Who doesn't love a good bagel? Great for breakfast, lunch, or snack. Chewy, bread-y, salty, topped with tangy cream cheese. Anytime of the day, a bagel is welcome, right?! What if I told you that you could make bagels at home? And that they are way easier to make than you might think. And, even better, they stay good for several days after making them. Also, you can freeze the bagels and pop them in the oven to toast up, just before eating. Easy homemade bagels … [Read more...]
Everything Bagel Seasoning
Hi, my name is Emily, and I can't get enough of this everything bagel seasoning!!! If you've ever gone to a bagel shop and ordered an everything bagel, than you know just how delicious that seasoning is...aside from the bagel being good, of course. The everything bagel seasoning is bursting with loads of flavor. It's sesame-y, onion-y, garlicky, salty, crunchy...and so good. Today, we aren't talking about bagels...just the famous, everything but the bagel seasoning blend. Yes, it … [Read more...]
Homemade Fajita Seasoning (Bulk Recipe)
Who is ready for some FAJITAS?!?!?! Well...fajita seasoning, really. In bulk form. The fajita seasoning is really important. It's what gives the fajitas all of that good Mexican flavor. Without it, you would just have some bland meat and bell peppers. Fajitas are one of my favorite Mexican dishes. The sizzling bell peppers, onions, and meat of choice, all wrapped up in a tortilla with your favorite toppings. Seriously, you can't go wrong! I am obsessed with my sheet pan chicken … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Eggs (Healthy)
I have been dying to share these peanut butter eggs with you. In fact, I have had them on my list of recipes to make, for years!!! Let's finally make some homemade peanut butter eggs, shall we?!?! Who else thinks that Reese's candy is the BEST candy of all times? I love that peanut butter center, with the chocolate on the outside. So good! The only thing is, as I have gotten older Reese's candy has become way too sweet for me. One piece of candy, and I am done for a year. So, let's make … [Read more...]
Roasted Red Pepper Deviled Eggs
With Easter just around the corner, I can't think of a more perfect dish than deviled eggs. But, these are deviled eggs with a twist. Roasted red pepper is blended into the deviled egg filling. It happens to create this beautiful orange, red-ish hue, which I think makes them even more perfect for Easter. Don't you agree? If you enjoy a good deviled egg, and enjoy roasted red peppers, this one is for you. Of course, you have that silky egg white that serves as a vessel, for the soft … [Read more...]
Easy Beet and Fennel Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Do you like beets? I love beets, but my husband does not. He dislikes them so much that when I asked him how he liked these photos, he told me that just looking at a picture of beets made his stomach churn. After 8 years of marriage, I have come to accept that I will not get him to like beets, no matter what recipe it is. Whenever there is a food that my husband doesn't like, I find that I don't make it as often. Especially when it's an ingredient that needs cooking, and … [Read more...]
Easy Irish Coffee (with Whipped Cream)
Happy St. Patrick's Day, tomorrow!!!!! If you don't know by now, I am in LOVE with St. Patrick's day....and, with anything Irish. I studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland for a semester, during college. It was a wonderful experience! Today, I share with you a recipe for easy Irish coffee, just in time for you to make tomorrow (or, over the weekend)!!! You're welcome! If you've never had an Irish coffee before, it's a true treat. Hot coffee is spiked with whiskey, slightly sweetened, … [Read more...]
Irish Brown Soda Bread (No Rise)
Do you ever want homemade bread for dipping into soups, stews, pasta sauces...or simply just to spread some butter onto? But, you don't want to go through the time it takes to allow a yeasted dough to rise? Or, you don't want to have to knead the dough for that arm workout? You just want a simple, easy bread that can be ready in about an hour, with minimal effort, and only a few ingredients. That's Irish brown soda bread. It's a rustic, homemade bread that's so simple to make, you … [Read more...]
Healthy Chocolate Freezer Fudge (Vegan)
Rich, smooth, squares of fudge bursting with dark chocolate-y goodness. That's what we have going on here today, my friends. Count. Me. In! This chocolate freezer fudge is silky smooth, and melts on your tongue. It is rich - as fudge should be - but not overly so. It has a nice dark chocolate flavor that has the teeniest hint of coconut in the background. It's not cloyingly sweet, like traditional fudge recipes tend to be. Just the right balance of sweet-to-chocolate ratio. This … [Read more...]
Easy Cranberry Relish
A few years ago I shared a recipe for my favorite cranberry sauce that my Aunt has made for years! It's a Thanksgiving, or Christmas side dish I look forward to all year round, it's so good! But, my Mom made this tasty cranberry relish for our immediate family for years as well. It's so dang easy that I often got the job of making it as a kid. This cranberry relish is a fun alternative to a more traditional cranberry sauce. It's fresh, bright, tart, and sweet, and super crunchy. It's also … [Read more...]
