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on Mar 30, 2013, Updated Apr 07, 2023 34 Comments In addition to these decadent cheese straws, other scrumptious cheese recipes like Pimento Cheese and a Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball are favorites to enjoy at your next gathering! My delicious cheese straw recipe is a treasure that has been enjoyed for generations in my family and shared with me by my mother long ago. They are seriously the best cheese straws I’ve ever tasted and are always a hit at parties, showers, and holiday gatherings!...

on Jan 16, 2012, Updated Aug 21, 2021 27 Comments Cherry White Chocolate Chip Cookies. Oh my goodness are they delicious! The dried cherries give them the perfect little bit of unexpected tartness that makes them such a memorable cookie that you just can’t stop thinking about them after you’ve had one. Or maybe that’s just me. So simple to make, these cherry white chocolate chip cookies are ready in a few minutes and make your house smell heavenly....

This quick twist on classic paella uses couscous instead of rice, making it a perfect 20-minute dinner. The simplicity of the process, combined with minimal prep, results in a delicious and satisfying one-pan dish. It’s a quick and easy way to bring vibrant flavors to your table without much effort. How to Make Chicken and Sausage Paella Step #1: Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan....

on Sep 23, 2019, Updated Jan 26, 2023 16 Comments Looking for more easy soup recipes? I think you’ll love my taco soup, chicken noodle soup, and Grandmother’s potato soup. If there is even a hint of cooler weather on the horizon, you better believe I start dreaming of my favorite soups, stews, and comforting classics to make! This Chicken Taco Soup is one of my new favorites! A riff off of my original Taco Soup Recipe, it comes together in a snap!...

How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls Step #5: While they are cooling, in a medium-sized bowl, melt the chocolate in 20-second increments, stirring after each until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. These no-bake peanut butter balls are one of my favorite desserts to make around the holidays. This recipe yields a lot of peanut butter balls, and you can also add holiday flare to them! Below you will see how I decorate them for Christmas by adding in red, green, and white sprinkles to the top....

on May 30, 2013, Updated Jun 14, 2023 78 Comments This absolutely delicious Chocolate Pound Cake has always been my sister’s signature birthday cake. As early as I can remember, my Grandmother Verdie would make her amazing Chocolate Pound Cake topped with her fudge icing (as shown) for my sister each year. It seriously was the highlight of my sister’s birthday. At least for me, it was. And once you try this pound cake, you’ll know why....

How to Make Colombian Beef Stew (Carne Guisada) Step #1: Heat the oil in a 5-quart or larger Dutch oven over medium-high heat. You can eat this Colombian Beef Stew straight out of the pot or serve it with rice and beans if you like to mix things up a little bit. It also pairs well with this Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo). This is a great carne guisada recipe to prepare when you expect company because it happily simmers away on the stove....

on Dec 15, 2015, Updated Nov 02, 2022 83 Comments I love the combination of fresh, tart cranberries mixed with the brightness of oranges. It is a combination I’ve turned to time and again in cranberry orange muffins and even my cranberry orange rolls. The flavor combination definitely doesn’t disappoint in this cranberry orange scones recipe either. It makes for the perfect combination for anytime of year, but especially throughout the fall and winter when fresh cranberries are readily available and oranges are at their peak....

How to Make Vegan Bowls Step #1: Combine the tomatoes, cilantro, onion, jalapeño, and ⅛ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Toss well and set aside to let the flavors come together. I took one bite, and I just went straight to wanderlusty-foodie heaven. Let’s just assume there is such a thing. It was so good, I had to recreate this delicious meal! Step #2: Peel the plantain by drawing a sharp knife along the long ridges down the sides (there should be three or four), then peel off each side of the peel in sections....

