An Easy and Delicious Spring Salad As the weather begins to warm up and the spring flowers continue to bloom, there are few things I crave more than a refreshing spring salad. In Texas we’ve officially hit what I call patio season. You know… the few months out of the year where you can enjoy […]

Kale Chicken Salad with Apples and Cheddar

April 23, 2025

My Flavor-Filled Queso Recipe for Hosting If there’s one thing my family loves, it’s chips and salsa paired with a fabulous homemade queso. Years ago I created this delicious smoked queso dip… a flavor-filled take on the traditional queso recipe. I’ve always prepared queso in a slow cooker or fondue pot for ease. For this […]

Smoked Queso Dip

Smoked Queso Dip queso recipe, appetizer, hosting recipe, sides, chips, summer recipe

July 10, 2024

The Perfect Addition to a 4th of July Celebration Independence day is quickly approaching, and in my opinion nothing screams the 4th of July quite like a good old fashioned Cheeseburger! Hamburgers and Cheeseburgers are such an easy recipe to prepare, which is why it’s one of my go-to hosting recipes throughout the summer. This […]

The Best Cheeseburger Recipe + Building a Burger Bar

June 26, 2024

A Fresh and Healthy Light Bite for Summer These Caprese Bites include not one, but TWO ingredients that are in peak season and even more delicious than usual! A recipe that I once named ‘Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil with Balsamic Reduction’ (I know, very creative), has now been rebranded as Caprese Bites! As I mentioned […]

Caprese Bites: A Summer Starter

June 19, 2024

An Easy and Refreshing Summertime Salad What do fruits and fashion have in common? They both have seasons! Just as denim shorts and sandals are ‘in season’ throughout the summer, so is my favorite fruit – watermelon! This fruit is so juicy and ripe during the summer months, which, if you ask me, calls for […]

Watermelon, Arugula, and Goat Cheese Salad

June 12, 2024

A Refreshing Summer Cocktail There are few things that scream summer quite like a refreshing beverage. Sangria has all of the qualities of the perfect warm-weather cocktail, which is why it’s one of my favorite summer drinks! This light, refreshing, and fruity cocktail couldn’t be easier to make (and enjoy). The ease of preparation and […]

White Sangria: The Perfect Summer Sip

June 5, 2024

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