on Jan 21, 2017, Updated May 08, 2023 53 Comments One of my favorite things to order when we happen to be in an area where we can visit a certain restaurant has always been their barbacoa. It always makes for a meal that is out of this world. But, even though restaurant barbacoa may be readily available in most areas, they are few and far between in my neck of the woods....

on Aug 24, 2016, Updated Jul 12, 2021 29 Comments Mama made this cheesy cauliflower recipe on a regular basis while I was growing up. It was one of my favorite side dishes that she made way back when and is now one of my family’s favorites as well! When I asked Mama how she first started making it, she said that the recipe came along with her very first microwave back in the day....

How to Make Easy Chicken Marsala Step #1: Butterfly the chicken breasts into two pieces by slicing them in half horizontally (holding your knife blade parallel to your cutting board). Season the four thin breast pieces with salt and pepper. Dredge them lightly in flour. Step #2: Heat two tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is barely smoking, add the chicken breasts and cook, undisturbed, for 90 seconds....

on Jan 07, 2013, Updated Nov 19, 2024 55 Comments Eggs Benedict is one of my favorite breakfasts. I created a simplified version to make it at home in minutes without long or complicated steps. It’s so tasty and easy to make that I have declared it the best Eggs Benedict recipe ever! How to Make Easy Eggs Benedict My easy recipe simplifies how Eggs Benedict is made so that every home cook can enjoy making them anytime....

on Jul 02, 2021, Updated Aug 03, 2023 39 Comments Slow Cooker Ribs are incredibly easy to make and most people would never guess they were made in the slow cooker. Coated in BBQ sauce and slow cooked in the slow cooker for the ultimate, tender, juicy ribs! Save time warming up the oven or standing over the grill’s heat if you want to make the absolute best ribs. These Slow Cooker Ribs are the most amazing, delicious, tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs ever, I think!...

Five Easy Breakfast Smoothies Select which recipe you want to make from the list below and use the appropriate frozen fruit and fruit juice for your Breakfast Smoothies. And, if you are not vegan, that’s okay; don’t let the “vegan” in the title trip you up. We are just using almond milk instead of regular milk, and the taste is fabulous. You might find some of the breakfast smoothie ingredients sound a little strange, but trust me on this one; they are delicious and will keep you going until lunch!...

on Dec 10, 2013, Updated Dec 14, 2022 22 Comments Looking for more delicious holiday treats? I think you’ll love my Chocolate Fudge, Sugar Cookies, and easy Cracker Toffee. What I Love About This Recipe: Soft and Chewy: My gingerbread cookie recipe makes perfectly soft and chewy gingerbread cookies every time! Yet they still hold up well for baking, decorating, and sharing.Easy Recipe: My gingerbread cookie recipe is an easy recipe made of flavorful ingredients....

I usually prefer to cook on the grill when the weather is nice, but this week the weather has been cold and rainy. I braved the cold and fired up the pellet grill to make some grilled flatbread pizzas and let me tell you, it was worth it! How to Grill Flatbread Pizza I had made the pizza dough the previous Sunday and kept half the recipe in the fridge and put the other half in the freezer for a rainy day (like today…....

on Oct 01, 2013, Updated Nov 16, 2023 14 Comments Garlic adds such a scrumptious flavor to so many dishes! It can be a bit of a chore to peel if you don’t know an easy method. So learning how to easily peel garlic is one of those major timesaving gifts in the kitchen. Well, at least it was for me. How to Easily Peel Garlic I use garlic in so many savory recipes that sometimes, it is just great to have peeled garlic on hand that I can just grab and go for super quick meals....

Pssst! If you’re planning a trip in the near future, don’t forget to register for travel insurance before you go! Oh, Malaga. You are really something special. To be honest, I’d never heard of Malaga until about three months ago. I saw a cheap flight deal ($50 round trip!) from my home airport of Geneva nonstop to Malaga and booked it on a whim. My tickets were for late February....

How to Make Jamaican Jerk Turkey Sandwich Step #1: Place avocado, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise in a small bowl and mash together with a fork to create avocado aioli. Both the turkey and the gouda are super bold and have a little spiciness to them making this sandwich totally delicious. Step #2: Slice the Ciabatta roll in half and spread both sides with avocado aioli. Step #3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise with vinegar....

Variations Spice Level: For a milder spice level, reduce or omit the serrano chilies and cayenne pepper, for a spicier stew, add more serrano chilies, include jalapeños, or add a dash of hot sauce. Pork Loin Alternative: If you’re looking to vary the protein in your Latin Pork Tomatillo Stew, there are a couple of excellent alternatives to pork shoulder. Consider using pork loin, a leaner alternative that remains tender when cooked carefully....

I’ve heard a lot of talk about the impending bathing-suit season, but I just can’t bring myself to care about it. I care a lot more about feeling good and being able to use my body the way I want to than I care about a number on a scale or what size bathing suit I’m buying from Target. Towards that end, I love finding ingredients that I can feel good about eating....

If you are looking for more delicious Indonesian recipes, then you have to check out my Indonesian Chicken Curry, Indonesian Curry Tofu Noodles, and Indonesian Pork Satay! How to Make Mee Goreng Step #2: Prepare the noodles per their package instructions just before cooking. Step #5: Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the same wok or skillet over high heat. To reheat, use a skillet over medium heat or microwave on medium power for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally....

What is the Distance from Miami to Key West? It is 167 miles from South Miami Beach to Key West. Depending on the stops you make along this Miami to Key West road trip, you may add a few more miles. How long does it take to drive from Miami to Key West? If you were to drive straight through, it would take about 4 hours. With the stops we made, it took us about 8 hours and 30 minutes, and we did the drive in a single day....

on Aug 16, 2019, Updated Sep 21, 2023 104 Comments Looking for more easy and delicious desserts? I think you’ll love these bars and cookies S’mores Bars, Sugar Cookies, and Chocolate Chip Cookies. Yum! Pecan Chewies make the perfect sweet treat or dessert. My Mama made these as we were growing up. They were always a family favorite. If you have a pecan lover in your family, they will absolutely adore these!...

on Mar 24, 2014, Updated Feb 03, 2024 68 Comments Enjoy a hot, buttery stack of buttermilk pancakes in less than 20 minutes with ingredients you most likely have in your kitchen with this easy recipe! Follow my simple yet time-tested tips for the perfect buttermilk pancakes for breakfast, brunch, or “breakfast for dinner” anytime! How to Make Perfect Buttermilk Pancakes Combine the dry ingredients – Whisk the dry ingredients in a medium bowl after combining....

on Jun 10, 2014, Updated Aug 27, 2021 23 Comments I absolutely love this time of year. You know, when the days are longer so that you can enjoy suppers a little later and still have plenty of time to play outside for a while. Bedtimes are later, mornings are slower. One of the things I look forward to each day is taking my morning cup of coffee out onto the back porch to check on our container gardens....

on Feb 25, 2013, Updated Oct 20, 2021 22 Comments And one thing is pretty much certain, I’m not afraid to play around with the flavor combination that I use when I make roast beef either. Like this version I’ve made a few times recently. And, since I’ve been using loving espresso powder so much in my baking, I decided to toss a little in my roast to see how I liked it with my beef....

on Mar 01, 2011, Updated Sep 04, 2023 24 Comments Whenever I taste Sally Lunn bread, one bite takes me back to visits to Virginia’s Colonial Williamsburg and it’s marvelous taverns, gardens, and homes. Thankfully, this Sally Lunn recipe is fairly simple to make at home. With basic ingredients and a little bit of time, I can create a bread that has has been enjoyed for centuries. Here’s how I make it....