How to Make Easy Chimichurri Sauce Step #1: Place the parsley, cilantro, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and vinegar into the bowl of a small food processor. Pulse a few times to roughly chop and combine the ingredients. So, like I said, it’s nothing like pesto. What do we do with easy chimichurri sauce, you ask? Well, I like it on pretty much everything. It’s lovely spread onto toasted sourdough bread, but it’s also the perfect topping for a Spanish Tortilla, savory Eggs Shakshuka, and Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash....

on Jun 08, 2016, Updated Apr 19, 2023 16 Comments This easy Tortellini Pasta Salad recipe is a summer staple! Perfect for picnics, potlucks, reunions, or to make ahead for easy meals, this is a recipe you’ll turn to time and again! Pasta salads are such versatile dishes. This delicious Tortellini Pasta Salad has been one of my favorites since my first taste! It’s a recipe my sister has made for years and shared with me....

on Sep 12, 2017, Updated Oct 07, 2021 9 Comments I love salads anytime of the year, but there is just something about a fall salad that includes fresh pear that makes me especially happy! Especially in this flavorful salad! To make it, I start by dicing and cooking bacon until it is nice and crispy. I remove the bacon to a plate and then brown my chicken in the drippings from the bacon....

on Oct 04, 2018, Updated Jul 12, 2021 10 Comments Do you ever feel like time is the one thing that slips right through your fingers…quickly? I know I sure feel that way! It seems to speed up the older I get…but that’s a story I’ll spare you for another day. I really feel the time crunch during the week – and especially at supper time! To help with a busy schedule, I try my best during the week to prepare delicious, yet quick and easy recipes, including recipes made with the Instant Pot!...

on Nov 02, 2024 428 Comments French toast has a way of starting the morning off in the best way. Paired with a bowl of fresh berries, a few slices of bacon, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a dollop of whipped cream, this meal is always a crowd favorite! Bread – I provide a few options for our favorite bread to use below. Eggs – you will need large eggs for this recipe....

on Feb 20, 2017, Updated Jul 19, 2021 15 Comments Oh asparagus, how I love thee! I could eat it every single night and never tire of it! This garlic butter roasted version is one of my favorite ways to make it! How to Make Garlic Butter Roasted Asparagus To make it, I snap the tough ends off of my asparagus and arrange them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet....

on Jul 08, 2014, Updated Oct 26, 2021 19 Comments The perfect blend of salty, sweet, and nutty are all in this favorite popcorn recipe for homemade cracker jacks. They are so simple to make that having the recipe may be kind of dangerous! Ha! Great for making to serve at parties or to snack on during rainy afternoons watching movies, this is one treat that I think you’ll turn to time and again....

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! Last summer I managed to visit Plitvice Lakes twice. Once was with my friend Elliot, after a long drive, at the end of the day, in a thunderstorm. The second time was on a beautiful day with my friend Taliha (and a bus-full of other tourists)....

First of all, what is a meze? A meze (or mezze) is a collection of small dishes that is either served as an appetizer course, or as the main meal when served with spirits. The individual dishes themselves are usually referred to as mezedes or mezedhes. These small plates are meant to be shared among a group, and are found in Eastern Mediterranean places such as Greece and Turkey (as well as in various Middle Eastern countries)....

on Jan 06, 2016, Updated Aug 31, 2023 19 Comments My daddy taught me how to make scrambled eggs when I was a little girl. He made the most fluffy, scrumptious Scrambled Eggs. He shared tips that make this Scrambled Eggs recipe delicious and perfect every time! These tips and the recipe have stayed with me throughout my life, and I think these are the best Scrambled Eggs. I love making these scrambled eggs with bacon and hot biscuits or buttermilk pancakes for breakfast....

on Apr 01, 2012, Updated Sep 04, 2023 10 Comments Looking for more easy cookie recipes? I think you’ll love my bakery-style chewy sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and peanut butter cookies! One of my favorite jobs growing up was helping my Grandmother Verdie make her Jam Thumbprint Cookies. They always turned out perfectly and were always a favorite. Sometimes, Grandmother would make these cookies for family or church showers and sometimes they were just special treats to go along with our afternoon grape Kool-Aide party she served in her fine crystal glasses....