The other day I received a big package of goodies from my friends at Zatarain’s. At the very top of the box was a bottle of their Root Beer Extract, including a recipe for making homemade root beer. The box couldn’t have come at a better time as I was in the middle of making…
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It’s a Salad Social! {Recipe: Robust Bell Pepper Salad}
My friend Cheryl certainly likes to throw a good party. You know Cheryl from her awesome blog, TidyMom, but probably also recognize her as my partner in crime for SoupaPalooza. This spring, Cheryl has traded in her soup bowls for salad tongs and is hosting a one of a kind event – The Salad Social!…
Because I’m the Mom {Recipe: Buttermilk Biscuits}
“Mom, why do you get to put all of that butter and honey on your biscuits and we only get a tiny bit?” The question asked was fair enough. Buttermilk biscuits, fresh from the oven, are meant… they practically BEG for… melted butter honey goodness, but my kids don’t need to know that. They will…
Get Outta My Dreams {Recipe: Homemade Pita Bread}
First off, you are welcome for the 1980’s Billy Ocean song reference. So sorry if it is stuck in your head for the rest of the day. It’s quite the catchy little tune, right? So… pita bread. I love it, don’t you? Do you want to know what I love even more? Homemade pita bread!…
Happy Friday {Recipe: French Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting}
I’ve been missing you all and just wanted to say a quick hello and to wish you all a very happy weekend! We have my daughter’s 1st Communion this weekend, which means a whole bunch of family coming into town to stay with us. We are also celebrating all the cousins birthday’s for the first…
Earth Day 2012 Picnic for the Planet {Recipe: Picnic Chicken}
It’s that time of year again… the Earth Day and Picnic for the Planet 2012! Last year, a group of bloggers partnered with The Nature’s Conservacy to encourage you to celebrate this great earth by heading out for a lunch or dinner picnic. This year, we’ve gathered together with giveaways at each blog to help…
A Keurig Brewer Giveaway! {Recipe: Toasted Coconut Mocha Frappe} CLOSED
This giveaway has ended. The winner was Allison S. Congrats Allison and thanks to all who participated! Dine & Dish readers can use the code AM0012-3571 at GreenMountainCoffee.com to receive 15% off Donut Shop Coffees; both Regular T60052-101and Decaf T60224-101, as well as free standard shipping. This offer is not available to Café EXPRESS members,…
Not As Planned {Recipe: Homemade Creamy Limoncello}
For us, Easter Sunday did not go as planned. Eager to start the morning off on the right foot, the family woke up early and headed up to church for 7:30am Mass. Ready to participate in and enjoy the early morning Easter service, we settled into our pew and began the day. Half way through…
Project 365 2012 – Week 13 {Recipe: Creme Cake Martini}
Happy April, friends! We had gorgeous weather in Kansas City this past week, which meant lots of time outside and lots of shutter button clicking. In addition to pictures from our week, I also have martini recipe you will want to try out this spring. Make sure to scroll all the way to the bottom…
Stretch Yourself {Zatarain’s Smothered Chicken and Rice}
When it comes to cooking, I like a good challenge. Zatarain’s recently launched a line of frozen entrees for two and challenged the ambassador team to do something new and unique with one of their frozen meals. This was going to be a challenge for a couple of different reasons. First of all, we have…

















