Recipes

You know that you have made something well when you can get someone who doesn’t like mayo to eat & rave about your aioli. I made this earlier in the week & after wonderful reviews, I decided to share. This is a quick & easy recipe that you can make this weekend if you are …

A while ago I featured my Loaded Baked Potato Salad, it’s pretty amazing. I created this Maple & Olive Oil Potato Salad yesterday because not everyone likes mayo & not to mention the calorie count (if you are counting). This potato salad has a light & refreshing taste. Maple & Olive Oil Potato Salad  5 …

I can’t believe I’m even calling brussels sprouts amazing… up until a few months ago you would never get me near one of these! But then I went to a nice restaurant & ordered their gourmet mac & cheese, to my surprise it had brussels sprouts in it… & I loved them. I thought that …

I know I have been slacking in the recipe department around here lately –  Marta this one is for you! It’s a spinach dip with my own spin served with toasted italian loaf breadsticks fresh out of the oven. Spinach Dip 2 cups of frozen spinach, thawed 1 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened …

  Hi & welcome to Friday! This is a guest post from Genevieve Marie of Mind Body Spirit of a Cowgirl, she is giving you a nice & healthy recipe. The other night my husband and I had a date night. We went to a nice restaurant and when my eyes landed upon the menu …

  Raise your hand if you love Mexican food. I have been making guacamole almost every week now for almost a month & I don’t think I’m going to stop anytime soon. It’s such a healthy & tasty snack & while vegetables are its healthy partner; you should really try making your own chips like …

    Crackers or carbs… they are such a guilty pleasure right? We had picked up a bunch of different cheese for my birthday a couple of weeks ago & I wanted to see if I could master my own crackers. The answer is no, but with the help of this recipe from Wishful Chef …

  This is going to be my last healthy recipe for the month of January & it’s actually Super Bowl friendly so you could make it this weekend as well. Just don’t tell the guys they are eating Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese….  I love anything that has to do with jalapenos, normally stuffed …

As promised I’m keeping up with the healthy trend for recipes on the blog. This was breakfast on Saturday, it won the presentation, healthy & simple categories so of course I had to share. I call these stuffed peppers for breakfast. They can be made in so many different ways & are great for serving guests …

    Since everyone is on the healthy & clean living plan (for now) I figured I would do healthy recipes only for the month of January. Kicking it off is this spicy Jalapeno Hummus, it’s quick, tasty & AMAZING! You can enjoy it with carrots, pretzels, pita, or chips & it’s a guilt free …

  This time of year calls for a lot of extra cooking & baking. I’m completely okay with all of that. On Friday I’m “catering” my boyfriend’s listening party for his band’s new album & later in the month is Tina’s birthday party followed by holiday parties so you can say I’m going to be tied to …

  I made it once & it’s good enough to share this recipe again with a twist. In the spring I made these stuffed peppers with goat cheese. I love goat cheese so I made them again for Thanksgiving with a spin, they were a huge hit. This time I added a little sage & …

It’s been raining for days & days. Dang you Sandy. A favorite fall comfort food of mine is homemade applesauce, you can’t beat it! While there are hundreds of versions, I wanted to share mine with you. Cranberry Cinnamon Applesauce 10 medium sized apples (any variety) 1 can whole berry cranberry sauce 2 TBSP ground …

This is what I’m eating right now… They are in our hotel room fridge & are the perfect chocolate fix with a touch of peanut butter. No Bake Marshmallow Bars 2 cups white sugar (I used raw sugar) 1/2 cup coco 1 stick of butter 2 TBSP peanut butter 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 3 cups …

  I’m way overdue on a cooking post so I decided to share these yummy Almond Joy Bars, no bake style. I love no bake cookies, I made them here for Valentine’s Day but we won’t jump ahead that soon. I was craving something sweet & no bake cookies are fast, easy & don’t make …

Some days I think I live underneath a rock, a rock that doesn’t allow me to eat junk food or bad things. That is what happens when you have a garden full of vegetables. Last weekend my friend Melissa came over to Tina’s house for girl’s night. There was wine, popcorn & marshmallows! Apparently marshmallow …

It’s grilling time… I love bruschetta, I could eat it all day & every day. Bruschetta tastes even better when it’s grilled; Tina says, “the tomatoes are meatier, the mozzarella is smoked & it’s more flavorful.” Yep, she even said it was better than the stuff I brought her home from a restaurant last week …

