Want more shrimp recipes? Try Shrimp and Grits, Kung Pao Shrimp, Shrimp Alfredo, or Shrimp Tacos! Why I love this recipe: Easy and Elegant – If I want a fancy holiday appetizer in seconds, I always turn to shrimp cocktail. All you need is ketchup, horseradish and lemon juice to make homemade cocktail sauce. Delicious – Shrimp is expensive and deserves a sauce of equal quality. The flavor of this homemade cocktail sauce compliments the shrimp perfectly and is better than any of those pre-made options....

A few of our other favorite tortellini recipes include You might also enjoy Creamy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad, One Pan Lemon Chicken Tortellini and Creamy Tomato and Spinach Tortellini. I love the versatility of this Tortellini Pasta Salad as a quick and healthy main dish, or an easy, crowd-pleasing side for dinner with some grilled chicken, or to bring to a potluck. The ingredients are simple and much of the dish can be prepped ahead, to save time....

I’m known to show my love through baking and these Chocolate Truffles, Chocolate Strawberries, and Heart Cookies all make delicious Valentine’s Day treats! Why I love these cupcakes: Festive – These Valentine’s Day Cupcakes are so fun to make! Grab a bag of marbles from the dollars store and whip these up in no time! Let your kids help! Delicious – What’s not to love about a moist cupcake with cream cheese frosting?...

Why bother frying chicken when you can get so much flavor from baked chicken and it’s obviously healthier. Easy, ready in 15 minutes, and perfect for busy weeknights. What Do The Chicken Tenders Taste Like They taste like an everything bagel met chicken breasts on the way to the oven. There is so much flavor in every bite. If you like everything bagels, you will love these. These oven-baked chicken tenders are plenty crispy on the outside and are tender and juicy on the inside....

I am anxious to try the Tomato & Basil and I’m sure Scott will love the Roasted Garlic I have been craving bruschetta lately and I bet these sauces along with some fresh basil, and a few extra diced tomatoes would work perfectly. Source Or I could try the Newman’s sauces as a pizza sauce. Or I could use it over “Noodles” Raw Vegan noodles that is in the form of Raw Vegan Pasta Where were we....

So on Tuesday afternoon, I went and picked up my face wash and gift. They don’t let you take the product home until the day of the gift starts. Another trip to the mall, sure, but I only live 5 minutes away so not a biggie. The Bi-Facil blue eye makeup remover is the best stuff ever. It’s been around forever and the stuff works. Dare I say it’s the best eye makeup remover I’ve ever used and I’ve tried tons over my lifetime....

comment icon 34 more comments This recipe is one of my all-time favorites for freezer meal prepping! It is made in a flash with cauliflower, walnuts, chipotles, spices, and baked into a crumbly mixture that resembles taco meat so closely that no one will notice that it’s meatless! But besides being easy to make, I love this recipe because of how it freezer. You can stick it in a bag or a bowl, and it will stay soft enough to scoop out one serving at a time – just enough for a single-serve batch of tacos, burritos, nachos, or a Tex-Mex style rice bowl....

The recent tragedy that’s been all over the news has served as a reminder that no matter how busy my life is, and how many different directions I’m being pulled in, that my almost six-year old daughter is my greatest gift and to savor and appreciate each day I have with her even more, stop and smell more roses, give more hugs, and eat more blondies. I made these for my pink-loving princess and wanted her eyes to light up upon seeing them....

Easy Holiday Dessert Idea I absolutely love the flavor of gingerbread, but I generally don’t take the time to make gingerbread cut-out cookies. Too much work. Enter: these easy gingerbread bars that are loaded with rich, holiday-inspired flavor and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting and sprinkles. The bars are as easy as using one box of Krusteaz Gingerbread Cookie mix that I doctored up with extra cinnamon and molasses....

The process of becoming real. Yes. Hello. That. Brené Brown Happy day – it’s a vacation picture post! with a tiny swizzle of serious talk thrown in for good measure. In addition to having some fun trip pictures for you today and bragging up on my amazing group of lifelong girlfriends, I also feel like there’s some stuff weighing heavy for a lot of us that we just haven’t talked about, either in real life or on the internet, because it’s hard to talk about....

