Dine and Dish

Cheesecake Minis with Strawberry Balsamic Mint Topping

March 20, 2013 by Kristen · 56 Comments

I've had a love affair with cheesecake practically my whole life, but, would you believe this is my first time ever making cheesecake? It is my absolute favorite dessert, hands down, but for some reason I've always left the cheesecake making up to everyone else. I should have known that once I actually made cheesecake for the first time, it'd be a dangerous thing. And of course, in making cheesecake, I knew if I turned to the Philadelphia Cream Cheese, who has been making America’s favorite cream cheese since 1872, I would be thrilled with my results. Now that I know how easy these Philadelphia Cheesecake Minis are, I won't likely be stopped! … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Dessert, Giveaway, Previous · Tagged With: cheesecake, Dessert, Easter, food, philadelphia, recipe, strawberries

Easter Bites {Recipe: Blueberry Mousse Filled Mini Fillo Shells}

March 18, 2013 by Kristen · 40 Comments

Blueberry Mousse Fillo Bites from Dine & Dish

I always like to think of Easter as our official start of spring, but I also remember that each year, I become the biggest sucker around and buy my girls beautiful Easter dresses. You know the ones... the sleeveless dresses, bathed in beautiful pastel colors, created with light and breezy fabric. In my typical ways, I buy the dresses, take the tags off, then remember I live in Kansas...the land of weather never being what it is supposed to be on Easter Sunday. I don't believe my girls have ever experienced searching for Easter eggs without their dresses hidden under heavy coats, mittens and scarves. Even though our weather in Kansas may not be spring like by Easter, I won't let that stop me from making spring like dishes for Easter. These light and flaky Athens Mini Fillo Shells filled with creamy blueberry mousse are the most simple, springlike dessert... easy enough to make, you can get outside to enjoy that frigid Easter egg hunt! Do you have a favorite recipe using Athens Mini Fillo Shells? If so, be certain to stop by their website to see how you can enter to win more than $10,000 in prizes. Enter your recipe today! Athens Foods hired me to create a recipe using their Mini Fillo Shells. All opinions expressed are my own. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:86] … [Continue reading]

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The Happiness Report #22

March 13, 2013 by Kristen · 28 Comments

Happiness Report #22 www.dineanddish.net

Do you see that picture right up there? The one with the bright, shining sun and palm trees? The kids and I are leaving on our annual 16 hour road trip to find the sun... down near South Padre Texas, where my parents live! I am so excited to leave the chill behind and head towards the warmth! The thought of warm weather in my near future is obviously making me smile. I thought it would be a great time to share what else is making me happy these days! Have you seen this video with Billy Joel and the college student? Find out what happens when Billy Joel gives an unexpected answer to a student willing to take a risk. The moral of the story? It never hurts to ask! Love this life changing moment - it makes me smile from ear to ear! … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Happiness, Previous · Tagged With: adam levine, billy joel, Friends, happiness report, happy, maroon 5, sunshine, the magic

Getting Dumped {Recipe: Crabby Dip}

March 11, 2013 by Kristen · 47 Comments

I have never been a big cracker and dip person. In fact, if I'm going to eat dip, I want the vehicle to eat it with be a potato. Chips, fries... anything but a cracker, please! And I am a firm believer these days of using dips for more than just dips... more like dumps. Like, pile your fries high and dump the toppings on. Picture a fries nachos kind of thing. Mmmmm! … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Giveaway, Previous · Tagged With: alexia fries, appetizer, crab, Dinner, dip, food, recipe, vegetarian

My Favorite Bush’s Beans Recipes {Giveaway!}

March 8, 2013 by Kristen · 182 Comments

I am currently on a little 8 day detox / cleanse trying to rid myself of some of the bad food habits I can't seem to kick myself from. I'm on day 4 (so half way through) and it's going really well! The good thing about this detox is, even though I have had to eliminate sugar and carbs for a few days, I am getting to enjoy a moderate amount of protein. As long as I can have my favorite beans, I'm good to go. I'll let you know how things went at the end of 8 days. I can tell you this much... being a food blogger and being surrounded by all the temptation on the web is the toughest part. However, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and all that, right? … [Continue reading]