Don’t shoot the messenger…but I think the Super Bowl is highly overrated. The only redeeming grace for me is hearing about the amazing array of food that fans share during the game. So if you’re looking for a dip that is sure to score extra points at your Super Bowl party try my Bacon Bleu […]
Oven Baked Caramel Corn…Our Holiday Tradition
My brother knows I am always looking for vintage family photos of Mom in her kitchen, and I was thrilled when he sent me this one, especially when I realized what she was proudly “showing off” in her oven. It’s Mom’s amazing and delicious Oven Baked Caramel Corn! The holidays just weren’t complete until Mom made […]
Baked Kale Chips…A “Good For You” Snack
If you’re looking for a tasty way to incorporate a healthy snack into your daily routine, try making my Baked Kale Chips! It’s hard to believe something so tasty can also be good for you, but it’s true since kale is often touted as a “super food”. The preparation method is very simple, and it takes […]
Cilantro Jalapeno Dip
Our son Nick sent me an email with a recipe for Cilantro Jalapeno Dip early this winter. And since he knows I’m a wimp when it comes to spicy foods, his instructions to me were VERY clear. He said “See recipe below. You need to make this dip. I know six jalapenos seems like it […]
Zesty Spinach Artichoke Dip
My son, Nick, cooks like I do. He finds a recipe that sounds good…then he “tweaks” it to make it his own…and, many times, even BETTER than the original recipe. I watched and snapped photos as he created an awesome appetizer. Just remember…Nick cooks like I do…so the measurements are approximate. Please adjust the ingredients […]
Tailgating Nachos
Football Saturdays are a big deal in Iowa City…and Nachos are an easy and delicious dish to serve to a Hawkeye crowd. Simply line a cookie sheet with tin foil (easy cleanup) and spray the foil with cooking spray. Add a layer of nacho chips, then layer on whatever ingredients your crowd likes. […]
Hawkeye Deviled Eggs
What a MAGICAL night in Kinnick Stadium on Black and Gold night! And the celebration continued in the locker room after that thrilling win… I think there has never been a more deserving recipient of a Hawkeye game ball than the honorary captain of last night’s game…Brett Greenwood. Brett Greenwood’s Story […]
After School Smoothie
When we are in Indiana with our grandkids, the girls come directly home from school. And once they arrive, there are MANY activities to keep them busy. First comes homework…(in a perfect world!) And the best place to do it is outside, under a canopy of leaves on a beautiful autumn day. Hard at work Sometimes […]
Bleu Cheese and Bacon Nachos
Blue Cheese and Bacon Nachos may sound weird…but trust me. They are AWESOME! Yesterday, I found myself staring into my almost-empty freezer. But there sat a small bag of frozen bleu cheese. (Yes Virginia…you CAN freeze bleu cheese!) I was looking for a way to use up more of the last bits and pieces of […]
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
When I found out some good friends were going to be in our neighborhood later in the day, I invited them to stop for a glass of wine. And I CAN’T have company without FEEDING them too! So I rummaged through the frig and cupboards to see what I could make…without going to the […]