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 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…
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…
This mint chocolate chip fudge is rich with an out-of-this-world taste. It’s the stuff that Christmas dreams are made of! I love anything mint-flavored. And combine it with chocolate? It’s a match made in heaven! Fudge is one of those things that is either super easy to make or a “pull out your hair” experiment…
The holidays are upon us and baking is in full production in my kitchen. I love to make creative and cute food projects for Christmas. These Holiday Shaped Brownie Pops are so much fun to make and the kids will just love to get involved in the project. These Holiday Shaped Brownie Pops are made in…