A Blush Pink Valentine’s Day Menu ~ whether you trend Millennial pink or more toward faded Victorian rose, there are more than a few shades in this blush tinted menu to brighten up…
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Beyond the Bag ~ The Art of Making Tea, Demystified. Tea making is thousands of years old, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun with it! Here are some…
12 Things I Never Leave Trader Joe’s Without ~ TJs sparks foodie passions like no other store, and our favorites list is as unique as our fingerprints. How does my list…
Appetizer Comfort Dinner Recipes Entertaining Game Day Round Up15 Excuses to Have Hot Cheesy Dip for Dinner
15 Excuses to Have Hot Cheesy Dip for Dinner (as if you needed one) ~ a collection of hearty hot appetizers that can stand in for dinner at a moment’s notice.…
Favorite Take-Out Meals You Can Make Better At Home ~ with a well stocked fridge and some smart grocery shopping you can have better-than-take-out meals any night of the week!…
10 Foods I’ve Stopped Buying ~ and I’d love to know, what’s on your no-buy list?…
Colorful Dinner Recipes Healthy Lunch Round Up Vegan Vegetables Vegetarian Whole Grains Winter winter saladRoasted Veggie Winter Bliss Bowl
Roasted Veggie Winter Bliss Bowl and 15 other blissful recipes ~ just because it’s yucky out doesn’t mean you can’t have a beautiful, healthy, vibrant meal…in a bowl, of course. …
Appetizer Entertaining Game Day Holidays Meatballs Round Up Winter5 Mouthwatering Cocktail Meatballs
5 Mouthwatering Cocktail Meatballs ~ ah the cocktail meatball, equal parts dainty, elegant, and, well, meatball. If you’re looking for a crowd pleasing appetizer that doubles as dinner, get your toothpicks…
Christmas Cocktails & Beverages Holiday Holidays Round Up WinterThe Sloppy Santa and 9 Other Naughty Nightcaps
The Sloppy Santa and 9 Other Naughty Nightcaps ~ I’m signing off for the weekend with a warm and fuzzy collection that will help you drift off to a much deserved…
Chocolate Christmas Dessert Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Microwave No Bake Round Up10 Things You Can Dip in Chocolate (and call it a gift!)
10 Things You Can Dip in Chocolate (and call it a gift!) Easy no bake holiday food gifts anybody can make!…
Christmas Cookies Dessert Gluten Free Holiday Holiday Cookies Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Round Up12 Days of Holiday Meringues!
12 Days of Holiday Meringues ~ meringues might just be the perfect holiday treat, they’re easy, pretty, gluten free, and light enough to leave room for all the other holiday cookies!…
Candy Chocolate Christmas Dessert Entertaining Gifts Gluten Free Holiday Holidays Round Up WinterChocolate Bark ~ 15 Ways!
Chocolate Bark ~ 15 Ways ~ chocolate bark is the easiest of all homemade candies and probably my favorite. It can be done in a thousand and one ways, here are…
These 5 mouthwatering flourless desserts prove you don’t need traditional white flour to make a knock-out sweet treat! …
Having an Instant Pot means never having to settle for boring weeknight meals again ~ here are 5 Easy Weeknight Instant Pot Dinners that prove it!…
Since this Sunday is wedged between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, shopping is on my mind, and I’m a firm believer in getting as much of it out of the way…
10 Super Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers ~ you’ve probably got the menu all set, the turkey, the fixings, and the desserts, but don’t forget about the all important starters!…
Entertaining Fall Holidays Round Up Salad Side Dish Thanksgiving winter salad15 Thanksgiving Salads That Might Just Outshine the Bird!
We Californians wouldn’t dream about drafting a Thanksgiving menu without a big old gorgeous salad, and these 15 Thanksgiving salads might just outshine the bird!…
15 Inspirational Apple Pie Recipes for the fall season ~ clear your weekend schedule and tackle one or two of these glorious recipes, you’ll be a master once the holidays roll…
Dinner Recipes Fall Healthy Lunch Round Up Salad Vegetables Vegetarian Whole Grains Winter winter salad5 Easy Grain Salads that will feed your soul!
