One of my very favorite things to do is host themed dinner parties. Since I can’t seem to ever get enough Thai food, I’m always looking for an excuse to invite some friends over and put together a Thai feast! Rather than just leave you with a few recipes and wish you the best of luck, I’ve listed out the recipe steps and organized them into time segments. This Thai feast should feed 6-8 hungry people....
on Feb 23, 2015, Updated Nov 18, 2023 23 Comments My scones are known for their crisp edges and moist, buttery, flaky, tender interior that melts in your mouth. I prefer my easy homemade scones over bakery scones every time! You can use this as your master scone recipe and a starting point to make your favorite combination of sweet or savory scones. I love to use it as my base recipe topped with this gorgeous vanilla bean glaze or a light dusting of powdered sugar or mix-ins such as blueberries for my blueberry scones or cranberries and orange for my cranberry orange scones....
How to Make Lemon Chicken with Soy Sauce Step #1: Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces and let marinate for 15 minutes. I’ve started making at-home versions of some of our favorite takeout options, none of which leave me feeling greasy and full of regret. I like to include some of these dishes in my meal plan each week to get ahead of any takeout cravings that may hit me in a moment of weakness....
on Mar 14, 2016, Updated Sep 04, 2023 39 Comments If someone told me that I could only have one thing to eat for the rest of my life, I’d pray that it could be fish. Especially wild-caught salmon. It is one of my all-time favorites and I’ve shared so many salmon recipes previously – from my parmesan herb salmon to my favorite grilled salmon recipe and just about everything in between....
on Jan 08, 2013, Updated Sep 04, 2023 21 Comments Looking for more delicious recipes with pulled pork? I think you’ll love my Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, Pulled Pork Tostadas, and of course my favorite Pulled Pork Sandwich. Ingredients Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information. Pulled pork – You can use pulled pork from my favorite pork roast recipe or that has been smoked....
on Mar 28, 2012, Updated Sep 03, 2021 5 Comments My family loves to eat fish, even Little Buddy. His favorite sandwich besides peanut butter and jelly is a grouper sandwich that he just can’t get enough of during the summertime, especially. At least once a week, I make some variety of fish for supper. Tilapia recipes have always been some of our favorites. Of them, this tilapia recipe has definitely been a go-to lately....
on Jun 08, 2015, Updated Oct 11, 2021 11 Comments My family absolutely loves a good steak – you know the kind that you would expect to pay a ton of money for at your favorite steakhouse? Well, thankfully, over the years my husband has perfected how to grill steak so that it rivals any I’ve had from the best rated steak restaurants. And, if he’s not home or we just don’t want to fiddle with the grill, I have to admit that my skillet steaks are top notch, too!...
How to Make Sea Salt Fudge Step #1: Line a 9″ square pan with parchment paper and set it aside. With so many of us in the kitchen and limited patience for cookie decorating, we stick to quick and easy recipes with short ingredient lists. This Sea Salt Chocolate Fudge recipe is perfect for our baking day. The addition of chipotle peppers gives the fudge a unique, crave-worthy twist. The recipe creates a fudge with a mild-to-medium heat level, but you can easily adjust the spice to suit your preference....
How to Make Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs Step #1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius). On weekends, I mainly rotated between Sweet Potato Power Bowls, Eggs in Purgatory, Savory Dutch Babies, and Huevos Motuleños. On weekdays, I’d stick to Homemade Granola and Jazzed-up Oatmeal. Right, so I think I need to reclaim my mornings, starting with breakfast. Step #2: Heat the oil in a 10″ cast-iron skillet (or other oven safe pan) over medium heat....
