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Chickpea Cauliflower Tacos with Lime Crema

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Chickpea cauliflower tacos are healthy, easy to make and packed with flavor. Vegetarian, gluten free and brightly colored, they will look stunning on your dinner table.

Easy dinner recipe idea - garbanzo bean cauliflower tacosThese vegetarian chickpea cauliflower tacos are a recipe that caught my eye on Pinterest because of their gorgeous bright colors. It’s also one of those meals that became an instant go-to dinner recipe. We made twice in one week after one batch just wasn’t enough for Pat and I!

In addition to being beautiful and delicious, these tacos are also gluten free, vegetarian, and without the lime crema – vegan! With the healthy protein of the garbanzo beans and the good fat from avocados, I promise you won’t even miss the meat…. Read More »

March 8, 2023  â€¢  Filed Under: Gluten Free Recipes, Main Dishes, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Summer Treats, Vegan Recipes 9 Comments

Beet-Dyed Mustard Ranch Deviled Eggs

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Bright pink beet-dyed mustard ranch deviled eggs are stunning and easy to make. They are the perfect way to use up hard boiled eggs and they make a great appetizer.
How to Make Beet-Dyed deviled eggs with recipe for mustard ranch deviled eggs

I’ve never needed an excuse to get friends together for a celebration. Especially with blogging, I’m always wrangling girlfriends together for some hair-brained scheme, whether I need hand models or people to pose in front of a photo booth.

A while ago I hosted a confetti party. There were two reasons for the party – one, I finished a rough stretch at work with mostly night shifts, meaning I had basically dropped off the planet. I wanted to get everyone together to reconnect over drinks and snacks. Plus, I needed a party spread to highlight the balloon party centerpiece DIY I was working on for Martha Stewart. Why go to all of the trouble of making the decorations, recipes, and libations for a photoshoot if you can’t have people around to share them?… Read More »

April 25, 2022  â€¢  Filed Under: Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, Gluten Free Recipes, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Side Dishes, Snacks 18 Comments

Halloween Deviled Eggs Recipe + BEST Deviled Eggs

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A Halloween deviled eggs recipe topped with spiders, and my recipe for the BEST deviled eggs you will ever eat. A great spooky treat for a Halloween party!

Halloween Deviled Eggs Recipe with Olive Spiders - Easy Halloween Recipe Idea

I love, love deviled eggs. In my humble opinion, a party really isn’t complete without them – including a Halloween party!

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August 31, 2020  â€¢  Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten Free Recipes, Halloween Recipes, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Snacks 21 Comments

Raspberry Macarons Decorated with Edible Gold Paint

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The prettiest pink raspberry macarons with an easy raspberry buttercream filling recipe and decorated with edible gold paint to add that special touch!

Raspberry French Macarons Recipe with Raspberry Buttercream Filling
These French macarons are proof that gold makes everything better, particularly edible gold paint. Ever since my first successful batch, I’ve been making macarons like crazy! These darling pale pink ones with raspberry filling were a hit at a recent Galentine’s day fête that I hosted. Adding hearts with edible gold paint only took a few extra minutes and added a really special touch.

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May 20, 2020  â€¢  Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts, Gluten Free Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Snacks No Comments

Sushi Burrito Recipe & Video Tutorial

You’ll love this sushi burrito recipe! It’s the ultimate combo and it’s so fun to make – and eat! Includes step-by-step video instructions.How to Make a Sushirrito Sushi Burrito Copycat Recipe

Traditional sushi gets a major upgrade with today’s recipe – a sushi burrito!

Seriously, what’s not to love about this combination of two already amazing things? Sushi burritos are easy to make and super fun to eat. You just pack them with your favorite fillings and boom – happiness.

Read on for how to make a sushi burrito!

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May 10, 2020  â€¢  Filed Under: Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Snacks, Main Dishes, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes 20 Comments

Refreshing Cucumber Margarita Recipe

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A refreshing Cucumber Margarita Recipe that will help you beat the summer heat. Makes a great Cinco de Mayo cocktail!

Unique Cucumber Lime Margarita Recipe for Cinco de Mayo

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Cucumber margaritas are at the top of my list this month in celebration of Cinco de May0. They are light and refreshing, and the cucumber juice is surprisingly easy to make. If you mix them up in advance and chill them, they work great packed in a thermos for a picnic. Just serve over ice. They will also be the stars of your Cinco de Mayo fiesta!

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May 4, 2020  â€¢  Filed Under: Drinks, Gluten Free Recipes, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Summer Treats No Comments

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