I admit that pizza is a weakness in my diet. If I could, I would eat it every day. So, any homemade recipe involving pizza is a hit. Especially a hit with my teen who could live on pizza. This pizza puff snack recipe is a great homemade choice I can make and feel no…
Recipes
25 Best Copycat Curry Recipes Your Family Will Devour
As soon as I tasted my first bit of curry, I knew it was sure to be a lifelong love. In fact, a good homemade curry recipe is probably one of the things I love most in life. I learned how to make a real curry at the hands of a wonderful woman who was…
35 Flavorful Chicken Thighs Recipes for Easy Dinners
Do you prefer chicken thighs or chicken breasts? While the world often has tons of ideas for how to use chicken breasts, I have often found it harder to find delicious and easy chicken thighs recipes to fit our meal plan. You see, my husband much prefers chicken thighs over chicken breasts. That means I…
Homestyle Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe
As soon as the first bit of cool air starts showing up in the weather forecast, I start pulling out the stew, soup, and chili recipes. Nothing, and I mean nothing, beats the smell of slow cooker beef stew simmering all day as I work. Tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and a rich gravy…
Hearty French Onion Soup Casserole
French fries. French toast. French onion soup. I mean, can you think of anything that starts with the word “French” that doesn’t end up being something awesome? Well, maybe the French Revolution if you were the king… Though I wonder if he had draped everyone in beef stock and Gruyère if things wouldn’t have turned…
Crispy Mahi Mahi Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw
If you have ever had the chance to enjoy a good fish taco, you know that they are something unique and absolutely delicious. This crispy mahi mahi tacos recipe is a perfect way to bring that flavor of your favorite taco shop home. A simple tempura-battered fish filet fried to perfection is topped with a…
Fry Bread Tacos with Spicy Beef & Green Chile Queso
Don’t worry. I’m not going to lead in with a lame pun like, “let’s taco ‘bout it.” …but I really do think we should talk about these tacos. Are they really tacos, though? Let’s discuss what makes a taco…a taco. Technically I’d place these “handhelds” (which is even kind of a stretch because, let’s be…
Smoky Bacon-Cheddar Beer Cheese Soup with Chives
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away (well, Wisconsin), there lived a magical bowl filled with beer and cheese. Seriously, though. Would any story that starts like that end badly? I don’t think so. Trust me on this one. I’m an expert. As far as pairings go, beer brings out the best…
Ultimate Lobster Mac and Cheese with Sherry Cream Sauce
I’m so over mac and cheese-shaming. I know, I know. It’s not the healthiest of foods (rolls eyes) and doesn’t exactly top the list of “low-fat” meals. But it’s damn delicious, and I’m a firm believer in the occasional indulgence as long as it’s part of a balanced diet. Case and point: If I have…
Garlic and Herb Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
Isn’t it strange how the simplest things can be the most intimidating? Case and point: I’m a published cookbook author who appears as a professional food personality on national television. Yet when it comes to making hard-boiled eggs—I call my dad for help. Every. Single Time. Don’t worry, when it comes to chicken breasts, I’ve…
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Fresh Herbs & Flaky Crust
I know I’m not the only one who thinks that napping inside of a chicken pot pie would be the best sleep ever? Right? Don’t everyone’s insides melt when they think of a golden-brown pastry crust encasing a silky pool of creamy chicken and veggies? The thought of it right now makes my mouth water….
Garlicky Mashed Potato Cakes with Parmesan and Dill Crema
Growing up, I had a home delivery service that transported mashed potatoes to the foot of my bed. Let me elaborate. More nights of my childhood than I can remember, the earthy aroma of boiling potatoes and the nutty smell of slow-roasted garlic would travel upstairs. And then so would my dad. Three spoons in…
Lavender-Lemon Curd & Mascarpone Raspberry Tarts
If I tell you I don’t have a sweet tooth, will you still be my friend? I’m not saying I’ll always turn down a slice of key lime pie or a stroll over to the dessert table at a buffet. It’s just that I prefer my cakes with crab, lemon, and dill. When it comes…
Easy Curried Coronation Chicken Salad Recipe
If you’ve never had this, you are in for a treat with this curried coronation chicken salad recipe. Similar to a traditional chicken salad, a few simple additions make the coronation salad a hit. Rich flavors from curry, the crisp bite of celery, perfectly cooked chicken, and of course, a sweet addition in golden raisins,…
Copycat Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe
If you’ve ever visited Olive Garden, you’ve most likely tried the original Zuppa Toscana soup. This copycat version of the classic brings everything you love about the original to your table in less than an hour. The best part? I think it’s even better than the original. Italian sausage, potatoes, broth, cream, spinach, and the…
Dutch Oven Tortellini Soup with Sausage
In our house, every season is soup season, and this delicious dutch oven tortellini soup with sausage is a family favorite. It includes all of the best flavors in every spoonful. A cream-based soup with rich Italian sausage, tender tortellini, tomatoes, and spices create a comforting bowl you’ll love. Serve alone or with your favorite…
Classic Chicken Pot Pie with Homemade Crust (Video)
When I think comfort food, my mind often goes right to this classic chicken pot pie recipe. There is just something perfect about a nice bowl or slice of pot pie with a flaky crust, rich filling, and tender vegetables in every bite. Just like noodle soup, this chicken casserole is excellent comfort food when…
The Best Ever Soft Potato Bread Recipe
A warm slice of this soft potato bread recipe fresh from the oven is the perfect side to any meal. I love buttering a slice of bread and having it as a snack, and this delightfully moist and light bread is going to fast become your favorite. This easy recipe makes homemade breadmaking easier than…
The Best Mustard Potato Salad with Eggs
Everyone needs a good classic potato salad recipe on hand. This is the best mustard potato salad with eggs, onions, dill, and of course, bits of pickle. If you like the classic Southern-style potato salad that has a little of everything and tons of flavor, then this is the recipe for you. This easy to…
Crunchy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe (With Video)
One of my son and husbands favorite treats I make is this crunchy oatmeal cookies recipe. They are so simple and fast to make, but they are absolutely delicious. I like being able to whip up a treat that they enjoy in just a few minutes. They love that I am making something homemade for…