Summer is for salads. This is what I had for dinner last night & let me tell you, this BBQ Chicken Salad was amazing & refreshing. BBQ Chicken Salad mixed lettuce greens red onion, diced tomatoes, quartered Bare Fruit apple chips Extra sharp cheddar cheese Sliced chicken, coated in BBQ sauce (hot or cold but …

Allow me to introduce you to something new & something fabulous; it’s Michelob ULTRA Light Cider that just happens to be gluten free. I love cider so this was something that I just had to try! Michelob’s cider is naturally sweetened from apples & doesn’t overpower you with too much sugar. This means less calories …

Are you feeling hungry? You will be soon, trust me. I’m sharing my dinner from a few nights ago; this is a really simple food post & I’m not sharing a step by step recipe but some tasty tips instead : ) If you have questions on portions & measuring please ask, but I encourage …

Now that is a sandwich. I’ve been on a pesto kick lately & it’s Tina’s fault. Tina likes pesto on everything including her sandwiches, do you know what a fit she threw when I packed sandwiches for the horse show & didn’t put pesto on them? She said she couldn’t eat them, what a Tina. …

  Good things are worth talking about again & sometimes great recipes call for a spin off. For those of you who are new to Horses & Heels you might not remember this Jalapeno Bacon Mac & Cheese. Let me tell you, it’s one of my favorite recipes still today & it is one of …

I haven’t been spending nearly enough time in the kitchen lately but yesterday I went all out. I make pork chops marinaded in maple syrup, scalloped potatoes & these delicious miniature stuffed peppers with goat cheese. Talk about tasty & they are only a five ingredient recipe. They look fancy & taste fancy but don’t …

Dip anyone? I started off with every intention of making hummus this afternoon with a Mexican twist… but the twist turned into more Mexican & less hummus so I just call this Black Bean & Chickpea Dip. I went out to dinner this week & had a hummus with peppers & tomatoes in it so …

  Easter is here this weekend! I’m considering dressing up my dogs like Easter bunnies… probably not though. Along with lots of chocolate, bunnies, colored eggs & pastels; ham is another hot commodity for Sunday. Try making this ham salad as an appetizer to serve with fancy crackers or if you need something to do …

Am I the only one who gets bored with plain water? Hydrate, hydrate, & hydrate! I try my best to drink plenty of water but now water drinking is fun again. I don’t know if I’ve been living under a rock, but I just discovered the fruit infusion pitcher. For those of you who already …

Margaritas anyone? You can find my Just Add Alcohol board here. I’ve had a rough interesting week. Call me tired, call me cranky, or just call me ready for a drink! Who is with me? If I had just a little bit more time, I would’ve whipped up a fabulous cocktail recipe to share but bar-tending isn’t my …

Someone pointed out to me that I rarely offer ummmm “diet friendly” or low-calorie recipes. I’m going to try & do better for you guys (& for me too). This little appetizer/snack is what I like to call “light bites” – & no I don’t know how many points they have but I’m sure it …

  Six days until Valentine’s Day! Do you have plans? First of all, it doesn’t matter if you are celebrating as a couple or flying solo; you should still indulge in a few “pink & red sweets”. If you don’t feel like making something that takes a lot of time or skills, you should try …

  Oh man, I feel like I have been slacking lately… I did have lots of recipes that I wanted to make up for the big game on Sunday but I don’t even know if I will be watching it. Tara duty calls. I definitely haven’t been cooking lately, I’ve consumed lots of canned soup …

  I made a fantastic dinner last night that I decided to share, I just snapped a few photos of the finished product last night. There is plenty more fashion to come this week, but I decided to take a break today & share my recipe for Pineapple & Jalapeno Pork Chops. You of course …

  2011 has been a great year & I’m looking onward to 2012 for many reasons. I’ve been a slacking a little bit on sharing my new recipes lately & I’ve made a couple of delicious things that need to get up here. For those of you who are newer here, you might not be …

I’m  Christmas baking already! I’m going to an early Christmas dinner at my parent’s house on Sunday since I won’t be in town for Christmas & I volunteered to bring dessert & a side dish. For dessert, this Mint Oreo Cheesecake will have to do, I made it last night. If you don’t like mint, …

  We now interrupt your regularly scheduled post update for this cookie recipe. Yes, I wasn’t going to post about food again today… I did that on Wednesday. Today was supposed to be all about my latest beauty & fashion ventures. My hair & my nails specifically. You see Cashmere & Cameo  had sent me an …

Hungry? You will be after you read this. I can’t help but be in love with potatoes, I love them mashed, baked, twice baked & scalloped. Oh & then there are french fries, hash browns… I could go on. But I have to say nothing makes a potato better than adding bacon & jalapenos, my …

