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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
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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
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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
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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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Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
Okay, these aren't just parmesan brussels sprouts. These are PARMESAN Brussels Sprouts. Think roasted sprouts married a parmesan crisp....

Julie Barnes
Dec 14, 20202 min read
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Holiday Charcuterie Board
Here's the deal. Charcuterie is an art, not a science. I like to take a spin through the deli and prepared foods section, and let my...

Julie Barnes
Nov 1, 20203 min read
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Meatball Sliders
I've really taken to saucy meatball sliders. Hot, hearty and ever so cheesy. It's a great party bite, or a quick and easy weeknight meal....

Julie Barnes
Oct 30, 20202 min read
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Rosemary Spiced Nuts
I always keep a few different nuts on hand in my pantry. My husband often grabs a handful for a little extra protein in the morning, and...

Julie Barnes
Oct 23, 20202 min read
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Barbacoa Quesadilla
Quesadillas are such an indulgence for me. I mean, come on, it's basically a vehicle for melty cheese! For a bit more substance and...

Julie Barnes
Oct 22, 20202 min read
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Cheeseburger Meatballs
Cheeseburger Meatballs are fun little bites for a pop-able party app or even dinner with the kiddos. The meatball mixture is flavored...

Julie Barnes
Sep 28, 20202 min read
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Pulled Pork Totchos
That's right, I said "Totchos." Like Nachos but instead of tortilla chips, I pile up crispy tater tots. Totchos are pretty much a blank...

Julie Barnes
Sep 16, 20201 min read
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Creamy, Dreamy Queso
Being Texan, I fancy myself a queso aficionado. I promise you, this is the only queso recipe you'll need. Period. I like my queso to have...

Julie Barnes
Sep 16, 20202 min read
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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Meatball Mondays are back, sassy and spicy! When I'm short on time but looking for something rib-sticking, I usually reach for one of my...

Julie Barnes
Sep 14, 20202 min read
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Guacamole
My tried and true Guac! I've probably made this recipe more than all other dips combined. Any given week I can usually scrounge up the...

Julie Barnes
Sep 14, 20202 min read
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Grilled Pineapple Salsa
For lots of delicious carmelization, I grilled up all of the ingredients - pineapple, jalapeno, onions, even the limes! Toss in a handful...

Julie Barnes
Sep 3, 20201 min read
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Artichoke Pesto
Artichokes have a subtle, earthy flavor, so I'd recommend keeping the dish relatively simple so the artichoke really comes through....

Julie Barnes
Sep 3, 20201 min read
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Grilled Peach Salsa
Here's the deal. For the last several weeks our grocery store has been boasting bins full of juicy and perfectly ripe summer peaches....

Julie Barnes
Aug 23, 20202 min read
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Pimento Cheese
There aren't many redeeming aspects of the COVID quarantine. The silver lining: Friday Happy Hour. Ordinarily, I'd find myself moseying...

Julie Barnes
Aug 10, 20202 min read
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