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Air Fryer Crab Wontons

Air Fryer Crab Wontons {Giveaway!}

Ever since I have returned home from Europe I have been wanting an air fryer. While abroad I would find endless ideas online and ‘pin’ them for my return. When I got back I rushed out and got my own air fryer and then my friends at Hamilton Beach sent me their fancy Air Fryer Countertop Toaster Oven and my obsession was taken to a new level! This thing cooks crispy fries in minutes and is perfect for making Air Fryer Crab Wontons to entertain your holiday guests! PLUS I’m offering up this awesome little appliance to one lucky reader… Read More

5 Tips for Easy, Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining

5 Tips for Easy, Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. The opinions and text are all mine. #hillshiresocialplattersatmeijer #Collectivebias It’s the holiday season and I have already hosted one gathering at my house and many more gatherings are to come! I am all about hosting, and even attending, parties around the holiday season but it is honestly a lot of work! Wouldn’t it just be so easy to snap your fingers and have your house cleaned and decorated and the food ready to serve! Today I’m sharing 5 tips of easy holiday entertaining so that you can keep… Read More

Skinnytaste Cornflake-Crusted “Fried” Chicken with Romaine Slaw

Skinnytaste Cornflake-Crusted “Fried” Chicken with Romaine Slaw

This post is sponsored by Peapod. All opinions expressed are my own. Have you jumped on the Air Fryer bandwagon yet? I’ve tried two versions of these hot new appliance and love how you can make crispy, crunchy food without having to deep fry anything! I was recently sent the The Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook from Gina Homolka at Skinnytaste and am totally obsessed with her delicious recipes including the one for Cornflake-Crusted “Fried” Chicken with Romaine Slaw. To celebrate the launch of Gina’s new book she has also launched a collaboration with Peapod, the grocery delivery service, bringing healthy meal-delivery… Read More

Roasted Squash with Farro Fattoush

Roasted Squash with Farro Fattoush

I know what you’re probably thinking….It’s the holiday season, is she ever going to do giveaways again?! YES! I’m super excited to be teaming up with some fun brands this holiday season and bringing you FIVE fun giveaways before Christmas. I’m starting today with something that I recently discovered and totally fell in love with; SPICES. I honestly have one of the most stocked spice cabinets you will ever find because I love trying new flavor combinations and always have a tendency to grab new spices at the store before I even know what I’m going to do with them…. Read More

How to Host an Italian Brunch with Mionetto

How to Host an Italian Brunch with Mionetto

After spending a couple of months in Italy during my year abroad, I have become very accustomed to the Italian-style of brunch and breakfast. Traditionally, Italy has preferred to stick to the typical breakfast, lunch and dinner meals but in recent times things are changing where Italians are big fans of the weekend brunch. You’ll often find a frittata on the menu, as well as cold meats and cheeses, fresh fruits and of course, prosecco. When planning to host your own Italian-style brunch at home, I always like to suggest starting with the cocktail. Mimosa’s are a typical breakfast drink… Read More

Chimi Chicken and Yellow Rice Bowls

Chimi Chicken and Yellow Rice Bowls

I spent my weekend working on recipes for my soon to be released French cookbook. It really took me back to the past year using ingredients like fresh herbs and brined olives that I had picked up at the market and really made me miss my time abroad. I’m hopefully going to soon post a recap of my entire year and things that I took away from my European life so keep your eyes peeled for that! French cooking aside, I also took the time to make a tasty rice bowl with chicken, roasted peppers and onions and a fresh… Read More

Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja

Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja

Ever since I learned how to use my Instant Pot properly I have found myself avoiding my slow cooker. I sometimes find myself disappointed in how meat turns out in the slow cooker, often overcooked if you don’t really watch it. But alas! I found myself enjoying the flavors of this perfectly cooked Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja, a Cuban dish perfect for chilly fall nights! I’m a huge fan of Cuban food and it’s one of my favorite reasons for visiting Miami. Cuba is a country that is on my list of places that I’d like to visit in 2020… Read More

Homemade Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza

Homemade Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BakeItYourself #HomemadePizzaDough #CollectiveBias There are a lot of different styles of pizza out there, from New York thin crust to Chicago-style deep dish. I do love a good NY-style pizza, but my preference is for a Neapolitan-style pizza with a fluffy, chewy crust. We had our fair share of this pizza style while living in Florence, and it has become my mission to figure out the recipe for the perfect Neapolitan pizza dough. I think I finally may have achieved the perfect pizza dough… Read More

Pumpkin Spice Caramel Pecan Ice Cream

Pumpkin Spice Caramel Pecan Ice Cream

It may be cooling off outside but that doesn’t mean that my love of ice cream is going anywhere! I often forget that I own an ice cream machine but every time that I bring it out to make a homemade treat I’m delighted with the outcome! My friends over at Litehouse recently launched a Pumpkin Spice Caramel Dip and since pumpkin spice is one of my favorite fall flavors I decided to swirl it into a batch of homemade ice cream! And so, here’s my recipe for Pumpkin Spice Caramel Pecan Ice Cream! I don’t know what it is… Read More

