Peppers

A crowd-pleasing summer appetizer for your summer cookout or Cinco de Mayo party, mini sweet bell peppers are stuffed with creamy, gently spicy dairy-free nacho cheese.

Always have a jar of Refrigerated Pickled Jalapenos on hand for nachos, chilis, and your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes. So easy to make — no water-bath …

Summer vegetables and fresh herbs shine in this easy vegetarian dish.

It’s chili cook-off time here in Cincinnati. I don’t compete anymore, but the steady social media stream of January calls-for-entry always gets me itching to …

I’d like to end the year (or begin the year, depending on when you read this post) with some thoughts on cooking. 2014 saw the …

A festive and super easy holiday recipe, Christmas Wreath Appetizers look fabulous on your appetizer table and will be scarfed up in no time. The …

Deconstructed chicken enchiladas served over rice. Easy (and super fast when made with leftover chicken and rice) weeknight meal, full of comforting Mexican flavors.

Breakfast for dinner has never been so delicious! Twirly ramen noodles are coated in creamy scrambled eggs and topped with bacon, sweet bell peppers, kale, and a asiago cheese.

I had a jolting realization the other day: Labor Day is just one week and some change away. Yipers! What.happened.to.summer? I had to run out …

This summer has been so mild and delightful, I haven’t had the normal cooking aversion that keeps me out of the kitchen and away from …

Veggie-loaded with lots of guacamole, black beans, corn, and peppers, these vegetarian tacos are full-on yummy.

Oh, June. June June June. Slow down. Please. June is the one month that feels like kick-back-and-relax, everything-is-right-with-the-world Summer. Bright blue skies. Reasonable heat, low …

I know summer isn’t quite here yet, but, I’m already kind of smitten with summer produce. The spring stars and good gardening mojo aligned perfectly …

Tender, healthier oven fried shrimp tops ramen noodles with a deeply flavorful Thai coconut sauce. A certain sit-down seafood restaurant chain that shall remain nameless …

Ahh, grilling season! My grill is set up in a spot where I can reach it all year long, but, honestly, there’s just no substitute …

All of our favorite dips in one bowl! Salsa party dip is layered with savory salsa, a creamy, cheesy spread, and, of course, guacamole. Beautiful in the bowl, yummy in the tummy.

This was one of those great little quirky weekends. Beeeyootiful weather. Like, awesome sunshine, totally-can’t-remember-the-46″-of-winter-snow, perfect temps weather. I spent lots of time in the …

This show-stopper seven layer salad is a real crowd pleaser, served with a surprising and unique creamy salsa vinaigrette dressing.