Sante Fe Power Bowl (CPK Copycat Recipe)

 

Sante Fe Power Bowl (CPK Copycat Recipe)

Looking for a recipe that pairs well with Lime Margs? I thought so. Me too, lately!  I am so excited to share this recipe with you today. Crisp, cool veggies with warm cilantro farro, black beans, lime chicken and lots and lots of southwest flavors.

This isn’t the first time I’ve attempted to remake a recipe from California Pizza Kitchen. About a year ago I made the CPK Inspired Buffalo Cauliflower Bites . It’s funny because I actually don’t dine at CPK too often, but I give them a lot of credit for having some pretty innovative food items. They stay ahead of the curve with health trends (zoodles, cauliflower crust, etc.) and it’s impressive considering they are a chain restaurant. Read More

Nashville Hot Chicken Nuggets (Cheesecake Factory Copycat Recipe)

 

Nashville Hot Chicken Nuggets (Cheesecake Factory Copycat Recipe)

Today is Football Sunday and it’s the perfect day to make these Nashville Chicken Nuggets inspired by the Cheesecake Factory. Super spicy and crunchy chicken breast nuggets with a hint of sweetness, cooled down by a thick and herby homemade ranch. This will be your new favorite game day food, and let’s face it, the good food is the main reason why I am so interested in football 🙂 Read More

Tagalong Girl Scout Cookies (Copycat Recipe)

 

Tagalong Girl Scout Cookies (Copycat Recipe)Tagalongs. The undisputed champion of all Girl Scout cookies. Well ok, maybe not undisputed. The Samoas and Thin Mints are clearly tied for first place.  But can we pour out some liquor for the Lemon Chalets of yesteryear? Those were my mom and husband’s favorites because they were sooo lemony and zesty!

But there is something about Tagalongs and their irresistible crunch + that peanut butter and chocolate combination that just makes me weak in the knees. Read More

Crispy Crunchy Sesame Chicken

 

Crispy Crunchy Sesame Chicken

Super crispy crunchy chicken coated with thousands of nutty sesame seeds, dipped in the ultimate tangy homemade sweet and sour sauce! Do you have that ultimate dish that you enjoyed as a child or maybe it’s from a restaurant that has now closed down or is too far away from you, but you can still taste it and yearn for it often? Well, meet my long distance lover, this sesame chicken! I am beyond thrilled to be writing this recipe today.  Read More

Cherry, Butterscotch & Chocolate Dipped Cones (Dairy Queen Copycat)

 

Dipped Cones Dairy Queen Copycat

No, of course I didn’t scour the web trying to find a restaurant supply site that sold ice cream parlor shell dip, then spend $16.49 for each 96 ounce canister (x3 flavors) and add rush shipping to the order for instant gratification…

Yes, it’s true. This did just happen. I think it’s time for my intervention.

But can you blame me? Look at these beauties. Who wants to crunch into one of these right now? Read more for the recipe. Read More

Tart Cherry Almond Chocolate Cookies (Kathleen King Remixed)

 

Tart Cherry Almond Chocolate Cookies (Kathleen King Remixed)

I was first introduced to these cookies on an episode of The Barefoot Contessa. Ina brought Kathleen King on her season 2 episode, Baking Basics. Kathleen owns Tate’s Bake Shop in Southampton, NY. In this episode, she made one of their well-known cookies, Double Chocolate Almond. Once I tried these cookies, I was hooked but I felt the recipe needed a few modifications to make them more “my style”. Here’s what I changed: Read More

Irish Cream Chocolate Fudge Pie

 

Irish Cream Chocolate Fudge Pie

Decadence is an understatement. This is like, a boozy chocolate truffle and a brownie had a baby, and it’s this Irish Cream Chocolate Fudge Pie!  Listen, this pie is rich. So you can’t make this pie and then say, “omg it’s rich”. Because, duh. It’s rich. That’s the point 🙂 If you aren’t crazy for chocolate (like in the way that you could always eat it after you are already very full), this one may not be for you.  Read More