Well, I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of cooking complicated holiday recipes, and I’m even more tired of eating the leftovers. Today, I just want something simple. Something snackable, cheesy, and involving guacamole. Forgive me for claiming this as a “recipe,” but it’s one of my favorite go-to snacks and I felt like it was time I shared it with you. I don’t always eat complicated curries, slow-simmered soups, and stacked enchiladas....
on Oct 28, 2021, Updated Oct 31, 2023 4 Comments Delicious and satisfying, this easy, savory chili recipe is a favorite and cooks on the stovetop in minutes! Thick with beef or turkey or even made vegetarian, it is versatile and easy to adapt to your tastes. Either way you make it, it is the BEST chili recipe! Are you looking for more easy ground beef recipes? I think you’ll love my Lasagna, Spaghetti Sauce, and Stuffed Peppers....
on Oct 12, 2010, Updated Feb 09, 2024 47 Comments This easy recipe makes the best homemade pizza dough. It comes together quickly and easily. My recipe uses just six simple ingredients that most will have in their pantry – and it’s easy enough for a first-time pizza maker and perfect enough for the pizza experts. I’ve been making this recipe for many years. My family loves it and it’s frequently requested for our homemade pizza nights....
If you’re planning a trip in the near future, make sure you register for travel insurance before you go. You can also check out my list of essential items for backpackers! Georgia travel was never on my radar. I knew of it, in a vague sense, but had not considered it as a potential destination. I’m part of a Facebook group for female travelers, and a Georgian gal posted some photos to showcase her home country....
on Sep 08, 2014, Updated Sep 07, 2023 52 Comments I couldn’t believe my ears. “Actually, don’t worry about making a cake. It’ll be okay not to have a birthday cake this year.” How in the world would it be possible for me not to have a birthday cake for my husband’s birthday? We’d had a busy, hectic last couple of weeks and our entire family was just, well, ready for a relaxing weekend....
on Jun 13, 2016, Updated Oct 14, 2021 12 Comments If there is one thing that I love for a filling lunch, it is salad. And this kale salad has to be top of my list lately! My sister Wendy came down the other day for lunch and I made them for us. I’d been talking about how much I loved them since the beginning of spring when the spring peas were at their peak in the garden....
on Jan 14, 2014, Updated Sep 10, 2021 11 Comments You see, in my family, we’ve always used spaghetti squash if we were using something in place of regular pasta in recipes. But to be honest, I can’t stand the way that spaghetti squash feels in my mouth. I know. I’m weirder than weird. So many other people love it. But, believe me, once you use zucchini in a lightened up spaghetti recipe or other type of pasta dish, you will love, love, love it....
on Apr 07, 2017, Updated Oct 03, 2023 347 Comments Looking for more delicious fish and seafood recipes? I think you’ll love my Shrimp Scampi, Fish Tacos, and Seared Scallops. Salmon has always been one of my favorite dishes. It’s simple to make and comes together quickly, but it is an elegant dish to serve! I’ve raved time and again about my love for salmon recipes. Salmon is delicious, easy to find, and contains healthy omega-3....
on Dec 14, 2013, Updated Oct 06, 2021 5 Comments And I can’t get enough of them. You see, every year we order fruit that our local high school band sales as their largest fundraiser. The fruit always includes apples, oranges, and then these huge, juicy grapefruit. But, I’ve never really liked grapefruit. It was something that Mama always made me eat growing up and something that I just never really enjoyed....
on Aug 19, 2013, Updated May 31, 2023 24 Comments Brownies. Dear mercy me, I love them dearly. So when Little Buddy declared his love for all things Nutella recently, I knew I had to spring these Nutella Brownies on him. Well, actually, they are my favorite fudge brownies recipe with Nutella swirled throughout. And they are amazing. I’m not sure if it is a good thing that they are so easy to make or not, but… if you are looking for a delicious snack or dessert to make in a jiffy that everyone will rave over – this might be your ticket....
