Dine and Dish

Fun S’Mores Fondue Bites – No Fondue Pot Required

May 7, 2013 by Kristen · 29 Comments

S'mores Chocolate Fondue Bites Without a Fondue Pot

I'm honored to be a part of the 2013 Kraft Tastemaker Community, where I am teaming up with Kraft Foods to bring you family friendly recipes using common ingredients found in your pantry! I absolutely love this time of year... the countdown to school being out is on (13 days left for us!) and summer is right around the corner. With all four of my kids home during the day once summer starts, I try to create fun activities and treats that will make our summer memorable. One creation we absolutely love to make is fondue... there's nothing like having a bunch of friends over, providing a selection of things to dip, and some fun flavored fondue to make some great memories. … [Continue reading]

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Stark Raving {Recipe: Mushroom and White Bean Crostini}

May 6, 2013 by Kristen · 18 Comments

I think Crostini is one of the best little appetizers, ever. It's so versatile and tasty... and who doesn't love an appetizer with bread? When the folks at The Wine Bar asked me to create an appetizer recipe that would pair well with Stark Raving Merlot Wine, I knew I wanted to do a Crostini. And what better ingredients than fresh mushrooms, some Great Northern Bush's Beans, Italian Herbs and a little garlic and baby swiss cheese? In my opinion, that's one of the best combinations of flavors there is. Yum! … [Continue reading]

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Celebrate with Tie-Dyed Funfetti Cupcakes {Giveaway}

May 3, 2013 by Kristen · 142 Comments

I'm helping Pillsbury Funfetti mix & frostings celebrate their 25th birthday with some celebration tips of my own! The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Patsy! Thanks to all who entered. When was the last time you had a celebration just to celebrate? Not for a birthday or anniversary or anything, but just because? Right now, with the snow falling down outside, again, I can tell you *this* family is going to have one heck of a party when spring finally arrives! Want an invite? It's going to be an epic "Welcome Spring" celebration! Whether you are celebrating the final snow of the season, a happy birthday, or simply another day, I have some great celebration tips to share with you! … [Continue reading]

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Recipe: Grilled Vegetable Medley with Blue Cheese Dressing

April 28, 2013 by Kristen · 31 Comments

We were finally able to fire up the grill this weekend... and by we I mean my husband - I still have no idea how to use the thing. It doesn't help that it is missing knobs and ghetto rigged to where only he knows how to turn it on. I'm not feeling bitter about that at all.*ahem* Did you know that when I first met my husband, he pretty much would only eat two vegetables and that was it... corn and potatoes. From what he tells me, he was a typical Iowa farm kid who grew up on a pretty stringent diet of meat and potatoes. As would be expected, right? … [Continue reading]