on Oct 20, 2014, Updated Oct 12, 2021 8 Comments This ravioli recipe is one that I absolutely love for a quick lunch or supper. It comes together so quickly and easily that you’ll feel like you’ve forgotten something! While I’ve made homemade ravioli and it works beautifully in this recipe, I realize that if you are like me, there are some nights that you just need a filling warm meal on the table that didn’t take all day and that your family will love!...
How to Make Refrigerator Zucchini Pickles Step #1: Toss the zucchini with the salt in a large bowl. Chill for 3 hours in the fridge, then drain and pat dry with a paper towel. Well, I fibbed a little bit. I saved some of the smaller zucchini to make spiralized zucchini pickles! Just like the squash bread, this recipe experiment was created out of necessity. I got really excited when I planted my garden this year and expected that I’d have a ton of pickling cucumbers by now....
How to Make Rosemary and Red Onion Focaccia Step #1: Dissolve the yeast in warm water for about 5 minutes until it becomes cloudy and starts to bubble. Focaccia bread has been satisfying carb cravings since ancient Roman times, known as ‘panis focacius’ back in the day. It was often used as a quick and easy way to make a tasty snack. And while traditional focaccia is a delight, adding the pungent kick of red onion and the piney zest of rosemary?...
on Oct 08, 2021, Updated Oct 07, 2022 445 Comments Sweet Potato Pie has been a well-loved dessert here in the South for generations and is gaining popularity in other regions now, too. I think it’s wonderful that many more people are trying – and loving – this classic southern pie! Like Sweet Potato Casserole, it is a definite family favorite! Southern Sweet Potato Pie Sweet Potato Pie is a delicious southern classic and one of my favorite pie recipes!...
How to Make Thai Fried Rice Step #1: Place a wok over high heat. Once the pan is very hot, drizzle in the oil. Add the white and light green parts of the sliced scallions, the yellow onion, and chopped garlic to the pan. Stir-fry for two minutes, until the onions begin to turn translucent. There’s something incredibly satisfying about finding creative ways to use up leftovers! I usually cook twice as much rice as I need whenever I’m making Thai Fried Rice, just so I can chuck some in the fridge for future fried rice needs....
on May 05, 2015, Updated May 02, 2023 9 Comments These easy homemade tacos are our family favorites for a quick and easy weeknight supper. My son always enjoys them when he has friends over. A taco bar with all types of toppings is a fun way to serve a casual, delicious meal to friends and family. While we love all types, like my shrimp tacos and fish tacos, we call these the best because the taste is so scrumptious, and we eat these much more often....
on Nov 22, 2013, Updated Sep 07, 2023 22 Comments I love the twists and turns this pie takes. When you first see it, you expect it to be the same pecan pie you’ve consumed since birth, but then, with one bite, you know this pie is very different but you can’t figure out exactly how. And then, you finally get the nerve up to ask exactly what is different about this pecan pie to discover the addition of toffee bits that made all the difference....
How to Make Palak Paneer Step #1: Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Place the sliced tofu in a strainer set over a large bowl. Pour the boiling water over the top of the tofu. Discard the water, transfer the tofu to a plastic freezer bag, and add the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and salt. Toss the tofu around to coat in the yeast mixture, then press out as much air as possible and seal the bag....
on Jun 07, 2013, Updated Aug 27, 2021 31 Comments Or just because it’s a random Friday night. Or even a Tuesday. We love this stuff and when Vidalia onions are in season, I make it as often as I can. Seriously. It’s that good. Full of scrumptious Vidalia onions, two cheeses – cheddar and Parmesan, and some mayonnaise, it really is one of the easiest recipes. But then again, most delicious Southern recipes are like that....
