Appetizers & Sides

Homemade Cocktail Sauce

Hello there! Here’s a simple one for you. It’s homemade cocktail sauce! I can’t take credit for this one. It’s Dustin’s concoction. If you’re looking to serve shrimp cocktail during a holiday or a gathering, wouldn’t you want something more to serve as a dipping sauce than one that’s pre-made […]

Bar Pizza

Hello, and Happy Super Bowl Sunday! This is one of the dishes I made for game day — an easy and super delicious bar pizza. The one big difference between this pizza and others is that I don’t use any flour to roll out the pizza dough. Once the dough […]

Kimchi Fried Quinoa

Helloooo! Here’s a super tasty asian dish we created a while back. I sometimes make Kimchi Fried Rice, however this is a much healthier option. I use our homemade Kimchi when making this side dish. The recipe for our homemade Sesame Kimchi can be found HERE. This recipe is even […]

Mac & Cheese

Hello! Ohhh baby, baby. Mac & Cheese. Did I get your attention yet? The inspiration behind this recipe was from my mama. Though she makes her Mac & Cheese a bit different than mine (types of cheese and toppings), the general concept behind it is the same. The thing I […]

Fancy Carrots

Hello Hello! Today was a nice lazy writing day for me. I gotta say…I looooove those. Did a bit of blogging and worked on my screenplay edits for Twisted Fate. Hopefully soon I’ll actually allow myself to stop editing. Anywhooo…this recipe has become an awesome Christmas Day side. Dustin and […]

Gooseberry Blackberry Pepper Jam

Hello! Here goes another one! Jam! Jam! Jam! It’s become an obsession of mine at the moment. A co-worker of mine gave me fresh gooseberries from her garden–quite a bit of gooseberries–and I immediately thought…JAM! This was actually a spicy batch because of the peppers I used. You can always […]

Pear Blackberry Pepper Jam

Hello! Well…I’m at it again. I can’t seem to stop making jam. It’s become an obsession of mine at the moment. It’s so darn tasty and it makes for a great gift. I’m thinking of giving jars away as Christmas gifts this year with some brie, crackers, and my homemade […]

Thanksgiving Stuffing

Hello! With Thanksgiving only days away, I thought it would be the perfect time to share this incredible stuffing recipe. This recipe was actually taught to Dustin by his mom, and it’s seriously amazing! It’s truly the best stuffing ever. He also learned how to make the gravy from her […]

Cold Asian Quinoa Salad

Hello! Here is a terrific summertime recipe if you’re planning on hosting a barbecue. Aside from the traditional pasta or potato salad, why don’t you give this amazing cold quinoa salad a whirl? Your guests will go nuts over this one. I seriously shovel heaps onto my plate each time […]

Thai Marinated Chili Peppers

Hello! Here is a quick recipe Dustin wanted to whip up just last week. He has a love for peppers. According to him, the hotter the better. He once tried a Carolina Reaper on a dare. I honestly don’t know how he did it…and enjoyed it! Crushed Habanero, Ghost, and […]