Easy Pineapple Banana Bread Recipe If there’s something I love as much as banana bread, I also hold carrot cake very near and dear. It’s so moist and soft and I love the warming spices and flavors, and of course the mandatory cream cheese frosting. It gets me every time. I made this banana pineapple bread when I was in Aruba in August and unfortunately a serrated knife got me and I sliced my hand open while slicing this bread immediately before taking the photos....

This post is sponsored post by Mirum. The recipe, photos, text, and opinions expressed are my own. Easy Crostini Appetizer Who knew you can make toast on the grill, but you can indeed. And these little toasts, or crostini, if you want to get fancy, are perfect for any occasion including a great side at your next brunch, as an afternoon snack, or as an appetizer at you next backyard barbecue....

If it weren’t for this whole wheat crust, creamy cauliflower sauce, and chicken cheese combo topping, this would be the longest Friday ever. comment icon 49 more comments It’s a regular school day, but just to be dramatic for a moment, there is no air conditioning at school. Translation: I will sweat through my shirt by 7:30 am. And after the regular school day there’s going to be a school program....

Homemade banana pudding falls in line with other classic American Dessert recipes I’ve been making lately, including Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp, Better than Sex Cake, Muddy Buddies, and Scotcheroos. Banana pudding has roots in the South, but has become a traditional American dessert loved all over the United States. There are variations in the way it’s served and prepared and I’ve listed some adaptations in the post below, including a more traditional Southern Banana Pudding....

Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Vegetables Warmer weather means grilling season and kabobs are always a crowd favorite. And honey mustard anything is always a favorite of mine. I love it and always need extra for dipping. These honey mustard grilled chicken kabobs are easy, healthy, and perfect for your next cookout, party, as a treat for dad on Father’s Day, or as a fun weeknight dinner option. The chicken marinates in a mixture of honey, yellow mustard, pineapple juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper....

So I skipped the ice cream and baked my two favorite ice cream toppings into bars. They’re soft, moist, rich, and dripping with both hot fudge and salted caramel. Make your own 10-Minute Homemade Hot Fudge (GF) and Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce or use storebought. Homemade is nice because you can gift any extra and it keeps for ages in the fridge. But we’re all so busy, and I’m all about convenience, ease, and simplicity, which is why I love these blondies....

Sometimes I feel more connected to the blog, and sometimes less connected, and this week is one of those times where I feel less connected just because of the rhythms – ahem, summer pace – of life. House projects, workshops, fake-out Sage emergencies, summer living, prioritizing ice cream runs and sunset walks over long work days… I know, right? You’ve got it going on, too. It’s that mellow summer beat that is both slow and crazy, and it’s great....

It also happens to be: One-pot, vegan, gluten free, soy free, ready in less than 30 minutes, makes planned leftovers, is packed with protein, is cheap to make, and uses up everyday and common ingredients you have on hand. How’s that for selling points. [print_this] Ketchup & Mustard Lover’s Protein & Veggie Mash Ingredients 1 c dry Green Lentils (green lentils are much heartier and firmer than red which turn to mush much easier) 1 med/large Potato (or swap/add rice, barley, couscous, quinoa, or other grains) 1 can beans (any variety, I used red kidney) 1 to 1....

The kitchen appliance Gods came through for me with a KitchenAid Professional 600 Series Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer in Nickle Pearl. I also had a coupon that helped offset some of the cost, helping to make my new BFF a reality. The only thing I’ve made so far in it is frosting. But since I am no stranger to baking, rest assured there will be… Cookies Peanut Butter Oatmeal White Chocolate Chip Cookies...

comment icon 127 more comments Who knew that lentils (black, because pretty), tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh dill, pepperoncini, kalamatas, and a big dollop of the world’s fastest dill yogurt sauce on top could make a person’s life so joyful. Like, calling from the rooftops joyful. HEY YOU! LOOK AT ME! I’M IN LOVE WITH A MEAL PREP GREEK SALAD! And now I’m going to draw the line in the sand. You can add tuna to this....