Nachos for Dinner (It’s OK)

Nachos for Dinner (It’s OK)

So excited to announce that we have a new contributor to Laughing Lemon Pie! The lovely and talented Emily Klopstein will be joining us a couple of times a month with tasty recipes with a Midwest flair. 😉  Emily is a former pastry chef, librarian, and mother of an adorable tot and is known...

Holiday Entertaining Tips

Holiday Entertaining Tips

by Brittany Jones The holiday season has arrived and it’s time to entertain. Cooking for crowds is expensive enough, but it seems to be a little pricier this time of year.  Gift giving and traveling aside, budgets may be tight over the next couple of months. However, there are plenty of ways to save...

Artichoke Dip Casserole

Wow, this stuff is good. And pretty healthy, too! It tastes like spinach artichoke dip—with the added goodness of chicken and pasta! Grab a spoon and dive right in.   PrintArtichoke Dip Casserole Yield: 6 servings Delicious casserole that tastes like spinach artichoke dip—but healthier!Ingredients12 ounces short whole wheat pasta 1 T olive oil Kosher...

Guacamole Party! For the Dip and Sip Challenge

Guacamole Party! For the Dip and Sip Challenge

A few weeks ago I got a lovely email: would I be interested in hosting a guacamole party and participating in a little Dip and Sip challenge, judged by Gaby Dalkin in celebration of national guacamole day and her new book, Absolutely Avocados? ME? Guacamole party? That’s a match made in heaven.

Fresh Strawberry Margaritas

Fresh Strawberry Margaritas

This strawberry margarita recipe will make you feel like you’re sipping summer. PrintFresh Strawberry Margaritas Yield: 4–6 servings This fresh strawberry margarita recipe is NOTHING like the frozen craziness you get at a restaurant. It tastes like fresh-squeezed summer. This recipe makes four servings straight up or six servings with bubbly. Ingredients8 oz Grand...

The Best Salsa Verde Recipe EVER

The Best Salsa Verde Recipe EVER

I first tasted this salsa verde after buying a “salsa bag” from Berry Patch Farms in Brighton, CO.  After I made it and tasted how amazing it was, I ripped the recipe off the bag—only to realize that it didn’t indicate quantities, because you’re just supposed to use what’s in the bag.  I had to...