Years and years ago, a friend made this Italian Hoagie Dip for a party I was at, and it was love at first bite. I’m a talker and normally make my rounds at parties, but at this get-together, the Italian Hoagie Dip was my favorite new friend. It was one of those dishes that I …
More than most people, I am such a proponent of home-cooked food and special traditions for the holidays. These ham cheese sliders that I partnered with Smithfield to create, not only check both of those boxes off, but they also do double-duty and cover two meals! There are enough things that we need to worry …
This recipe for Oven Toasted Breaded Ravioli makes an impressive appetizer or dinner! Can I let you in on a secret?? Years ago (although probably not enough years ago to make this any less embarrassing) I was an adult woman who enjoyed the Twilight books. I know there are many of us out there, but …
These Old Fashioned Baked Beans will become a staple at your summer BBQs! There are 2 things to learn in today’s post: Certain dishes need to be homemade. You just will not get the same result opening a can. Bacon. Just add it. It makes everything taste better. As I’ve gotten older and our schedules …
These Parmesan Baked Potato Wedges are a family favorite and couldn’t be easier to make! This is one of the recipes, that I wish computers had a scratch and sniff sensor for! My kids and husband will come in the house while these are baking and immediately start drooling and asking what’s for dinner. …
My kids are 12 and 14 and pretty ridiculous in the kitchen. It’s a bit absurd, really, that someone who makes her living creating and writing recipes has 2 kids who really cannot hold their own in the kitchen. I’m thinking it’s because maybe I enjoy it too much. I’ve never really felt like it’s …
This recipe for crab salad is packed with tomatoes, avocado, corn and the perfect dressing! About 6 weeks ago, I went grocery shopping and was so excited to find crab meat on sale for $5.99/lb!! That’s pretty much unheard of here in Central PA. We’re not exactly known as a seafood hub. So I did …
This recipe for Bread and Butter noodles is one of those recipes, that I’m almost embarrassed to call an actual recipe. It’s more of a “We just paid a crap ton in taxes, so what can I find in the freezer” kind of dish. My kids love it, though. Like seriously love it so much …
If I’m in a store and stumble across something miniature, it might as well fly through the air and into my cart. I’m especially a sucker for food in mini form. Which often translates into massive amounts of food at parties. I just can’t help it. It’s so cute and let’s me sample some of …
Meatball and Mozzarella Appetizers are the perfect party food- easy prep, looks amazing and they’re filling! My grandmother herself wasn’t Italian, but my uncle’s father was, and we all benefited from the delicious food! While other families were enjoying more traditional holiday meals, my grandmother was whipping up her famous lasagna and garlic bread and …