Blackened Chicken Strips and Cajun Rice

Blackened Chicken Strips and Cajun Rice

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. The opinions and text are all mine. #TysonBlackenedChickenStripsAtMeijer #CollectiveBias Since I spent so much time in Europe over the past year I decided that this next year would be devoted to US travel. There are so many places right here at home that require my attention such as Yellowstone, Charleston and New Orleans. I have been to New Orleans in the past but not really for a foodie adventure and I feel like this city has so much to offer from a culinary standpoint. I’m not… Read More

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Tacos

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Tacos

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PaceTacoNight #CollectiveBias One of the foods that I found myself craving constantly while in Europe was tacos! Unfortunately, Europe just didn’t seem to be able to make decent Mexican food so I was stuck trying to make my own at our apartment with limited spices and cookware. Now that I’m back home I am looking for any reason to celebrate a Taco Tuesday and am utilizing all of my cooking tools at my disposal to make delicious fillings. Last week I pulled out… Read More

One-Pan Chicken Parmesan and Roasted Vegetables

One-Pan Chicken Parmesan and Roasted Vegetables

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #McCormickONEatMeijer #CollectiveBias Ever since I arrived back in the US I have found myself more pressed for time than ever! I’m back into the full swing of life with getting my house back in order, the usual weekly errands and cooking like crazy to make up for lost time. While eating out at some of my favorite restaurants was high on my list upon my return, this isn’t always the best option for trying to live a balanced lifestyle. With limited time I’ve… Read More

Korean BBQ Chicken Bowls

Korean BBQ Chicken Bowls

I’m excited to announce that I’m working on a new series of e-Cookbooks that will be focused on European recipes that I discovered during my travels. This will be a series of 3 books filled with delicious recipes from France, Italy, Greece and many other countries and I’m super excited to be sharing them with you! These books are available only to my newsletter subscribers so if you’re not currently on the list be sure to sign up now so you get the first ‘chapter’ when it launches very soon! But speaking of international cuisine, today I’ve got a totally… Read More

Meatballs, Greens and Beans Pasta

Meatballs, Greens and Beans Pasta

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyCarandoMeal #CollectiveBias After spending two months in Italy during my European adventure, I came to realize that delicious Italian cuisine does not have to be complicated. Yes, I love to make homemade pasta and that can take some time, but there are so many delicious dishes that are quick and easy to prepare and still offer robust and hearty flavors. Since I have been home I have been trying to find new products that keep with this theme of easy Italian recipes and… Read More

Scallion-Ginger Beef and Broccoli

Scallion-Ginger Beef and Broccoli

I am an absolutely fanatic when it comes to Chinese take-out and unfortunately during my time in Europe I could not fulfill this desire too often. There was a Chinese restaurant near our apartment in Florence, Italy that was rather inexpensive but not the best. But we ate it because it hit the spot given that we had been without Chinese food for so long. We also had it once in Scotland, but that was also mediocre and the restaurant was strange. Also, you had to buy your rice to go with your meal, unlike here in America where it… Read More

Speyside Cooperage

Scottish Highlands Whisky Tour

After leaving France in the middle of July, we spent some time visiting new areas of Europe that we had not seen before. After a few days of sightseeing in Amsterdam we flew to Scotland to begin a week that was sure to be memorable. While Aberdeen may not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of Scotland, there was one very specific reason for starting our trip through Scotland in this northern city. Scotch, or what the locals simply call “whisky,” is what drew us to this rugged city which is deeply tied into the… Read More

Lightened Up Moussaka

Celebrate Cholesterol Awareness Month with Lightened Up Moussaka

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChooseMazola #CollectiveBias Now that I’m back in town from Europe, I have been eager to open up all of the cookbooks that I purchased during my travels and dive into more European cuisine. One of my favorite discoveries during my time abroad happened while I was in Athens, as I discovered my love for moussaka. This is an eggplant-based dish that includes other vegetables and ground meat. Since it’s Cholesterol Awareness Month, I thought that I would make a better-for-you version of this… Read More

Tomato Chickpea Flatbread

Tomato Chickpea Flatbread

You know the old saying, ‘Time flies when you’re having fun’? Well that is exactly how I’m feeling right about now on my European adventure. Over the past couple of weeks constant thoughts of ‘how is it that I’m going home soon’ have been filling my head. While we are coming home just shy of 1 year, the past 11 months have flown by! People keep asking about what our favorite part of our trip has been and honestly, everything has been my favorite. It has been such a wild adventure, a learning experience, and a time filled with so… Read More

Le Marais Food Tour in Paris

Le Marais Food Tour in Paris

I can remember back in September when we first arrived in Europe being excited and anxious to be away for one year. I can also remember thinking about how far off Paris was from our arrival but it finally arrived when we paid a visit last month! I know that a lot of people have mixed feelings about Paris but I really do love the city for the beauty and romance it presents. I only had one spat with a cloakroom attendant at a museum, but we won’t talk about that. Today I’m sharing the details of my food tour… Read More

