I like this butter bean hummus more than traditional hummus made with garbanzo beans. It has a light fresh taste – it is a taste that reminds me of summer (even when it isn’t). Plus – it takes only one minute to prepare – just add the ingredients to the food processor and blend! When […]
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Roasted Garlic and Lemon Hummus
Last year I discovered that homemade hummus really does taste better, and this Roasted Garlic and Lemon Hummus is my best hummus recipe yet. It is seriously delicious – and borderline addictive. The lemon gives the hummus a light refreshing taste, while the roasted garlic adds a depth of flavor. I toasted a tablespoon of […]
Caramelized Onion and Balsamic Vinegar Hummus
Hummus has become a dinner party staple. It’s funny to think that 10 years ago I had never tried it, and now everyone I know seems to have a tub or two of hummus in their fridge at all times. Even though grocery stores stock a wide variety of hummus flavors, making homemade hummus is […]
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
You might wonder why I would even bother making something that is inexpensive and available at the grocery store, but I was curious to see if homemade hummus was better. And it is! Charles and I recently hosted a little party and I decided to try making hummus. When I told Charles that I had […]
Easy Easter Recipes
These easy Easter recipes will make entertaining easy. This recipe collection covers brunch, appetizers, main courses, desserts, and cocktail recipes. I chose recipes that are impressive but easy so that you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family. You can mix and match these recipes to create your own […]
Baby Shower Menu Ideas / Bridal Shower Menu Ideas
These Baby Shower Menu Ideas and Bridal Shower Menu Ideas will help you to plan an elegant event! From finger sandwiches to show-stopping desserts, here are menu ideas that are easy but impressive. You can mix and match these snack, appetizer, salad, main, dessert, and cocktail recipes to create your own menu. Baby Shower Menu Ideas and […]
What to Make on Super Bowl Sunday
Football has never been my favorite, but I am a huge fan of football foods. With the big game just around the corner, I am sharing a guide of what to make on Super Bowl Sunday. What to Make on Super Bowl Sunday These 12 easy to prepare recipes for snacks and mains will help […]
12 Dinner Party Menu Ideas
Hosting a dinner party can be overwhelming. The biggest decision is what to cook. Today I am sharing 12 dinner party menu ideas that break down what to serve including cocktails, appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts. Dinner Party Tips and Tricks: Before we get into the dinner party menus, I wanted to start with some […]
Allotment Gardens in Finland
It took three visits to Finland for me to discover allotment gardens. I don’t think that Finns are trying to keep allotment gardens a secret, but perhaps they are unaware of how unique these gardens are. On a recent press trip to Finland I got to visit an allotment garden outside Helsinki and I was […]
Greek Chicken Pitas and a Greek Food Feast
Somehow a low key girls’ night turned into a Greek Food Feast and a Mamma Mia watch party. I made this Greek Chicken Pitas recipe, and a Shopka Salad. I ordered everything else to create this super easy party. I wanted to host my friends, but I also wanted it to be easy. Luckily, Chicago’s […]