  Breakfast is served. Or dessert. Maybe even a snack. Apple Dumplings are one of my favorite comfort foods when the weather gets colder. I prepped these last night & I threw them in the oven this morning, 40 minutes later the kitchen smelled better than a cinnamon candle & breakfast was done. If you …

It’s that time of year again… pumpkin time. Pumpkins are everywhere & everyone seems to have their own version of pumpkin pie, cookies, muffins, or cupcakes. I wanted to try something new this year & decided to combine pumpkin with my love for chocolate & of course delicious toffee pieces. & that is how these …

  Prepare yourself for some amazingness. You’re just a few ingredients away from a rich & filling dessert that I like to call Marshmallow Peanut Butter Bars. They combine my love of marshmallows & peanut butter. It’s a major win. Marshmallow Peanut Butter Bars 1 package graham crackers 1/2 cup butter 2 heaping cups large …

  A month of Mac & Cheese on Horses & Heels continues, this recipe is Italian inspired with an amazing white cheese sauce. It was a success & my taste testers approved. My photography skills weren’t  exactly spot on, I had a glass of wine in the other hand. But hey, sometimes a glass of …

Jalapeno & Bacon Mac & Cheese, I’m not sure where to start. How about this? It tastes amazing, it’s the best comfort food ever & cheese + bacon + jalapenos = DELICIOUS. Once you have homemade Mac & Cheese will never want to eat the stuff out of the box again. Jalapeno & Bacon Mac …

It’s Sunday & perhaps you are feeling lazy but I have a VERY EASY & SIMPLE recipe for you. I promise. It’s delicious, especially if you love mashed potatoes. I know I do, I like my mashed potatoes “chunky style” not pureed up like baby food. Oh & I like the skins left on too. …

  Call me the queen of carbs, I love pasta & I love it with garden fresh vegetables. My garden has an abundance of cherry tomatoes & fresh basil, that is how this dish came to be. This dish is easy, plus you hardly have any dirty dishes, double score. Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil …

It’s hot, its been hot & it’s going to stay hot. But I don’t mind, I have Strawberry Basil Lemonade on fridge & it’s delicious. There is no better lemonade then fresh squeezed (or that super sugary kind at the fair). I decided to put a spin on typical lemonade & added strawberries & basil. …

I love carbs, they are not my enemy. Summer is time for light pasta dishes & refreshing pasta salads. I started off standing in the kitchen craving pizza, but then I thought “nonsense I don’t want to wait for dough to rise nor do I want to use the oven in this heat.” I made …

  Step away from the grill men, I’m taking over with a new recipe. Besides I love fire way too much not to be the one grilling. Grill marks & an open flame, it doesn’t get any better than that. Kabobs are always in for summer & you can make so many combinations. I’m sharing …

My apologies to those of you who are getting ready for swim suit season. This will not help you. However we all need a treat every once in a while & a fabulous appetizer or snack. I made these Spicy Sausage & Cheddar Cheese Wraps last night, they’re amazing. With just a few simple ingredients …

I’ve had such a great time sharing recipes here on H & H, I can’t wait to keep on delivering more. The fact is I cook way more than I share because sometimes I’m not always with my camera. Sweet Orange Glaze & Coconut Sundae Recipe Here The other item I’m always without? An apron!!!! …

I made these pitas over the weekend, I prepped them Friday night & we had them Saturday at our horse show (I always pack a pretty awesome spread). These simple pitas were Greek inspired but I didn’t quite take them all the way there, no lamb, no dill & no yogurt. Great minds think alike …

I have a love for potatoes, bacon & cheese; together. You might call that a baked potato but I like to keep things interesting. Besides doesn’t a baked potato seem so winter? Spring is here (sort of) & soon you are going to need the perfect picnic dish, pass this recipe along. Baked Potato Salad …

Sunday seems like a perfect day to share my latest Sundae Topper ~ Strawberries & Cream please! I’m going to share S’more, Blackberry Chocolate & Peanut Butter Pretzel this month too. I was asked by the BlogHer Publishing network to share my top five creations so I made all of those yesterday for the upcoming …

Do you know the famous question ~ What’s for dinner? Well it was quick, simple & fabulous. I had this lonely lemon sitting in the fridge & I knew I had to do something with it. My solution was to create this Lemon Broccoli Pasta. Lemon Broccoli Pasta 1 lb of cooked small shells 2 …

Do you ever get a craving for party food or an appetizer when there is no special occasion? Today I wanted stuffed mushrooms & everyone seems to be away for the weekend so I just made a small batch to go with my lunch. Feel free to double or triple the mixture for your needs, …