These 5 Easy Whole Grain Salads are hearty, healthy and vegan-friendly. They’e simple enough to pull together for a weeknight dinner, gorgeous enough for special occasions, and the leftovers make the…
5 Easy Shrimp Recipes ~ shrimp is the original fast food, it can be on your table in a flash. I’ve gathered together 5 delicious dishes that showcase my favorite crustacean,…
5 fall desserts that will make you swoon ~ 5 of my favorite easy desserts guaranteed to make you weak at the knees…better be sitting down for this one, just in…
5 Outrageously Delicious Things You Can Make in Your Microwave ~ get ready to have your mind blown ~ there are so many cool things you can do with your microwave…
The Ultimate Guide to: Nachos! ~ possibly the world’s most perfect food. This beloved game day appetizer can double as an easy 30 minute dinner any day of the week.…
What to Eat Now: Figs ~ eating seasonally is a joy, especially when what’s in season is luscious figs! Here are some creative fig recipes that make use of these fall…
Breakfast Cocktails & Beverages Fall Healthy Round Up WinterWarm Maple Oat Nut Smoothie (How To Winterize Your Smoothie Habit)
Warm Maple Oat Nut Smoothie (How To Winterize Your Smoothie Habit) ~ while you’re shopping for that perfect transitional cardigan, don’t forget about getting your breakfast routine ready for fall and…
5 Easy Weeknight Pasta Dinners ~ I’ve put together 5 of my favorite pasta recipes that are perfect for fall weeknight cooking. They’re simple, seasonal, quick 30 minute meals, and every…
A great cornbread’s always there for you, from summer potlucks and tailgating chilis to the fanciest holiday tables. It’s right there alongside our steaming mugs of soup during the February doldrums,…
Berries Breakfast Brunch Colorful Dessert Entertaining Fruit rainbow Round UpA Year of Fruit Tarts ~ 12 gorgeous recipes
A Year of Fruit Tarts ~ 12 gorgeous recipes! Fruit tarts aren’t just for summer, you can enjoy them all year round with seasonal ingredients…here are some of my favorites, there’s…
DIY DIY Pantry Fall Fruit Jam Jams jellies and chutneys Round Up SummerHow to Make Fruit Butter (13 Recipes)
How to Make Fruit Butter (13 Recipes) ~ fruit butters are the ultimate summer treat ~ they turn a late season glut into the silkiest, most intensely flavored spread imaginable, and…
Colorful Favorites Healthy rainbow Round Up Summer Tomatoes Vegetables13 Recipes that prove heirloom tomatoes deserve all the hype!
Heirloom Tomatoes are all the rage, but are they worth all the trouble? They’re expensive, delicate, hard to find, and did I mention expensive? The answer is a resounding YES!! I’ve gathered…
What to Eat Now: Cherries! They’re here today, they’ll be gone tomorrow, so make the most of these luscious little gems with these easy cherry recipes.…
Summer is Hot Pepper Jelly making season, and there’s a jackpot of hot peppers in the farmers markets and grocery stores right now ~ maybe your garden is exploding with them!…
Pitcher Cocktails are a host’s best friend. Make-ahead friendly, these delicious drinks won’t keep you tied to the bar cart for the whole party! From sangria and spritzes to juleps, margaritas,…
Icebox Cakes ~ is there anything better than sinking your fork into a creamy icebox cake on a sweltering night? I don’t think so. Here are some of the best easy…
How to Make an Ice Cream Terrine ~ if you’re entertaining friends and family this summer, how about trying one of these pretty terrines? It requires no cooking skills, and the…
Classic Potluck Salads 2.0 ~ Every classic has to start somewhere, right? These potluck-friendly dishes are just as delicious, just as crowd-pleasing as the originals you know and love. Bring one…
30 minute meal Dinner Recipes Favorites Fish Healthy Round Up salmon SummerHow to Eat Salmon Once a Week and Love it!
