A Big Week for Spreads. Hello, Lime Curd and Bacon Pâté.

Two things happened in the past week or so that led me to two outstanding dip slash spread recipes. Love it when you get a recipe right on the initial go without any modification. First, I went to the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco and saw a good number of citrus curds on display.… Continue reading A Big Week for Spreads. Hello, Lime Curd and Bacon Pâté.

Savory Pumpkin Sauce Over Rotini

I know what you’re thinking: Enough with the pumpkin-flavored foods already! Well, I say “no.” While pumpkin is certainly a craze about to implode on itself, I still enjoy a well-made pumpkin dip and, after today, a well-made pumpkin sauce. This recipe was inspired by our ol’ pal Martha Stewart, but she’s not the only… Continue reading Savory Pumpkin Sauce Over Rotini

A Bacon and Sauce Extravaganza – The Hormel Bacon Takedown

One of the advantages of having a blog is the chance to work with brands and the chance to attend fun events. I enjoy the events most of all, especially if that event includes bacon! This last weekend I attended the mother of all bacon events — The Denver Bacon Takedown, sponsored by Hormel® Black Label®… Continue reading A Bacon and Sauce Extravaganza – The Hormel Bacon Takedown

A Last Supper Before Dieting: Bacon Tomato Sauce

If you are going on a diet in a couple of days and are looking for one last way to indulge, I’ve got the dish for you. It comes in the way of sauce, a bacon and tomato sauce. Everything tastes better with sauce…and bacon. Right? This little gem came to me in November while… Continue reading A Last Supper Before Dieting: Bacon Tomato Sauce

It’s Egg Season! Deviled Egg Dip Recipe

My love for Easter candy runs deep. Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs, Whoppers Robin Eggs, and Cadbury Mini Eggs: All my favorites and all eggs. Some might argue that peppermint Christmas candy or Valentine’s Day Sweet Tarts are better, but they’re wrong. Easter candy beats all other holiday candies. I’m convinced.

Tips for a Successful Dip Party

If you’re just tuning in, this week is Dipstock! All week long dip lovers everywhere have created dips for their very own dip parties. With Halloween coming up this weekend, I suspect dozens more dip parties will be taking place all in the name of Dipstock. To help you have the most successful dip party possible,… Continue reading Tips for a Successful Dip Party

A Crazy Simple Vinaigrette Recipe

As one of the five mother sauces, vinaigrette was high on my list of sauces to prepare for the first time. I found that it is not only easy to make, but it’s also fun to make. You get to shake a sealed Tupperware bowl like a crazy woman (or crazy man if it fits). Vinaigrette is essentially one… Continue reading A Crazy Simple Vinaigrette Recipe