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Smoked Queso
I've been enjoying entertaining outside this summer. We often host friends over an afternoon happy hour and dip in the pool. I like to...
Julie Barnes
Aug 3, 20222 min read


Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip. What a classic! Something about that vinegary, hot sauce heat is just so addictive. I can eat it by the chip-ful!...
Julie Barnes
Jul 10, 20222 min read


Philadelph-adilla
I think there's something so very whimsical about food mash-ups. It brings me a fair bit of joy to combine a few recipe concepts into one...
Julie Barnes
Jul 8, 20223 min read


Hot Elote Dip
These days, our Saturdays our typically spent poolside. Slowly but surely I'm building a repertoire of snacks perfect for outside...
Julie Barnes
Jul 6, 20222 min read


Muffaletta
I LOVE cold sandwiches. Now this is a point of contention in my marriage. My husband is a firm believer all sandwiches must be hot and...
Julie Barnes
Jun 11, 20222 min read


Grilled Vegetable Board
Since moving to our new home in the burbs, I'm constantly building my pool-side munching recipe arsenal for weekend entertaining. We were...
Julie Barnes
Jun 6, 20223 min read


Greek Meatballs
Who doesn't love meatballs? Whether spooned over pasta, stuffed into hoagie rolls or served simply with toothpicks, meatballs are always...
Julie Barnes
Jan 25, 20223 min read


Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Protein Muffins
I loved my Chocolate Almond Protein Muffins and I really enjoyed my Peanut Butter Banana Protein Muffins, so I figured the only logical...
Julie Barnes
Jan 16, 20222 min read


Peanut Butter Banana Protein Muffins
As I'm scrolling through my blog, I'm realizing, I make an inordinate amount of muffins and quick breads... maybe that's because they're...
Julie Barnes
Nov 28, 20212 min read


Pumpkin Protein Muffins
I was noodling on a few recipes to incorporate a bit more protein into my diet. There's only so many nuts and Greek yogurt a girl can...
Julie Barnes
Nov 11, 20212 min read


Queso Fries
We maintain a pretty healthy and balanced diet Sunday through Thursday. But come the weekend, I like to let loose a bit and have fun with...
Julie Barnes
Nov 11, 20212 min read


Candy Bar Bars
I'm having family come into town this Halloween. When entertaining, I believe the food you serve often sets the tone for the weekend. To...
Julie Barnes
Oct 28, 20212 min read


Pumpkin Spiced Nuts
Sometimes a bowl of nuts is all you need to bust out when entertaining company over happy hour. Of course, plain ol' roasted, salted nuts...
Julie Barnes
Oct 21, 20212 min read


Pumpkin Spice Granola Bark
I'm not much of a candy maker. I find sugar finicky, and frankly, a bit of a mess. Chocolate, on the other hand, is much more forgiving....
Julie Barnes
Oct 9, 20212 min read


Berries 'n' Cream Trail Mix
Okay, okay. I'm not hitting the trails anytime soon. But I do like having nuts stashed away in the pantry for healthy snacking. In fact,...
Julie Barnes
Jun 23, 20212 min read


Avocado Pesto
Avocado Pesto is every bit as unctuous and tasty as a traditional pesto but swaps the olive oil for avocado. How bad can that be? Just a...
Julie Barnes
Jun 4, 20211 min read


Compost Cookies
Inspired by Milk Bar's Compost Cookies, these cookies combine little odds and ends of sweet and salty treats you have laying around your...
Julie Barnes
May 24, 20212 min read


Healthy Hummingbird Muffins
As I prepare for Baby Girl to join us this August, I've been scouring the web for new snack inspiration. Come mid-afternoon, I need...
Julie Barnes
Apr 23, 20212 min read


Philly Cheesesteak Stromboli
A Stromboli is pretty much like a pizza that's been rolled up onto itself. You can stuff it just as you would top a pizza. Sausage,...
Julie Barnes
Dec 31, 20202 min read


BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
One of our favorite pizza joints makes a BBQ Chicken Pizza. I'm sure yours probably does too! While perhaps not very traditional, it's a...
Julie Barnes
Dec 30, 20202 min read
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