Happy New Year! This past year certainly has been a whirlwind of a year to say the least.  I celebrated with this delicious Peppermint Bark Hot Chocolate
Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Dip
I absolutely LOVE holiday entertaining and I LOVE being able to throw together a stellar appetizer in minutes. It's no secret that I'm a sucker for comfort
Marinated Coleslaw
When I first tried this recipe for Marinated Coleslaw, I never thought I'd love a coleslaw without mayonnaise as much as I did! I first tried this coleslaw
Cinnamon Roll Hot Chocolate Toddy
Some things just go hand-in-hand. Â Like hot chocolate by the warmth of a cozy fire... with marshmallows and chocolate syrup... oh, and throw in some of
Pecan Pie Vodka Martini
Today has been one of those warm, fuzzy days... so I celebrated with this Pecan Pie Vodka Martini! Don't lie... You know what I'm talkin' about. One of
Kahlúa Peppermint Brownies with Kahlúa Icing
My work schedule constantly has me scrambling for time, so I have no problem (whatsoever!) with taking shortcuts in recipes. These Kahlúa Peppermint Brownies
Pumpkin Kahlúa Colada
I typically find myself breaking out my blender for cocktails when it's time to entertain.  My new favorite frozen cocktail for fall is this Pumpkin Kahlúa
Bacon Pimento Cheese Puff Pastry Cups
I don't know about your neck of the woods, but here in the south we think of every way imaginable to use pimento cheese... like in these delicious Bacon Pimento
Jalapeno Pimento Cheese
Pimento cheese is a staple here in the south. Actually, it's a staple in my fridge.  This Jalapeno Pimento Cheese is so easy and delicious! Sign up for
Kahlua Pumpkin Spice Coffee
As I grow older, so does my craving for coffee. Especially spiked coffee like this Kahlúa Pumpkin Spice Coffee! This recipe is sponsored by Kahlúa. All
Chocolate Pumpkin Gingerbread Martini
'Tis the season for all things PUMPKIN! Martinis are not an exclusion to fall and holiday pumpkin recipes... this Chocolate Pumpkin Gingerbread Martini is the
Strawberry Beer Margaritas
Sometimes being forgetful has its advantages. Â That's how I came up with these Strawberry Beer Margaritas! Don't judge, because my forgetfulness just
Kahlùa Pumpkin Gingersnap Cookies
Some things are just meant to be together... you know, like peas and carrots? I believe in fate.  Sweet pumpkin spice flavors and ginger come together in these
Mai Tai
The ultimate tropical cocktail... This Mai Tai is my one of my favorite summertime drinks! I have this co-worker... her name is Mimi and she is a hoot to
Sea Scallops in a Bourbon Jalapeno Cream Sauce
I moved to the coast of NC when I was 12 years old (not from too far away, though). Little did I know this little place by the sea would be my favorite spot in
Simple Egg Salad
This Simple Egg Salad is so easy and delicious! Serve it on toast or with crackers for an easy appetizer or light lunch. I recently cleaned out my
Passion Fruit Rum Cocktail
Do you ever come home from work to an empty fridge and cupboard? I find that sometimes the best recipes result from being forced to improvise with few
Linguine with Summer Vegetables
This delicious dish has all of my favorite summer vegetables over pasta: Â Linguine with Summer Vegetables. THE VEGETABLES are what help to chisel off the
Vegetable Tian
While browsing through Facebook on a lazy Sunday morning, I recently came across a mouth-watering recipe for Vegetable Tian. The term tian simply refers to
Skillet Blueberry Cobbler
July is National Blueberry Month, so this is what was baking in my kitchen recently:Â Skillet Blueberry Cobbler. If it can be prepared in a cast iron
Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail
This delicious Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail is sweet, tart and refreshing! I recently was assigned an article for SheKnows.com the other day about different
Celebrating Blossom with a Rainbowsicle Cocktail
"Dogs' lives are too short. Their only fault, really". ~ Agnes Sligh Turnbull My mom recently lost her English bulldog (my sissy, Blossom) of
Old Bay Potato Skins
Anyone who knows me knows that I have a love for potatoes. And bacon. And cheese. Oh, and sour cream. So here goes my healthy new year's resolutions blown
Hurricane Cocktail
I need to start off by apologizing for being late with Thirsty Thursday for the very first time. I have always managed to make and post Thursday cocktails up