on Apr 24, 2013, Updated Dec 11, 2022 29 Comments One of the best things about making my own Honey Mustard Dressing is that I know exactly what all goes into the jar as I’m mixing it up. I take a Mason jar, add all of my ingredients, screw on the lid and give it a good shake. In just a few minutes, I have an absolutely scrumptious Honey Mustard Dressing perfect for keeping on hand for serving with so many dishes....
on Sep 01, 2015, Updated Nov 02, 2022 15 Comments I love peaches that are so fresh that you can hardly contain all the juices that flow from them when you peel away that fuzzy skin. The smell of them just begs you to make something glorious with them – like Peach Cobbler, Peach Ice Cream or Grilled Peaches to name a few. The other day, I visited our local farmer’s market and as soon as I walked in, the smell of the peaches was like a heady perfume....
How to Make Lebanese Baba Ganoush Step #1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Pierce the eggplants a few times with a knife (to prevent them from bursting open). Roast for 60 minutes, turning the eggplant every 15 minutes to promote even cooking. Okay, remember the Melitzanosalata recipe I shared? You might be asking, what is the difference between melitzanosalata vs....
How to Make Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers Step #1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Remember when I told you all about my secret love for bulgur? I’ve been pretty obsessed with it since I used it in my Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole, and it made me curious about cooking with other ancient grains. I love using ancient grains instead of meat to bulk up a recipe. After you eat these peppers, you’ll feel perfectly satisfied without getting that horrible over-stuffed-what-did-I-just-eat!...
How to Make a Monte Cristo Step #1: Lay a slice of bread on a cutting board and top with one-quarter (1 ½ ounces) of the shredded cheese. Place half of the ham (3 ounces) on top of the cheese and smear with 1 teaspoon of mustard. Top with another quarter of the cheese, then a second piece of bread. Repeat with the remaining bread, cheese, meat, and mustard to form a second sandwich....
on Jul 17, 2011, Updated May 25, 2023 136 Comments I grew up having a definite love / hate relationship with blackberry cobbler. You see, during the summer my sister and I would spend days with our grandparents while our parents worked. Our days were filled with all of the love and fun little girls could possibly pack into them – with the exception of the days when we knew we were going with Grandmother to pick blackberries....
on Oct 25, 2024 366 Comments This pie crust works perfectly with savory or sweet pies, is made using butter and shortening for the flakiest crust (with the option of an all-butter pie crust), and is so easy to make! This pie dough rolls out easily and holds up well when baked. Once you try it, you’ll see why this has been a family favorite recipe for generations! I will tell you exactly how to make it, give you tips to make it super simple and fail-proof, and have a video to see exactly how I make it!...
on Sep 12, 2013, Updated Dec 21, 2022 20 Comments Homemade Pizza Sauce is one of my essential recipes for a terrific pizza night. Well, that and my perfect pizza dough. Luckily, my pizza sauce is so incredibly simple and easy to make that you can throw it together in just a few minutes with ingredients that you most likely already have on hand in your pantry. And since it keeps well in the refrigerator, you can easily make this homemade pizza sauce and keep it on hand for family pizza night or when your family has friends over....
How to Make Puerto Rican Picadillo Step #4: Increase the heat to high to bring the beef mixture to a boil. Here are a few more Puerto Rican recipes that are also packed with flavor that you will love: Puerto Rican Pernil, Saucy Puerto Rican Beans and Potatoes, Papas Rellenas, and Puerto Rican Chicken Stew. Step #5: Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 10 minutes. Step #6: Uncover and let simmer for another 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens....
on Dec 01, 2013, Updated Nov 29, 2022 20 Comments Looking for more easy, delicious cookie recipes? You’ll love our chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cookies, and sugar cookies. Although snickerdoodles make a perfect cookie any time of the year, I always think of them as Christmas cookies since a friend of our family gave me the recipe as one of my presents when we were first married. This has been a family favorite recipe for over 27 years!...
How to Make Strawberry Pound Cake Step #3: Next, preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and butter and flour a Bundt cake pan and set aside. I love this cake because of how dainty and versatile it is. I love making it for teas, brunches, or even birthdays alongside some vanilla ice cream! Granulated Sugar – One of the few cakes that has more sugar than flour in the recipe....
on Oct 23, 2024 16 Comments If there is one classic side dish that I turn to time and again, it is this homemade mashed potatoes recipe! This recipe always makes such creamy mashed potatoes that are hands-down my most made side dish. I love them with Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter favorites of turkey and ham, especially with a drizzle of gravy! What You’ll Love About This Recipe Delicious flavor....
on Feb 04, 2015, Updated Nov 10, 2022 23 Comments For some time now, I’ve been making these chocolate cookies that seem to disappear faster than I can make them. You see, I have a son who loves chocolate as much, if not more, than I do. How is that even possible!? Anyway, these cookies have become one of his most requested cookies – along with chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies and peanut butter cookies....
on Jun 12, 2015, Updated Oct 05, 2021 3 Comments I absolutely love watermelon season. Growing up, you could always find watermelon in my aunt’s refrigerator in the garage. She would say that watermelon didn’t taste right if it wasn’t ice cold and sticky sweet. Believe me, you wanted to be at her house when she cut into that watermelon. She had the knack for always having the best ones – or at least my memory paints a picture of hers being that way....
on Oct 23, 2017, Updated May 31, 2023 12 Comments The flavors in this Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables recipe are the perfect combination of savory with a hint of sweetness from the honey and balsamic vinegar and a slight kick of spiciness from the red pepper flakes and is a dish that I could eat on repeat and never tire of! Thankfully, it couldn’t get much easier to make or quicker to cook!...
on Apr 05, 2013, Updated Sep 07, 2023 72 Comments Pork tenderloin makes one of our favorite go-to meal ideas, especially on busy weeknights or even on slower weekends. I love finding new ways to prepare it that my whole family enjoys and I am really excited about sharing this recipe for my BBQ Pork Tenderloin recipe. So simple to prepare, this pork tenderloin recipe is definitely one we make time and time again and one that disappears quickly....
on May 02, 2016, Updated Oct 08, 2021 6 Comments I love the combination of bacon, lettuce and tomatoes. I grew up devouring many sandwiches with this combination throughout my childhood and admittedly can’t wait for the tomatoes in my garden to reach that perfect level of ripeness to pile onto one. Speaking of my garden, this weekend Bart and Sam were with family and friends at the race in Alabama....
on Jan 22, 2014, Updated Feb 24, 2023 21 Comments I start by cooking my pasta in a stockpot while cubing my chicken and quickly cooking it in a skillet. Then, once it has cooked, I remove it to a bowl as I prepare my cream sauce. I drain my pasta and toss it into the cream sauce, making sure get as much of that cream sauce goodness on the noodles as possible....
on Feb 26, 2014, Updated Nov 15, 2022 53 Comments Looking for more easy chocolate recipes? You’ll love my chocolate cake, chocolate chess pie, and chocolate cobbler! Chocolate Gravy? Seriously? Yep. It is one of those quick little sweet indulgences that was created by a very inventive and resourceful cook many generations ago. Reportedly born in the Appalachian area of the south, chocolate gravy is perfect served with a plate of buttermilk biscuits and bacon....
So, if you want to try this delectable drink, run to the nearest store to grab a bag of fresh cranberries before they’re gone! Now, you should note that technically, you don’t need fresh cranberries to make this beverage; it is an optional garnish. However, for me, they make all the difference. Margaritas and fruit make some of the best cocktails. If you are looking for other similar recipes then you must also check out my Pineapple Margarita, Orange Margarita, and Blueberry Margarita!...
