When OXO offered some kitchen cookie freebies, the literal first thought I had was, “Can I make bacon cookies?” Kids love cookies. It’s perfect logic in a crispy bacon brain. So that, on top of the charity bonus, made it a great big yes to another OXO post. In addition to giving 10 cents from select items sold…
Category: quick pick
Broccoli and Kale Soup
I’m a big fan of thick and creamy soups. In trying to eat a little healthier (have to do something to balance out the amounts of whiskey and bacon we consume!) I find that that combo leads to potatoes and/or cream being added to the soup. No ma gusta. Then the idea hit…beans. Loads of good stuff…
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Traveling and eating are two of our favorite things. When they can happen at the same time…BOOM goes the dynamite! This spring/summer was a heavy travel season for me and it proved delicious. Of all the things I tried, one stuck with me because of it’s simplicity and tastiness. Tender yet crispy, the smashed potatoes…
Summer Scape Salsa
Things we love about summer: Sun, Patio Drinking, Drive-Ins, Patio Drinking and Garlic Scapes. Garlic, in general, is a fave, but scapes are a magical summer treat. They come from the green tops of garlic (think scallions to an onion) and have a great mild garlic flavor that goes delish in almost any dish. This…
Homemade Bacon Breakfast Tacos Recipe
To say that we love breakfast is an understatement. We adore and fawn over breakfast…no really. So anytime we come up with a quick and easy breakfast recipe, good days become epic! This breakfast taco recipe is great because it’s quite simple, tastes amazing and – the really awesome bit – can be made ahead…
Jalapeno Nacho Bite Recipe
Do you like the heat? Spice a friend of yours? Then this spicy nacho treat is just the recipe for you. Quick, easy…and painful! Jalapeno Nacho Bite Recipe Ingredients 1 cup shredded cheese 1 jalapeno 1/2 cup Momma Jeka’s Guacamole Large tortilla chips (pick ten big ones from our recipe here!) Directions Preheat oven to…
Southwestern Chicken Nacho Recipe
Every time I look for a good chicken nacho recipe, I get flooded with crock pot dishes that seem to take all day. I don’t have time for that kind of nonsense! My belly wants some nachos now. This still takes a little time, but nowhere near the hours of waiting on a chicken in…
Greek Salad Recipe
Eating healthy is always easier when it tastes good – and this salad is simple and amazing! What I like most about it is that is pairs well with almost everything. Chicken, pasta, in a wrap, on it’s own or with spinach and feta, the possibilities are endless for this greek salad. Make a big…
Pasta Carbonara Recipe
Pasta Carbonara is a quick and easy dish that should be a part of everyone’s ‘go to dish’ list. I remember seeing this dish made years ago on the Food Network and thought ‘eggs, pasta, bacon and basil…heaven in a bowl!’. The dish is easy and simple, but comes across as elegant and is quite…
How to Make Skillet Bread: Video
Looking for a quick and filling snack…or something to soak up all the alcohol from a way to fun evening?!!? Well this bread, you make on the stove not in, is perfect! You can adjust the sweetness and flavors as you like. It’s like a pancake… on redbull! Skillet Bread Recipe 3/4 cup flour 1/4…