12 Excellent Sour Cream Substitutes – Includes Dairy free & Vegan

Scalloped Potatoes Au Gratin, with their irresistible combination of creamy potatoes and melted cheese, are a beloved classic that has stood the test of time. It is the perfect potato side dish! Whether you’re serving a holiday feast, a casual dinner party, or a weeknight family meal, pairing the meal with this dish never fails …

These healthy beef taco lettuce wraps prove that healthy eating is anything but boring at our house! If  you are looking for a healthier and low-carb alternative to traditional beef tacos, this recipe is for you.  These wraps are packed with flavor, easy to make, and are a satisfying option for any mealtime.  The wraps …

In this post, we are sharing 20 of our favorite bacon recipes that will have you coming back for seconds.  Bacon is one of those ingredients that can take any dish to the next level. From breakfast to dinner, there’s no denying the appeal of the salty, smoky goodness that is bacon. Whether you’re a …

Loaded with almond butter, dates and cocoa powder, these nutritious almond butter balls are a quick pick me up, and make a nice addition to a healthy protein packed breakfast. The no bake Paleo bites (with Whole30 adjustments) are super easy to make and have a lovely sweet taste but have no added sugar. I …

Here is one of my latest cooking tips for the holidays – making your own fresh pumpkin puree. Pumpkin puree is a staple in Halloween and Thanksgiving cooking. From pancakes to smoothies, to fudge and cookies, this creamy part of the pumpkin adds an earthy flavor to all your fall recipes.   You can buy …

Looking for cute Halloween brownie ideas? These yummy Halloween brownies, shaped like mummies, will be the first sweet treat to disappear from your Halloween party dessert table. The little mummy brownies are fudgy and whimsical with an eerie kid-friendly look. Halloween is a fun time of the year to make cute food desserts. Recipes like …

This easy to make cranberry pecan fudge recipe has loads of fall favor and a just a hint of sea salt. It’s perfect for holiday entertaining and gift-giving. The taste is sweet, tart and crunchy, all in one delicious bite! Normally, I am all about peanut butter and chocolate when it comes to fudge. Today, …

These 25 spooktacular Halloween Recipes are the perfect way to celebrate this fun holiday. Halloween will be here before we know it. This holiday is such fun for kiddos and gives parents a chance to be a kid again, too! Halloween party food is fun, spooky and whimsical and looks great on a table.  Check …

Say hello to our Frankenstein Martini. This green Halloween cocktail recipe brings together Frankenstein’s two main colors – black and green – in one delightfully ghoulish drink. I love using color in Halloween drinks. There is nothing quite as spooky as a Halloween cocktail using a colored liqueur as a base for the recipe. The …

The El Diablo cocktail is an easy-to-mix tequila drink with a vibrant and refreshing flavor that is perfect for a warm summer evening. The drink is made with crème de cassis, tequila, and ginger beer. It is flavored and garnished with lime. For this cocktail, you will want to use good tequila. Go for a …

These fun food projects show just how creative cooking can be. Are you looking for ways to make your food cute? These fun recipes are your answer.  Take a simple food idea and make it into a DIY project. From a marshmallow snowman floating in hot chocolate to a hedgehog bread snack, your kids will …

For a change of pace tonight, let’s make some Moroccan meatballs. Who can resist meatball recipes? Today, instead of spaghetti and meatballs, we’ll be travelling to another part of the world for a new taste sensation. This recipe takes Italian meatballs to a whole new level, by combining Middle Eastern spices and fresh herbs with …

This Patron pineapple cocktail is like an upgraded margarita with a tropical twist to it. If you are looking for some new drinks with Patron, be sure to add this one to your list of cocktails to try. The fruity tequila drink combines the sweetness of pineapple with Patron silver and Patrón Citrónge orange for …

Looking for a cocktail recipe that will be the hit of your Halloween Party? Try this Witches Brew Halloween Cocktail.  It will set the mood beautifully. The blue Halloween drink has a spooky look to it and the black sanding sugar on the rim of the glass is so eerie looking but also adds a …

A crunchy crumb crust (AKA crumble crust) is a cooking technique that I use for a lot of my recipes. It is super versatile and useful in pie recipes, bar recipes and so much more. This delicious crust can form the bottom layer of bar and cheesecake recipes and can take the place of a …

A cookie exchange is not just for Christmas. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s day and Easter are also popular times for cookie swaps. This type of party is a fun way to share your favorite cookie recipes, since many holiday gatherings include a party dessert table. December 22 is recognized each year as National Cookie Exchange Day. To …

Outdoor parties are so much fun, but how do you make sure that the summer desserts ideas that you choose are those that melt IN your mouth and not on the table? Keep these handy tips in mind for a fun outdoor summer dessert table that can take the heat. Outdoor entertaining is a fun …

Putting together a great looking table for desserts and sweets is not as hard as you might think. These easy party dessert table ideas will rock your next gathering. Do you have an upcoming occasion where you will be serving special desserts? Many get togethers, such as wedding and baby showers, mother’s day teas, charity …

Are you on the hunt for a seasoned wild rice recipe? This vegan wild rice recipe combines this unusual grain with brown rice, and has a lovely flavor seasoned with fresh thyme and vegetable stock.  I used a combined brown rice and wild rice mix, but you can also make your own by mixing it …

This recipe for cheese stuffed chicken wrapped in bacon is one that will be sure to become a family favorite. Everything goes better with bacon is a saying most cooks have heard at some point (and probably agree with!) This recipe proves that saying, for sure! There is even a foodie national day that honors …

This common kitchen measurements cheat sheet helps to when you need to do conversions. I love cheat sheets, especially in the kitchen. They are fun to print out in full size and hang on the back of a cabinet door for easy reference. This common kitchen measurements cheat sheet comes in so handy when you …

Are you looking for drinks to make with Baileys Irish Cream? Well you are not alone! St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and Baileys drinks are in demand. This deliciously creamy and thick dessert cocktail is the perfect choice for a St Patricks day cocktail. Since I love sweet cocktails, I have not …

This Cinderella cocktail is fruity, creamy and a lovely shade of blue that comes from using blue curacao. The drink is made from vodka mixed with blue curacao, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice and coconut nectar for a delightful drink that is perfect for summer. Be careful not to drink too many of these glass slipper …

This baked trout recipe is crispy on the outside with a tender center that is seasoned with Dijon mustard and light mayonnaise. Parmesan cheese and Panko breadcrumbs make these rainbow trout fillets a hit at dinner! Keep reading to learn how to make this tasty recipe. I used to fish a lot when I was …

Frangelico cocktail recipes, like this International Incident Martini with Baileys and amaretto are the perfect drink for St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day will soon be here and Bailey’s Irish Cream is also a favorite of mine to serve on this fun day. I love to experiment with different cocktail recipes year round, but I …

This football cheese ball recipe is spicy and fun with a shape that all Super Bowl fans will appreciate. Do you like to entertain friends for the big game? So do I, and I am always looking for new ways to delight my friends with recipes that I have not served in the past. This …