Korean Grilled Chicken & Cucumber Salad

Korean Grilled Chicken & Cucumber Salad

Since I left the French Riviera at the end of May a lot of travel and learning has occurred! We took a 2 week trip to the Loire Valley, Mont Saint-Michel, Monet’s Garden, Versailles, Paris and then Epernay. If you follow on Instagram you may have seen all of the sights that we’ve been visiting! I have a lot of travel posts to fill in to bring you up to date and hopefully will be getting to those this week. In the mean time I am sadly starting my countdown until I’m back in America and behind my grill! Speaking… Read More

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Instagram post 2198001571164750533_53749599 Do you own an air fryer? Do you want to own an air fryer? I'm sharing a tasty holiday appetizer recipe for crab wontons on the blog today along with a chance to win an air fryer from @hamiltonbeach! 🦀🎄 Get the details here -> http://foodnfocus.com/asian/air-fryer-crab-wontons-giveaway⠀
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Instagram post 2196774217343883927_53749599 This picture was taken last year on this day as I spent a few days in Venice. I sure miss living my European dream life! 💕 #europetravel #veniceitaly #canal #italy🇮🇹 #italytravel @ricksteveseurope @topeuropephoto #ricksteves #natgeotravel #travelandleisure @travelandleisure @natgeotravel
Instagram post 2196642777453286848_53749599 [ad] Msg 4 21+ #hillshiresocialplattersatmeijer Double-tap if you're hosting this holiday season! Today on the blog I'm sharing 5 Tips for Easy, Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining - You'll volunteer to entertain more than once after you read this! 🎄🍴 Grab the details on the blog today ->> http://foodnfocus.com/appetizers/5-tips-for-easy-stress-free-holiday-entertaining⠀
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Instagram post 2195354864056658604_53749599 AD Today I'm featuring this Skinnytaste Cornflake-Crusted “Fried” Chicken with Romaine Slaw that I made from a meal kit purchased from @peapoddelivers! 🍗🍗 You can also get the recipe in the all new @skinnytaste air fryer cookbook OR on the blog today -> http://foodnfocus.com/poultry/skinnytaste-cornflake-crusted-fried-chicken-with-romaine-slaw⠀
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Instagram post 2194630743442114700_53749599 I couldn’t let the holiday season go by without making a batch of my favorite cookies! 🎄🎁#cookiesofinstagram #christmascookies #peanutbuttercookies #hersheykisses #holidaybaking #bakinglove #chocolovers
Instagram post 2191480681761578918_53749599 It's the holiday season which can only mean one thing: GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎁🎄 Today I'm teaming up with @piquantpost to bring you the recipe for Roasted Squash with Farro Fattoush and a chance to win a 6 month subscription to their spice boxes! The tasty recipe and all of the details of how to enter for your chance to win are over on the blog today -> http://foodnfocus.com/salad/roasted-squash-with-farro-fattoush-giveaway #zaatar #spices #giveaway #holidayseason #christmasgifts
Instagram post 2179573002424040446_53749599 Sunday brunch was followed by an afternoon date at the @milwaukeeart museum. They have a gorgeous piece of Chihuly glass artwork there that gets me every time! How was your Sunday? #chihulygardenandglass #milwaukeeartmuseum #sundaydate #artmuseum #milwaukeephotographer #blownglass #dalechihuly #colorfactory #sculpture @visitmilwaukee
Instagram post 2176465681640624684_53749599 In this week’s edition of Way Back Wednesday I’m looking back in the time I met these two beauties roadside in Ireland. 🐎 🍀 #horseshows #waybackwednesday #ireland🍀 #horsephotography #poniesofinstagram #travelphotography #traveleurope @tourismireland
Instagram post 2174265881583222503_53749599 💁🏼‍♀️ Let's be honest, with the holiday season here you're going to find yourself more than once invited to a party and asked to bring a dish to pass. Baked pasta is always my go-to dish because everyone loves Italian food. What are some of your go-to potluck dishes?⠀
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Instagram post 2173635776569788968_53749599 The Calatrava wasn’t up but the sun was out and made for a gorgeous afternoon in downtown Milwaukee! 🌳☀️ @milwaukeeart @visitmilwaukee #milwaukeephotographer #milwaukeeartmuseum #skyline #wisconsinlife @travelwisconsin #blueskies #lakemichigan
Instagram post 2172724740278956244_53749599 Chin Chin! 🥂 Liven up your weekend with a delicious Prosecco cocktail and learn How to Host an Italian Brunch with Mionetto over on the blog today! I have teamed up with @mionettoproseccousa to bring you a helpful guide to hosting your own Italian brunch complete with Prosecco cocktails and frittata! Grab all of the details on the blog today - > http://foodnfocus.com/breakfast/how-to-host-an-italian-brunch-with-mionetto⠀
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Instagram post 2171986070898865400_53749599 4 years down and a lifetime to go! 💍💍 Life is always an adventure with this one and I couldn't imagine traveling the world with anyone but you. Happy anniversary @shawnpreisler! Here's to many more trips around the globe. 🌎✈️
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