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Beet-Dyed Mustard Ranch Deviled Eggs

Vegetarian

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

Chickpea Cauliflower Tacos with Lime Crema

VegetarianVegan

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 »

April 18, 2021  â€¢  Filed Under: Gluten Free Recipes, Main Dishes, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Summer Treats, Vegan Recipes 8 Comments

Valentine’s Candy Bark with White Chocolate

Gluten FreeVegetarian

Valentine’s Candy Bark with White Chocolate is equally festive and delicious. It’s easy to make and is a great Valentine’s party recipe.

Valentine's Candy Bark recipe with White Chocolate and Sprinkles

I’ve had Valentine’s candy on the brain in a big way lately.

Picking out the perfect candy for this Valentine’s bark recipe, I felt like I was three years old again. Rows and rows of heart-shaped candy with more shades of pink than a crayon box. Heaven. It’s the most wonderful time of the year for my sweet tooth…. Read More »

January 30, 2021  â€¢  Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts, Holiday Recipes, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Snacks 10 Comments

Halloween Deviled Eggs Recipe + BEST Deviled Eggs

Gluten FreeNut FreeVegetarian

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

Easy Rhubarb Quick Bread Recipe

Nut FreeVegetarian

Delightfully tart and perfectly sweet homemade rhubarb bread recipe with a hint of orange zest. This moist quick bread features a crisp sugar top.

Moist & Flavorful Rhubarb Quick Bread Recipe

Homemade Rhubarb Bread

Rhubarb is really a highlight of spring and summer baking. If you find yourself with excess rhubarb to use up, I have so many rhubarb recipes! My newest favorite is this amazing Rhubarb Quick Bread that is moist, flavorful, and also beautiful. I’ve even made it a bit healthier by substituting yogurt for some of the butter.

Read on for the BEST rhubarb bread recipe!

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June 7, 2020  â€¢  Filed Under: Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Recipes, Snacks No Comments

Lemon Macarons Recipe with Lemon Buttercream Filling

Gluten FreeVegetarian

A recipe for beautiful lemon macarons with a perfectly tart lemon buttercream filling. The lemon buttercream frosting also works great for cupcakes and cakes!

Perfect Lemon Macarons Recipe - Lemon Buttercream Filling

French macarons are the best. They are light, perfectly sweet, and so fancy! Macarons are also gluten-free and a great dessert that can be made in advance. The shells freeze for weeks and, once filled, the macarons can be kept in the fridge for a few days.

Read on for the Lemon French Macarons recipe!

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May 22, 2020  â€¢  Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts, Recipes 5 Comments

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