on Mar 12, 2019 52 Comments I frequently receive emails asking about cast iron – how to care for it, how to select the best size, the sizes of skillets that I use, etc. I love answering each one of these emails and thought that it might be helpful for even more people for me to write a series on the topic! Properly cared for, cast iron cookware can last for generations and will become on of those prizes heirlooms handed down through your family....
on Feb 17, 2012, Updated Sep 20, 2021 3 Comments < One of my husband’s very favorite salads is this Chef Salad. Full of vegetables, different proteins, and wedges of cheddar cheese, it’s really easy to see why he loves it so much. Luckily for me, it’s one of those salads that really is so simple to make, especially if you plan ahead for the ingredients. For example, when we cook chicken, I like to cook a few extra pieces and keep them in the refrigerator so that they are ready to slice up and add to a salad or use in other dishes....
on Mar 28, 2013, Updated Sep 28, 2021 6 Comments The hardest part of the entire process is melting the chocolate, which in the microwave takes all of a nano-second to accomplish (I exaggerate by a smidge here), but at the very least should be done by an adult or older child. Once the chocolate is all melted, you just dump in the chow mein noodles and coconut and stir until it is well-combined....
on Oct 15, 2013, Updated Jan 04, 2024 1,176 Comments And believe me, when autumn rolls around, these babies are in high demand. In reality, they are perfect as a year-round breakfast treat, but for some reason, I immediately associate them with cool autumn mornings with all that cinnamon and apple deliciousness they have in their favor. And luckily, these babies definitely have lots going on in their favor!...
on Sep 25, 2017, Updated Nov 29, 2023 246 Comments Are you looking for more easy brunch favorites? You’ll love my French Toast, Bacon Egg Cups, and Buttermilk Pancakes! Cranberries – and oranges – add such a bright, juicy flavor to so many delicious baked treats during the fall and winter – especially during the holidays! And these Cranberry Orange Muffins most certainly showcase the best combination of these flavors!...
on Jan 26, 2015, Updated Nov 10, 2021 28 Comments Years ago, well before Little Buddy was even a sparkle in our imagination, my husband and I traveled to Europe for a few weeks exploring. It was truly the trip of a lifetime for us and one that we’d saved for years to be able to take, even though we had a strict budget for each night’s stay and for meals and souvenirs....
on Aug 05, 2012, Updated Sep 07, 2023 45 Comments I’ve haven’t been able to get enough cherries lately since we left Georgia on our RV trip. I still can find peaches in nearby stores, but the cherries have just been calling my name. Of course, it could have something to do with all of the delicious desserts we’ve had in Williamsburg and then again in DC. And since we’re in the RV, I knew just what I wanted to make to go along with the cream cheese pound cake I baked the other afternoon....
on Aug 26, 2011, Updated Oct 10, 2023 21 Comments Hamburger steak has always been a favorite, comforting meal in my family. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and weekends. I love that I can make this meal with ground beef, pantry staples, and other ingredients I generally keep on hand. Served with creamy mashed potatoes or tender rice and green beans, it is a meal everyone loves....
on Oct 24, 2018, Updated Jun 30, 2023 3 Comments Looking for a quick and easy appetizer recipe that everyone will absolutely adore? Well friends, this Honeyed Prosciutto Fig Flatbread is one of my very favorites for this time of year and one that I just can’t get enough of! Did I mention how easy it is? 🙂 Honeyed Prosciutto Fig Flatbread Recipe To make this delicious flatbread, you begin with your favorite flatbread....
on Nov 22, 2011, Updated Sep 08, 2023 20 Comments You know, those dishes that you throw together quickly and then stand back and watch disappear right before your eyes. Well, add this to your listing of such dishes. It was born out of that discussion with Mama and her chicken ball that was one of the hottest requests for showers, holidays, and all the parties. I think she could make that chicken ball in her sleep she made it so many times while we were growing up....
