on Mar 20, 2014, Updated Oct 07, 2021 14 Comments These roasted potatoes happen fairly often at my house. Most likely because they are so easy to prepare on those busy weeknights that we all have way too frequently. It doesn’t hurt that I can always count on them to be one of the first things to disappear as well. Everyone loves them with their crisp outer edges and soft, tender centers....

on Mar 21, 2011, Updated Sep 05, 2023 33 Comments This punch recipe has to be one of my favorite drinks that I remember Mama and my Grandmother making for showers they hosted. It’s perfect for And now I make it a lot for bridal and baby showers, too. It just works so well because it’s easy to make, refreshing, and absolutely beautiful as it glistens in the punch bowl!...

on Sep 30, 2010, Updated Jan 03, 2024 11 Comments Simple Stuffed Mushrooms are one of those appetizers that are always a hit whenever you serve them. They are one of my family’s favorites, along with Spinach Artichoke Dip and Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings, so I make them often for tailgates, game days at home, and entertaining, especially over the holidays. You can easily prep them ahead and then bake them when you are ready to serve, making them a super easy appetizer or snack!...

How to Make Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken with Apricots Step #1: Combine the Moroccan spices, flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. This week is packed with work and blog-related tasks, but this slow-cooked apricot chicken makes dinner effortless. Infused with flavorful Moroccan spices and sweet apricots, it’s the perfect dish to let simmer all day while you focus on everything else. Step #2: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat....

on Nov 17, 2024 4 Comments This homemade turkey pot pie makes a great way to use leftover roast turkey or turkey breast. Along with turkey salad and my turkey wraps, this has to be one of my favorite meals for using my leftover turkey. From time to time, I also use leftover roast chicken or even a rotisserie chicken. You can easily make this pot pie recipe and freeze it prior to baking....

on Oct 14, 2016, Updated Oct 14, 2021 6 Comments The weather has been absolutely beautiful the last couple of days and reminds me of why this is my favorite time of the year! I’ve been spending as much time outside and up at the Barn as possible trying to soak in as much of this perfect weather as I can while I can. I will admit that I need to spend a little more time at the garden getting it spruced up for fall and winter, but have honestly just been enjoying the laziness of the garden right about now....

How to Make Arkansas Green Beans Step #1: Begin by heating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Now, throw some crispy bacon into the mix, because why not? Everything’s better with bacon, right? But it’s not just about that crunch—the smoky notes weaving through each bite make you pause mid-chew and think, “Yep, that’s the stuff.” Perfect for potlucks and just plain delicious! These beans are about to become your go-to when you need to bring a little something special to the Thanksgiving or Christmas table....

on Sep 13, 2012, Updated Sep 03, 2023 32 Comments Breaking from that hasn’t been as easy for me as I would like to admit. Sure, I’ve been drinking lots of smoothies, eating my yogurt, having a scrambled egg, but I was ready for something different. That’s when I fell for these Baked Eggs in Avocado Cups. And you know, these baked eggs in avocado cups couldn’t be any easier to make either....

I love all of the seasonings that go into making gyro meat for that Greek gyro taste. While this is a Beef Gyros recipe, you can also check out my recipes for Lamb Gyros and Lamb and Beef Gyros. Also, we have a Greek Chicken Gyros recipe that is also amazingly great! How to Make Beef Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce Step #2: Remove the onion from the food processor and place it in a tea towel, squeezing to remove all the juices....

on Aug 23, 2012, Updated Sep 07, 2023 5 Comments It’s not a secret that I love to cook. It’s my thing, man. But then there are times, I just really, really, really don’t want to cook at all or we’re so busy running from one thing to another with no time for cooking built into the schedule. Especially when school starts and we’re right in the midst of school schedules, co-op days, football practice, and scouts....

How to Make Columbian Arepas Step #1: Place the water and salt in a large mixing bowl. Slowly stir in the Harina Blanca until it has evenly absorbed all the water. Fold in the cheese and corn. Typically, Colombian arepas are smaller and thicker than their Venezuela counterparts. You can serve Arepas plain or stuffed with a variety of fillings, such as cheese, eggs, meat, or beans. Arepas are often enjoyed for breakfast, but they can also be a snack or a side dish for other meals....

on Apr 22, 2019, Updated Mar 14, 2024 6 Comments A light and creamy egg salad makes the perfect sandwich for a quick and easy brunch, lunch or supper. It has always been one of my go-to recipes when we have left over hard boiled eggs, but it is so simple and delicious I find myself hard boiling eggs just for these Classic Egg Salad Sandwiches! How to Make the Best Egg Salad Sandwiches To make perfect egg salad sandwiches, begin by making hard boiled eggs....

How to Make Coconut Curry Salmon Step #1: Preheat your oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit (245 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with foil. One thing I love about salmon is that you can really make it taste like any flavor simply by the ingredients you use. Salmon has this light fish flavor, and so if you add in strong flavors such as coconut and curry, that’s what you end up tasting....

on Dec 01, 2015, Updated Sep 04, 2023 12 Comments One of my favorite memories growing up was making no bake cookies with Mama and my sister. They were always a special treat that we looked forward to making together and one that now I love making with my own family. For some time now, I’ve also loved giving those little cookies a little twist and turning them into these amazing no bake cookie bars....

on Jan 05, 2017, Updated Feb 02, 2024 4 Comments Looking for even more game day recipes? Browse through all of my game day friendly recipes here! Fair warning, though: it’ll make you hungry! 🙂 Football food. It’s a thing, right? Well, it certainly is around here! And during football season, you better believe we’re pulling out our favorite tailgating and game day recipes to share! The delicious food is my favorite part of planning for tailgating or watching the games....

on Jun 24, 2013, Updated Sep 16, 2021 18 Comments Gazpacho is one of those cold soup recipes that instantly cools you off during the hot and humid months of summer! This makes it a favorite part of summer meals and perfect for easy entertaining. This recipe is ready in minutes and yields six full size servings or 24 appetizer size servings, making it a perfect addition to your summer menu!...

on Jun 13, 2013, Updated Jul 12, 2021 20 Comments Grilled Okra has to be one of the simplest, yet most fabulous vegetables ever. Seriously. So amazingly easy to prepare and yet everyone just can’t get enough of it. They’ll ask, “are you sure this is okra? Because, I don’t really like okra.” To which comes the reply, “yes, this is okra. It has just been grilled. Take one bite and then let me know what you think....

on Jan 11, 2012, Updated Jul 21, 2021 14 Comments These are the pork chops we always have while we’re at the Daytona 500. It’s a must-have on our menu and is one of my son’s absolute favorites. Nine times out of ten as I’m making out my grocery list and ask him what he’d like for supper one night, pork chops are at the top of his list. He likes to switch things up between requesting my skillet pork chops recipe....

How to Make the Perfect White Rice Step #3: Once you’ve finished, draining the rice, return the rice to the pot. Then measure 2 ¼ cups of water and add it to the pot. Stir the rice as you add in the water, but do NOT stir it again once you’ve turned the heat on – ever. Occasionally, I’d find a pool of water at the bottom of the pot, or the bottom half-inch of rice would be a blackened, burnt mess....

on Feb 04, 2016, Updated Aug 31, 2023 20 Comments These delicious meatball sliders have been a family favorite recipe for more years than I can count and have been on the website since early 2013. They are a crowd favorite when I serve them for game days and anytime! Serve them with a Caesar Salad Salad or House Salad to round out the meal! How to Make Easy Meatball Sliders Recipe Ingredients Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information....