Have you ever gotten a homemade gift that made you cringe? Ugh. I’m uncomfortable just thinking about it. CRINGE NEVER MORE! Homemade Vanilla is my favorite cringe-proof gift to give. I offer this homemade gift idea every year for two reasons: #1: Homemade vanilla astounds people, so there’s the happy surprise element: You made homemade […]
Perfect Corn On The Cob Right From Your Oven
September 17, 2018 By 7 Comments
When I think of summer, grilled corn on the cob is one of the things I look forward to eating, but did you know making corn on the cob is easy peasy in the oven? Witness: When Garry smokes or grills, the pit is typically packed to the seams and there is no room for […]
How To Make Fresh Homemade Jalapeno Avocado Dressing
September 3, 2018 By 5 Comments
Ooooo, we love a good dip and I bet you do too. Remember when the price of avocados exploded due to the popularity of the Keto diet? We didn’t eat near as many as we wanted to…cause HOLY MOLY they were expensive. Today, the prices have stabilized to near normal levels and we eat them […]
Tired of Looking for a New and Easy Cauliflower Dish?
June 25, 2018 By 2 Comments
OMT CONFESSION: I am not a fan of cauliflower, but I eat it because it’s good for me (so grown up!). Following the fact that I’m not a fan (my nose is wrinkled as I type), I’m tired of looking for new and easy cauliflower dishes. Are you? I am happy to report I […]
How to Please a Crowd with Roasted Potatoes
May 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Please a crowd with roasted potatoes?! Are you wondering if I’ve lost my ever-living? SPOILER ALERT: I haven’t. Roasted potatoes can be a most humdrum dish, right? Snoresville, baby. WAKE UP! Not these flavor bombs of OHMYGOSH-WHAT’S-IN-THESE?! They are a true crowd pleaser, throwing a FlAvOr FiEsTa for your mouth. Ingredients: 4 cups fat-diced potatoes, […]
Do You Know How to Rice Cauliflower?
May 7, 2018 By 3 Comments
Have you ever tried riced cauliflower? Do you know how to rice cauliflower? Up until recently, I hadn’t, nor knew how. Of course, I decided to take the plunge and rice me some cauliflower, then come here and jibber-jabber all about it! Start by buying a firm full head of the white veggie, with no […]
The BEST Red Sauce for Your Enchiladas
March 19, 2018 By 3 Comments
Do you love enchiladas? RHETORICAL, PEOPLE! Of course you do! It’s because of your love for enchiladas that you should start making this red sauce, STAT! This family favorite will leave you asking, “Why am I buying generic enchilada sauce, when I can make THIS!” I grew up in a diverse neighborhood, in the sense […]
You Might Be Shocked to Know How Easy This Is
February 19, 2018 By 2 Comments
The first time I made my own mayonnaise, I swore I’d never buy store bought again. Why? Because it’s that delicious. Lawsy. So, delicious. Did I mention it’s amazing? Cause it is. And easy. So stinkin’ easy to make. The first time I made my own mayonnaise, I swore I’d never buy store bought again. […]
This Addictive Glaze Will Make You Want To Pour It on Everything!
November 20, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Pssssst. You. Yes, you. You look like the kind of person who is bored with the ordinary holiday fare. With the ordinary holiday tastes. Am I right? Ham. Turkey. Turkey. Ham. ~taste-bud snooze-fest~ How would you like a glaze recipe that will make you want to pour it on everything? That you could use year […]
Easy Homemade Peanut Butter Will Make You Swoon
October 9, 2017 By 3 Comments
Have you ever tried your hand at homemade peanut butter? If not – now’s the time to try. No fear. Just grinding until you arrive at smooth spreadable peanuty love. It’s easy and spoonfully delicious! We are always looking for ways to eat healthier without sacrificing flavor or nutrition and this peanut butter is a […]
