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.…
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…
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…
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…
Homemade Chicken Shawarma is my own twist on roast chicken breast using the wonderful flavors of shawarma seasonings. Cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, red pepper flakes and paprika are some of my favorite “warm” spices and are so common in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking. My Chicken Shawarma utilizes all of them and is quickly oven roasted,…
This delectable gluten-free tabbouleh salad is crisp, light and refreshing. A simple citrus dressing brings all the wonderful veggie flavors together. It’s grain-free, sugar-free and Whole30 compliant. My recipe makes enough to have leftovers on the second day. This beautiful variation on traditional tabbouleh makes a lovely side dish or appetizer, but is equally perfect…
Homemade Taco Chips are a deliciously simple and quick snack that the whole family will enjoy. You control the ingredients and you make them fresh! The flavor is fabulous because it comes from my Homemade Taco Seasoning. These chips have the cumin and pepper flavor of tacos with a little extra added cheesiness. (Nope! There…
Homemade Taco Seasoning is a recipe I started making several years ago. It’s so much more flavorful than the store-bought packets. Plus, we seem to go through a LOT at our house. With this recipe, I can make a big enough batch to always have plenty on hand. My homemade taco seasoning recipe is pretty…
My scrumptious Homemade Apple Pie has crisp, buttery, flaky crust. It’s bursting with three varieties of juicy sweet-tart apples and the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg. My husband says it’s the best apple pie he’s ever eaten. That’s high praise from a man who knows his way around a pie! lol Homemade Apple Pie…
A homemade Savory Pork Loin is a perfect low-stress and simple dish to serve on weeknights, and yet, it’s exceptional flavor makes it special enough to serve at a dinner party with friends. Pork easily takes on the flavors you apply to it, so your options are pretty much limitless. THIS roast recipe is scrumptiously…
Sweet Potato Fries are a happy indulgence that makes everyone smile. Even my “don’t like sweet potatoes” people LOVE these easy oven fries. And, my “definitely loves sweet potatoes guy” declared that he could eat a wheelbarrow full of them! lol He is always my “does this recipe work” barometer. Sweet Potato Fries are crisp,…
Today, I needed soup. Is it Spring, yet? lol Yes, I’m aware this is only January and there is plenty of winter still ahead. Gosh, though. I am not a fan. These dreary, cold and icy days make me so weary. I’m ready for sunshine! At least snowy days are great for baking and for…
My Homemade Sausage recipes are so easy to make and typically uses ingredients you already have in your spice cupboard. You’ll learn to make both breakfast sausage and Italian sausage in this post. The benefit of making it on your own is the same as any homemade recipe, I think. You control the ingredients. Not…
Pineapple Balsamic Pork Loin is that recipe you want on hand when you just. can’t. even. When you’re tired, stressed and there are so many things going to happen with your day, this delicious recipe will save dinner AND your sanity. Take five minutes to load the crock pot, at lunch time, and don’t think…
Homemade Avocado Ranch Dressing is DELISH! It’s fresh and herbaceous from the parsley, creamy from the homemade mayo and the avocado and so flavor-rich from the herbs. It has the perfect amount of acid to balance the creamy, richness of the healthy fats. It really does taste like ranch dressing! Best news ever? It’s crazy…
Cheesy Hot Sauce Dip is delectable! It’s creamy and spicy. And, for something with zero cheese — it’s VERY cheesy! lol It’s hard to believe it’s Whole30 compliant, Paleo, dairy-free, sugar-free and grain (gluten)-free! It makes my tastebuds do a happy dance and I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything! This smooth, thick…
Easy Homemade Mayonnaise is a rich, creamy condiment with a slight tang from lemon and stone ground mustard. I’ve been making mayonnaise for our family for several years, now. It’s so easy and I control all the ingredients. I choose the salt level, the type of fats to use and the flavorings. There are no…
Easy Roast Chicken is the delicious star of any family dinner or gathering. It takes about 15 minutes to prepare it for the oven and the result is a beautifully seasoned bird with crispy skin. The tender meat is scented with onion, herbs and lemon. It is delish supreme! Your family and guests will think it’s…
Homemade Chimichurri Sauce has expanded my condiment thinking by 220%! lol Have you ever had chimichurri? I had definitely heard of it, but never eaten any, until this past week. You guys__it’s SO good! If you like spicy, the way my family does, you’re going to keep this in the fridge at all times. Chimichurri…
My scrumptious Homemade Ketchup recipe is a household favorite and Whole 30 compliant. My whole family goes through ketchup at what can only be called a record-setting speed. I buy the largest bottles, two at a time, so we never run out. They eat it on almost everything. Oddly enough, I’ve never been a fan.…
Delicious, homemade, healthy condiments are my solution to a healthier eating dilemma. I mentioned, earlier this month, that I started a *Whole 30 with my adult daughters, at the beginning of January. Condiments and Sauces that are Whole 30 compliant are very difficult to come by, unless you’re prepared to spend a premium. I’ve spent…