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on Mar 06, 2012, Updated Jan 05, 2024 35 Comments There are few things in life that make a classic comfort food like a bowl of tomato soup. It is comforting, delicious, and one of those dishes that just makes everything feel better. For years, I’ve been making this fresh, homemade tomato soup and I can safely say, it is still our absolute favorite. Tomato Soup Recipe How to Make Tomato Soup Recipe To make my tomato soup, I start by drizzling a bit of olive oil into a heavy bottomed pot, such as a Dutch oven set over medium heat....

How to Make Vegan Sweet Potato Soup Step #1: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sweet potatoes and sauté for 3-5 minutes until lightly browned. Add the onion and the other tablespoon of oil and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes until softened. This simple recipe features gorgeous orange-flesh sweet potatoes, onion, vegetable broth, and coconut milk. Spiced with garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and garlic powder, this soup is full of flavor and easy to make any time of year!...

on Oct 22, 2015, Updated May 31, 2023 15 Comments Apple chips have always been one of my favorite things throughout the year, but especially during the fall. When the apples are in season, I think that these apple chips are even better than any other time of the year! Therefore, I make them, and make them, and make them until I’m sure if I make them one more time my family will start a petition against me....

on Oct 26, 2012, Updated Jun 30, 2023 11 Comments Heavens to Betsy, these are absolutely ah-mazing! For these stuffed mushrooms, you’ll begin with the roast beef recipe. Since you saved the gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator, you can easily skim the top of the gravy before making the balsamic glaze. If you are making this immediately after cooking the roast beef, then use a fat separator on the gravy before pouring into a medium sauce pan over medium heat to thicken and reduce....

on Jul 12, 2013, Updated Sep 28, 2021 455 Comments Let me tell ya why. It just couldn’t get any easier. Seriously. Probably because it takes all of five minutes of my time to make, leaving my slow cooker to work its magic and make me look like the best cook ever. Gosh, I love it when that happens. You just open up a package of pork tenderloins from the grocery store, whisk up some simple ingredients that you have on hand in your pantry, toss it all into the slow cooker, set the timer, and then at supper time your family thinks you hung the moon – or something of grand proportions....

on Feb 17, 2015, Updated May 04, 2023 18 Comments Looking for more baked treats? You’ll love my homemade cream biscuits, cinnamon rolls, and citrus scones with orange glaze! I’ll never forget my first trip to New Orleans. The highlight of the trip? Beignets. Fresh ones with one of the best cups of cafe au lait I’d ever had in my life. A stop by the Cafe du Monde during our morning walk is a special memory....

on Jun 22, 2018, Updated Oct 03, 2023 19 Comments Fresh juicy blueberries and strawberries are the colorful highlights of this classic trifle recipe. Berries are layered with my homemade vanilla cake, cream cheese poundcake, angel food cake, vanilla pudding or pastry cream, and homemade whipped cream to create a stunning summer dessert! Berry Trifle is one of those desserts that is absolutely perfect when you need to serve a few people or a crowd....

on Jul 22, 2015, Updated Aug 20, 2019 7 Comments Bart made his smoked brisket over the weekend and I have to admit, I thought about hiding half of it to ensure that we had plenty for leftovers for the week. I know. That’s horrible, isn’t it? But, his smoked brisket is absolutely out of this world delicious and I knew that I wanted to make these nachos one night for a quick supper....

How to Make Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad I appreciate salads that go beyond the usual lettuce, expanding the horizons of what a salad can be. If you enjoy this, you might also like my other recipes, Mango Salad, Korean Cucumber Salad, and 10 Minute Tomato and Walnut Salad!

on Nov 24, 2014, Updated Nov 03, 2021 8 Comments I have a thing for sweet potatoes. They are nutritious, delicious, and something that I generally have on hand throughout the fall and winter. I love them in everything from breakfast, like in my sweet potato breakfast hash, all the way to side dishes, like my sweet potato casserole and Duchess sweet potatoes and I absolutely adore them in this amazingly simple dessert recipe for bruleed sweet potatoes....

on Feb 07, 2014, Updated Aug 21, 2021 4 Comments Anyway, this little deli had only two or three booths / tables inside, which was fine since most everyone would just pick up their soup, salad, or sandwiches. From time to time I’d order something different just to see if I loved anything as much or more as this sandwich and with one bite, I’d always regret it. Their chicken salad sandwich was simply amazing....

on Feb 24, 2017, Updated Aug 27, 2021 10 Comments This flavorful salad is filled with succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and a tangy cilantro lime vinaigrette that just brings it all together! It is always a favorite! Cilantro Lime Shrimp Avocado Salad Recipe If you have made and enjoy my other shrimp avocado salad, I think you will love this one, too! Talk about the perfect quick-fix lunch! How to Make Cilantro Lime Shrimp Avocado Salad To make it, I started with a head of fresh romaine that I chopped and then topped with fresh shrimp, avocado, diced red onions, grape tomatoes, and an amazingly easy and tasty cilantro lime vinaigrette dressing....

on Oct 07, 2012, Updated Jun 05, 2023 23 Comments A while back I shared my recipe for Baked Apples and mentioned that I pared them with cinnamon ice cream. I got so many emails asking me what brand of cinnamon ice cream I preferred, that I just had to share my recipe with you for it. I don’t think I’ve ever bought cinnamon ice cream from the grocery store in my life....

on Mar 05, 2012, Updated Jun 05, 2023 22 Comments These Coconut Lime Cheesecake Bars make a wonderful dessert for so many special occasions – St. Patrick’s Day comes to mind for an upscale, yet so simple dessert, Easter, summer picnics, and yes, even those showers we’ll be hosting throughout the spring and summer. But really, who am I kidding? These are perfect in the middle of the week, just because you want to make something special for your family, too....

on Oct 14, 2011, Updated Dec 21, 2022 223 Comments Looking for more delicious dip recipes? I think you’ll love my spinach artichoke dip, buffalo chicken dip, and pimento cheese. If you love cookie dough, you are going to absolutely love this quick and easy cookie dough dip. This time of year, I love to have delicious dip recipes for serving when we get together with family and friends, tailgating events, and the holidays....

on Jun 09, 2023 8 Comments Cobbler makes a favorite dessert recipe any time of the year! This Easy Blackberry Cobbler is one of our favorites! Like my peach cobbler, it can be made with fresh or frozen blackberries making it a year-round favorite dessert! My family especially loves it topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream! How to Make Easy Blackberry Cobbler Recipe Ingredients Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information....

on Oct 01, 2024 4 Comments Green beans are certainly one of my family’s favorite vegetables. They taste delicious prepared in many ways and pair well with many main dishes, from Swedish Meatballs to Chicken Parmesan. But there’s something slightly more elevated about the taste of this Roasted Green Beans recipe that gives this favorite veggie a rich, caramelized flavor and is ready in minutes! You only need a few ingredients, a sheet pan and your oven!...

on Mar 15, 2019, Updated Sep 09, 2021 No Comments Happy St. Patrick’s Day, friends! I absolutely love these eggs in pepper rings any morning, but for St. Patrick’s Day, they are practically perfect! With just a handful of ingredients, these fun rings are sure to add a festive touch to your breakfast! To make them, you simply start by slicing your bell pepper into 1/2-inch thick rings. Then, add a little butter or olive oil to a medium skillet set over medium heat and place your pepper rings into the skillet....

How to Make Ethiopian Lentils Step #1: In a large Dutch oven (or other heavy-bottomed pot), heat the oil over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened. If you don’t want to go the store-bought route, then you can try your hand at making your own using this Berbere Spice Mix recipe from the lovely Cate over at Girl Cooks World....

How to Make French Onion Pork Chops Step #1: In a large cast iron, Dutch oven, or other oven-safe skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. This recipe makes for the most flavorful weeknight meal. I like serving these flavorful and tender pork chops alongside my Red Skin Mashed Potatoes or White Rice and Roasted Green Beans! Gruyere Cheese – A rich and creamy cheese that gives this recipe that French Onion flavor!...