Coconut is a staple in making baking recipes. With the holidays drawing near, odds are you will be using some! Learn How to Toast Coconut for your recipes!When coconut is toasted, it brings out a new depth of flavor. The coconut becomes nuttier and a little less sweet compared to raw coconut. It is also a great way to add some texture to your favorite desserts with some added crunch. Toasting coconut is incredibly easy to do! It only requires a few minutes. You can toast a big batch or ... continue reading...
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Tips for a Perfectly Roasted Turkey
Thanksgiving is my favorite food holiday! The turkey is the star of the night, and it can be intimidating to get the perfect cook. No matter the recipe, these are some tips for getting a perfect turkey. You may not be able to do all of them depending on how you are cooking the turkey, but these Tips for a Perfectly Roasted Turkey should help you get a juicy, flavorful, perfect turkey. Need some last minute supplies? Utilize your Amazon Prime membership and get the items ... continue reading...
Apple Pie Sweet Roll Log
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #YourSeasonIsServed #CollectiveBiasSweet rolls or cinnamon rolls are some of my favorite things to make during the holidays. I love using flavors that are seasonal and evoke memories. This Apple Pie Sweet Roll Log is full of cinnamon and apple flavors for a fun dessert or breakfast! So technically, this and several of my other sweet rolls have started off as a breakfast item. ... continue reading...
Chocolate Hazelnut Coffee Rolls
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DelightfulMoments #CollectiveBiasMaking a sweet or cinnamon roll is something that happens every holiday. It has become quite the tradition and I love to make a variation for all of our friends and family. One of my favorite, sweet flavors is this Chocolate Hazelnut Coffee Rolls batch! In college I studied abroad in Italy and absorbed an obsession with chocolate hazelnut! It was fairly ... continue reading...
Blueberry Lemon Sweet Rolls
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EasyHolidayEats #CollectiveBiasWith all of the excitement of a holiday, most of the attention is turned toward dinner. I mean, there is a lot to do! But the rest of the day can sometimes be forgotten. That is why I like to make these Blueberry Lemon Sweet Rolls for Thanksgiving. They are a special, homemade way to start the day. Making homemade breakfast rolls are a tradition in our ... continue reading...
20 Gift Ideas for Grill Lovers
The holidays are coming! I love to find perfect gifts for people based on what they love, such as grilling. This list of 20 Gift Ideas for Grill Lovers is a compilation of some of my favorite gadgets for the grill, both common and unique. There is something for everyone on this list! Are you a last minute shopper? Take advantage of Amazon Prime! I absolutely love our Prime membership and I use it all year. Not only do you get free shipping on Prime orders all year, but you can avoid the ... continue reading...
Blackberry Toasted Coconut Sweet Rolls
Berries are one of my favorite things and I was inspired by a beautiful bunch at the store. They are one of my dad's favorite things, and so I decided to pair them up with something else he loves: coconut! These Blackberry Toasted Coconut Sweet Rolls make a perfect breakfast or brunch! Homemade rolls do take some time to make, but they are completely worth it. The trick with these is making them the day or night before. This way, you do not have to wake up in the middle of the night to ... continue reading...
17 Stocking Stuffers for the Cook in Your Life
The holidays are coming! I love filling stockings as you can find some great, smaller gifts. This 17 Stocking Stuffers for the Cook in Your Life list is a compilation of some of my favorite kitchen tools. There is something for everyone on this list and they are the perfect size for stuffing that stocking! Are you a last minute shopper? Take advantage of Amazon Prime! I absolutely love our Prime membership and I use it all year. Not only do you get free shipping on Prime orders all year, ... continue reading...
How to Make Pumpkin Spice
The arrival of fall is synonymous with pumpkin spiced everything! Learn How to Make Pumpkin Spice at home and you can use it in anything you want.Fall is my favorite season so I am a fan of anything that can remind me of this time of year. The arrival of pumpkin spiced treats and drinks seems to officially kick off the season, and I want to soak it in as much as I can! The second I feel cooler weather roll in, the boots and sweaters come out. And the baking and pumpkin spice begins! Most ... continue reading...
Three Cheese Zucchini Parmesan
This Three Cheese Zucchini Parmesan came about from a bumper crop of zucchini and has now become one of our favorite meals! Three cheeses and a crunchy, panko crust makes this so good that you won't miss the chicken one bit. I made this for my husband's best friend one day, and he is definitely a meat eater, so I was a little worried. But he LOVED it! So now I am always getting asked about when I am going to make this Three Cheese Zucchini Parmesan again. And ... continue reading...
Football Catch a Phrase Game
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, MARS. All opinions are mine alone. #CallAnEatible #SkittlesHomegating #CollectiveBias I always love to incorporate activities or games when we are watching football games. I aim for things that are somewhat simple and easy for everyone to participate! And just as teams do not call the same plays every week, the same should go for your football event. Call an eatible by using this Football Catch a Phrase Game! ... continue reading...
