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Loaded Skillet Cornbread (for the campfire or the grill)

August 6, 2013 7 Comments

If you follow me on Instagram, you know that we went on a quick camping trip over the weekend.  I wanted great food that was easy to prepare and could be cooked over the campfire.  I also wanted to use up a bit of what was already in the fridge before we left.  One of […]

Filed Under: camping, recipes, Side Dish

Pesto, Tomato & Goat Cheese Stuffed Portobellos

August 1, 2013 1 Comment

I got a great deal on some Portobello mushrooms… hence today’s post: Pesto, Tomato & Goat Cheese Stuffed Portobellos. This post contains amazon and other affiliate links. This is super easy and tasty.  You will need: 4 Portobello mushroom caps, washed and patted dry balsamic vinegar olive oil 1 cup diced tomato 1/2 cup basil pesto […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, recipes, Side Dish

The Ultimate Backyard BBQ! Great ideas for food, drinks and fun!

July 25, 2013 1 Comment

When you think of summer, do you almost automatically thing BBQ? Me too! I’ve gotten together with some of my favorite blogger friends to put together a round up of all sorts of great food, drinks and fun ideas to get your BBQ on!   Favors and Printables: Mason Jar BBQ Party Favors BBQ Picnic […]

Filed Under: 4th of July, Appetizers, Desserts, Main Dish, party, recipes, Round-Ups, Side Dish

Blue Cheese & Chive Compound Butter Recipe

July 11, 2013 1 Comment

I love compound butter.  (Well, let’s be honest.  I love butter.)  Compound butter is a great way to add extra flavor to steaks, veggies, and anything else you might put butter on.  Here’s a simple recipe for Blue Cheese and Chive compound butter. I made this one over 4th of July for our corn on […]

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Easy Summer Pasta Salad from Flamingo Toes

June 20, 2013 1 Comment

Mangia!  My dear friend Bev is sharing an amazing pasta salad today!  Enjoy! Hello V Spot Readers!! My name is Bev and I blog over at Flamingo Toes. I am excited to be here today to share one of my favorite summer dishes. This is probably on the menu during the summer at least a […]

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15 great Quinoa Recipes

June 7, 2013 4 Comments

Quinoa.  Do you love it?  Ever had it? Can you pronounce it? (keen-wah) What is quinoa?  People usually think it’s a grain, but it’s actually a seed.  It is super high in protein (and it contains all 9 essential amino acids, so it is a complete protein, like meat) and is gluten free and cholesterol […]

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The easiest grilled peppers. Ever.

April 24, 2013 Leave a Comment

I love, love, love grilled peppers.  They are so delicious and versatile!  I eat them on burgers and in sandwiches.  I dice up the strips of the grilled peppers and put them in sauces over pasta or eat them with my eggs and avocado in the morning. And when I see they’re on sale, I […]

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Baked Smashed Potatoes. A twist on a classic Thanksgiving side dish.

November 9, 2012 26 Comments

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Loaded baked potatoes are delicious. Mashed potatoes are the ultimate in comfort food. How about an easy recipe that combines both? Baked Smashed Potatoes.

Filed Under: food, recipes, Side Dish, Thanksgiving

Easy Tomato-Basil Salad

July 18, 2012 2 Comments

You didn’t kill your tomato plant and now you have fresh, delicious, home grown tomatoes!Great.Now what…? How about a quick spin on a Caprese Salad? Easy and tasty.And only a few ingredients. Take your bounty of home grown tomatoes… Dice them up and toss them in a bowl.  Sprinkle with salt and snip a few […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, recipes, Side Dish

Homemade onion rings. They ain’t pretty, but they taste good!

April 19, 2012 6 Comments

I am so excited! I am at the SNAP! Conference in Salt Lake City. It’s my first blog conference and I’m really looking forward to it. Because I was going to be gone for a couple of days I decided to make one of the guys’ favorites for dinner: burgers and homemade onion rings. They […]

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