These gluten-free deep-dish oatmeal chocolate cookie bars are soft & chewy with the decadent taste of dark chocolate and brown sugar. This bar recipe is a cross between a chocolate chip cookie and an oatmeal bar and tastes amazing. Do you love the taste of magic bars? Those ooey gooey chocolate bars made with sweetened condensed milk and…
This easy penne pasta recipe has ground beef and penne cooked in a red wine tomato sauce that is rich and flavorful. It makes a tasty addition to your collection of one pot meals. Everything is made in one pan to make clean up super easy when you are done cooking. Mushrooms, onions and garlic give a…
This one-pot chicken barley stew is just chock-full of healthy veggies for a winter comfort food taste. It is rich and hearty, and the clean-up is a breeze after making it. The hearty winter vegetable stew is perfect for those chilly nights when you want to eat something that will warm you to the bones…
These one pot cooking tips will make your time in the kitchen a pleasure rather than a chore. From hearty casseroles to filling soups and delicious layered stews, these one pot meals are the closest thing to meals that seem to cook themselves. It’s hard to decide what I like the most about one pot…
Stainless steel cookware has lots of great properties, but food cooked in it has a tendency to stick. This step by step cooking tips tutorial will teach you how to season stainless steel cookware to make it non-stick. You’ll be amazed at how easy the process is. There will be no make baked on eggs,…
This quick and easy one pot Jambalaya recipe has loads of textures and tastes and a splash of New Orleans flavor! The recipe is gluten free, healthy and features chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausages. Perfect for a busy weeknight meal! Time for some Southern charm in a bowl. This recipe is sure to make you…
This one pot chili con carne has layers and layers of flavor that develop on the stove and in the oven in the same pan. It has become one of my family’s favorite one pot meals. When the weather turns cold, my thoughts turn to warming up with a winter comfort food recipe. Nothing beats…
This rich and creamy Easy Pistachio Fudge is perfect for your special dessert table and makes a great holiday homemade gift idea. This nutty fudge recipe takes just minutes to prepare and sets beautifully every time. I have to admit it. I love fudge recipes. Every time I go to my local Farmer’s Market, I head…
These Butterfinger truffles will be gone in a flash! One bite of these delicious chocolate bites, made with Butterfinger candy, will have you hooked. They are easy to make and are both crunchy and creamy for a wonderful sweet treat that is sure to become of family favorite. For another great chocolate dessert, try these…
Crushed peppermints give these Peppermint Rice Krispie Bars a holiday look & taste. This Rice Krispies recipe is simple to make and delicious, too. If you like peppermint holiday desserts and bar recipes, you will love this amazing sweet treat. This festive Christmas treat is a variation of the normal Rice Krispies bars that are…
This delicious peanut butter swirl fudge is smooth and chocolaty with a pretty swirled pattern in the center of the fudge. It is perfect for gift-giving or holiday platters. This easy chocolate peanut butter fudge recipe is one that I make all the time for the holidays. Keep reading to find out how to make…
This balsamic chicken and mushrooms recipe has a garlic cream sauce that is super tasty. It’s Whole30 compliant, gluten free and Paleo. Best of all, it’s healthy, easy and delicious! The dish comes together in one pot and is one of my favorite 30 minute meals. I love one pan meals. They are so easy…
This recipe for honey glazed carrots is a quick & easy 15 minute side dish. Baby carrots combine with champagne vinegar and honey for a sweet healthy side dish recipe. Of you are looking for a lovely addition to your Thanksgiving buffet table this year, look no further. I can’t believe how quickly this year…
This roasted carrot salad with mushrooms, cranberries, and pecans is topped with feta cheese and dressed with a tangy balsamic dressing. Fall is a great time to serve salads that are made with roasted vegetables. I love having hearty salads as a lunchtime meal. Adding something extra to a normal garden salad gives you a…
I thought it would be fun to cook up a big batch of shrimp chowder with bacon, corn and fresh thyme to celebrate a national foodie day. It seems that there is a National day for pretty much any food! October 19 is National Seafood Bisque Day. It is the perfect choice for a…
This roasted carrots and mushrooms dish is flavored with fresh thyme and roasted in the oven to bring out the naturally sweet flavor of the carrots. It’s scrumptious! Using fresh herbs for cooking recipes adds so much flavor. For today’s recipe, the fresh thyme is one of the stars! It would make a great side dish for…
These cookies and cream candy corn truffles are the perfect size for a sweet bite of fall fun. One of the favorite candies in our house this time of the year is candy corn. It is so colorful and fun and says fall in a sweet tooth kind of way. I love to serve it in…
Did you know that many foods have national days in their honor? October 1 is known as National Homemade Cookie Day. It seems appropriate that the first day of October would be given this honor, since October also starts three months of holiday celebrations where cookies play a big part. There are so many national…
The cooler weather is on the way and for me that means cooking lots of casseroles. This BBQ Ranch Chicken Casserole is rich and hearty and the perfect way to warm you up on a cool autumn night. And the fact that it’s one of my 30 minute meals makes it an added bonus for…
These easy pumpkin cheesecake truffles are a delicious no-bake Halloween treat made with pumpkin puree, cream cheese, warm spices, and crunchy gingersnap cookie crumbs. Each bite-sized truffle is dipped in white chocolate and decorated with candy eyes to create an adorable mummy dessert. These pumpkin spice truffles are perfect for Halloween parties, fall gatherings, or…
These homemade copycat crab cakes are a pretty good version of the ones that you can get from Joe’s Crab Shack. You can make them at home but feel as though you are at the beach! Some of my favorite 30 minute meals are a “copycat recipe” of some of my favorite foods from popular…
I love my crock pot! I can throw all of the ingredients into it early in the day and let it do its job all day long. At the end of the day, my house smells great when I come home after being out all day. But there are a few cooking tips to make…
Making great pancakes is not an accident. They take some smart cooking and a great starting recipe for a basic pancake. But, thankfully, there are a few tips that you can make to ensure success in the morning. Follow these cooking tips to make tasty pancakes that your family will love. Follow these 10 tips…
Do you enjoy copycat recipes? I love to try and recreate some of my favorite foods from restaurants that I enjoy. Starbuck’s is a favorite of many for their delicious coffees, but their food is also pretty tasty. The recipe for a copycat lemon loaf is fresh and super tasty and a pretty good approximation…
With the warmer weather here, it is time to bring on the cold drinks. And nothing quite says summer like the perfect milkshake. They are cold and refreshing and so popular with the kids and guests. But a great milk shake is not just about putting cold milk and ice cream and blending it. There…
Making Popsicles is one of the easier frozen dessert ideas but there are still a few cooking tip basics that you need to keep in mind when making them at home. It doesn’t matter what you call them – Ice Pops, Yogurt Pops, Frozen pops, Paletas, or Popsicles. These frozen sweet treats are a tasty…