Dolphin Fruit Display: Fun with Fruit!
This is a simple and easy fruit decoration that you can make with your kid. Depending on your child’s age, they can help you with the eyes, or they can even do the whole thing (like my 11 yr old). What you’ll need: Grapes Bananas Whole Cloves Plastic Wrap Quick Instructions: Start by cutting off […]
My first BBQ Competition recap, KCBS fun!
Last year when we heard about the BBQ Competition in our hometown Santa Clara, we thought “Hey! Let’s enter next year.” I really didn’t think we would enter, but as it came up, my husband and son were so excited that I took the plunge and entered the contest. Once I did that, my husband […]
Looking for 4th of July BBQ recipes? Look no further!
We’ve got some of the best BBQ recipes for your 4th of July parties so there’s no need to look any further.
Fun times at KCBS Backyard BBQ competition yesterday.
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!!!
Happy Father’s Day to the Best Dad, my Dad!
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.
Blogghetti’s Grilled Margarita Chicken
If you are like me, you peruse the internet for new recipes for your everyday life. I found a new-to-me blog, Blogghetti, and instantly added it to my list of blogs to follow. Lisa at Blogghetti’s mission is “Simple Recipes for Every Day Life”. The first recipe that caught my eye was her Grilled Margarita […]
Microwave Corn on the Cob? YES!
MICROWAVE your Corn on the Cob! Yep, that’s right! Microwave your corn on the cob. It is super fast, super easy and simply the best corn you can get. Keep it husked, just don’t do anything to it. Then pop it into the microwave and microwave for 4-8 minutes. 1 corn for 4 minutes 2 […]
Dish Ditty Recipes: A year of cooking in review
Well, it’s been one year since my first post here on Dish Ditty Recipes. When I started this site, I had a goal of 200 recipes for the year. I thought that was going to be tough to do as that’s a little more than a recipe every other day. But, that number was hit […]
“I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.” ― W.C. Fields
“I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.” ― W.C. Fields
Finding inspiration… from a movie?
After months of having the Julie & Julia dvd sitting on my TV stand, I finally decided to watch it last weekend. My husband had seen it and said I would enjoy it since the movie is about a food blogger and that I would feel a connection to the movie. So, did I? I’d […]
“Bacon is the candy of meat”
“Bacon is the candy of meat.” ― Kevin Taggart
I admit it… I sometimes do semi-homemade
There’s nothing wrong with Semi-Homemade That’s right. I said it. I have no problems with using shortcuts (like jar marinara sauce) to make my weeknights easier while still providing a home cooked meal to my family. Not everyone can make their dinners 100% home made and organic every night. Not only is that time consuming, […]
