Make a batch of these soft and chewy Apple Cinnamon Cookies for a friend and help spread some goodness in the world. When you #GiveAFriendACookie, you give a friend a bit of happiness! Friends, this year has been so hard, hasn’t it? It seems not a week goes by where there isn’t some unthinkable tragedy….
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Budget Friendly Korean Beef and Rice Recipe
A simple, budget friendly meal with big budget taste! You’ll love this Korean Beef and Rice recipe. My friend Aggie and I have been on a bit of a savings spree (after too many spending sprees). We’re getting a lot of joy out of texting each other with updates on our what we’re saving money…
Oui by Yoplait is the Perfect Me Time Pairing
This perfect me time pairing is brought to you by Oui by Yoplait French style yogurt. I’ve come to really value “me time” over the past few years. Even though my kids are now all in school full time and I work from home in a quiet house, I still wake up early so I…
Baked Tilapia with Lime
It’s not fancy but it’s good – we hope you enjoy this baked tilapia with lime straight from the Dine & Dish home kitchen! I think one of the challenges I have with food blogging, especially today, is the fact that it’s such a profession now. Every picture you see out there is a gorgeous…
California Cobb Salad Sandwich Recipe
Our favorite California Cobb Salad recipe in a handheld sandwich form! I love a good salad, don’t you? I especially love those salads that make you feel like you are being healthy, when really you aren’t. Cobb salads are one such salad. I mean really, is there any better salad than a Cobb salad? Chicken,…
Beef Broccoli and Avocado Stir Fry Recipe
Adding California Avocados to Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry may not be traditional, but it certainly is delicious! I love stir-fry. Seriously. I could eat a stir fry of some kind every, single day if I think I could get away with it. There is just something about the blend of fresh vegetables, sauces and…
Steak with Rosemary Cream Sauce (The Kansas City Steak Company Giveaway)
Treat your dad extra special this Father’s Day with a gift and giveaway from The Kansas City Steak Company. Here’s a truth you need to hear…your dad wants The Kansas City Steak Company Steaks for Father’s Day. It’s possible he hasn’t told you yet. It is even quite possible he doesn’t even know this is…
Eggs Florentine Avocado Toast Recipe
Eggs Florentine Avocado Toast is a wonderful brunch recipe featuring fresh California Avocados, spinach and creamy goat cheese. Eating a good, nutritious breakfast is a fairly new thing for me. It used to be that I was never really all that hungry in the morning, so I’d grab a cup of coffee and skip breakfast….
Southwest Avocado Chicken Panini Recipe
Amp up sandwich night with these Southwest Avocado Chicken Panini Sandwiches featuring fresh California Avocados. Sandwich night is a common thing in our house. Sandwiches are quick, filling and portable – which for a busy family on the go is key! One way to amp up sandwich night is by breaking out your panini press. I…
Celebrate National Caramel Day with Werther’s Original
National Caramel Day is April 5th. Join Werther’s Original as we solve the “Great Caramel Debate” and enter for the chance to win a supply of Werther’s Original candy! Friends, during my more than 10 years of blogging, it is this moment that were my Grandpa still alive he’d say I hit the big time!…

















