This ‘How to Roast Hatch Chile Peppers’ tutorial is sponsored by Harris Teeter. Learn how to roast Hatch Chile Peppers at home for an easy to way to spice up your favorite recipes! Some folks get excited about Pumpkin Spiced Latte season in the fall or everything peppermint in the winter.  But me?  I know what’s really special – the last little bit of summer when Hatch Chile Peppers are in season and available at my local Harris Teeter.  Grown in New Mexico and available fresh for only a few weeks each year, these coveted peppers have a medium spice level and are absolutely d ..read more

This coffee cocktail recipe is sponsored by Charleston Coffee Roasters.  All opinions are my own. The ‘Winter in the South’ Coffee Cocktail will warm up your hands and your soul this holiday season.  Easy to make and requiring just a few ingredients, this warm coffee cocktail will keep the party going on cool winter evenings. Winter in the South… things look a little different “down South” around Christmas time. There’s not much snow on the ground, and there’s not even much of a chill in the air.  But, we definitely know how to celebrate the season properly – with a perfectly ..read more

Chili Crisp Yakisoba?  Yup.  We’re combining my two favorite things – a fragrant and spicy chili crisp condiment and perfectly pan-fried noodles in this winning dish! Have you heard of chili crisp?  It’s the star of this Chili Crisp Yakisoba dish, and it’s kind of a big deal.  At least it is to me.  Chili Crisp is a Chinese condiment made by infusing garlic, onions, ginger, chili peppers in oil.  It’s crispy (hello, fried onions and garlic chips), spicy (lots of crushed red pepper flakes), salty (soy sauce), sweet (with a touch of sugar), and is basically a flavo ..read more

I was provided the product from Serious Foodie, but wasn’t paid.  I chose this recipe for Coconut Chowder to highlight the products and honestly fell in ❤️! This Curried Shrimp & Corn Coconut Chowder does it all. It’s spicy, creamy, salty, and just the perfect amount of tart courtesy of a Sri Lankan style coconut and lime hot sauce.  Easy to make on a busy weeknight and perfect for cool evenings. I’m baaaack!  Yep, Forks & Folly is ramping back up, and we’re kicking off the fun with a soup that I’ve loved for years… and years, and years.  This Curried Shrimp & ..read more

No more boring pizza nights with these frozen pizza upgrades.  With Milton’s Cauliflower Crust Pizza and a few pantry ingredients, you’ll have crispy, pizzeria quality pies from the convenience of your own home! This is a sponsored post on behalf of Milton’s.  All recipes & opinions are my own. Raise your hand if you keep a stash of frozen pizza on hand? For when you need a quick dinner, for late night munchies, or for weekend lunches with the fam?  Maybe all of the above?!? Sometimes, that frozen cheese pizza is a last minute solution for busy evenings.  But sometim ..read more

This post was sponsored by King’s Hawaiian as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. This air fryer grilled cheese with gouda, caramelized onions & jam on KING’S HAWAIIAN® Bread is the sandwich melt you’ve been craving! For oooey-gooey cheese, big flavor and a perfect crust, you’ll never make a grilled cheese any other way! I was chatting with my dad on the phone the other day (he accidentally butt-dialed me, and we just kept the convo going). I was in the middle of testing doughs and desserts in the air fryer for one ..read more

If you’ve been looking for an elegant dish that will impress your guests, try our Slow Roasted Harissa Salmon with Lemon Couscous. Baked in olive oil, the salmon stays moist and flaky, making it almost impossible to overcook! I’ve had many salmon-fails come out of my kitchen.  It’s easy to do.  Cooking salmon at what is a normal temperature for most proteins means very little leeway between perfectly flaky salmon and dry and overdone fish.  Which is, if you ask my dad, “No beuno.”  You know what is beuno?  This Low and Slow Roasted Harissa Salmon. How to Make Slow Roa ..read more

This post has been sponsored by Camp North End Charlotte.  All opinions are my own. Grab a mask and a travel size bottle of hand sanitizer for a social-distanced adventure to Camp North End Charlotte.  Perfect for families or just grown-ups (yes, please!) Container Sign, Crossroads District Lately, I’ve been feeling trapped.  Let me out!!!!  Out of my kitchen, out of my house, just out – anywhere!  I used to demand international travel to satisfy my wanderlust.  Now a visit outside of my zip code sounds like a wild ride.  I know I’m not alone. Exploring t ..read more

This Cinnamon Coconut Latte Recipe and blog post is sponsored by iHerb.com.  All opinions and images are my own. Brighten up your work-at-home afternoon with Cinnamon Coconut Latte, reminiscent of your favorite coffee-shop drink. Remember the days of old, when you’d be out and about running errands?  You’d hit a wall and pop into a coffee shop and order something warm and delicious, then carry on your merry way?  Yeah, it’s been awhile.  Thanks COVID.  So now it’s on us to perfect our very own barista skills, and I’m here to help you make a delicious Cinnamon Co ..read more

Bring restaurant flavor to your football viewing party with this easy to make Air Fryer Asian Popcorn Chicken recipe, which can be adapted to oven-baking if you don’t have an air fryer. I’m sure it’s different for everybody, but one of the things I miss most about my pre-COVID life is bar food.  Ok, bar food, hugging people, leaving the house, dinner parties, and the kids being in school – in no particular order.  But bar food is high up there.  So today, I’m making this Air Fryer Asian Popcorn Chicken recipe.  This Asian Popcorn Chicken is everything you’re missing from ..read more