on Apr 29, 2016, Updated Sep 08, 2023 178 Comments Looking for more quick and easy bread recipes? I think you’ll love my Two Ingredient Cream Biscuits, Cornbread Muffins, banana muffins, and Chocolate Zucchini Bread. There’s something so intoxicating about the aroma of this delicious Banana Bread baking in the oven. A warm, comforting, nutty fragrance fills the air and starts the anticipation to slice this warm bread as soon as it’s ready!...
Wow, can you believe a new year is already upon us? Where did the time go!? Today marks 6 months since I left the world of full-time healthcare administration to pursue the world of full-time food blogging on international dishes. I’m super excited to start another year of cooking foreign dishes, travelling, and sharing my adventures with you! Later this week I’ll be giving you all an update on the house remodel project....
I knew that as soon as I got home from a recent trip to China, I was going to make my own version of vegetarian potstickers that would satisfy my craving for authentic Chinese food. How to Make Vegan Potstickers Step #1: Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the cabbage and cook for another 8-10 minutes, until the cabbage is soft and the pan begins to look dry....
How to Make Vegetarian Pesto Pasta Step #1: Set a large pot of water on the stove and bring it to a boil. Oh, hey! Pasta! Beans and pasta, to be precise. This is one of those dinners that once I started making it, I wondered why I hadn’t been making it for years. It’s so quick and easy, plus it’s packed with flavor and protein. Step #2: Meanwhile, place the onion and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until pureed....
Alright, folks. Today is Friday and it’s time to start thinking about wine. In last month’s Wine 101 post I explained that wine “rules” don’t need to be taken so seriously. With that said, there are some basic bits of knowledge that are good to know when it comes to cooking with wine. First, it is beneficial to have an understanding of the core differences between wine classifications, as well as an idea of where a wine varietal falls on the dry to sweet continuum....
Today I’m sharing 8 of my very favorite German-inspired recipes to whip up this September for a fun and festive Oktoberfest celebration. READY SET GO: Homemade German Spaetzle This quick and easy homemade pasta contains just four ingredients and comes together in about 15 minutes – no pasta-making attachment required! Not just for Oktoberfest, spaetzle is the perfect accompaniment to stew and goulash, or as a simple side dish for roast pork tenderloin....
on Nov 11, 2024 15 Comments Looking for more favorite salads? My Honey Lime Fruit Salad is another salad that’s perfect for adding to holiday menus. Strawberry Spinach Salad is another salad with an elegant look and juicy flavor. Chicken Salad with Grapes is delicious and one of our family favorites. This Apple Pear Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette is one of my favorites to enjoy every fall and winter! Sweet juicy apples and pears are highlighted with my crunchy roasted pecans, creamy blue cheese crumbles, and pomegranate seeds, all set on top of crisp salad greens....
on Jan 13, 2013, Updated Jan 04, 2024 46 Comments Quiche is actually one of my favorite simple suppers in the world. So filling and comforting, yet easy as pie to make. We love the mini quiche recipe that I shared previously for keeping a stash in the freezer ready to go, but there is something delectable about a fresh from the oven quiche recipe with a flaky crust. And friends, this Bacon and Mushroom quiche is simply amazing!...
on Aug 07, 2015, Updated Sep 28, 2021 9 Comments I love delicious fish recipes and let me just tell you, this easy baked mahi mahi recipe is one of our absolute favorites! I love that it comes together in a snap and always is a hit when I serve it. The fish is perfectly cooked with parchment and is absolutely bursting with flavor! I start with mahi mahi filets and one of my absolute favorite kitchen tools, my rimmed baking sheets!...
on Aug 10, 2015, Updated Jan 22, 2024 5 Comments I love the time of year when the zucchini is plentiful in my garden. But thankfully, it is usually easy to find any time in grocery stores. Since it works deliciously in so many recipes, from savory sides to sweet treats, we love it, and I use it often! This black bean quinoa stuffed zucchini is one such recipe that is an absolute favorite....
