And when it comes to things like nut butter, butter, frosting, glazes, or really anything that is supposed to be an accompaniment to the actual main dish, I am usually more interested in the add-on than the main dish itself. Best fifty cents ever spent is on extra frosting. Spinach and artichoke dip one of those items that I relish. Every dippy happy second of it. Most people like using a little dip on their bread or crackers, pretzels, veggie wedges, or whatever crudite they’re using....

I was in need of a little springtime freshening. The ole roots were talking to me and I didn’t like what they had to say. Much better! Last week I did a big post on all the Hair Products I’ve been using and loving, too, in case hair talk is your thing. The weather has been gorgeous here… …and I’d be lying if I said going to the beach, pouring a margarita or sex on the beach… …and blowing off all responsibilities doesn’t sound kinda fun....

comment icon 157 more comments In This Post: Everything You Need For Chickpea Curry Chickpea Curry Video Lindsay’s Notes How it happened is that I asked my sister Steph what she’s been making for dinner lately, and she said, “I make that salmon recipe but I just use a can of chickpeas instead to keep it easy.” And now, if you ask me what I’m making for dinner lately, I’m going to say the exact same thing because okay wow that is very delicious and it only takes ten minutes....

Scott clearly doesn’t read my blog because I had mentioned that I’d rather spend money on shoes (or just about anything else) than on flowers. They die so fast and they seem so frivolous. But after having these beauties in the house, I am not complaining. And I can’t complain about my day, either. It started off in the kitchen with a stick and a half of melted butter because I made a batch of these....

Onto the Eats… Do you ever have a moment where you realize you had better mix it up a little bit and get outta a food rut? Not that I was feeling in a rut, just a really solid groove, one that needed a little shake-up. So, I shook. Unfortunately after I decided to shake it up, I realized I was dangerously low on spices and seasonings. Necessity is the mother of invention, I tell ya....

Sheet Pan Sweet Chili Chicken and Veggies I love that this recipe is made on one pan and since I always line my pans with foil, cleanup is as easy as tossing away a sheet of foil. The recipe is naturally gluten free, healthy, yet filling from the veggies. You can always serve it with rice or another grain if that’s what you prefer. Otherwise, enjoy the sweet chili sauce chicken and veggies as is!...

From my last post, it sounds like I’m not the only one who collects cookbooks as sport enjoys Cook Books so I’m glad you enjoyed the Cook Book Reviews Today I snacked on some Sweet Mango & Lime Corn Salsa [print_this] Sweet Mango & Lime Corn Salsa 1/3 c fresh diced mango 1/3 c fresh diced red pepper 1 c canned corn Juice of 1/2 lime, a scant 2 Tbsp 2 Tbsp Agave (use more/less or omit, or use Stevia, based on taste preferences) 1 teaspoon ground ginger salt and pepper, to taste Optional: 1/4 Tsp Chili Powder and/or Cayenne Optional Add-In’s: Add black beans, garbanzo beans, red onion, garlic, or other diced veggies to the mixture Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine....

We always reserve at least one day a week for “taco night” and these Baked Tacos make a regular appearance (along with fajitas, carne asada tacos, shrimp tacos and carnitas!) They’re also great for feeding a large group because you can prepare a whole bunch in a pan a few hours ahead of time and bake them just before you’re ready to eat. The taco meat mixture is made up of ground beef, beans, tomato sauce and pantry spices you already have, giving it a crave-worthy flavor that can’t be beat!...

To make these easy cookies I spiked my classic Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with M&M’s and was in chewy yet soft cookie heaven. (Make sure not to overbake them and they’ll stay soft and chewy for days!) These oatmeal chocolate chip M&M’s cookies are hearty but not overly dense and just thick enough but not too thick. Sometimes when oatmeal cookies are overly thick they can turn dry or cakey, a total deal-breaker....

comment icon 165 more comments We meet again – this time across oceans where I’m writing this from our sweet lil hotel room in Cebu City, Philippines where the air conditioning is pumping and mini-fridge is serving me up some ice cold mango juice and the CNN channel on our little TV is keeping me all up to date with the SuperTuesday happenings as I write a quick post for the internet....

