Instant Pot Wild Rice Wild rice can either be really really amazing, or resemble something that on a good day looks (and tastes) like dog food. You know what I’m talking about if you’ve ever had a bad wild rice experience. It is kind of hard to get it just right sometimes. Or maybe I’m …
Traeger Bacon is bacon that’s been cooked on the pellet grill. Grilling your bacon makes for easier clean-up, and your house won’t smell like bacon all day. It also produces more consistent hands-off results. Forget standing over a hot stove for an hour! Get on the double-smoked bacon bandwagon, and quick! Traeger Bacon Recipe Bacon, …
My Blue Hawaiian Long Island is a concoction of all the liquor plus blue curacao and some 7up. Not for the faint-hearted, so make sure you enjoy this colorful drink in moderation! Blue Hawaiian Long Island You guys know by now that my love for blue drinks and fun cocktails is pretty intense. I have …
Traeger Smoked Salsa Verde is a simple grilled salsa that has a touch of smoke, a bit of heat, and heaps of fresh flavor. Lime juice adds a touch of acidity to this flavorful salsa, which whips up in under an hour. Traeger Smoked Salsa Verde Last week I was doing a quick meander of …
Traeger Smoked Meatball Rigatoni is a hearty, rich, pasta dish that is packed full of cheese, meatballs, and delicious marinara. This dish utilized my Traeger Smoked Italian Meatballs, so hopefully you made a big batch of those and have some in the freezer! Traeger Smoked Meatball Rigatoni Just in case you all are wondering what …
Traeger Smoked Italian Meatballs are smoked for about a half-hour, and they are finished off at 325° until they are done. Packed with Italian flavors, these are great on their own as appetizers, in a Meatball Sub, or in some Smoked Meatball Marinara. Traeger Smoked Italian Meatball Recipe Meatballs are one of those things that …
Everyone loves Swedish Meatballs and everybody’s Grandma makes them the “best”. If you want to recapture that part of your childhood or want to pass that down to your kids, this is the recipe for you. Swedish Meatballs Do you remember the first time you had really good Swedish meatballs? Maybe your mom or Grandma …
This Baby Blue Punch packs an adult-sized kick, so make sure to keep the kids away! It is BABY shower time for one of our most beloved fellow bloggers, Angie of Big Bear’s Wife! She just welcomed her little baby bear into the world this week, and we wanted to get together and throw her …
Traeger Smoked Pulled Pork takes your typical crock-pot version and puts it RIGHT TO SHAME. Like, there’ll always be a place in my heart for a braised pork sandwich, but there is no pulled pork like a smoked pulled pork, and doing it at home is definitely the way to go when you are feeding …
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pillsbury™. The opinions and text are all mine. These cream cheese swirl brownies are the perfect thing to whip up for your kids as a special treat after they get off the bus! Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies I don’t know about you guys, but …
Skillet Basil Chicken is one of my classic, easy, “go-to” weeknight dinners. Sometimes I will eat this chicken in a sandwich with a smear of mayo. Other times I make a quick pan sauce and serve over butter parmesan pasta. All great options, in my house, and I think it’ll be a hit in yours …
Cooking large meals is always a challenge. I get it. You don’t have a lot of time, but you want what you serve to still taste good. If you find yourself in this boat, I’ve got a go-to meal for you. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd, or you have a large family like me, …
This Raspberry Pina Colada recipe is not only fast, easy, and full of real fruit flavor, it also packs an adult bevvy punch with some delicious malibu rum. Get that blender out and make good use of the last rays of that summer sunshine! Raspberry Pina Colada Sometimes a girl just wants a frosty, sweet, …
Bacon Sausage Bites are a savory sweet bite-sized appetizer that is going to have everyone reaching for more. You’d better make two trays, just to be safe. Traeger Bacon Sausage Bites Bacon is magical. Sausage is wonderful. Bacon wrapped around sausage covered in brown sugar and baked inside a Traeger grill? That is what tailgating …
This Bacon Ranch Dip is not only easy to throw together, it is a major crowd pleaser. Grab your favorite potato chip, sit down and GET BUSY because you are about to enter dip heaven. This post first appeared over on Food Fanatic! Bacon Ranch Dip I could pretty much live on appetizers for meals, …