Well here’s where this pineapple party punch comes in! It’s that classy tropical drink that will whisk you away to paradise…am I overselling this? It’s good, but it’s no week-long vacation that’s for sure. But it might be just what you need for a mini stay-cation! Or you can just be like T and me and make this on a typical Friday night while making a drinking game…
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Continue ReadingI know it’s only just barely fall and I feel like I’m pulling out all the fall-themed recipes already! I’m not actually doing it on purpose, I’m just enjoying the comfort food aspect of my slow cooker! And I thought these microwave cinnamon apples would pair amazingly with the crockpot chicken and stuffing recipe I posted last week (it’s a versatile recipe!), and when I didn’t have apples I was sad. So they stayed on my mind, and I made up for it by serving them with the everyday thanksgiving sandwich. A good sweet side dish, although I didn’t think to…
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I give you: the everyday thanksgiving sandwich–named for the swap of chicken instead of turkey in this awesome fall-themed sandwich. And just in case you needed that extra push, this sandwich is about as easy as can be. Go and make this crockpot chicken and stuffing I posted last week, and then when you have too many leftovers and are bored with it–because let’s be honest, slow cookers lend themselves to that–you have this sandwich to look forward to. Slow cookers usually involve making a ton of a dish, and then no matter how delicious, you get sick of eating it…
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With fall right around the corner, this is the ultimate comfort food to keep in your arsenal. Chicken and stuffing, and even green beans so that you have a full meal right out of the crock pot! It’s basically a variety of thanksgiving, but since it’s chicken and all, you won’t be encroaching on the traditional meal, so you can rest easy. Plus there’s that whole set-it-and-forget-it aspect, as well as the fact that crock pots are the best aromatic around for your home. This is a simple recipe, with a whole 6 ingredients, but since one of those is water,…
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This past weekend I was in one of my closest friend’s weddings–you’ll have heard me mention it over the past few months, like when I did a dinner review of Kona Grill, where we had her bachelorette dinner. So since I didn’t have much time this weekend, I thought, why not go simple! If you want a simple side, this is it! These roasted potatoes are a snap to prep, and the only downside to them is they do need a bit of time to roast in the oven. But if you’re dealing with the rest of your meal, then it’s a…
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The simplest appetizer that’s oh-so-cheesy and oh-so-garlicky. Cheesy garlic pull-apart bread is a finger-licking appetizer, perfect for parties…or a Tuesday!
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Another of my Pinterest finds perfect for a party! (Check out the original recipe from Real Housemoms, or follow me on pinterest!) This is a great make ahead recipe, full of flavor and a little more hearty than some of the snackage that goes on for a party. This was on the menu along with my pull apart bread (look for a post on wednesday) for my 25th birthday bash! I will definitely say this is on my “to-make-again” list. Fairly simple to make, and easy to make ahead and cover up before the party, then pop into the oven!…
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Happy birthday to me! That’s right, September 8th is my birthday! And keeping in the tradition of making goodies for people’s birthdays…I couldn’t well leave myself hanging! But since it was raining yesterday and I was too lazy to get some mint extract for mint chocolate chip cookies, I decided to go with what I had on hand and make some funfetti fudge! I actually really like the funfetti cake mix in this because I like the sprinkles that come in it. They’re crunchy and hold up well without being too hard or distracting from the cake-batter flavor! This…
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Happy post-labor day weekend! This past weekend was filled with so much stuff, I’ll be writing about it for weeks! Here’s a taste: brewery, wine tasting, jazz festival, escape room, hot pot restaurant, renaissance fair, and a ton of board games! Plus my birthday is coming up this week, so you’d better keep checking back for posts if you wanna hear all the details. This recipe I made for my sister’s boyfriend R since he just about loooooooves peanut butter. Also chocolate + peanut butter, but I don’t think he’s discriminatory. So I always pin all these peanut butter recipes…
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Happy Labor Day! Did you think I was gonna leave you hanging? Nope, this time I’m posting a down and dirty meal that you can enjoy when you’re crunched for time, and kids are sure to love because there are tater tots! This recipe I learned from one of my coworkers–from Minnesota! We were really confused at lunch one day as to what he was eating, and apparently this is a pretty common staple up there where as I (being a Yankee originally) had never in my life heard of it. So that prompted a discussion of what is tater…
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This weekend we had another game night: read D&D session, because we’re cool. =D It’s been a couple months since our last one, because summer always seems to get crazy busy for everyone and we have to find a weekend where all 5 of us are in town and not busy. But at least for you that means–more recipes! We’ve started doing a pot luck so everyone contributes, but since I like cooking I’ll usually make one or two things that I’ve been meaning to try out. Other recipes I’ve made before include mediterranean dip, or caramelized bacon onion dip ,…
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Bonus post: here’s another gourmet burger to add to your repertoire! Keep this one in mind alongside jalapeno cheddar stuffed burgers, or the juicy lucy burger. With these three burgers on your menu, you’re sure to impress! This is definitely a different twist on a classic burger, but really the main difference is the ground lamb. Everything else I typically have in my pantry. Make sure that you don’t over-mix the lamb, because you won’t want it to be tough. We served this with garlic butter roasted carrots and actually used what was left of the garlic butter in the…