Buffalo Chicken Cheese Dip
This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Dip was inspired by traditional buffalo wings with all the fixings. I love having wings at our game day parties, especially football, but they are so incredibly messy! I swear, sauce and dressings end up everywhere. This dip lets you have all of those amazing flavors in a compact, easy, and convenient way. This post contains affiliate links. Cheese dips are seriously one of my favorite things when entertaining or watching a game. We are some big cheese ... continue reading...
Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bread
Buffalo wings are such a staple for the big game, but they can be messy! This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bread is a perfect snack for the big game that delivers all of the same flavors of buffalo wings in a cheesy and easy to eat way! I made this Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bread for our Fantasy Football Draft Party (which you can read about here!). I knew that there HAD to be bread involved because we have some serious bread lovers in the family. Bread lovers as in people that need their own ... continue reading...
Fantasy Football Draft Party
It is that time of year again...American football is about to start! And with football comes fantasy drafting. Get your league off to a great start with a Fantasy Football Draft Party! Every year, our league gets together and has a kickoff party. You can be sure that there is plenty of trash talking and bragging as everyone works their way through the rounds. It is best to have as many people as possible all in the same room for the draft. It is just not as exciting when done over ... continue reading...
Spanish Cooking Class: Barcelona Cooking
Have you ever gone to a new place and experienced the culture in a new and different way? I did! I just got back from a trip to Europe where I combined two of my favorite things: travel and cooking! We took an authentic Spanish cooking class at Barcelona Cooking! This was such an amazing experience. I am a big proponent of trying new things and exploring a city off of the beaten path. Doing something like an authentic cooking class is not only going to give you a unique experience, ... continue reading...
Mexican Spring Rolls with Cilantro Lime Dip
Combining flavors and foods of different cultures has become a thing for me lately. One of the first things I made that started this trend of mine: Mexican Spring Rolls with Cilantro Lime Dip. Yuuuum! These Mexican Spring Rolls with Cilantro Lime Dip use my Pico de Gallo as the filler. But you could use any chunky salsa that you like such as our Mexican Street Corn Salsa. The pico is light, fresh, and therefore one of my favorite appetizers to make. You could also throw in some ... continue reading...
Ultimate Packing List
Have you ever gone on vacation and realized at your destination that you forgot to pack something EXTREMELY obvious??? (I have! Forgot my razor and sunblock when we went to Jamaica - oops). Or maybe you are plagued by constantly feeling like you are forgetting to pack something and being paranoid that you will not remember until it is too late? After many, many, many domestic and international trips, I have build up an Ultimate Packing List! This list has most everything that you could ... continue reading...
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Barbacoa Tacos
Tacos are pretty much one of the best foods. Ever. Need something quick for dinner? These Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Barbacoa Tacos are perfect! Barbacoa is a meat such as beef that has been slow cooked with some spices and seasoning, then shredded. I love using this shredded beef for tacos, but it is also fantastic in enchiladas or quesadillas. You could even make it into a Mexican salad! This post contains affiliate links.Slow ... continue reading...
Roasted Vegetable Pizza
Homemade pizza is a very, very special thing. One of my favorites is this Roasted Vegetable Pizza.Now you might be thinking...veggie pizza? BORING! Just throw veggies on, bam! Done! But no no no, that is not the same thing as this spectacular Roasted Vegetable Pizza. The key word here is ROASTED. The veggies go in the oven with a little oil, salt, and pepper until they start to brown up with brings out a little caramelization of their natural flavors and transforms them into little nuggets ... continue reading...
Caprese Pizza
I'm always looking for new dinner ideas to change things up, and this Caprese Pizza is seriously amazing. Seriously. Homemade Pizza Recently I have been trying out different ways to incorporate balsamic caprese into my dishes (check out this Balsamic Caprese Risotto!!!) because my mom LOVES caprese and I wanted to do something a little different for her while keeping the caprese flare. The acidity of the tomatoes and balsamic cuts through the richness of the cheese and makes a ... continue reading...
Oregano Garlic Pizza Dough
I did not make my own pizza dough for the longest time. But like fresh tortillas, once you go there and do things the fresh way, you can never go back! This Oregano Garlic Pizza Dough is one of my favorite variations to make. Oregano is a classic ingredient in pizza, and who doesn't love garlic?!? You can avoid the drab, bland, and boring dough by using this Oregano Garlic Pizza Dough. This dough is the perfect foundation for any flavor combination that you ... continue reading...
How To Roast Garlic
Roasted garlic is one of my favorite things! I am obsessed with garlic to begin with, and roasting garlic brings out the softer and richer flavors of this kitchen staple. Learn How To Roast Garlic to keep on hand in your own kitchen! This post contains affiliate links. I love to keep some handy at all times in my refrigerator. It is a great way to add a little special something to a pasta that needs more dimension or a sauce that may seem a little bland. ... continue reading...
