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Superbowl Snacks: Simple Shrimp Crostini

Superbowl Snacks: Simple Shrimp Crostini

Okay so, the Lions aren’t in Superbowl XLVIII and I bet some people are like, “Yeah DUH”, but not me. I really had my hopes up and I thought mayyybe this was our year (something my brother has been saying the last 20 years or …

Cheesy Chorizo Dip

Cheesy Chorizo Dip

I almost felt guilty sharing this recipe, because well it’s kind of unhealthy and totally indulgent. But, then I thought about it. Who doesn’t want to sit with a bowl of melted cheese and chorizo in front of them on game day? So, then I …

Simple Red Wine Mushroom Sauce

Simple Red Wine Mushroom Sauce

So, I mentioned previously that Ben and I do steak night on Friday nights (and how terrified Molly is when we cook them). This Friday we were out celebrating a promotion (congrats Don!) with some friends, so our steak night was moved to Saturday. Steak …

OMG Brownies

OMG Brownies

Do you ever just have an urge to bake? Just to dig through your cupboards and find SOMETHING you can pop in the oven? I had that urge recently. And what resulted were these gooey, dark chocolate brownies. Oh yeah, and they had a caramel …

Cinnamon Sugar Oyster Crackers

Cinnamon Sugar Oyster Crackers

I made the savory version of this snack a while ago and brought it to a Superbowl party at my friend Caitlin’s house. Sometime throughout the game the dish spilled all over the floor and the dogs (yes, Molly was invited!) were licking the carpet …

Shepard’s Pie

Shepard’s Pie

I’m having a rough time getting back into the swing of blogging after my little trip to Vegas! Immediately after I got back, my friend Tiff came to visit so we could work on some planning for HER WEDDING! I am lucky enough to be …

Pasta with Cabernet Marinara Sauce

Pasta with Cabernet Marinara Sauce

I LOVE wine. Just in case my 11-bottle purchase in Traverse City over the summer wasn’t a good hint, I will clarify that I absolutely love wine. I try to use them in sauces whenever I feel comfortable. I’ve made homemade marinara sauce before, but …

Homemade Guacamole and Salsa

Homemade Guacamole and Salsa

Whenever my friend Melia visits, one of us always ends up quoting Step Brothers and asking the other “Hey! I never asked you, do you like guacamole!?” And no, it never really gets old. People are a little surprised when I tell them I like …