In case you haven’t noticed, I’m CRAZY about Mexican food! Don’t miss my Pork Carnitas, Street Corn Dip, Horchata, or Tacos Al Pastor! Even my meat loving family would agree that these Vegetarian Enchiladas hit the spot every. single. time. They’re so flavorful and filling and I always make them using my favorite homemade red enchilada sauce. Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions: To Make Ahead: Make the black bean enchiladas filling then store it separately in the refrigerator up to 2 days ahead of time....

If you’re a burger fanatic, try our French Onion Burgers, Quinoa Burgers, Greek Burgers with Feta Aioli, Classic Hamburger, or Black Bean Burger. How to make a Turkey Burger: Make Patties: Gently combine turkey burger ingredients, being careful not to over-mix the meat. Shape into ½ inch thick patties. Use your thumb to make an indention in the center of each patty. Freeze: Place turkey patties in the freezer for 20 minutes before grilling to help them keep their shape....

Diane’s Valentine Cake with a Surprise Inside Christi’s Valentine’s Heart Cookies made in a Whoopie Pan And she also has a Valentine’s Day Roundup from Other Blogs that’s fabulous Jessica’s Strawberry Nutella Poptarts Tracey’s Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies Deborah’s Raspberry Surprise Chocolate Truffles Lori & Cheryl’s Red Velvet Swap Posts: Pancakes Here and Crepes Here Heidi’s Sugar Cookies And Heidi’s Valentine’s Day Roundup post Pinch My Salt’s Heart-Shaped Egg in a Nest...

But first, thanks for your feedback on everything from the trashy & mindless TV shows you love (and oh yeah, I forgot to say how the Kardashian Girls are also high on my list of guilty pleasures!) but I was glad to hear your thoughts about Product Reviews. If you missed the post and care as it seems some of you are like Whatever regarding products reviews, I reviewed everything from Dr....

Before I get to the baked goodies, I just wanted to say thanks for the major shoutouts and props you all gave me on my Raw Cuke Wraps from yesterday. I thought my food looked really purr-tey, glad you thought the same. I would love to cook for a raw dinner party, anyone wanna come to AZ and have one with me? As promised at the end of my last post where I told you I broke down and turned on my oven for 12 minutes…Gasp, what kind of raw foodie am I, anyway?...

Tangy Sweet Chili Shrimp Recipe The sweet chili garlic shrimp are tender, juicy, and the sauce sweet and tangy orange chili sauce perfectly complements the natural sweetness in the shrimp. I could eat this all the time and I love shrimp, but admittedly don’t have too many shrimp recipes on my site. A couple reasons are that my daughter doesn’t like shrimp at all, not at all, and she won’t even humor me....

Oh, hi! 👋 My name is Lindsay and I love my blender. Now repeat after me: my name is ____ and I love my blender. If this is your first time here, you should know that we are a people who love our blenders, choppers, food processors, spiralizers, and the like. And we have many delicious reasons for this love which I’m about to shove in your face. PLEASE BE CONVINCED....

All of them are easy, tried-and-true crowd favorites that are sure to be gobbled up. Get it, haha. Classic Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing – Nothing frilly or trendy. Classic, amazing, easy, homemade stuffing that everyone loves! Simple ingredients with stellar results! It’ll be your new go-to recipe! Slow Cooker Sausage Stuffing – Easy stuffing that’s full of flavor from the sausage, onions, and more! You don’t even need to brown the sausage first and everything cooks together!...

Hawaiian Pineapple Meatballs in a Crockpot When it’s time for the easiest, 6-ingredient slow cooker recipe in the world that’s sure to impress friends and family alike, look no further than these Hawaiian meatballs. They’re tender, juicy, moist, and infused with wonderful pineapple flavor. Best of all, this is literally a dump-and-stir recipe where you allow your slow cooker to do all the work for you! And isn’t that the best kind of recipe....

A big step for me! But this is what my goal was when I went through all kinds of crazy efforts in order to get Windows + Windows Live Writer set up on my new iMac. Another first is that this past week I’ve been enjoying the first white nectarines of the season. Saying they are “the first of the season”, however, implies there is a long season for white nectarines....