How to Make Vietnamese Vermicelli Noodle Bowl Step #2: Add the shallots, garlic cloves, fish sauce, brown sugar, and five spices into the food processor. Pulse until a thick paste forms. Noodle bowls are a staple in Vietnamese cuisine. They often consist of a light and flavorful broth or dressing, rice noodles (called “phở” in the north and “hủ tiếu” or “bún” in the south), a variety of herbs, and meat, primarily made with either beef (phở bò) or chicken (phở gà)....
on Dec 13, 2016, Updated Nov 01, 2021 7 Comments This baked brie recipe makes one of my go-to appetizer recipes and one that I am so excited to share with you all from the upcoming Add a Pinch cookbook. The warm oozy brie topped with the sweet, yet tart honeyed compote is always a crowd favorite and perfect for serving throughout the holidays! It is one of the easiest and most versatile appetizers to make, too!...
on Nov 24, 2013, Updated Aug 23, 2019 17 Comments Pie recipes are just so humble, yet absolutely perfect in every possible way. Have you guessed how much I love pies already? Most likely you have by now. Especially since this past week was all about pies around here. So, in celebration for my love affair with this tasty treat, I thought it was appropriate to share what I consider 12 perfect pie recipes....
on May 01, 2014, Updated Sep 03, 2023 4 Comments I love simple, yet delicious Mexican recipes! They are some of my very favorite to make for my family! I can always depend on them being something that everyone will enjoy! Mexican Appetizers Beef Enchilada Dip Pico de Gallo Guacamole Quick and Easy Taco Dip Restaurant Style Salsa Bean Dip Jalapeno Buffalo Chicken Bites Tomatillo Salsa Verde Best Queso Ever Warm Layered Black Bean Dip...
on Sep 12, 2019, Updated Dec 26, 2022 40 Comments I positively could not be more excited to share this recipe with you! These Apple Cider Donut Muffins are absolutely delicious! This recipe is just so perfect for this time of year. So let me tell you a little bit about these scrumptious muffins! You know those apple cider donuts that are all the rage in bakeries throughout the fall and winter?...
on Sep 30, 2014, Updated Jan 16, 2023 85 Comments Looking for more quick and easy sauce recipes? I think you’ll love my homemade spaghetti sauce, homemade BBQ sauce, and my easy enchilada sauce. What is Alfredo Sauce? Traditional Alfredo is a simple, rich, creamy Italian pasta sauce typically made from butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. It is traditionally served over fettuccini but can be served with other kinds of pasta and baked chicken, boiled shrimp, steak, or roasted vegetables....
on Oct 03, 2014, Updated Oct 11, 2021 10 Comments We love smoked brisket, but often, I don’t want to worry with the smoker while my husband is at work even though I have a craving for it for supper! That’s when I turn to this recipe that produces the most tender brisket I’ve ever had before! I wish I could say that I do something magical to it, but really, it is the cooking method that I use....
on Jun 17, 2013, Updated Mar 14, 2024 17 Comments Whenever I have cheesecake, I always love to top it with just a little something extra – strawberries, peaches, or even blackberries work perfectly. But, never are they as delicious as my favorite cherry topped cheesecake. The tartness of the cherries mingled with the rich, creaminess of the cheesecake always draws me in. So, as I started thinking of a fun ice cream for the upcoming holiday festivities and summer celebrations, Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream immediately came to mind....
on May 19, 2014, Updated Oct 04, 2021 10 Comments Nine times out of ten if I ask my husband what he’d like for lunch or supper during the summer, his answer will be, “some kind of chicken salad”. I can depend on it to the point that usually before I even ask him, I know exactly what kind of chicken salad I can make for him. Sometimes, I serve him his favorite chicken salad with grapes and that makes our entire meal and then sometimes, I decide that we need just a little something extra....
on Aug 19, 2016, Updated May 27, 2023 24 Comments I love the simplicity of making my own compound butters and this cinnamon honey butter has to be one of my favorites. Thankfully, it couldn’t be simpler to whip together or to make ahead and store in the freezer. With football games beginning again and the holidays just around the corner, this is definitely one of those recipes you want to have on the ready for entertaining!...
on Dec 22, 2015, Updated Jun 06, 2023 21 Comments I remember as a little girl zeroing in on the location of these cream cheese mints anytime there was a bridal or baby shower, tea, or any other event or holiday where these little mints made an appearance. Cream Cheese Mints Recipe Sometimes they were tinted blue, pink, red or green for whichever occasion they were made to celebrate and sometimes they were left unadorned with just the simple mark from fork tines and a random dusting of confectioner’s sugar that fell off of the fork as it was pressed into the top of each mint....
