Pico de Gallo was the first salsa-type thing I learned to make, back before I even did a lot of cooking. A friend gave me this recipe for a basic pico de gallo more than 15 years ago, and I’ve tweaked it just a little over the years but the main ingredients are still the … Continue reading The Best Basic Pico de Gallo Recipe
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Country Style Ribs with Tiger Tail Sauce
Tiger Tail has a delicious line of mustard and fusion BBQ sauces that taste great as a sauce, or as a condiment. When they contacted me about doing a recipe post, I wanted to create something a little different and incorporate their sauce into one of my favorite recipes and give it a new twist. … Continue reading Country Style Ribs with Tiger Tail Sauce
Marinated Skirt Steak Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Onions
This post was sponsored by Fresh From Florida as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central, however all opinions expressed are my own. Spring is here and along with it comes the Florida sunshine and warm weather that makes our veggies ripe and ready for yummy dishes. Right now you can find Fresh from Florida bell … Continue reading Marinated Skirt Steak Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Onions
Fresh Strawberry Yogurt Mini Muffins
This post was sponsored by Fresh From Florida as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central, however all opinions expressed are my own. The great thing about living in Florida is all this beautiful weather and sunshine makes it possible for our Florida farmers to provide fresh produce year-round. I love strolling the produce … Continue reading Fresh Strawberry Yogurt Mini Muffins
Breaded and Baked Ranch Pork Loin Chops
Breading and baking pork chops is easier than frying and way less greasy mess. I was going to say "healthier" but I'm not sure if slathering ranch dressing on things is still considered "healthy." But I know it sure tastes good! A good way to lock in some flavor is to forego the usual egg … Continue reading Breaded and Baked Ranch Pork Loin Chops
The Secret to My Best Roast Pumpkin Seed Recipe
I love saving the seeds after carving pumpkins and then roasting them. This year they turned out the best ever! I've been snacking on them all week. I'm ready to run out and get more pumpkins just so I can do it all over again and try different flavors! The secret to making them come … Continue reading The Secret to My Best Roast Pumpkin Seed Recipe
Grilled Chicken and Roasted Peppers on Daily Kneads Veggie Flatbread
Daily Kneads sent me a selection of their veggie bread products and after a week of trying to make something with it that my picky three-year-old would eat, I decided to make something nice for my husband and myself for dinner. Nice doesn't always have to be complicated. In fact, sometimes nice is whatever I … Continue reading Grilled Chicken and Roasted Peppers on Daily Kneads Veggie Flatbread
Chocolate Cake Truffles Recipe with Grand Marnier and Garam Masala
I’m still eating these in shock because I actually made something this delicious and a little out of my baking comfort zone! There was a bit of a learning curve with the double boiler and chocolate dipping technique, so they may not have all turned out perfect, but I did get some pretty ones. This … Continue reading Spiced, Spiked and Dipped – A Grand Marnier and Garam Masala Chocolate Cake Truffles Recipe
Spicy Chocolate Brownie Bites with Chili Sea Salt
I love chocolate! I also love spicy! So when you put them together and add a dash of salt on top, it just becomes a heavenly treat for your taste buds. I started with a recipe from Miss Jones Baking Co. and changed a few things (as usual) and made it my own way. This … Continue reading Spicy Chocolate Brownie Bites with Chili Sea Salt
Thai Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Almond Butter Sauce and Cucumbers
Otherwise known as "the recipe of 1000 ingredients," these Thai-style ground chicken lettuce wraps are actually so good they don't even need the additional sauce, but it came in handy to pour over the white rice I made on the side. I also made a little side of seasoned cucumbers. Don't let the long ingredients … Continue reading Thai Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Almond Butter Sauce and Cucumbers