How to Make Baja Shrimp Tacos These tacos are a delightful mix of savory, tangy, and fresh, with a hint of spice that lingers pleasantly, making every bite a fiesta for the senses. For additional taco recipes that are full of flavor, you have to also try my Skinny Baja Fish Tacos, Vampiro Tacos, or Birria Tacos. Cotija Cheese – A creamy topping to tie the whole flavor profile of the dish together....
on Aug 16, 2023, Updated Sep 29, 2023 4 Comments These super easy baked ham and cheese sandwiches are always a favorite! They are delicious for a quick and easy hot lunch, afternoon snack, or dinner served with a large salad that the whole family will love! We also love to serve them on game days and throughout the holiday season. Everyone loves them so much that they are one of the first things to disappear!...
on Apr 16, 2015, Updated Nov 02, 2021 13 Comments I was never that fond of beets growing up. To be completely honest, if it weren’t for my husband, I most likely still wouldn’t be eating them. In contrast to my beet-hating childhood, Bart grew up in a family that absolutely loves beets. His mother would serve them regularly with meals and he even tells of having beet sandwiches! Beet sandwiches!...
on Nov 18, 2024 386 Comments This classic, homemade cinnamon roll recipe is a definite family favorite! It is my husband Bart’s recipe. He took his mother’s prized cinnamon roll recipe and tweaked it to make the perfect cinnamon rolls I’ve ever tasted. They are made from scratch, soft, fluffy, and tender, and they have the perfect ratio of cinnamon with just the right amount of frosting on top!...
on Jul 17, 2015, Updated Nov 30, 2023 6 Comments Our wild blackberry bushes have been loaded with blackberries this summer and you better believe we’ve taken full advantage of them as much as we could! Although, I’m starting to see the end of the season quickly approach. With our baskets in hand and outfitted in long pants and long sleeves in the early mornings, we head out to pick the ripest of the blackberries we can find....
on Aug 21, 2015, Updated Jul 13, 2021 27 Comments Oh my goodness. If you guys like buffalo chicken nearly as much as my family does, then this recipe is going to be one that you have to try. I love to prepare this dish as a make-ahead to help me throughout the week since it makes a huge recipe perfect for serving a crowd or serving for a couple of meals....
on May 31, 2016, Updated Jun 01, 2023 9 Comments The cabbage and collard greens in our garden are going gang busters right now! And I sure am loving it! I’ve been using the collards for wraps, added into my salads, cooking it with a bit of garlic, and just about any other way that you can think of to use them. But, I have to tell you, one of my favorites is this cabbage and collard greens coleslaw recipe that I’m sharing with you....
How to Make Chicken Pesto Pasta Step #1: Boil a large pot of water and cook pasta according to package instructions. Add the broccoli into the pasta pot for 1 minute before turning off the heat. Our pesto chicken and broccoli dinner is a flavorful twist on the classic creamy chicken and broccoli pasta. This dish packs in garlic, Parmesan, vibrant pesto, tender chicken, and, of course, delicious broccoli. It’s comfort food at its finest, ready to satisfy your cravings....
on Mar 25, 2014, Updated Oct 14, 2021 14 Comments I love recipes that are easy to prepare and yet everyone thinks I’ve been working on them all day in the kitchen. Truth be told, Chicken Souvlaki is one of those dishes that you can do much of the prep work ahead of time and it just makes it taste even better. I mix up the marinade ingredients for my chicken, toss it all into a zip top container and into the refrigerator to marinate until I’m ready to cook it....
on Feb 01, 2013, Updated Sep 29, 2020 24 Comments These chili stuffed baked potatoes are absolutely delicious! And pretty perfect right about now. I have been making these potatoes for many years and they are a regularly requested item at my house. But really, why wouldn’t they be? Tender baked potatoes filled with a scrumptious (and easy!) meaty black bean chili and then topped with sour cream and cheese....
on Dec 19, 2023 No Comments Christmas Brunch Menu Baked Cheese Grits Casserole To make ahead (unbaked) for meal prep. Perfect for preparing ahead for busy weekends and holidays. Prepare the casserole as directed without baking. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator and allow to sit out while the oven preheats. Bake as directed. To make ahead (baked). Prepare the casserole as directed....
