My Second Entry In The “Chopped” Cooking Challenge At My Office

A couple weeks ago, I entered a fun challenge at work: to make a dish, over the weekend, that used three mystery ingredients. Check out what I came up with! This past weekend, I participated in the challenge again. The first time, the challenge was to make an entree. This time, the task was to make an appetizer!

But you can’t just make any appetizer. You have to use the three mystery ingredients, which, this time around, were:

A Cool, Refreshing Dip In The Lake And… A Cool, Refreshing Dip In My Stomach!

I went swimming with JJ for the first time. It. Was. Awesome!

My parents and I were invited to

Creamy Yogurt Avocado Dip

Here’s a quick and easy appetizer recipe for you: Creamy Yogurt Avocado Dip. How quick and easy is it? You dump a bunch of ingredients in the blender, turn the blender on, and you’re done! Check out these ingredients:

Peach Salsa in Seconds

You guys, salsa is super easy to make. Like, really easy. Here’s how I make my Peach Salsa. First, wash and prep all your ingredients:

Spiced Carrot and Cauliflower Dip

I’m in a recipe kind of mood. My last post was a recipe, and guess what? This post is a recipe post too. And who knows? My next post might be as recipe as well. I want to make sure you’re eating healthy this summer… and I want to make sure I’m eating healthy this summer, too!

Here’s How to Make (and Eat!) A Healthier Cheese Ball

If you’re like me, you absolutely LOVE a cheese ball. What’s not to love? It’s a GIANT BALL OF CHEESE! It may come as no surprise that cheese balls are a high-calorie affair, so I came up with a lighter version.

This would be a perfect addition to your upcoming Super Bowl festivities. Who wouldn’t to nibble on a cheese ball while

What’s in the Crockpot? Part 13

How’s this for a blast from the past? It’s the return of a Keep It Up, David staple. It’s actually a game, and a pretty simple one at that. You guess what’s in the crockpot, and then keep reading to see if you’re right. Now that the rules have been explained, keep your arms and hands inside the train at all times, and have at it!

WHAT’S IN THE CROCKPOT?

Gussy Up Your Brown Rice With Three Simple Ingredients! PLUS: Another Use For Bacon Jam!

My last post featured my recipe for Stuffed Peppers, and when I made them, I paired them with an easy side dish that was perfect for spring: Lemon & Carrot Brown Rice. All you need is three extra ingredients to turn your brown rice from boring to spectacular!

Easter Recipes, Part One: SMOKY ONION DEVILED EGGS!

I had a busy, food-filled Easter. I was invited to two get-togethers, and brought food along to both. I’m sharing my recipes in this post and the next one, starting with… DEVILED EGGS!

Deviled eggs are the best. I love them. I can’t remember the last time I made them – it’s been that long. So I stayed up late Saturday night deviling the crap out of a whole of eggs. I bought

This 10-Minute Black Bean Dip Will Be A Touchdown At Your Next Football Party!

Football season is in full swing, and game day snacks aren’t always super healthy. But I have a recipe for an amazing dip that you can serve instead of nachos or wings that you can turn to for endless munching, with no guilt whatsoever. There’s no added sugar or fat, it’s vegan and gluten-free, and you can easily customize it to suit your own tastes. Plus, there’s no cooking and it only takes 10 minutes. What could be better?

I was dogsitting a little guy named Doty when I threw this together, and he photobombed one of my pictures. I absolutely love this shot: