BBQ Chicken, Asparagus, and Apple Naan Pizzas

This has to be my new favorite pizza flavor combo ever. EVER.

BBQ Chicken, Asparagus, and Apple Naan Pizzas

I’m a super big fan of fruit on pizza, just ask my suspicious-of-anything-fruity-on-pizza boyfriend – I’m always tormenting him by begging to get pineapple on my half.

And the use of naan as a crust? Not to toot my own horn, but that was genius. No pre-baking necessary, and it results in this soft and chewy crust. Everything you love about naan, now in a pizza. Continue reading

Holiday Cookie Exchange – Seven Layer Bars

It’s the year of the bar.

I’m serious you guys, think about it. Cupcakes have made their mark. Cake pops were all the rage. Donuts are happening now. Cookies have their moment ever year around Christmas.

Seven layer bars - love these!But where are the bars!? Heaven in your hand. More versatile than a cookie, easier to eat on the go than cake, these stackable delights are due for their revival.

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Pistachio + Cranberry Chocolate Bark

We’ve all been there.

Someone you weren’t expecting gives you a gift, and suddenly you’re left with 48 hours before everyone leaves the office for Christmas and no gift to give your surprise Santa.

Pistachio + Cranberry Bark - homemade gift idea!

Don’t panic. I’ve devised the perfect solution. All you need are 4 simple ingredients in your pantry, and you’ll be safe-guarded against impromptu gifting. Continue reading

Best Tomato Soup I ever ate + How to make awesome grilled cheese

Yes, okay. Longest post title ever.

Tomato soup + Grilled Cheese = Heaven

But I’m starting to realize I can’t have tomato soup without grilled cheese.

Especially now that I know all the secrets to making an amazing grilled cheese sandwich. And the world’s best (and probably one of the easiest) tomato soups made from scratch.

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White Pizza Dip

I am unashamedly Team Football Party.

White pizza dip - Superbowl party?

I’ll be honest, I could care less about football. There are just so many random rules. Throw the ball. Catch the ball. Fall over. Clock stops. But hot, gooey, garlicky cheese?

White pizza dip - holiday appetizer?

ALL. OVER. THAT. Continue reading

Best-ever Butternut Squash Soup with Garlic Croutons

“Best ever? Right.”

Best-Ever Butternut Squash Soup with Garlicy Croutons!

That’s what you’re probably thinking. And given my propensity to exaggerate based on what I’m currently feeling at any given moment, I’d doubt myself too.

Until I try the soup, that is. Continue reading

Cranberry Apple Crisp

I have to admit it. I love me some Martha.
Cranberry apple crisp - make this for christmas dessert?
I flip through the pictures of her magazines, and browse her Pinterest boards and think to myself how nice it must be in Martha’s happy land. Where everything is perfectly braised, and you can not only knit your own socks, but match them with your perfectly stitched tea cozy.
But let’s be real. I’m not a tea cozy kind of girl. Which is why there’s another reason I love Martha. Continue reading

Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta

I’m a big fan of things that look hard, but are easy.

Take bruschetta for instance. You hear someone made their own bruschetta, and you’re like wow…how many steps when into that?

Easy holiday apps!

About two. Chopping and seasoning.

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Adult Dirt Dessert

Not adult like booze…adult like chocolate mousse instead of chocolate pudding, and white chocolate ghosts and Milano cookies instead of gummy worms.

Although a boozy version of this would be kind of awesome. That may need to happen next…

Adult Dirt Dessert! Such a cute Halloween dessert from The Culinary Capers!

But for real you guys, this stuff is like crack. It’s dangerous, addictive, and when it’s gone, you’ll cry for more.

It’s soooooooper rich, so a little goes a long way, but the sad part is, even though your mouth is going AH STOP TOO RICH, your stomach is all BUT I HAVE ROOM! I HAVE ROOM FOR MORE! Continue reading