on Nov 03, 2024 86 Comments Our homemade pecan pie is a rich, deliciously sweet family recipe that is always a favorite dessert on our table. It’s super easy and can be made in one bowl; you don’t have to pre-bake the pie crust, and you can even make it ahead of time or freeze it! We love it for family suppers and it is a must on my Thanksgiving dessert table, alongside my sweet potato pie, apple pie, and coconut cream pie!...

These loaded nachos are the perfect hybrid between classic nachos and carne asada fries! Some days I can’t believe how lucky I am. I used to work in an office, where I’d spend hours upon hours putting together spreadsheets and reports, then sit back and look at all that I had accomplished and feel…..meh. When I looked at this platter of Loaded Carne Asada Nachos, I felt fulfilled. And then I ate them all and just felt filled....

on Jan 19, 2012, Updated Nov 14, 2022 17 Comments There’s no doubt about it, I most definitely love my cast iron cookware. Nothing comes close to the taste of food cooked in an iron skillet! Cast iron will last for generations if cared for properly, so I am passionate about taking care of it. I received many of my skillets, dutch ovens, covered casseroles, and other pieces from my grandmothers or my husband’s grandmothers....

on Jul 21, 2013, Updated Dec 10, 2021 19 Comments I’m not sure why I’m as in love with coffee flavors as I am, but I guess at least I know what I love – right? Maybe it is from my Grandmother Verdie letting me sip a cup of coffee (heavy on the creamer, light on the coffee) as a little girl whenever I would spend the night with her....

on Jan 30, 2014, Updated Sep 07, 2023 26 Comments Which means he’s always eaten them and whatever I serve with them! Score!!!They are delicious served on the side of a big bowl of soup or chili and you can even cut them into cornbread waffle sticks so they are perfect for dunking. Oh man are they delicious. For the cornbread waffles photographed, I made jalapeno cheddar cornbread waffles. Oh my!...

on Nov 22, 2023 No Comments Cranberry recipes are favorites at my house throughout the holidays. From cranberry sauce, cranberry salsa, and cranberry rolls to this cranberry relish, we love them! Why I Love this Recipe This fresh cranberry relish is quick, easy, and simple to make. It is made of three fresh ingredients for a tart yet sweet taste that is so delicious. Simple ingredients. Made of ingredients that are fresh, flavorful, and delicious....

on Jan 04, 2011, Updated Sep 13, 2023 18 Comments This crispy oven fried chicken recipe gives you all of the flavor of that favorite fried chicken that is easy enough to make for a quick weeknight meal or even for a weekend lunch! It is so versatile you can add it to salad, sandwiches, or eat with your favorite side dishes! How to Make Crispy Oven Fried Chicken Recipe Ingredients Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information....

on Nov 19, 2024 6 Comments When planning brunch for family and friends, I like to include this ham and cheese croissant casserole and other delicious breakfast favorites, like my easy blueberry muffins, French toast, and buttermilk pancakes. And for the holidays, we always include our cinnamon rolls in our gatherings! When you want an easy and elegant breakfast casserole that is perfect for serving for breakfast throughout the holidays or for Sunday brunch, this tasty Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole is it....

on Oct 05, 2016, Updated Oct 08, 2021 2 Comments Wild-caught salmon is a fish that I can never resist! I love how quick and easy it is to prepare on a busy weeknight and love how it works just perfectly for serving company as well! I thought I’d share this easy as can be one pan herb crusted salmon in foil recipe that is knocks your socks off amazing!...

on Sep 09, 2019, Updated Jul 13, 2023 4 Comments Crunchy and delicious croutons make a tasty topping to my Best House Salad and many other salads, as well as a hearty tomato soup in the cooler months or a tangy Gazpacho in the heat of the summer! These take just minutes to make, and they taste so fresh and delicious! Homemade croutons taste so much better than store-bought ones and are so simple, quick, and easy to make from scratch....

on Dec 16, 2010, Updated Jan 04, 2024 35 Comments A mug of hot chocolate is definitely a cozy treat that is welcome throughout the year, but especially as the weather is colder. I love my favorite homemade hot cocoa recipe that I love to keep on hand for quick and easy cups of hot cocoa, but there is just something extra special about a warm mug of homemade hot chocolate that gets me every time....

on Sep 18, 2015, Updated Sep 04, 2023 91 Comments It’s no secret that my morning gets started as soon as the coffee starts flowing. It’s just not a very good idea for me to try anything productive until I’ve had at least three or four sips of my liquid gold in the mornings. My family all knows that trying to get this brain in gear is just useless until my juices are flowing – and the quickest way to get mine flowing is with coffee....

on Nov 15, 2013, Updated Sep 30, 2021 152 Comments And because it is one of those recipes that you toss everything into the slow cooker, set the timer, and then voila, you have a delicious dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal or even when you are entertaining friends and family. This honey soy pork tenderloin recipe gets rave reviews around my house and friends always ask me for the recipe....

on Nov 06, 2013, Updated Aug 27, 2021 11 Comments You need this horseradish ranch dressing in your life. Promise. It perfectly perks up so many things from salads to sandwiches and makes a delightfully delicious dip for wings and things, too. Believe me when I say, you’ll keep this horseradish ranch dressing on hand in the refrigerator as much as possible. Thankfully, it only takes a minute to whip up....

on Oct 22, 2024 No Comments I recently learned that one of my son’s favorite cookies in college was those in the clamshell packages you pick up in the grocery store bakery. He said that they reminded him of my homemade chewy sugar cookies while also reminding him of my white cake. While he liked the traditional frosting on those cookies, he doesn’t love food dyes and isn’t a huge fan of sprinkles....

on Sep 19, 2012, Updated Sep 12, 2023 79 Comments Looking for more delicious easy dessert recipes? I think you’ll love my no-bake cookies, easy fudge, Hello Dolly Bars, and peanut butter balls. What is it about Peanut Butter Bars that make the world just feel right? Since Sam was just a wee one, we’ve been making these peanut butter bars together. He’d sit on the edge of the counter, swinging his feet as we poured all of the ingredients for the peanut butter base into a large mixing bowl to mix it all together....

on Aug 26, 2014, Updated Dec 08, 2022 7 Comments Remember that peanut butter icing recipe I shared the other day? While it is fabulous on brownies or a chocolate cake, if you love peanut butter as much as I do, then you will adore it on that icing on this peanut butter cake. It took years of trial and error for me to get the recipe close enough to the one served in my school cafeteria growing up....

How to Make Pineapple Coleslaw I love serving this coleslaw at summer cookouts alongside my Puerto Rican Pernil and Hawaiian Macaroni Salad. Pineapple Tidbits – Precut pineapple to make putting this recipe together quick and easy! Jalapeno – To add a hint of spice to this sweet and citrusy side dish. For a full list of ingredients and amounts see the recipe card below. If you are worried about your coleslaw being too watery, I would recommend storing it in a colander that is inside a bowl to allow any excess liquid to drain below....

on Jun 04, 2014, Updated Nov 16, 2023 15 Comments My son loves waffles. Back up a minute. We all love waffles at my house. There is just something about them and their extra crispy outside with the tender, fluffy inside that begs for savoring at breakfast or brunch or even breakfast for supper! The other day, I had a bit of salted caramel I’d made sitting on the counter as I was making breakfast....

How to Make Savory Crepes Step #1: Place a 12″ or larger skillet, for which you have a lid, over medium-high heat. Add one tablespoon of the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Once the oil is shimmering, add the quartered mushrooms along with a few generous pinches of salt. Sauté, turning occasionally, until they release their liquid and turn golden brown on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes....