Share Macadamia Holiday Dream Pie Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 min Baking Desserts Tis the season to bake a pie, right? So, when the good people at Mauna Loa asked me to give their new Dry Roasted Chopped... Christine Carlisle November 20, 2017 Like 9 Read More Comment
Share Brussels Sprouts Gratin Cooking Time: 1 hr Entertaining Side Dishes Vegetables Occasionally, my kids say something that makes me think, “Wow. I’ve done something right.” Most recently, it was when my youngest daughter, otherwise known as “The Picky One”, asked me if... Christine Carlisle November 14, 2017 Like 9 Read More Comment
Share Everything Spice Coated Cheddar Cheese Ball Appetizers Entertaining Make Ahead Party season is upon us, and that means that party food is upon us as well. Is there anything better than a fabulous spread of munchies? I don’t think so.... Christine Carlisle December 1, 2016 Like 7 Read More 1 Comment
Share Simple Slow Cooker Creamed Corn Entertaining Holiday Make Ahead Side Dishes Vegetables THANKSGIVING IS ON THURSDAY, PEOPLE!! Anyone else caught off guard with how quickly the holidays popped up this year? Anyone? Just me? I’m hosting Thanksgiving this year,... Christine Carlisle November 21, 2016 Like 7 Read More Comment
Share Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup: Top Ten Recipes for a Delicious Thanksgiving Appetizers Baking Desserts Dinners Entertaining Healthy Holiday Make Ahead Salads Side Dishes Soups Vegetables Tis the season to start stuffing ourselves, and our turkeys. Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year? I am. And you know what? I love cooking Thanksgiving dinner. Sure, it’s stressful... Christine Carlisle November 11, 2016 Like 9 Read More 1 Comment
Share Monster Cookies Baking Cookies Entertaining Holiday I’m all for elaborate holiday recipes, don’t get me wrong, but sometimes life gets in the way and you want to have something special for, oh let’s say, Halloween, but... Christine Carlisle October 19, 2016 Like 5 Read More 1 Comment
Share Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats Cookies Holiday Make Ahead Looking for a simple St. Patrick’s Day treat to surprise your littlest (and biggest) leprechauns? These ooey-gooey treats are the perfect thing. They are ridiculously... Christine Carlisle March 16, 2016 Like 3 Read More Comment
Share Double Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies – The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap 2015 Baking Cookies Desserts Holiday Make Ahead It’s that time of year again! It’s time to announce this year’s contribution to The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap! This is my fifth year participating in this fabulous event,... Christine Carlisle December 16, 2015 Like 0 Read More Comment
Share Sour Cream Cranberry-Almond Pound Cake: Mix Up the Holiday with OXO On Baking Desserts Entertaining Holiday Make Ahead A few weeks ago, I was using my hand mixer while baking up something in the kitchen, and I mentioned to my husband that it seemed that the mixer I’d... Christine Carlisle December 9, 2015 Like 0 Read More Comment
Share Stuffed Caramel Apple Cupcakes Baking Desserts Entertaining Holiday Make Ahead I know, I know. Thanksgiving is on Thursday and this isn’t a recipe for pie. I hope you’ll forgive my holiday faux pas once we... Christine Carlisle November 24, 2015 Like 1 Read More 2 Comments
Share Chocolate Pots de Creme with Marshmallow Whipped Cream Desserts Entertaining Holiday Make Ahead Doesn’t that look like something you’d want to curl up with after a long day? Pot de Creme is just one of those desserts that, when offered, I can’t resist.... Christine Carlisle October 30, 2015 Like 0 Read More Comment
Share Candy Corn Coolers Drinks Entertaining Holiday Make Ahead Halloween is creeping up, and before you know it, little ghosts and goblins will be running up and down the streets showing off their costumes and filling their trick-or-treat bags... Christine Carlisle October 20, 2015 Like 0 Read More Comment
Share Patriotic Layered Berry Pavlova Entertaining Gluten Free Healthy Make Ahead It’s July! And almost the 4th, which means it’s time to get your 4th of July plans in order! This deceptively simple dessert is sure... Christine Carlisle July 2, 2015 Like 0 Read More Comment
Share Orange Glazed Bunny Buns Baking Breads Breakfast Entertaining Holiday Seriously, aren’t these little guys just too cute? They are the perfect addition to your Easter table, be it brunch or dinner. They are deliciously tender, and flavored with just a... Christine Carlisle April 2, 2015 Like 1 Read More Comment
Share Banana Pudding Dip with Vanilla Wafers Appetizers Cookies Desserts Entertaining Years of living down south taught me a lot of things. One of those lessons learned was that there’s something special about a really good banana pudding. When I came... Christine Carlisle March 31, 2015 Like 2 Read More Comment
Share Thyme and Gruyère Gougères – Cooking with McCormick Appetizers Breads Entertaining Vegetarian When you think of the holidays, and this time of year in general, what flavors come to mind? You might instantly be drawn to thoughts... Christine Carlisle December 17, 2014 Like 0 Read More Comment
Share Cranberry Dream Bars – The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap 2014 Baking Cookies Holiday It’s that time of year again! I can’t believe that this is my fourth year participating in The Great Food Blogger Cookies Swap. It’s always such a special, fun, part... Christine Carlisle December 15, 2014 Like 0 Read More Comment
Share Sweet & Savory Spiced Nuts Appetizers Entertaining Holiday Vegetarian The holiday season may be “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, but if you’re like me, and I would wager that many of you are, it’s also the busiest... Christine Carlisle December 12, 2014 Like 4 Read More Comment
Share Chocolate Cherry Olive Oil Granola – Pompeian Holiday Breakfast Cookies Entertaining Holiday There’s something special about a homemade gift during the holidays. Knowing that someone took the time to make something special, just for you, simply embodies the... Christine Carlisle December 1, 2014 Like 0 Read More Comment
Share Crème Brûlée French Toast – Black Friday Brunch at Bonefish Grill Breakfast Entertaining Are you a Black Friday shopper? More importantly, are you a Black Friday eater? This year, Bonefish Grill has decided to offer their amazing brunch menu, which is usually only... Christine Carlisle November 24, 2014 Like 2 Read More Comment