How to Make Chocolate Fondue Whenever I make this easy chocolate fondue recipe for friends or family, there is almost no cleanup afterward because the dippers wipe the pot clean. Chocolate should not be wasted. What is the best chocolate for fondue? Well, this is debatable, but I love the creaminess of milk chocolate, so it gets my vote! It originated from the concept of traditional Swiss cheese fondue. Swiss chef Konrad Egli is often credited for creating this chocolate version in the United States....

What is it that is so craveable about mini versions of our favorite foods? For me, I think it’s because I like to eat with my hands. Somehow, food just tastes better that way. Also, I feel like I get to eat more food when I’m enjoying mini-versions of my favorites. I recognize that eating 3 sliders isn’t actually more food than one full-size burger, but in a weird way it satisfies my desire to over indulge....

on Mar 18, 2015, Updated Sep 05, 2023 52 Comments There are some mornings that call for a delicious bundt cake or coffee cake. Similar to morning glory muffins, this Morning Glory Bundt Cake is a definite treat that everyone enjoys. I love to make it throughout the year, but there is just something special about it during holidays or to serve for guests. Morning Glory Bundt Cake There are times that coffee cakes are just what you want to serve....

How to Make Pajeon Step #2: Slice the scallions into 1-inch pieces. Cut the carrots into very skinny matchsticks (or julienne). And here’s the kicker – the dipping sauce. Just prepare it with honey, garlic, and soy sauce. It is so good, you’ll want to put it on everything. You don’t need a fancy brunch setting to enjoy it; this pancake is perfect for any meal or snack time. Here are a couple more of my Korean recipes to try: Korean Cucumber Salad and Vegetarian Korean Bibimbap Bowls....

on Dec 06, 2013, Updated Sep 07, 2023 1 Comment A soft, cake-y chocolate cookie filled full with fluffy, peppermint-y cream is a great addition to holiday cookie baking. If you wanted, you could even roll the sides of these chocolate cookie sandwiches in crushed candy canes. You understand why I do not based on my reasoning I explained with my peppermint chocolate chip cookies yesterday. Right? But, if it doesn’t irk you, then I think it makes them really pretty and definitely very special....

on Feb 11, 2014, Updated Sep 03, 2021 5 Comments One of the best things about this recipe though is that my son adores it. And since roasted cauliflower is about one of the easiest recipes in all the land to make, it is a keeper for sure! Lately, when we have had more salads than we can care to count and I’m trying to think of a quick side dish that everyone in my family will eat, roasted cauliflower happens more often than not....

on Oct 21, 2024 2 Comments These easy homemade sloppy joes makes such a delicious, quick, and easy dinner. Along with Bart’s Hamburgers, my Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches, and Cuban Sandwiches, it is a definite favorite. If you want an inexpensive yet delicious meal that the whole family loves, this easy Sloppy Joe Recipe is a classic. The ground beef is sauteed in a skillet along with diced green pepper and onion and then simmers in my flavorful BBQ sauce for the ultimate sloppy joe!...

on Mar 17, 2015, Updated Oct 07, 2021 27 Comments I began by cooking my bacon and onions on the stovetop to make sure that the bacon was nice and crisp and to render a bit of fat from the bacon before adding it to the insert of my slow cooker. Then, I used pork tenderloin that I sliced into medallions, along with smoked sausage, that I layered into the insert....

Guys, I am back from California and finally falling back into a normal routine here at “the office” (AKA my kitchen). I can’t wait to share pictures and tell you all about the trip, but it will have to wait until Friday because today I’m sharing these dreamy chicken skewers with you! Remember how I was rambling on and on about my continued obsession with Greek food? Like with this 10 Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad and this 20 Minute Mediterranean Chicken Pita Sandwich?...

on Mar 22, 2011, Updated Oct 27, 2021 14 Comments I want to share with you a mighty tasty way I like to prepare chicken thighs for supper. I marinade them in a spicy honey soy marinade for a few hours up to overnight and then roast them in the oven. If spicy isn’t your thing, you can easily just omit the jalapeno pepper and you’ll lose the spice without too much of the flavor....

on Oct 28, 2014, Updated Sep 17, 2021 14 Comments There is definitely something about the flavors of spinach and artichoke that I absolutely love. Thankfully, my family enjoys it just as much as I do! I’ve made all sorts of meals using my spinach artichoke dip recipe as a great place to begin. From my spinach artichoke chicken that we can’t get enough of to my spinach artichoke bread, we love them all and these easy lasagna rolls are no different!...

