Perfect Baked Chicken Breasts are one of my main go-to quick-fix ingredients. They are juicy and tender every time and the prep takes only minutes. These Baked Chicken Breasts are delicious on their own, paired with a baked potato, rice or baked sweet potato and a green salad. I batch cook them and keep them…
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken is simple, savory baked chicken breasts smothered in creamy gravy. Baby spinach adds brilliant contrasts of color and herbaceous, fresh flavor while the bright, tangy pops of artichoke hearts are the perfect complement to the luscious, satiny sauce. It’s easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner and special enough to…
Best Homemade All Purpose Seasoning is my go-to blend for everyday cooking needs. Its 5‑ingredient formula is quick and easy to mix together and it’s the secret to savory, restaurant-quality flavor in so many dishes. I use it in and on so many recipes. It makes delish burgers and it takes home fries to a…
Cashew Coconut Milk is the dairy-free answer to our family’s struggle with milk. It is creamy and rich, with a naturally subtle sweetness. I’ve used it successfully in several recipes calling for milk (Think gravy, white sauce, soup and cake). That’s the beauty of this fabulous dairy-free blend. You can cook with it! Plus, it tastes…
Chicken Pot Pie Soup is a savory, creamy soup studded with chunks of chicken, potatoes, carrots and peas. The broth is infused with onion and garlic, plus flavorful herbs. It’s the perfect warm comfort food hug on a winter night. Our kids have always loved pot pies. When all 5 of them were younger and still…
Poblano Chicken Chili is a recipe I dreamed up for the Instant Pot I received this Christmas. It’s creamy, spicy, and deliciously savory comfort-food at it’s absolute finest! Studded with chunks of tender chicken and pops of sweetness from the corn, this chicken chili isn’t quite like any you’ve ever tasted. The soup starts with…
Easy Homemade Gyro Meat is a savory and herbaceous combination of ground lamb and ground beef with a distinctly Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern flavor profile. Mine is, of course, an Americanized version of this delicious dish, utilizing ingredients readily available to me. It’s not an easy thing with all that’s going on in the world to just…
Tzatziki Sauce is cool, creamy, cucumber deliciousness with a hint of dill and garlic! The creamy element comes from Greek yogurt, though if you’re dairy-free, I’ll bet coconut yogurt could work. Tzatziki is a beautiful dip for pita chips and fresh veggies. It can be used as a meat marinade, sandwich spread, as an ingredient in…
Yellow Chicken Curry with Potatoes and Peas is one of my new favorite recipes! It explodes with earthy, savory flavors and the heated kick of chilies. Coconut milk/cream creates a luscious, silky sauce that helps temper the heat from the peppers and the sweet pop of peas balances the entire dish. It’s indescribably delicious! Years…
Oatmeal Cookies are that base cookie recipe that everyone needs in their repertoire. From that one basic recipe, you can create a myriad of deliciously different cookies. This one is now my go-to oatmeal cookie, the beginning of all our family favorites. I started playing around with and tweaking our old recipe and this new…
My Homemade Yellow Curry Paste is thick, savory and luscious. It has a slightly spicy kick, but it’s not over the top, and there are beautiful citrus notes to complement the flavorful herbs and spices. Like so many ethnic recipes that are cooked in the United States, I can’t call this curry paste traditional or…
My Homemade Beef Summer Sausage recipe is a scrumptiously satisfying and savory option for your holiday appetizers, meat and cheese trays, charcuterie boards or any time you want a delicious snack!
Honestly, it would be great in holiday gift baskets, too.
It is beefy, salty, smoky goodness. You can mix the simple ingredients together in just minutes and then just kind of forget about it until it’s time to bake it up.
Get the easy recipe on the blog, today! And be sure to check the bottom of the post for some other great appetizer recipes!
