on Feb 04, 2013, Updated Aug 14, 2023 21 Comments I blame it on my friend, Amy. Back around Thanksgiving, she started talking about making fondue and planted the fondue making bug in my head. I let it go for a little while and then around Christmas she mentioned it again. During the discussion, I mentioned that we didn’t own a fondue pot and that I really should rectify that situation soon....

How to Make Crockpot Barbacoa Beef Step #1: Set a sauté pan over medium heat and add the chilies and garlic. Toast until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add 1 ½ cups broth to the pan and turn off the heat. Let the chilies soak and the broth cool for 10 minutes. Transfer to the bowl of a blender along with the oregano, cumin, coriander, and salt. Purée. The beef barbacoa recipe is known for its rich, smoky taste and is often used as a filling for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and other Mexican cuisine staples....

on Apr 08, 2014, Updated Oct 12, 2021 9 Comments You know that flavor of sweet potato casserole? Well, these duchesse sweet potatoes immediately make you think of them with the first bite! Perfect for serving as a side dish with any meal, this elegant sweet potato recipe is healthy to boot! Made with pureed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, salt, pepper and butter, these sweet potatoes are a definite favorite!...

on Aug 01, 2011, Updated Sep 05, 2024 25 Comments My mother has made her meatloaf recipe for well over 50 years. It is always a favorite! Many years ago, I turned her recipe into this 30-minute, quick, and easy weeknight meatloaf. It has been a favorite ever since. This loved recipe is one I first published back in 2011. I have updated the step-by-step photos, clarified the instructions even more, and included some favorite recipe variations you may like....

on Dec 03, 2012, Updated Dec 08, 2022 10 Comments My mother has a sensitivity to eggs that has developed over the past 20 years or so. She can sometimes eat eggs and them not bother her and other times she ends up feeling like she has the flu. Needless to say, she rarely eats eggs and I become obsessive about the recipes I make for her. I’m routinely trying desserts that I can make for her that are egg-free yet still taste delicious....

How to Make Garlic Ginger Chicken Step #1: Place the chicken breasts in a zipper-close bag. Whisk together the ginger, soy sauce, grapeseed oil, garlic, and honey in a small bowl. Pour this mixture over the chicken and seal the bag, pressing out excess air as you do. Marinate the chicken for 5-10 minutes in the refrigerator. When I cook at home, I can make anything I want! I know that I’m going to like it, and it’s so much more cost-effective than eating out....

How to Make German Lentil Soup Step #1: Heat a Dutch oven or another heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Cook the bacon until the fat has rendered into the pot and the bacon is crispy. I love, love, love this German Lentil Soup recipe! It’s amazing, savory, delicious, and you should definitely bake up a loaf of Savory Irish Soda Bread to go with it because it will change your life....

on Mar 09, 2012, Updated Oct 05, 2021 10 Comments Lamb used to intimidate the heck out of me. I’m not entirely sure why, maybe because it was a meat that I just don’t remember either of my Grandmothers or Mama preparing that often. But let me tell you, if you are like me and have been a little leary about preparing delicious lamb at home, stop. You can do it....

Today, I got really excited because Cinco de Mayo is almost here! Huevos Rancheros, my friends. Huevos Rancheros. I pretty much fell in love when I ate this. I know I’ve told you about my love for Mexican breakfast, but this made me want to shout it from the rooftops. The dish is often garnished with additional ingredients such as beans, avocado, fresh cilantro, jalapeños, and cheese. The name “Huevos Rancheros” translates to “ranch-style eggs,” reflecting its origins as a hearty, rural meal typically served on farms....

If you’ve never tried your hand at making Indian Recipes at home, this should definitely be your starter recipe. It’s much easier than you’d think, as long as you have some basic Indian spices in your pantry. Why We Love this Recipe We love how this Chicken Korma has a harmonious blend of creamy and aromatic spices, with a touch of sweetness from the brown sugar and onions. The mild heat from the red chili is beautifully tempered by the yogurt and coconut milk....

How to Make Mexican Bean Soup Step #1: Sort through the beans to remove any debris, then rinse them under running tap water. Place the rinsed beans in a 6-quart or larger Dutch oven or other lidded pot and add 7 cups of water. Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, turn the heat down to low and cover the pot. Let simmer for 90 minutes. With basic ingredients, you can create a comforting and wholesome meal....

This Mushroom Swiss Chicken recipe was one of the very first things my mom taught me to cook. I also used to make this without the bacon and used a bit of extra virgin olive oil as fat instead. How to Make Mushroom and Swiss Chicken Step #1: Heat a large cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes or until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crispy....

on Aug 09, 2019, Updated Apr 28, 2020 10 Comments This Park Avenue Bars recipe is an absolute wonder! My Grandmother would make these often when we were growing up, but would use a boxed cake mix. I decided to recreate her recipe with this easy to make homemade version that is made from scratch! I believe it is even better than her original and I love that I know every ingredient in it!...

on May 08, 2014, Updated Sep 04, 2023 7 Comments Looking for more dessert recipes? I think you’ll love my white cake, chocolate buttercream, and my bakery-style chewy sugar cookies! Petit fours have always been one of my favorite things to find on a dessert tray at parties, showers, weddings, or other special occasions. They are just the perfectly sized dessert for so many occasions! How to Make Easy Petit Fours Recipe Ingredients Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information....

on Mar 10, 2015, Updated Nov 02, 2022 10 Comments Lately, we’ve been loving these easy roast chicken cobb salads for lunch on Sunday afternoons after church. They come together so quickly and I love that everyone can pile on their favorite ingredients for their own version of a perfect cobb salad! To make everything super simple and to cook more quickly, I start by cutting my boneless skinless chicken breast into strips....

on Jan 21, 2015, Updated Sep 07, 2023 13 Comments If you love lasagna, you may also love my favorite lasagna recipe, skillet lasagna, and eggplant lasagna. I love to use spaghetti squash as a substitute in pasta recipes and have made an easy lasagna featuring cooked spaghetti squash in place of the lasagna noodles. It is full of all the delicious flavors of lasagna with the hearty, filling benefit from the spaghetti squash!...

on Apr 11, 2016, Updated Oct 11, 2021 1 Comment We just returned home from our Spring Break trip to Disney and let’s just say that I am so ready for fresh spring salads! We were constantly on the go throughout the week – from visiting each of the parks, a little side adventure of indoor skydiving for the boys (I’m not that adventurous), and visiting so many of our favorite spots!...

on Jul 18, 2016, Updated Jul 12, 2021 10 Comments Smoothies make one of my favorite quick breakfast treats, but lately I’ve been also loving them in the afternoons to keep us cooled off and fueled throughout the summer. So quick and easy, I can always depend on my family loving them. This strawberry banana smoothie bowl concoction that I recently threw together has hands down been one of our absolute favorites!...

These roasted green beans are a symphony of flavors: the natural sweetness of oven-roasted green beans is enhanced by olive oil and mellow roasted garlic, while zesty lemon and briny capers provide a bright contrast. These baked green beans are a staple on my Thanksgiving table, along side my Balsamic Brussel Sprouts, but I also make them on a near-weekly basis throughout the rest of the year. Recipe Ingredients See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities....

on Sep 20, 2012, Updated Sep 23, 2021 11 Comments I made this for lunch yesterday and I think I heard angels singing. Tender, flaky pan-seared Tilapia with Browned Butter and Lemon Sauce topped with a few sprigs of rosemary by far beats my normal throw-together lunch – or supper many nights. In about 12 minutes, from start-to-finish, I had one of the most delicious lunches I have had in a very long time....