I made some awesome pizza the other day & it was too good not to share! Do you like bacon? Do you like jalapenos? Do you like pizza? If you answered yes, yes & yes than my Bacon Jalapeno Pizza is for you. It has just a little kick… Bacon Jalapeno Pizza Dough ~ option …

I was in an ice cream sundae kind of mood yesterday & decided to make two new creations. Unfortunately my Blackberry Chocolate Sundae never made it for a final photo. You step out of the kitchen for a few minutes & your sundae disappears (the thief was my sister). However my Sweet Orange Glaze & …

I love potatoes just about any way; scalloped, mashed, roasted, baked & twice baked. One of my favorite things to make are thick & crispy fries. This appetizer or side dish gives you the flavors of a loaded baked potato in a whole new way, try making fries with The Works Dip. This recipe is …

So I took a little trip to one of my favorite places yesterday & it inspired me… When is candy ever a bad idea? Please don’t answer my question, it’s rhetorical. Needless to say Valentine’s Day is coming up! If your attached, share it with someone special, if your single pamper & treat yourself. Trying …

Today’s lunch couldn’t be much healthier if I tried. I made vegetarian fajitas with cilantro lime rice. I used brown long grain rice & whole wheat wraps to avoid carbs & increase whole grains. I used just a few simple ingredients for minimal effort & maximum flavor. Vegetarian Fajitas- serves 4 4 whole wheat medium …

I have been trying to eat more vegetables lately & decided to vamp up the normal take on manicotti. It’s probably my favorite new recipe for 2011, of course the year is still young… The most frustrating part of this dish will be stuffing the manicotti but the results are worth the struggle. Zucchini & …

Today’s recipe is something simple I made the other night to satisfy my carb cravings! This rosemary garlic asiago bread makes a great appetizer, New Years night in perhaps? I must confess that I didn’t make the bread though, I bought it. It saved time & it’s all about the seasonings. Rosemary Garlic Asiago Bread …

What do you do when you are snowed in? You bake, or almost bake. It’s time to enjoy the holiday flavors starting with peppermint. This no bake peppermint cheesecake is simple (minus the intense arm workout). Besides if I can’t leave the house for a while at least I will have cheesecake. Also do not …

What a day, what a week. I was going to make some elaborate mint chocolate cookies when I realized that there are too many pumpkin cookies & too much pie still around from Thanksgiving. Tonight I opted to make some very simple & delicious rosemary garlic potatoes that say I spent a lot of time …

Do yourself a favor & skip making the green bean casserole this year, don’t get me wrong I love my mom’s green bean casserole but sometimes you need to mix up the traditions a little bit. Add just a few simple ingredients for a vegetable side dish that is guaranteed to result in an empty …

With the weather getting colder, I can’t help but find myself craving more carbs & comfort food. The best part is I don’t feel guilty about carbs & neither should you. Especially when they taste this good. I experimented tonight with these flavors & will definitely be making them again soon for the next party …

I wanted to make some spicy meatballs tonight & had everything out except for the bread crumbs. Then I realized I didn’t have bread crumbs. So I could put everything away & not make them or I could detour. I decided to detour & went southwestern all the way, instead of bread crumbs I used …

For some reason I have been craving lime & coconut all week so I decided to try & create something I have never made before. This coconut lime chicken with spicy rice goes really nice together. If you can handle a little heat you are really going to like this. Coconut Lime Chicken Chicken 1 …

I made some fantastic Pumpkin Pie inspired cookies over the weekend, basically they are pumpkin cookies. You can’t enjoy fall without creating something with pumpkin. They were simple & delicious, you might want to keep these ingredients on hand for upcoming Halloween parties. Pumpkin Pie Cookies 1 1/2 c of canned pumpkin 1 c white …

Today is the first official day of Fall; this is not a Fall appropriate drink but then again neither is the weather. I like to call this Peach Paradise. For a girls night make sure you add the optional Captain Morgan or if you just want a healthy & delicious smoothie skip it. This blend …

Last night was dinner with the girls & I was supposed to bring the dessert. I wanted to make these blackberry chocolate bars. That didn’t happen, I ran out of time & bought a cake (I’m embarrassed). Tonight I just happened to have the time to make Blackberry Chocolate Bars Start with the basics Blackberry …

I usually try and deny this fact for multiple reasons, but I love pizza. This specialty pizza with fresh garlic, onions, basil & tomatoes is so simple to make. Start with your pizza dough For those of you still looking for any easy way out just buy a frozen pizza crust or dough. Going the …