on Sep 10, 2014, Updated Sep 25, 2023 7 Comments Love the warm, spicy flavor and aroma of fall baking? From pumpkin pie to apple crisp, pumpkin spice lattes to hot cocoa, it’s such a favorite food season! Pumpkin pie spice has become such a recognized part of fall and is scrumptious in so many more recipes than just pumpkin pie! I love to keep it ready for making pumpkin muffins and pumpkin cookies, as well as for sprinkling in my oatmeal or my coffee!...
on Sep 27, 2019, Updated Apr 01, 2023 10 Comments Looking for more simple and scrumptious dessert bars? You’ll find delicious Peanut Butter Bars, Lemon Bars, Fudge Brownies, and Park Avenue Bars, to name a few. When you want a special treat your family and guests will love, these easy-as-can-be S’mores Bars are a tasty recipe to try. They are filled with the much-loved melty chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and crisp graham crackers you remember from campfire smores – no campfire required!...
on Feb 03, 2017, Updated Sep 04, 2023 10 Comments Looking for more recipes that make great appetizers or quick meals? Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings, Mini Quiche, and Swedish Meatballs are perfect for parties and game nights, as well as delicious, simple meals! I love quick and easy recipes that I know my family and guests will enjoy. And when it’s scrumptious, can be made in one pan, and works as a quick meal or party food, it’s on my go-to list!...
on May 26, 2015, Updated Aug 21, 2021 1 Comment There’s just something about the beginning of summer break that has made me a sleepy head in the mornings. I’m not sure if it is because I know that we aren’t having to rush to our homeschool academy twice a week or if it is that I feel like the days can be just a bit more leisurely than they have been the previous nine months....
on Oct 02, 2015, Updated Jan 06, 2024 41 Comments Looking for more easy cookie recipes? I think you’ll love my Chewy Sugar Cookies, Best Chocolate Chip Cookies, and easy Peanut Butter Cookies. Count your blessings if you have ever had a traditional Southern tea cake! They are one of my all-time favorite cookies – and I’ve tried my fair share! They are so tender while not being too overly sweet....
on Jun 12, 2013, Updated Sep 03, 2023 85 Comments It’s simple, delicious, home-cooked goodness at its absolute best. Especially this time of year when squash are beginning to make themselves well known in many gardens. In other words, prolific! We actually fiddled around so much this spring that we failed to get our garden planted. We had the best of intentions by plowing the garden area, planning all of the vegetables we’d be planting, and everything just short of buying and planting the plants....
How to Make Mango Chutney Mango Chutney is a very popular Indian condiment. I made this particular batch to accompany a big pan of one of my favorite Indian dishes, Chicken Biryani. But, I love to use it alongside any Indian dish or even on a charcuterie board!
on Oct 16, 2011, Updated Oct 27, 2022 21 Comments The flavor of rich pecan pie mingles with the deep flavors of sweet potato pie in a flaky, buttery pie crust in this family favorite recipe. What We Love About This Recipe Delicious Flavor. The flavor of two family favorite Southern pie recipes in one delicious pie! Easy Recipe. The recipe is easy, yet makes for an impressive pie! Great for Make Ahead....
It’s a Thai Curry Cheat Sheet! As you know, I’m slightly obsessed with Thai food and consequently also obsessed with curry. Thai curries are just luscious and amazing. They are SO easy to make when you cheat (a little bit) by using curry paste. That stuff is just incredible. Ready for some learning? Enjoy!
Recipe Ingredients How to Make Tuscan Chicken Step #3: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Looking at this recipe at first glance, you may think that it requires a whole process to make and that you will need hours to put it together. This, however, is not the case. Believe it or not, you can have this dish cooked and on the table in only 30 minutes!...
on Apr 09, 2014, Updated Oct 18, 2021 12 Comments I’m addicted to this stuff. Seriously. I can’t get enough of it. I eat it on my eggs in the mornings, as a side “salad” with lunch, and piled high on top of fish or chicken for supper. It is becoming a bit of a problem. I like to make my avocado salsa more on the chunky side, but if you like yours a bit smoother, just pop it into the blender or use an immersion blender to smooth it out to the consistency you prefer....
on Mar 28, 2011, Updated May 31, 2023 12 Comments Roasted chicken thighs make a mighty tasty BBQ chicken slider for a simple, quick lunch or dinner. It tastes like you’ve invested a whole lot more time into preparing the meal than you actually have, which is always a good thing in my book. And if you happen to make the spicy honey soy roasted chicken thighs for one meal, throw a few more in than you’ll actually need so you’ll be able to turn out these bar-b-que chicken sliders in no time flat....
How to Make Black Eyed Pea Salad Step #1: In the bottom of a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. According to tradition, enjoying a dish with black-eyed peas on this day brings good luck and prosperity. It’s a belief that adds a touch of charm to its already delightful taste. Beyond the New Year celebrations, this salad is a hit at various gatherings. Whether it’s game days, potlucks, sunny picnics, or your next barbecue, it serves brilliantly as a side dish....
on Aug 03, 2011, Updated Oct 05, 2021 28 Comments It’s hard to beat a warm, buttermilk waffle with a dollop of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup in the mornings. Light, fluffy and one of my son’s favorite breakfasts. But I have to be honest, I don’t have time every morning to get up and mix up waffle batter and make a stack of fresh waffles. So, this is what I do....
on Sep 19, 2014, Updated Feb 22, 2023 6 Comments I just learned recently that chicken marsala is one of my brother-in-law’s favorite meals. And since we’ve missed the home football games that his high school football team have had this year for one reason or another, I knew just what to make for him to help celebrate their big win and as a way of letting him know that we were cheering him on even if we hadn’t been there....
on Aug 18, 2014, Updated Sep 16, 2021 4 Comments For the last couple of weekends, we’ve been going to the lake to try and soak up the last little bits of summer that we can. We know that school schedules and fall activities will soon take priority for our weekends and so we’re being intentional about being at the lake as much as possible. It could also be that my mind is rebelling against the summer having passed so quickly....
on Oct 24, 2016, Updated Nov 11, 2021 10 Comments If your day goes anything like mine, it begins in a rush out the door to school, stays running on full throttle and then winds up with everyone coming in the door asking, “what’s for supper?” That’s when I love to turn to meals that I can make in a snap or make-ahead meals that are ready and waiting for just such an occasion....
This Baked Brie with homemade cranberry sauce is the easiest appetizer for your Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year guests, or any holiday season gathering. The sweetness of honey and a hint of citrus from lemon zest balance the flavors. Paired with crunchy nuts, bread, and crisp apple slices, it’s a delightful explosion of textures and tastes. This combination is perfect for pleasing a crowd. How to Make Cranberry Baked Brie Step #1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (175°C)....
on Sep 19, 2024, Updated Oct 16, 2024 10 Comments Football watching, weekend gatherings with friends, and parties are perfect times to enjoy buffalo wings! These are easy to make at home and are baked to perfection in the oven, so they get so golden and crispy. Whether you serve them as a casual meal or an appetizer, these Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings are always a hit! Top them with my delectable homemade buffalo sauce, pair them with ranch or blue cheese dressing and chilled celery sticks, and enjoy!...
How on earth did it take me so long to get on board with carrot fries? Let me tell you how this recipe came into being: This past summer was the first time I’ve ever had my own garden, and I went totally overboard. Most of the past few weeks have been spent finding creative ways to eat my way through pounds and pounds of tomatoes, beets, squash, and carrots....