Carry On Must Haves
I have been on many, many domestic trips having a job that requires travel, and I have also been overseas many times as well. I love to be organized and prepared as much as possible, so I have come up with a list of carry on must haves that I always reference for my trips. Some of these are more applicable for longer or international flights, but the entire list is worth checking out no matter what! This post contains affiliate links. Most everything on this list is from Amazon, and for ... continue reading...
Mexican Street Corn Salsa
Depending on where you live, have traveled, and are aware of, you may have NO idea of what I am talking about when I say Mexican street corn. (If so, you are missing out, but don't worry, you will be in-the-know shortly!). But oh, those of you that do know what that is, probably know all about the magic of this simple street food. It is my inspiration for this Mexican Street Corn Salsa. Mexican street corn is typically a roasted ear of corn (husk still on for better grip!) ... continue reading...
Roasted Poblano Sweet Corn Hummus
I am a recent hummus convert and have become completely obsessed with the stuff in the last few years. This Roasted Poblano Sweet Corn Hummus is one of my favorite new flavors! I think part of the reason why I was so quick to jump on the hummus bandwagon was that I started eating it by making my own and not eating the ones you can get in the store. I knew it would be easy to make (and it soooooo is!) and homemade always tastes a million times better. Plus! You can experiment with flavors ... continue reading...
Copycat Olive Garden Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo
This Copycat Olive Garden Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo recipe is just like the restaurant favorite! Enjoy restaurant take out at home. I love alfredo, but it is so incredibly rich and heavy that it is very difficult to eat a lot of it (although there are times that it seems so easy). After I had the Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo at Olive Garden, I knew I had to make my own copycat version. This post contains affiliate links. My standard creamy alfredo sauce is pretty ... continue reading...
How to Create Posts for Buzzfeed Community
Have you ever wondered how bloggers get on BuzzFeed? Do you wish that your posts were able to get some of that coveted attention? Or maybe you just want to be part of the action and contribute some content? Below are steps on How to Create Posts for Buzzfeed Community and make posts of your own! Not knowing much about how all this blogging business worked when I first started, I did know that I loved BuzzFeed and that some of my favorite blogs would always talk about being featured on the ... continue reading...
How to Cut Vinyl on a Silhouette
I am absolutely in love with my Silhouette! Cutting vinyl on my Silhouette is one of the more common projects that I am using my machine for. You can use temporary vinyl for glass etching stencils, permanent vinyl for a car decal, vinyl for a wall mural, heat transfer vinyl to make your own shirts, and so many more options! This tutorial includes affiliate links. You can find different bundles online, such as this Silhouette Vinyl Starter Kit. Looking to save even more money? One of my ... continue reading...
Smoky Chipotle Enchilada Sauce
My classic enchilada sauce is my go-to red sauce for Mexican food, but I have been craving making a smoky sauce inspired by chipotle flavors. I found a ground chipotle pepper at the grocery store and was so excited! The powder is so easy to use and store, so I knew that this would be perfect for my Smoky Chipotle Enchilada Sauce dream. Enchilada sauce is so easy to make, and it is so fast. And if you are really that crunched for time, you can either make a large batch or whip some up on ... continue reading...
Balsamic Caprese Risotto
Risotto is one of my all-time favorite dishes. I am always trying to hunt down restaurants that serve risotto, especially in Italy, because it requires love and attention in order to serve it, so it will almost always be amazing. I love thinking of new ways to make risotto and fun flavors to throw in, and this recipe was the result of my mom's love of caprese-anything. Just utter the word "caprese" and you do not have to say anything further as my mom is already SOLD! ... continue reading...
Arrabiata Pasta Sauce (Pasta Arrabiata)
Arrabiata pasta is a super fast and easy Italian pasta recipe. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners. This post contains affiliate links. Arrabiata Meaning - Why is it called arrabbiata? Pasta Arrabiata translates into "angry pasta" in Italian. But don't let the name scare you! The "angry" is in reference to this pasta being slightly (or a lot) spicy. You can control the heat level very easily to enjoy the flavors of the pasta if you are not a high-heat ... continue reading...
Pasta Primavera with White Wine Sauce
I love vegetables. And I also love pasta. So when I need a good pasta fix, I love going with a fresh and healthier option such as this Spring Vegetable Fettuccine Pasta Primavera with White Wine Sauce. This post contains affiliate links. Pasta with Vegetables The first time I made this, I had a friend over to cook with me and so it is lovingly known as "Ashley Pasta" in my house. It has evolved some since that time, but this is my favorite rendition of the ... continue reading...
Citrus Chicken Fajitas on the Grill
These Citrus Chicken Fajitas on the Grill are one of the most popular things that people ask me to make! Chicken is marinated in a citrus sauce and then grilled with bell peppers and onions for a delicious and fresh Mexican recipe. These Citrus Chicken Fajitas on the Grill are one of my favorite things to make! I love how light and fresh grilled fajitas can be while also packing a lot of flavor and filling you up. One of my favorite lighter Mexican dishes to make is this recipe ... continue reading...
