This Tropical Granola is packed with dried fruit, oats and nuts. Add a spoonful to a bowl of yogurt for breakfast or just eat it plain as a mid-afternoon snack! A couple of weeks ago, we were hanging out with some friends one afternoon. Nothing too crazy. Robbie was drawing pictures of us on his […]
Easy Chocolate Fondue
Looking for a fun dessert for either a holiday party or just a quiet night with the family? This Easy Chocolate Fondue is always a hit! This Easy Chocolate Fondue recipe has its roots in Nashville, Tennessee. Rewinding back about 10…err, maybe 15…years (where does the time go!?), I was living down in south Louisiana […]
Pineapple Coconut Martini
This Pineapple Coconut Martini is perfect for warm summer evenings on the back porch! Cheers! We’re going nuts here on the blog today…coco-nuts! I’m not a huge fan of coconut in my savory dishes, but I do love coconut desserts and coconut drinks. I’ve even seen a couple craft beer companies releasing coconut beers lately. […]
Pineapple Fried Rice
This Pineapple Fried Rice features just a touch of sweetness from the fresh pineapple…and it’s seriously tasty! Have you guys ever gone back to your favorite restaurants from when you were younger? Maybe it’s a favorite restaurant from your childhood. Or maybe it’s that well-loved pizza place you’d go to every Friday night in your […]
Pineapple Peach Oatmeal Smoothie
This Pineapple Peach Oatmeal Smoothie includes toasted oats for an extra layer of flavor. It’s perfect for warm summer days! A couple of weeks ago, Laura was out of town for the week for work. In years past, that would have meant me living like a bachelor again. But not anymore. Now it meant solo-Dad […]
Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa
Mix up summer salsa season with this Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa! I bet you’ve never noticed how many balloons are in grocery stores. I know I never noticed…that is, until I started taking Robbie grocery shopping with me. That kid loves (I mean loves!) balloons, and he is always quick to point them out wherever we […]
Grilled Aloha Burger
Piled high with teriyaki pineapples and grilled ham, this Grilled Aloha Burger deserves a spot on your dinner menu! My wife and I enjoy eating out and trying new foods. We’ve come across some really unique dishes in our travels, too. I’m looking at you, salt foam margarita that we discovered at Nava in Atlanta. (Sadly that restaurant is […]
Morning Glory Muffins
Loaded with fruits and nuts, these Morning Glory Muffins are a delicious breakfast treat! We’re all about safety here in our house. We’ve got smoke detectors in all of the appropriate places, and we’ve got a carbon monoxide detector on each floor. Ok, maybe I have to disable the smoke detector whenever I cook bacon, […]
Roasted Sweet Potato and Citrus Quinoa Salad
February is Heart-Healthy Month. Celebrate with this tasty Roasted Sweet Potato and Citrus Quinoa Salad! My backyard currently looks like some sort of combination between a giant maze and a luge course. I’m fairly certain our dogs feel like they are training for the Winter Olympics when they go out. Here in upstate New York, […]
Classic Piña Colada
This Classic Piña Colada is easy, delicious, and guaranteed to leave you dreamin’ about warmer days! When I think of Piña Coladas, I often think of hanging out on the back porch with friends on a warm summer evening. Jimmy Buffett is probably playing in the background, and I’m daydreaming about the beach.
Citrus Pear Marmalade
What is it about cold frigid weather that makes me crave citrus fruit? There’s probably a medical explanation for this involving Vitamin C or something…but I’m not a medical expert. All I know is that once winter arrives, I eat oranges, pineapples, and grapefruits like they’re going out of style! Oh, and pears…I can’t forget the […]
Party Pups: Asian, Spanish, and American Inspired Hot Dog Bites
I can’t believe that we are already well into the 2nd half of the summer. The reality began to hit home for me this morning when I woke up for the gym, and it was still dark outside. Bah! Aside from the warmer weather and constant backyard grilling adventures, I also love the longer summer […]