Category Archives: Appetizers

Make-Ahead Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Christina

Well it’s finally the day! The day I have been waiting for since last November…Ohio State Football is set to kickoff in only a few hours! 😀 Andrew and I are huge Ohio State fans. You know the kind of … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Snacks | Tagged appetizers, cheese, football, snack | 14 Comments

College Football Bites Roundup

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Christina

Tomorrow marks one of my favorite days of the year! The kickoff to the college football season! Although college football officially kicked off on Thursday night, for me it doesn’t officially start until Ohio State takes the field! I am so … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Candy, Cupcakes, Dessert, Ice Cream, Main Dish, Roundup | Tagged appetizers, baking, buckeye, candy, cupcakes, dessert, football, ice cream, main dish, peanut butter and chocolate, roundup | 13 Comments

Corn and Black Bean Taquitos

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Christina

Corn tortillas are tightly rolled around a cheesy corn and black bean mixture and baked until crisp. They’re quick, delicious and so easy to make. And did you catch the best part? They’re baked, not fried! So not only are they healthier … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Main Dish, Sweet Pea's Kitchen Creations, Vegetarian | Tagged appetizers, baking, black beans, corn, garlic, jalapeños, lime, main dish, Mexican, red onion, Sweet Pea's Kitchen Creation, vegetarian | 21 Comments

Farmstand Corn Fritters

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Christina

The heat and lack of rain that we have been experiencing lately has really taken a toll on not only our lawn but also the quality of produce at our farmers market. You see this years corn crop has been less … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Side Dish, Vegetarian | Tagged appetizers, corn, cornmeal, fritter, side dish, summer, vegetarian | 8 Comments

Creamy Gazpacho Andaluz

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Christina

When it feels like the surface of the sun outside, the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven or fire up the grill. Instead, this time of year one of my favorite meals to make is ceviche served … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Main Dish, Soup, Vegetarian | Tagged appetizers, basil, bell pepper, cucumber, garlic, main dish, red onion, soup, tomato, vegetarian | 6 Comments

Summer Eats Roundup

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Christina

Today is the day I have been waiting for ever since the start of fall last year. It’s the first day of summer here in the Northern Hemisphere…my absolute favorite season! 😀 To that first dip in the swimming pool … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Dessert, Fruit, Ice Cream, Main Dish, Pastry, Pie & Tart, Pork, Roundup, Seafood, Soup | Tagged 4th of July, appetizers, apple, avocado, baking, bell pepper, blackberry, Blueberry, cherry, chocolate, coconut, corn, dessert, fish, ice cream, lime, main dish, mango, marshmallows, peaches, pork, raspberry, red onion, roundup, shrimp, soup, strawberries, strawberry, summer, tomato, zucchini | 12 Comments

Corn and Black Bean Empanadas

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Christina

Both Andrew and I are crazy about Mexican food. I swear I could probably eat it every day of the week and not grow tired of it. Although I have eaten countless varieties of savory empanadas over the years, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Beef, Main Dish, Pastry | Tagged appetizers, baking, beef, black beans, corn, ground beef, main dish, Mexican, pastry | 16 Comments

Grilled Eggplant and Goat Cheese Salad

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Christina

Since the weather has been warming up here in Central Illinois, Andrew and I have been taking advantage of the unusually high temperatures by firing up the grill and dining al fresco each evening. This light and simple salad is … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Light, Side Dish, Vegetarian | Tagged appetizers, basil, cooking light, eggplant, goat cheese, grill, mint, pine nuts, salad, side dish, vegetarian | 14 Comments

Baked Sweet Potato Chips

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Christina

I am always on the lookout for new sweet potato recipes. Andrew and I usually have sweet potatoes at least once a week. Whether they are mashed, baked, roasted or thrown into chili, they are definitely one of my favorites! These guilt free baked potato chips are one … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Snacks | Tagged appetizers, baking, cooking light, snack, sweet potato | 33 Comments

Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Christina

This hearty chicken noodle soup is great anytime of year, but especially during cold and flu season and the cold winter months. Chock full of hearty vegetables and homemade egg noodles, this soup is sure to make anyone that is feeling under the … Continue reading →