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If you are a cookie lover, like myself, then you will also enjoy Sparkling Shortbread Cookies, Vegan Magic Cookie Bars, and Monster Cookies! How to Make Alfajores Cookies Step #6: After the dough has chilled, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) and take one disk of dough out of the refrigerator to warm up for a few minutes. Essentially, Alfajores consist of two round, sweet biscuits made of flour, cornstarch, or a mix of both, which give them a tender, crumbly texture....

on Sep 23, 2014, Updated May 31, 2023 34 Comments I love a fresh, homemade apple cake this time of year. But, in all reality, I love them anytime of year. They are simply hard to beat in my book. My apple cake recipe uses apples that I’ve grated on the largest hole of the box grater. I find that the grated apple mixes well in the cake batter to give you that fresh apple taste throughout....

on Jan 20, 2015, Updated Aug 21, 2021 15 Comments I’m always looking for a new way to add a little excitement and change up some of our favorite dishes – especially meat. You see, Sam’s love for carbohydrates and sweets is very similar to my own, but he gets easily bored in the protein department. So… we like to keep things fresh in that department! I can always depend on him to devour pork tenderloin and his love of bacon is well established around this house....

on Feb 26, 2015, Updated Oct 20, 2021 23 Comments Potato soup. Just the name alone makes me go, “ummmmmmm!” Hearty, warming, and oh so very comforting. It is one of my favorite soup recipes! Since this potato soup recipe utilizes pre-cooking your potatoes, you can have this soup on the table and ready for supper in 20 minutes. That makes it a sure-fire winner on busy weeknights when everyone is starving as soon as they walk through the door from Scouts, after school activities or work or for a body warming lunch on days like yesterday....

on Oct 19, 2012, Updated Oct 07, 2021 25 Comments I had a serious hankering for BBQ chicken, but needed a recipe that would work as an appetizer for a get together. I felt completely inspired to get busy in the kitchen to meet both of those needs – mine for that BBQ chicken flavor while making an appetizer for the group. Truthfully, I think I was being just a bit selfish....

on Aug 31, 2011, Updated Nov 08, 2023 26 Comments These simple blackberry tartlets make the perfect and elegant addition to any shower, brunch or special occasion like a fun summer party or such. Blackberry tartlets are also as easy as can be to make. You simply use a pre-made phyllo shell, a bit of homemade blackberry curd, a dollop of whipped topping, and then keep them chilled until you are ready to serve....

on Oct 31, 2013, Updated Oct 29, 2021 3 Comments A simple blend, this candy corn snack mix comes together in mere seconds and disappears rather quickly as well. I have a confession. I’m a huge candy corn fan. There, I admit it and feel so much better. Want to know why I stock up each year with bag upon bag of the cute little yellow, orange and white confections?...

How to Make Caprese Panzanella Salad For the Croutons Step #1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius). Let’s talk Caprese: Is there anything better than the combination of tomato, basil, mozzarella, and balsamic tossed with buttery pieces of toasted bread? Uh, yeah, I’d say that pretty much tops it. Step #2: Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add ¼ cup of the butter and cook until it foams, turns clear, and is brown in color....

on Oct 22, 2013, Updated Jun 01, 2023 29 Comments Luckily, this Caramel Glaze couldn’t be any easier to make either. You can say that as caramel goes, this recipe is rather fool proof. No fail caramel glaze? Yep, I’m definitely in for that kind of recipe. I received so many emails after I shared my Brown Sugar Bundt Cake asking for the glaze recipe that I knew I’d better share it all in one place since everyone seemed to be interested in that glaze!...

on Sep 07, 2016, Updated Oct 20, 2019 44 Comments I always look forward to pumpkin bread at the hint of cooler weather. The smell of it baking makes my entire house smell amazing and like a fairytale when you walk in the front door. And while I love the traditional, classic pumpkin bread my mother made when I was a young girl, I decided I wanted to shake things up just a little bit and deepen the flavor a touch....

on Feb 28, 2014, Updated Mar 09, 2023 18 Comments Looking for more easy egg recipes? I think you’ll love my Bacon Egg Cups, Eggs Benedict, and tutorial on How to Scramble Eggs. Egg Salad is just hard to beat, and this classic egg salad recipe is one of the recipes I turn to repeatedly. I never know if guests like olives or pimentos, as I use in my other egg salad with olives recipe, so this classic recipe makes perfect sense....

on Aug 28, 2019, Updated Mar 14, 2024 25 Comments My basil has been so abundant lately. I’ve used it so much that I always think I’m going to use it all and then, by the miracle that is a basil plant, it grows more abundantly. Hey, I’m certainly not complaining. I’m absolutely grateful! We’ve used it in just about everything possible this year from our caprese grilled chicken to pasta....

on Aug 05, 2014, Updated Oct 29, 2021 11 Comments Growing up, I looked forward to the summer for many reasons. Being able to sleep later, no school work, trips to the mountains or to the beach, and fresh summer vegetables. My parents and grandparents all had large gardens filled to the brim with beans, corn, tomatoes, okra, and yes, crookneck summer squash. As soon as the blooms started to appear on the squash plants, we’d watch for the bees to visit and pollinate the blooms....

on Nov 05, 2014, Updated Sep 06, 2023 10 Comments To celebrate my baby boy becoming a teenager today, I knew these funfetti cookies would be just the thing! The two definitely have a lot in common. From the bright colors reminding me of his bright and bubbly personality to the sweetness and tenderness they both have in their favor. But generally, when I think of the two of them, I immediately think of fun and celebrations....

How to Make German Potato Pancakes Step #2: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Step #5: Drain onto paper towels.

on Jun 30, 2020, Updated Jun 23, 2023 8 Comments Fresh summer vegetables are high on my list of favorite things about summer! And featuring them in delicious recipes that are not only quick and easy but flavorful and healthy makes them even better! My family loves to grill and is blessed to be able to do so throughout most of the year since we live in the South. But when the fresh bounty of summer arrives, recipes like this scrumptious Grilled Corn Salad are on the menu often!...

How to Make Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken Step #1: Combine all ingredients in a large Dutch oven or large pot. Place in refrigerator overnight or for at least six hours. Shoyu is a type of soy sauce that originated in Japan. It is made from fermented soybeans, wheat, salt, and water. It comes in different varieties, including light, dark, and tamari, each offering a unique taste and level of saltiness. Step #2: Transfer the Dutch oven to the stovetop and bring the contents to a boil over high heat....

on Sep 11, 2017, Updated May 19, 2023 32 Comments This time of year, apple and pumpkin recipes abound at my house. It’s like we wait all year and then can’t get enough of them as soon as the leaves even hint of turning to their beautiful fall colors. To make all those pumpkin recipes, I start with my homemade pumpkin puree. For years, I felt like I was taking my life in my own hands by pulling out the cleaver to cut my pumpkin in half for roasting to them make my pumpkin puree....

How to Make Italian Chopped Salad I love a salad like this one that is packed with flavor. Other recipes like this you have to try are my Kale and Wild Rice Salad, 10 Minute Veggie Ribbon Salad, and Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad.

This Jerusalem Salad recipe is a light and fresh recipe from the middle east that is packed with vegetables. All it requires to make this recipe is dicing vegetables, adding in fresh herbs and spices with some oil and mixing it all together. I love eating this Israeli salad on its own, having it as a side dish, or using it on top of my Chicken Gyros along with Tzatziki Sauce....