I had such a great time yesterday at my first ever cooking competition in Santa Clara at the Kansas City BBQ Society Backyard BBQ Competition. And… I won 2nd place for my tri tip!!!

This is my mom’s recipe and it is addicting. My mom loved to entertain, and now so do I. This is a must have at all of our parties.

The hype on detox waters, infused waters, etc. is almost overwhelming. Most of the water recipes are a little weird for me. Some fruits just don’t work well with water. But, Pineapple is hands down my favorite flavor infusion for water.

Fresh fresh fresh! This Island Dreams Salad Recipe is very fresh and light. This salad is a little like coleslaw in the sense that it has cabbage.

This is a delicious seafood mix that can be used as either an appetizer when served with crackers, for lunch or dinner on either a bed of lettuce or as a sandwich. Very easy to make and great for parties.

Need to have a completely dairy-free vegan frosting? This is the one to use. Simple and tastes just like buttercream frosting, no one will know.

I am a huge fan of one pot meals and this is a great one. Perfect for those days when you don’t want to fuss, but have a little time to let things cook on their own.

A healthy and delicious dip for Vegans and non-Vegans alike. Most people won’t even miss the dairy in this delicious and creamy dip. Perfect for a crowd where you aren’t sure of allergies or dietary restrictions.

A traditional Polish Easter Nut Roll handed down from my Grandma to my Mom to us kids. This is a sweet bread rolled with a buttery walnut filling.

Yep, you got it. My dad is the best. 😛 Just wanted to give him a shout out and to highlight the recipes he’s provided here at Dish Ditty. Thank you Dad for everything you’ve done and for everything you continue to do.