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This is a recipe contest entry for the Desert Pepper Blogger Recipe contest! I love having fun appetizers for Game Day, and this cornbread stuffed sweet pepper recipe is easy and so satisfying. The cornbread bakes in the airfryer and…
I found myself with too much celery this week, so I wanted to use it all up before my next CSA produce box came. Celery, a crunchy and versatile vegetable, offers numerous health benefits. Here are some reasons why it’s…
Craving a comfort food upgrade? Say goodbye to boring mac and cheese and hello to a healthier, flavor-packed twist. This recipe combines the creamy goodness of butternut squash with the spciy kick of Desert Pepper Trading Co’s Chile Con Queso…
Fig season, a culinary delight that brings a touch of summer’s sweetness to our tables, is a time of celebration in many parts of the world. These small, pear-shaped fruits, with their delicate skin and luscious interior, are a versatile…
As the leaves turn vibrant hues and the air begins to crisp, fall arrives with a host of culinary delights. Among these seasonal treats, baked brie with apples stands out as a simple yet elegant appetizer that perfectly complements the…
Growing up in Southern California, I was for sure one of the very few kids who grew up with grits as a mealtime staple. However, with the foodie movement that eventually swept the nation, fancy shrimp and grits finally became…
This is the perfect soup for a crisp Fall evening for dinner! Pairs perfectly with a salad and a glass of pinot noir or grenache. It’s also failproof, but you will need a food processor to crank this out with…
Drowning in cherry tomatoes? Don’t despair! This is the perfect opportunity to whip up some slow-roasted goodness. Simply toss them on a pan with olive oil and a sprinkle of herb salt, then let your oven work its magic at…
The sun-warmed air, the gentle hum of insects, the sweet scent of ripe berries—these are the sensory markers of endless summer days spent in the blackberry patch. With sun-kissed skin and sticky fingers, I’d lose myself in the brambles, time…
End of Summer means heirloom tomatoes are bursting with flavor and ready to be enjoyed! This Heirloom Tomato Pie is the perfect way to celebrate these beauties. I adapted this recipe from Garden & Gun, a fantastic magazine for all…
Who says you need dairy to enjoy a creamy, delicious ice cream? A couple of us in my family have developed dairy allergies over the year, so we have had to look for alternatives. These five vegan recipes prove that…
If you have a summer garden, you most likely have zucchini up to your eyeballs right now! Zucchini pancakes are a delightful way to incorporate summer’s bounty into your diet. These crispy fritters are not only delicious but also surprisingly…
Missing your beloved Magnalite but stuck scouring second-hand stores? Well, fret no more! Magnaware is here to reignite your love for cast aluminum cooking. Magnaware: The Lightweight Champion Imagine a 14-quart Dutch oven that feels light as a feather, heats…
Ditch the boring cornbread! This house favorite gets a flavor boost that’s perfect for scooping up chili, stew, or soup, or even enjoying on its own as an appetizer. We’re talking salsa verde cornbread, where the classic milk gets swapped…
I’m a self-proclaimed olive oil snob, so when I say I love Kosterina’s Garlic Olive Oil, you know it’s good! They use only the best early-harvest Koroneiki olives for an oil that’s bursting with flavor and health benefits (think high…