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Category Archives: Appetizers
Make-Ahead Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket
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
College Football Bites Roundup
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Posted in Appetizers, Main Dish, Soup
Tagged appetizers, carrots, celery, chicken, garlic, main dish, noodles, onion, soup
9 Comments