Yes sir, these are addicting. Sweet mini peppers stuffed with goat cheese, parmesan, cream cheese, and crispy bacon, baked until gooey and then drizzled with balsamic glaze. I'm talking last meal good. Oh yes, I could literally eat a party tray full of these riding in the car before arriving at said party. If you've got doubts, try them for yourself. You'll be giving me a long distance high-five in no time. What I really love about these - they're a great alternative to jalapeno poppers. As ... VIEW POST
Roasted Balsamic Sweet Potatoes
I love sweet potatoes. I used to shy away from them, because they were always served with those weird little marshmallows on top. Was it dessert? Was it a veggie side? Let's just say that I'm much more of a savory sweet potato person. I tried these savory little buggers last night. So easy. So delicious. These sweet potatoes are cubed up and tossed in a balsamic reduction, sweetened with a little brown sugar, sprinkled with kosher salt, and then roasted to perfection in the oven. They're ... VIEW POST
No Ordinary Cream Corn
The other night I was frustrated and couldn't think of what to make for dinner. So Ryan volunteered to come up with something that night. I could hear him scavenging through our fridge and pantry, thinking to myself good luck. Then he walked out of the kitchen with this: 70's-esque Insta filter probably not the most appetizing. But it was delicious! He stuffed a chicken breast with fresh jalapenos and grated cheese and served it over a bed of cream corn. I pretty much inhaled my ... VIEW POST
Juicy Pork Chops with Agrodolce Sauce
Typically when you say "pork chop", I say "not interested." The majority of pork chops, at least that I've encountered, have been dry and tough (sorry, mom). That was before I was introduced to using a brine. A brine is heavily salted water that you soak meat in before cooking. It helps to break down the muscle fibers and keep the meat juicy...really juicy. These pork chops are served with an agrodolce sauce. Agrodolce is a traditional Italian sauce that has sweet and sour elements. In ... VIEW POST
Brussels Sprouts with Sriracha Honey and Lime
What is it about Brussels sprouts that make even normally non-picky eaters scrunch up their nose and give an "ergh, no thanks." They're like cute, little baby cabbages. Why all the hate? I mentioned Brussels Sprouts and my man gave me the dreaded one-eyebrow-lift. But as soon as I mentioned they would be doused in Sriracha, he was in. These little guys turned out surprisingly delicious! They taste like an egg roll, minus all the extra calories. Oh yeah, count me in. Sriracha honey lime sauce - ... VIEW POST