Garlic Parmesan Potato Stacks

I really don't think I can say it enough, garlic and potatoes (and any combination that involves them both) are by far my favorite foods.  These potato stacks are the perfect combination of comfort food and fancy.  They make the perfect add on to your brunch or even with dinner!  I topped mine with a dash of ranch dressing because ranch makes everything better in my book.  But B doused his in ketchup and absolutely loved them! 

Garlic Parmesan Spread

I am first to admit it, I am a lover of all things garlic!  And I have to admit, this whole living so close to Gilroy CA (basically the garlic capital of the world) we have some amazing fresh garlic!  I'm talking like giant bulbs of garlic that almost look like elephant garlic (which on that note, has anyone tried cooking or roasting elephant garlic? I'm so curious about it).  This spread is great to have on hand, it is delicious on toast, and put it on some bread and pop it under the broiler for a few minutes and you have instead homemade garlic bread!

1 Hour Skillet Focaccia Bread

I love me some good bread, especially ones that have a crunchy crust and are light and fluffy on the inside.  Add in some parmesan cheese on top and it makes it even better!  I have never made bread before and if all other breads come out this yummy and are this easy (it only takes an hour start to finish) than I am going to turn into a bread making machine!  Seriously, I only have good things to say about this, it's so delicious!

Parmesan Garlic Knots

So you know those oh-so-delicious Parmesan Garlic Knots you get as your bread at some italian restaurants?  Well, we are gonna tell you how to make them!  They are super easy to make (like most things I make) and they are just as yummy!  They are really addictive, it's hard not to eat them all at once! But we wont judge you if you do (it's not like we haven't done that before or anything...)  Anyways, try them for yourself and let us know what you think!

Black Truffle Parmesan Shoestring French Fries!

Ok so it is no secret that I am a lover of all things potato.  Well we were messing around with the mandolin (its still fairly new to us) and discovered that with one swift swipe of the potato on it, we can make shoestring french fries!  You know, those oh so darling long and skinny cut fries that you can eat up by the handful!  I tell myself they're not as bad for me since they're so skinny but you know, they're still fried, so theres that... Anyway, we tossed ours with some black truffle oil and parmesan and oh boy, I couldn't put them down but you could totally just toss them in some salt or some cajon seasoning if you wanted some fries with a kick!  Or you could just make them all three ways and eat only fries for dinner, we wont judge you.

Super Bowl Snacks: BBQ Chicken Pizza

No Super Bowl Party is complete without PIZZA!!  And this BBQ Chicken Pizza is sure to be a crowd pleaser.  It is what I like to call "cheat cooking" because I bought already cooked chicken, already made BBQ sauce and pre-made dough.  Which really just means this pizza is super easy to make but everyone will think you made it from scratch!

Super Bowl Snacks: Parmesan Potato Skins

We are gearing up for the Super Bowl tomorrow and our favorite part of the game is the SNACKS! Duh! Followed by the commercials in a close second, and the actual game comes in third.  One of the best Super Bowl snacks and one of our favorites is potato skins, and these ones are oooooohhhhhh so yummy!  With a little twist from the traditional potato skins, we swap cheddar cheese for parmesan and sour cream for ranch and PRESTO! We have these delicious, crispy, bacony, potato skins.  They are sure to be a favorite with all the guys watching the big game tomorrow!

Bruschetta Bread: Tomatoes, Basil, Parmesan, Garlic and a Balsamic Glaze

Looking for the perfect appetizer thats easy to make and will wow all of your guests? Look no further!  Our take on the standard bruschetta appetizer is delicious and easy to make.  This is definitely going to become one of my go to dishes to make whenever someone comes over.

Cheesy Mac n Cheese

Who doesn't love some good old fashioned Cheesy Mac N Cheese!  And this one is the Cheesiest!  And it is baked which makes it just THAT much better and you get a crispy crust on the top that adds a little texture, too!

fancy caesar salad [spinach, kale, avocado - whats not to love?]

Caesar salad is a classic and one of our favorite salads, but we like to give it a little makeover and fancy it up a bit and make it a little better for you.  Instead of iceberg lettuce opt for a combination of spinach and kale.  Instead of some boxed croutons, slice a baguette and toast some up yourself!  Then a secret ingredient: AVOCADO!  The entire Just a Darling Life team here is obsessed with avocado, we will add it to just about anything.  Here is our take on the caesar salad, the fancy caesar salad!  Or dare we call it, a DARLING Caesar Salad!

balsamic chicken and spinach flatbread

Looking for that perfect appetizer that everyone will be talking about the next day for your dinner party? Our Balsamic Chicken and Spinach Flatbread is sure to do the trick! The Darling Life team is going gaga over this.  With olives, chicken, spinach, parmesan cheese, and a balsamic glaze, how could you go wrong?