Helliemae’s Salted Caramel Sauce Worth the Calories

Several weeks back I was fortunate to tour the Helliemae’s Handcrafted Caramels factory here in Denver. I went with my gal pals from No Plain Jane’s Kitchen and Creative Culinary. What a treat! Let me tell ya. The fact that Ellen (the brains behind Helliemae’s) opens her doors once a month to the public and… Continue reading Helliemae’s Salted Caramel Sauce Worth the Calories

Happy Belated Birthday, America. Here’s Your Party Dip.

Every holiday celebration needs a dip. Don’t you think? This last 4th of July was the perfect opportunity for me to make a birthday cake dip. The recipe is as easy as they come — only three ingredients. Plus, people love it. Who doesn’t like cake…or dip? Birthday cake dip recipes are all over the… Continue reading Happy Belated Birthday, America. Here’s Your Party Dip.

White Trash Dip. So Wrong, Yet So Right.

It’s true. White trash dip is a dumb name for a dip. I tried to find the source of its naming, but all I found were other blog posts that talked about how dumb of a name this is. So, I guess it’s settled. White trash dip is dumb…or is it? If done right, white… Continue reading White Trash Dip. So Wrong, Yet So Right.

Three Reasons to Make Ricotta Cheese Pizza

Few pizzas will get a rave review from me. Of course, I love pizza. But I don’t rave about it. At least I didn’t until I met my new friend “ricotta sauce.” How do you make ricotta sauce, you ask? Ummmm…turn up the heat on some ricotta and add a touch of milk. It doesn’t… Continue reading Three Reasons to Make Ricotta Cheese Pizza

French Onion Dip with Chives Recipe

Yesterday’s talk about seven layer dip got me thinking about all the tried and true dips that we love to eat often. I’m all for getting creative in the kitchen, but sometimes you simply need a dip that’s easy to make and that you know everyone will love. Janet, a Super Bowl Dipstock Participant, shared… Continue reading French Onion Dip with Chives Recipe

Guest Post: How to Make a No Cook Korean Sauce

My no cook Korean sauce is guaranteed to be made again and again. That’s because it tastes fantastic (of course), but also because the sauce can be made with common kitchen items in five minutes and is very versatile. I like to use the sauce as a marinade for pork, chicken, beef, or pan fired… Continue reading Guest Post: How to Make a No Cook Korean Sauce