When I was hired by Athens Foods to create a savory recipe featuring their Mini Phyllo Shells, I knew I wanted something that would incorporate the flavors of the season. Naturally, I thought pumpkin. There aren’t that many recipes around that are savory and feature pumpkin, but the ones that are out there sure are good!…
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A Collection of Mushroom Recipes
Thank you all so much for sharing your favorite mushroom recipes over the past 2 weeks. With your help, we were able to bring awareness to The Mushroom Industry’s initiative to “Go Pink” for breast cancer awareness! As you know from my earlier post featuring my Creamy Mushroom and 3 Bean Soup, this is…
#ThisIs40 Week 2
Hi there! Thank you all so much for the kind comments on my #ThisIs40 introduction post last week. I’m so glad it’s going to be a feature you all are interested in! It gives me a great creative outlet to share one of my passions, so I really appreciate your kind comments. Now, without further…
Silhouette October Promotion {Recipe: Homemade Grape Jelly}
I know it’s way too early to start talking the holidays, but if you are thinking of making homemade gifts for your friends and family this year, NOW is the time to get a move on. I’m sorry to rush you, but if you are anything like me you have grand plans for a homemade…
Disconnected {Recipe: 3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies}
Have I mentioned I’ve deleted all the social media apps from my phone? Instagram has stayed, but everything else has gone. In addition, I’m keeping my phone downstairs instead of having it in my bedroom next to my bed. Some of you with the same addiction to being connected may understand how hard this has…
A Little Lemon {Recipe: Lemon Basil Bruschetta}
There was a time when I would sign up to bring anything to a party BUT an appetizer. I’ve never been very good at appetizers, until I discovered the ease and versatility of Bruschetta. This Lemon Basil Bruschetta was the perfect idea to take to my friend, Liz’s, Virtual Baby Shower! I’m sure you know…
Huge Kraft Foods Halloween Goodies Giveaway
I’m honored to be a part of the 2013 Kraft Tastemaker Community, where I am teaming up with Kraft Foods to bring you family friendly recipes using common ingredients found in your pantry! Can you believe Halloween is right around the corner? It is just a few weeks away, which means it’s almost time for our…
Wake Up Breakfast with California Avocados Roundup
Friends, you entered some amazing recipes in our Wake Up to Breakfast with California Avocados challenge. Thanks so much for sharing you favorite California Avocado breakfast recipes with us! I’m excited to share the winner of the $500 gift card was Amy with Nifty Foodie with her Avocado Smoothie. The $250 gift card was Angie…
Recipe: Creamy Mushroom and 3 Bean Soup
Creamy Mushroom and 3 Bean Soup is a zesty and flavorful bowl of comfort. When you look for fresh mushrooms for your recipes this month, you’ll notice mushrooms will be sold in pink packaging in honor of National Breast Cancer awareness month recognizing the industry’s commitment to breast cancer research. Thanks to The Mushroom Council and…
New Routines {Recipe: Stuffed Breakfast Sandwiches}
DIY Stuffed Breakfast Sandwiches give your family the opportunity to take breakfast in their own hands. Thank you to my friends at Wholly Guacamole for sponsoring this post and giveaway. We have some new morning routines at the Dine & Dish house. No longer are my kids all going to the same school and leaving…

