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My Best Slow Cooker Ham is deliciously tender, smoky, savory and just the slightest touch of sweet. Perfect, really. lol No, seriously, you guys. It’s so good! Serving ham always makes the meal feel a little bit celebratory and yet, cooking a ham is very simple. I’m not sure why we don’t do it more often. As…
Perfect Pulled Pork is easy to achieve with your slow cooker. In 5 minutes or less, you can get this tasty dish started and get on with your day. It’s one of my favorite meals for hectic days, because it requires so little time and effort. It also yields a flavorful, scrumptious supper with leftovers to…
Easy No-Bake Cookies will satisfy deep-seated chocolate cravings with only seven everyday pantry ingredients and about 15 minutes of prep time! Delicious, chocolate and peanut butter satisfaction! These cookies are so easy you’ll never hesitate to whip up a batch, day or night! Making Easy No-Bake Cookies These scrumptious no-bake cookies come together easily. Add butter, sugar,…
Sour Cream Spice Cake is everything you love about fall baking in one delectably simple dessert. The warm spices we associate with autumn and the holidays, (namely cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and clove), are delicately balanced with citrus. in this moist and tender cake. Dark brown sugar brings caramely richness and pecans add delightful texture. The…
I love quick pickled jalapenos — well any vegetable, really! They’re that perfect crunchy, acidic bite to complement the rich, cheesy, fatty comfort foods that we all love. Pickled Jalapenos are perfect in tacos, sandwiches and salads that need a spicy kick. They’re great on meat dishes and can even be a good addition to…
Apple Crisp is such a classic autumn dessert. When I bake it and see my family’s enthusiasm, I feel bad that I haven’t made it in so long. But, it really is a fall classic. Apples are at their crisp, juicy peak and the cooling weather naturally inspires more baking. The warm aromas of brown…
Bean Soup is a delicious and savory comfort food supper that will satisfy your hungry family, even on a busy weeknight. It’s a flavorful, filling and fiber-rich. Using canned beans, instead of dry, allows you to get it on the table in around 45 minutes. There’s no need for special trips to the grocery store. My…
Biscuits are the easiest way to put homemade bread on the table for any meal. They are buttery and delicious — crisp tops and bottoms — soft, tender layers inside. Homemade biscuits can be mixed up quickly. They only need 12 minutes in the oven. Whenever I make this scrumptious bread, I kick myself for not…
Potato Salad is one of those dishes that can become very personal depending on where, geographically, you grew up. There are just some recipes that we tend to make the way they have always been made through generations in our family. Two examples of that are coleslaw and potato salad. My family is the same. Most…
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas are a family-favorite comfort food meal. These scrumptiously creamy and cheesy pillows of chicken delight are hot on the plate in 5‑minutes with my easy-prep method. I have made them for our family and friends for at least two decades. They are as popular now, as the first time I served them. …
Bean Salad is a powerhouse of fiber, protein and nutrients. Plus, you can mix it up in 10 minutes or less! It’s great for potlucks and even makes a quick and tasty lunch. You can’t go wrong with this simple recipe. Bean Salad simply doesn’t get the respect it deserves. It’s a great source of vitamins…
Egg Roll Bowls are a scrumptiously simple way to get a balanced, colorful and flavorful meal on the table for the whole family. You can prepare it more quickly than you can get Chinese food delivered! And your family will ask for this easy meal over and over, again. It’s perfectly fluffy rice, covered in my…
5‑Minute Stir-Fry and Dipping Sauce is liquid gold! Savory and sweet with a kick of heat, this delicious sauce adds zing and pizzazz to anything you drizzle it on. Having a batch pre-made and in the fridge is great when you’re in a time crunch (or if you have the late night munchies). But the…
Chicken Parmesan is tender, delectable and flavorful served over pasta with your favorite marinara recipe. It’s a fabulously delicious meal that your family will love. And, it’s quick enough to be on the table in around 30 minutes! This dish will get the whole family to the table for a scrumptious meal! My favorite weeknight hack for…
Homemade pasta only requires two simple ingredients — flour and eggs. Fresh pasta is an easy weekend treat you can put together in about an hour. It’s tender, flavorful and scrumptious in your favorite recipes and as the perfect side!
Monterey Chicken is a flavorful main dish that takes only minutes to prepare. It’s tender, moist and savory. Picture barbecue sauce studded with minced jalapeno and then crowned with bacon and melted Monterey jack cheese. Top the whole masterpiece with some diced tomatoes and green onions. What a quick and delicious weeknight supper treat! Yum!! …
Best Homemade Vegetable Stock. Hand’s down! With a title like that, you’d think I’d be feeling a little pressure about having to deliver. But you guys…this is seriously the best vegetable stock I have ever tasted. No comparisons. And it will be the base for so many things I cook, from soups and stews, to…
Gluten-Free Granola is 5‑minute simple and absolutely scrumptious! It’s a satisfying and flavorful choice for an easy breakfast. Start your morning with lightly sweetened, toasty goodness! This simple recipe boasts healthy fats from avocado and nuts to help keep you feeling full until lunch. It contains plenty of protein from all the nuts and seeds.…
For my family, my Easy Delicious Cheesecake is the standard all other cheesecakes are measured by. It’s one of our favorite desserts for birthdays, holidays and special occasions. Cheesecake is one of those things that people are very particular about. There are the purists for whom only a traditional New York cheesecake will do. And…