Easy gluten-free mac and cheese with goat cheese. Made with a thick and gooey homemade cheese sauce that includes cheddar and goat cheese plus roasted red peppers. This post is sponsored by Montchevre but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Mac and cheese is one of those childhood favorites that you never seem to grow out of....
Making this Homemade Cranberry Chutney is quick and easy. Simply simmer cranberries, honey, bourbon, chopped pecans, citrus juices and zest for a unique holiday side to pair with meat. Summer is just flying by around here and I’ve barely noticed it. Maybe it’s the busy schedule, uncharacteristically cool Bay Area weather and the excitement of our upcoming trip to Russia...
These Mini Parmesan Spinach Phyllo Cup Appetizers make entertaining easy. Crisp phyllo cups filled with Parmesan spinach dip, bell peppers, artichoke hearts and Parmesan cheese. This Mini Parmesan Spinach Phyllo Cup Appetizers recipe is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of La Terra Fina. If you’ve ever hosted a gathering or party, you know how simple appetizers make easy...
Homemade S’mores Frappe made with blended espresso, milk and toasted marshmallow syrup. Topped with chocolate sauce, graham cracker crumbs and mini marshmallows. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser to create this Homemade S’mores Frappe. All opinions are mine alone. #ToraniEndlessSummer #CollectiveBias It’s no secret that coffee is an essential part of my day. Not only...
Learn about Simple Cheese Pairings with Cheeses of Europe. Plus how to find these quality cheeses at a grocery store near you. This Simple Cheese Pairings guide is a sponsored post in partnership with Cheeses of Europe. All opinions are mine alone. Recently I attended the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic in San Jose. It’s the longest-running women’s professional tennis tournament...
Grilled Shrimp Fajita Skewers with shrimp, bell peppers and onions in a homemade fajita mix that includes chile habanero red hot sauce. This Grilled Habanero Shrimp Fajita Skewers recipe is a sponsored post in partnership with El Yucateco Hot Sauce. The recipe and opinions expressed are mine alone. I can’t seem to get enough grilling this summer. It’s one of my...
Green Chile & Cheese Dip spread over gluten-free flatbread pizza crust. Topped with shredded cooked chicken breast, diced chilies, veggies and Mexican cheese blend. This Cheesy Chile and Chicken Flatbread Pizza recipe is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of La Terra Fina. Pizza has always been a favorite of mine, but is often considered an indulgence food. While...
Simple Grilled Pork Tenderloin Satay Skewers are cooked within minutes and no marinating needed. Made with a rich and flavorful homemade satay sauce. This Grilled Pork Tenderloin Satay Skewers recipe is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield. It’s fun to try out new recipes and cuisines. With 300+ recipes on the blog so far, there still...
These Better for You Snacks make snacking on the go easy. Plus learn about natural potato chips cooked in heart healthy oils. This Better for You Snacks post is sponsored by Boulder Canyon in collaboration with Blog Meets Brand. I’ll be honest, typically I keep my day-time snacking to a minimum. This is mostly because I don’t get hungry until...
Grilled Gyro Sliders are a unique twist on classic gyro wraps. Made with ground beef and lamb, Greek seasoning and red onion. Served in slider buns and topped with tzatziki sauce. One of my favorite menu items and Mediterranean restaurants is gyros. Typically this is the thinly sliced variety cooked on a vertical rotisserie and served in a flatbread wrap,...
Learn how to grill ribeye steak that is juicy and tender for a summer date night. Simple tips to cook the best rib eye steak on the grill. This How to Grill Ribeye Steak post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. All opinions are mine alone. Trying new foods and restaurants is one of my favorite hobbies, and a great way to find...
This Tuna Appetizer Recipe Ideas is sponsored post written by me on behalf of StarKist Selects E.V.O.O. Summer Hosting and Tuna Appetizer Recipe Ideas. Roundup of 4 quick and easy tuna and salmon appetizers. No oven or cooking needed with these fresh recipes. Plus learn how to create an Italian soda bar. Recently I attended a hosted lunch near Sacramento...
Easy homemade No Churn Peanut Butter Ice Cream. Milk, egg, brown sugar and peanut butter custard mixed with fresh whipped cream. Frozen into a thick and creamy ice cream. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser to create this No Churn Peanut Butter Ice Cream recipe. All opinions are mine alone. #StarsOfSummer #CollectiveBias I’m a...
Hi I'm Matt Ivan and am slightly obsessed with food, i.e. food geek. Read through my blog for recipes (lots of lightened up and healthy comfort foods) with cooking and food science tips. You'll have fun and learn a lot about cooking. More about Plating Pixels...
