Red Pepper Deviled Pumpkins
Here’s an easy (and super cute) Halloween potluck idea! These deviled pumpkins have a rich flavor and are a great twist on the traditional deviled egg-err…pumpkin. Add rosemary stems for a nice herby...
View ArticleZucchini Bread Muffins
I love zucchini bread. No, really; if I see if from afar, I will go out of my way to capture it and consume it as soon as humanly possible. I love the moist center, the holiday spices, the crunch of...
View ArticleBig News! My first #MadeWithChobani recipe! Homemade spinach ravioli
A couple of weeks ago I was inspired by Chobani’s #MadeWithChobani Project to create an original, and healthy, recipe using Chobani Greek yogurt. Naturally, I chatted with my friends, consulted my...
View ArticleRed Velvet Cake
I love making birthday cakes for my friends and family. Even though making cakes for events can really be stressful when you’re trying to make sure everyone loves the cake and that nothing goes wrong...
View ArticleLocal Burger Night Celebrating James Ranch
Well, time got away from me and I am a bit behind with my posts-so prepare for a blog blast! The first thing I wanted to share with you all was a great local burger night that we had at home. We...
View ArticleCozy Chicken and Dumplings
When you’re searching for a great comfort food on a chilly night, look no further! This chicken and dumplings recipe brings together all the flavors you love from chicken pot pie into a lighter stew,...
View ArticleGrilled Portobello Mushroom Polenta
Spring is here! The daffodils are blooming, birds are chirping and it is almost time for the farmer’s markets! It’s time to hang up the skis, bust out the camping equipment and shift our meals from...
View ArticleBlog Update: We’re going gluten-free!
Hi all, Sorry it’s been such a long stint since my last post. I’ve become really involved in our brand new community garden, been doing a load of wedding planning for our wedding in October, and become...
View ArticleSimple Breakfast Casserole
In my constant battle to get to work on time, I’m always looking for healthy, quick and protein-packed breakfast items-this casserole fits the bill! Here’s a super simple breakfast casserole sure to...
View ArticlePasta Bolognese
The first harvest from my garden is in! I’ve planted a whole mess of veggies and just yesterday I finally got to harvest some of them. Thanks to our wacky wet spring here in Colorado, some of the...
View ArticleSweet Chili Salmon and Marinated Eggplant
This dish contains some of my favorite foods and great Asian flavors, spicy and sweet chili sauce and salty plump eggplant. Simple to put together, this dish shows off the colors and textures of the...
View ArticleRoasted beets with herbed goat cheese and crushed almonds
I would love to tell you that this was a wildly difficult recipe requiring years of training and recipe perfection, but really, this dish is so simple I almost didn’t put it on the blog. Almost…Then I...
View ArticleGluten-Free Decadent Brownies
As football season begins, I wanted to share one of my favorite tailgating sweets, fudgy brownies! These brownies have a crunchy layer of chocolate on top and a rich, ooey-gooey interior. I made these...
View ArticleBaked brie with sage and prosciutto
Life Pro Tip: never underestimate the power of cheese. I made this for a group of friends last year and thought, “Oh they won’t like it, it’s just a bit of cheese”…well, I was dead wrong. The brie got...
View ArticleHoliday Feasting or Your Tastiest Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Ever
Happy holidays MKHB readers! I hope you and yours had a wonderful time celebrating and relaxing together. We were particularly blessed this year as this was our first holiday season as a married couple...
View ArticleMashed Potatoes with Fried Shallots
Here’s a great holiday side dish that was great with our roast turkey but makes an impressive side anytime! Ingredients: 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes Salt for potato water Vegetable oil for frying...
View ArticleCranberry Apple Compote
Here’s a simple cranberry compote that will compliment your turkey or chicken and make you never want to buy store-bought again! Ingredients: 1 pound cranberries 1 apple, peeled and chopped to 1/4...
View ArticleKeeping it Simple: Tex Mex Taco Night
I had a great neighbor growing up named Pinky. She was the mother to seven and a smart, crafty Irishwoman to boot. While she did work hard (did I mention she was the mother to SEVEN kids?!) she was...
View ArticleBruschetta Bites
In the middle of winter I found myself missing summer sweet tomatoes. Maybe because I just (finally) cleaned out my garden plot or maybe because I’m getting excited for my new, larger plot; either way,...
View Article2016: A New Year, a New Messy Kitchen
The beginning of 2016 has brought about some great changes for me. We recently moved into a beautiful new condo right on the bike path and golf course with views off the deck of the mountains we love...
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