on Aug 31, 2014, Updated Oct 06, 2021 12 Comments I grew up loving the chocolate no-bake cookies that my Mama would make for us for the first day of school and other special occasions. Rich, fudgy, and oh so decadent. I still make them for my family, especially to mark those special events just like Mama did when I was a little girl. For an everyday cookie though, I love this lighter, skinny version....
on Sep 04, 2014, Updated Oct 29, 2021 20 Comments This Spicy Mustard BBQ Sauce is a delicious combination of spicy and tangy. It’s so delicious on so many meats and foods, but I especially love to eat it with chicken or pork. I make this to serve alongside my other bbq sauces when I have a cookout with friends and family. It has just that perfect amount of zest and everyone always loves it!...
on Dec 05, 2017, Updated Jul 20, 2023 117 Comments Hi friends! Do I have a super simple recipe to share with you today, but one that makes all the difference in my cooking! My Stone House Seasoning. I keep this seasoning blend beside my cooktop, stashed in small spice jars in the pantry, and love to give it as gifts throughout the year, but especially during the holidays!...
on Mar 04, 2014, Updated Sep 03, 2023 7 Comments Biscuits are one of my favorite things in the whole wide world. They are perfect for so many occasions, from the most basic of breakfasts to the fanciest of feasts. They are just the perfect partner for about any meal you can think of serving. And biscuit rolls are seriously one of my favorite things to make for a simple, yet scrumptious breakfast or brunch....
on May 24, 2017, Updated Sep 06, 2023 21 Comments If you love great wraps, I think you’ll also love my delicious chicken Caesar salad wraps, BLT avocado lettuce wraps, and my turkey wraps. Talk about out-of-this-world delicious! This chicken wrap recipe is absolutely perfect for quick lunches or even light suppers throughout the year, but I especially love it when the weather is warm! I love that I can make these ahead and then wrap tightly and store them in the refrigerator for grab-and-go lunches or easy suppers throughout the week!...
How to Make Thai Mango Sticky Rice Step #3: Simmer for 20-30 minutes until the mixture has been absorbed by the rice. Turn off the heat but leave the pot on the burner with the lid closed for 5 – 10 minutes. This Thai sticky rice is a popular Thai dessert most often served in the spring when mangoes are in their peak season, but it can still be made year-round....
on Mar 05, 2019, Updated Dec 21, 2022 15 Comments Beef stew has always been a recipe that I can depend on my family loving and when I started making it in my Instant Pot, we all declared it one of our absolute favorite Instant Pot recipes! If you have an Instant Pot, then you will definitely want to add this to your must-make soon list! The Best Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe For some time now, my Instant Pot has called a spot on my kitchen counter home....
I always feel so fancy when I make risotto. If you have never made risotto before, this is an easy risotto recipe to get you started, so give it a try. This risotto has some super awesome flavors and ingredients in it, such as: Burst tomatoes, which are basically itty bitty tomatoes that are dry-fried until they pop open; Basil, which everyone loves; Mascarpone cheese, which is like a sophisticated Italian version of cream cheese; and, Balsamic reduction, which is way easier to make than it sounds....
on Jan 14, 2012, Updated Sep 05, 2023 17 Comments If you are like me, you still have candy canes left from Christmas stashed in your pantry or around the house in early February. I can’t stand to just throw them away, so I use peppermint in various things until they are used up around Valentine’s Day. They are perfect to serve with my hot chocolate, to make a few more batches of peppermint bark, and to use in these adorable lollipops....
Today, I’m sharing a story that is more “wanderlust” than “kitchen.” This post is all about the experience my husband and I had when we traveled to see the Mayan Ruins in Riviera Maya, Mexico. You can read straight through if you want to hear the whole story, or skip down to the bottom to see the story summarized into the 5 key mistakes we made on our trip....
How to Make Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea) Step #1: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, add the hibiscus flowers, and turn off the heat. Let steep for 30 minutes, then strain out the flowers. Stir in the honey until dissolved. Chill. In Spanish, it falls under the category of “aguas frescas,” meaning “fresh waters,” which are light, refreshing beverages made with fruits, flowers, or seeds. Step #2: Serve over ice with a fresh squeeze of lime juice....
on Aug 12, 2023 2 Comments Chicken wings are always a favorite recipe for game days, tailgating, party appetizers, and lunch and dinner. You can’t go wrong with a platter of chicken wings! These BBQ Chicken Wings are a great alternative or addition to my Buffalo Chicken Wings. They are simply the best and crispiest chicken wings while still being tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked! They are definitely a winner!...
on Mar 12, 2018, Updated Jun 06, 2023 11 Comments If you are looking for a quick and easy side dish recipe, this is a recipe you will want to try! It is such a simple recipe and one that everyone loves whenever I serve it. How to Make Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn Ingredients Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information....
on Nov 18, 2016, Updated Nov 11, 2021 4 Comments Mornings and oatmeal go hand-in-hand around my house throughout the year, but especially on the mornings when we are looking for something comforting, quick and delicious! Now that our mornings have gotten cooler, I decided to bring the flavors of one of my favorite fall desserts to breakfast with this Apple Crisp Oatmeal recipe! The mingling of oats, apples, and cinnamon all under a crunchy, apple crisp topping will make this one oatmeal recipe that you’ll turn to time and again!...
on Feb 07, 2019, Updated Mar 14, 2024 86 Comments Chicken breasts are a favorite in my house! And from all the responses I get from readers, you enjoy them too and want to know the best way to prepare them and meals to use them. I share so many delicious chicken recipes here – and you can do so much with baked chicken breasts! Baking them in the oven just could not be any simpler or have a more delicious result than with this Best Baked Chicken recipe!...
on Nov 28, 2014, Updated Sep 27, 2021 13 Comments The Thanksgiving tradition in my family is to spend the morning watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, have a huge Thanksgiving lunch, and then head outdoors to stave off that afternoon nap that always seems to follow. Then, later in the afternoon as we watch movies, we start making Christmas cookies or candies – or both! It so fun to do as a family and is a tradition Little Buddy won’t soon let me forget!...
on Mar 25, 2015, Updated Nov 13, 2023 99 Comments Chicken Enchiladas are always a family favorite dinner choice! They are cheesy and loaded with chicken and can be customized with your favorite fillings. The homemade enchilada sauce is ready in minutes and is so delicious. I like to serve the enchiladas with Cilantro Lime Rice or tortilla chips and salsa or Pico de Gallo, guacamole and queso dip!...
on Oct 10, 2012, Updated Sep 24, 2021 33 Comments The other afternoon, Little Buddy and I were in the kitchen making treats to take on a weekend trip and I just knew that haystacks would be the perfect no bake dessert to make together. And then I remembered he isn’t a huge fan of butterscotch so we quickly switched out chocolate chips for the butterscotch chips to make these oh so delicious chocolate haystacks....
on Jul 17, 2019, Updated Sep 03, 2019 No Comments For years now, I’ve been making these simple Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips to serve with our favorite sweet dips, salsas and even alongside a bowl of ice cream. But a few weeks ago I made a batch of them while Sam had friends at the lake house and I noticed that they ate them right by themselves. Nothing else needed!...
on Sep 13, 2023 No Comments Hot honey chicken sandwiches have been a restaurant favorite meal that I can just as easily make at home! The chicken is based on my favorite crispy oven-fried chicken recipe that my family always loves and I recently shared my recipe for making homemade hot honey that is a definite go-to recipe if you are a hot honey lover like I am! I think you’ll love this amazing chicken sandwich!...