on May 19, 2017, Updated Jan 20, 2024 60 Comments This delicious dip has all the flavor and deliciousness of buffalo chicken wings, but without all the mess. It is a favorite dip recipe! What is Buffalo Chicken Dip? Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, cheesy dip made of cooked chicken, cream cheese, cheese, blue cheese or ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, and a little bit of our homemade Stone House Seasoning for an extra touch....
on Sep 19, 2016, Updated Sep 10, 2021 32 Comments Remember that Grilled Caprese Chicken with a Balsamic Reduction I shared with you a while back? Well, I basically made his pasta cousin the other night for supper. But I couldn’t decide whether to call it Grilled Caprese Chicken Pasta Salad, Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad, Caprese Chicken Pasta, or just durn good pasta salad. I get in my own way sometimes....
How to Make Chicken Florentine When my people come over to my house for recipe taste testing, they know to be honest (sometimes almost too honest), but I appreciate it so that I can give you all the best of the best when it comes to recipes. I was floored to hear that everyone enjoyed this, which is why I know it will be a crowd favorite for you and your loved ones....
on Aug 13, 2012, Updated Jun 01, 2023 32 Comments Chicken Mac and Cheese. What is it about it that with just one bite, it immediately feels like you are getting a great big hug from your Grandmother? Or like your snuggling up with the coziest of blankets on the coolest of evenings. Chicken Mac and Cheese is one of those comforting meals that makes you feel better no matter what the situation....
on Jan 31, 2015, Updated Aug 19, 2019 2 Comments Today, because it is the Saturday before the biggest football game of the year and because I’ve been craving chili for the last couple of days like nobody’s business, I thought it was the perfect time to share a big ol’ list of chili recipes. It has only made my craving more prominent! But you know, chili recipes are as varied as the number of people who make them....
on Feb 20, 2014, Updated Jun 05, 2023 23 Comments This Chocolate Pudding Recipe is an old favorite dessert recipe in my family. I remember Mama and my grandmother both making it routinely for family events and special occasions. Since I always loved to help in the kitchen, it was my job to help gather together all the ingredients, stand as close as possible while she cooked the chocolate pudding and advise her when I thought it was ready....
How to Make Coconut Curry Meatballs Step #1: Place your ground beef in a medium bowl and season with ½ tsp. fish sauce. Form 24 meatballs using about a tablespoon of beef for each one. Set aside. It’s as simple as forming the tender meatballs, making the sauce, and dropping them in. Once they are made, you can easily transfer these Coconut Curry Meatballs to a slow cooker to keep them warm for a party or the big game....
on Sep 30, 2012, Updated Nov 11, 2020 35 Comments I’ve had a hankering for chocolate cake and chocolate cookies for the last little while, but this weekend I really wanted to make something different and didn’t want to have a cake in the house to tempt me every time I passed it as I walked past. So I decided I’d make Devil’s Food Whoopie Pies instead. That decision may have just been my undoing....
on May 17, 2019, Updated Sep 07, 2023 48 Comments Cupcakes are always a loved dessert for parties or special treats! And this vanilla cupcake recipe is so simple to make and has such a fluffy texture and scrumptious vanilla flavor; it is always a favorite! These are fun and festive, topped with rich Chocolate Buttercream frosting and colorful sprinkles, but they can be frosted any way you like! I have made many cupcakes for children’s parties, birthdays, and other get-togethers through the years....
on Jul 23, 2017, Updated Jun 10, 2023 35 Comments Looking for more delicious fish and seafood recipes? I think you’ll love my Tuna Salad, Teriyaki Salmon with Green Beans, and my Shrimp Creole. Fish tacos are simple to make yet so full of amazing flavor. Plump white fish like mahi-mahi, halibut, and grouper are my favorites, but any white fish will work. Top with salad greens or crisp shredded cabbage, pico de Gallo, and an out-of-this-world sriracha cream sauce for absolutely scrumptious tacos!...