By my calculations there are 13 weeks of summer, and that just happens to coincide with healthy salmon season ~ so here are 13 of my most mouthwatering salmon recipes to keep you in…
No churn ice cream is made the way homemade ice cream’s been done for generations, without fancy equipment. All you need is a little know how, a creative spirit, and a hankering for…
Summer’s Best Berry Recipes ~ you’ve got berries, and I’ve got the recipes! From strawberries and blueberries to huckleberries, and beyond, here are the best, juiciest, most tempting ways to scarf down…
Red White and Blue Recipes You Actually Want to Eat! ~ Patriotic holidays bring out all the red white and blue food, for sure, but is that a good thing? For…
25 Irresistible Sheet Cakes ~ from Texas to Maine and back, sheet cakes are a summer staple and I love them! Whether it’s a birthday, a barbecue, a wedding, a picnic…
5 Slaws You Need in Your Life ~ this weekend marks the unofficial start of slaw season, so celebrate with some of my favorites. These crunchy shredded salads are packed…
Summer’s Best Grilled Salads ~ go ahead, throw your favorite salad on the barbie, it can take the heat! In fact, sturdy greens, veggies, and even fruits can be grilled right…
Do you ever get overwhelmed by all the recipes out there? With so many choices and so little time this season, I’ve gathered together tvfgi’s 10 most popular summer recipes to…
May Lilac Recipes ~ the delicate blossoms of lilacs are beautiful, the fragrance is sweet and haunting…but did you also know that the flowers are edible? Make the most of their…
Vidalia onions are so mild and sweet you can peel them and eat them just like an apple. But why not go a step further and make some of my favorite…
It’s Earth Day ~ and a great time to take stock ~ do you run an environmentally friendly, sustainable, healthy kitchen? Are you making the best choices for your family and…
Ravishing Radishes ~ radishes have been around for ages, but they’ve only recently moved up to the cool kids’ table and now they’re on chic menus everywhere. Here are some of…
Easter Edible Flowers Mother's Day Round Up Spring27 Edible Flower Recipes to Freshen up Your Spring Menu
Hey guys ~ early spring is peak edible flower season, so even if you wouldn’t pop a pansy in your mouth on a bet, this collection of 27 edible flower recipes…
11 Easy Leftover Ham Recipes ~ don’t just pick away at those leftovers, put them to good use with these simple, classic recipes you don’t have to think too much about…
How to make Eggshell Pots and Planters! ~ simple eggshells can be used to make the most enchanting floral arrangements for Easter brunch and springtime entertaining. Skip the pricey florist and…
21 Traditional Easter Bread Recipes ~ because Easter isn’t all eggs and bunnies. These beautiful Easter loaves come from all over the globe, each bringing their own particular spin on a…
20 Yummy Carrot Recipes to Nibble on This Month ~ the focus is squarely on carrots today with vibrant recipes ideal for Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and beyond.…
For St. Patrick’s Day this year I’m skipping the Day-Glo green and opting for homey, traditional Irish farmhouse recipes. This is quintessential March fare, whether you’re hunkering down through the last days of…
Instant Pot Dulce de Leche ~ finally, the definitive homemade dulce de leche recipe ~ this one is quick, easy, safe, and utterly fabulous. It’s just one of the many surprising…
London based, Israeli born chef Yotam Ottolenghi is just a genius, plain and simple ~ he never fails to tempt me out of my comfort zone in the kitchen. Here are…
30 minute meal Dinner Recipes Gluten Free Instant Pot Romantic Round Up Side Dish VegetarianInstant Pot Rosé Risotto and 9 other Rosé Recipes
Instant Pot Rosé Risotto and 9 other Rosé Recipes ~ it’s all about the wonderful world of Rosé today, with lots of Valentine worthy inspiration, including a unique rosé wine infused…
20 Nordic Recipes to Try Right Now ~ sure, you’ve baked spritz cookies during the holidays, and maybe you’ve had a Swedish meatball or two, (thanks Ikea), but do you really…
The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Dinner ~ are you pulling out all the stops this Valentine’s Day? I’ve got your back with the makings for a deliciously impressive (but totally doable) romantic…
It’s my birthday, and I’ve got birthday cakes on the brain! Everybody’s got their own idea about what makes a cake a birthday cake, but first and foremost, it has to…