I love that this Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita looks sweet, but when you go to taste it, it has a spicy element to get your taste buds dancing. If you like drinks with a little kick, then you have to also try my Micheladas: Spicy Mexican Red Beer, Jalapeño Margarita, or Michelada Bloody Mary! How to Make a Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita Step #3: Then, add the lime juice, simple syrup, and jalapeño pepper into the cocktail shaker....

on Nov 07, 2024 27 Comments This sweet potato biscuit recipe is a favorite of my grandmother’s. She let my sister and I help her make them throughout the year, especially during fall and winter. They are perfect for breakfast and brunch and to serve alongside your turkey and cornbread dressing for Thanksgiving! Grandmother made her sweet potato biscuits with sweet potatoes that she would boil and then mash. While they were always incredibly delicious, and I make them that way from time to time, I also love to make them using baked sweet potatoes....

on Oct 28, 2013, Updated Dec 08, 2022 74 Comments It just had to happen. I just had to share my love for my topping my recipe for The Best Chocolate Cake with Fudge Icing. Let me just tell you friends, it is out of this ever loving world. And so, so, so, so, so simple. You are going to love me for this little taste of chocolate cake heaven....

The holidays are right around the corner, so I had to get to baking to see what recipes I want to make this year. And this Vegan Pecan Pie will definitely be on my Thanksgiving table along with my Red Skin Mashed Potatoes. It is rich and has that sticky, caramel-like consistency that is sweet and filled with all of that classic pecan flavor. Whether you follow a vegan diet or not, you are sure to devour this traditional holiday dessert....

on Sep 14, 2024 90 Comments This heavenly Apple Crisp my family has made for generations always comes to mind when I think of warm, cozy, comfort food desserts. While I make it year-round, it’s a cool weather must! Since it’s an egg-free dessert, it’s great to serve for so many occasions. And it’s so easy and tastes incredible! It’s perfect to serve alongside your Thanksgiving and holiday pies! This favorite comfort food dessert is loaded with a delicious combination of apples that develop a cinnamon caramel-like glaze, topped with a generous amount of buttery, crisp oat topping....

on Nov 01, 2012, Updated May 31, 2023 42 Comments Remember the balsamic roast beef we made the other day? I’ve gotten so many emails and messages from folks that have made it already and absolutely loved it. So, I thought I’d share with you another way besides the balsamic glazed beef stuffed mushrooms to enjoy the leftovers – or you could do like I do and make one just for these Balsamic Roast Beef French Dip Sandwiches....

on Feb 05, 2013, Updated Aug 21, 2021 100 Comments The tender, flavorful buffalo chicken all encased in crisp iceberg lettuce was just perfect – fresh tasting even. To make them, I used skinless, boneless chicken breasts and chopped them into about 1-inch pieces. Then, I sauted the chicken in my large skillet with a bit of olive oil for about 7-10 minutes. Once the chicken was cooked through, I tossed in diced red onion, garlic, and mushrooms along with buffalo sauce and allowed it all to simmer for about 3 minutes....

Let me begin by saying that two weeks ago I’d never heard of “clafoutis.” I didn’t know how to pronounce “clafoutis.” I certainly did not foresee myself making “clafoutis,” and then eating it three separate times in the same day. I wanted to tell you the proper way to pronounce clafoutis, so like any red-blooded American I went to Wikipedia. Reading through the clafoutis article just now, I’ve realized that this dish can only be called a clafoutis if it is made with cherries....

on Dec 21, 2013 1 Comment Our Simple Christmas Dinner Menu Praline Brie served with fruit and crackers Wassail Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream Sauce Loaded Smashed Potatoes Apple Pear Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette Ambrosia Peppermint Chocolate Cake Coconut Cream Pie Hot Chocolate or Coffee Thankfully, this menu comes together really easily! I’m all about spending Christmas Day enjoying time with my family and not in the kitchen cooking while they are in another room playing....