Here in Chicago, we LOVE pizza. Deep dish seems to be the general consensus here in the Windy City, but in our household, we don’t discriminate. Deep dish, thin crust, New York style, calzones, pizza puffs… we love it all. But since we’ve been trying to eat healthier, we had to cut typical pizza out …
Can you guys believe it’s already almost February? 2018 is flying by and I really wish I could slow down time! We’re trying to get in shape for future vacations and for the summer – but we somehow flew through January. We’ve been sticking to our diet and working hard, though. Come February 1st, our …
This app isn’t a combination of foods I imagine many people have come across often, if at all. Which is great, and a reason to continue checking back at OurCountertop to see what we have in store for you next! Emma and I have been embarking on a low carb diet the past few weeks, …
Today, I got the irresistible urge to eat a cheeseburger. I’ve been eating pretty healthy lately, so I was trying my best to fight that urge. After a lot of fighting, I finally gave in. But instead, I decided to give the classic cheeseburger a healthy twist. We LOVE spicy food in our home. These …
Okay, we have something to admit. This broccoli with cheddar sauce takes longer than 10 minutes. It actually takes 11 minutes. 10 minutes just sounds so much better, right? The last minute makes all the difference, though. This broccoli will blow your mind. We aren’t huge fans of vegetables, but this recipe makes us want …
Some nights, we want to make something so simple that we barely have to lift a finger. On busier nights, pizzadillas are definitely our go to. They’re way better than frozen pizzas and you can make them however you want. Using a tortilla is a lighter option than using dough. It’s just as good as …
Emma has been talking about Mexican Street Corn for weeks. She insisted we create our own version – she had been hearing about it all over recently and knew both of us would love it. We’re always trying to create new recipes and this is a perfect example of that. With a unique combination of …
Our guilty pleasure in our household is deep fried food. Every once in a while, we’ll break out the vegetable oil and batter just about anything we can get our hands on: Shrimp, chicken tenders, drumsticks, vegetables… you name it. But one of our absolute favorites is deep fried pickles. The batter is always light …
This will without a doubt be the best queso you’ve ever made. And if you’ve never made queso before, look no further. In just a couple of minutes you will have a seriously cheesy and delicious cheese sauce. We’ve enjoyed making guacamole for as long as we’ve known each other, and now we have the …
Are you ever stuck trying to round out a weeknight dinner, or better yet, something quick and simple to bring to your work’s holiday potluck? This delicious app will get you a good serving of your daily greens with the added bonus of bacon! As we expand our horizons and create new and creative recipes …
