These chocolate chip caramel muffins are the perfect easy breakfast recipe. They are rich and sweet with the most amazing caramel drizzle on top. Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love the cool weather, the changes of colors and all of the tastes and sights of the holidays that take place this …
Thanksgiving is a time for turkey, stuffing and quick and easy side dishes to serve along with them. Before we know it, the holidays will be upon us. This means lots of entertaining and searching for new dishes to try on friends and loved ones. Having a list of delicious side dishes are one way …
This homemade coconut and pistachio ice cream is the prefect summer treat and also a great way to celebrate a foodie national day. July 15 is National Ice Cream Day. The summer days have come to an end, but there is no end to my love of ice cream. I eat ice cream year round …
Hi folks. Time for one of my quick and easy 30 minute meals. Stand back…creamy chicken with cilantro lime sauce is ready to go in a flash. You don’t need a gazillion bowls or ingredients. But don’t let that fool you. This dish is delish! It’s perfect for any special occasion and shhhh…..no one needs …
I thought it would be a good thing to share some of the cooking tips that I have learned for cooking chicken for the best results. Anyone who browses through my recipes category will see that I am a big chicken fan. I have always loved all cuts of a chicken and cook it several …
I have put together a collection of over 20 of my favorite dip recipes. Start your next party with one of them and stand back for the rave reviews! Do you want to turn your party into something really special? Start off the evening with one of these delicious dip recipes. As far as easy …
This honey glazed salmon with brown butter lime sauce has a combination of both sweet and sour that makes it really, really tasty. It’s a great addition to my collection of 30 minute meals. I am not much of a fish person. I eat it because I should, but it is not one of my …
If you don’t care for fish, it may be because you are not cooking it correctly. Follow my 10 cooking tips for Cooking fresh Fish and you may find that fish will become a favorite of yours. Most doctors say that you should eat more fish. It is very high in protein and low in calories, …
Most people serve fudge for the holidays but I like to serve it year round. I’m always on the hunt for new and delicious fudge recipes. I enjoy any kind of fudge, especially those with peanut butter and chocolate as ingredients in the recipe. Here are 15 of my favorite fudge recipes to enjoy during …
What is not to love about zucchini? It is a super easy to grow vegetable, especially for beginning gardeners, is prolific, is low in calories and tastes great. But by the end of the growing season, as long as you prevent squash bugs, you are likely to have bucket loads of it. Your neighbors will …
Cinnamon has long been touted as having many health benefits. Many reports seem to suggest that adding it to your diet can have an overall good effect on your health. Cinnamon tastes good on desserts. Should we add it liberally to foods? Before you reach for a bottle of cinnamon supplements, remember this: there is …
These taco stuffed pasta shells combine the taste of two popular foods – tacos and pasta. We love any kind of pasta at our house, but when I am in the mood for something special, I like to serve stuffed shells. This delicious take on my normal recipe uses Taco sauce to give them a …
Wasting bananas used to be a real problem for me, but not now that I have figured out these easy ways to use ripe bananas. Waste not, want not, as my grandmother used to say. She would reach to the ground to pick up a penny! While I am not quite that frugal, I do …
Since we love Asian flavors in our home, these Grilled Chinese Chicken Kebabs are a bit hit with my family. These kebabs are also one of my favorite easy appetizers for party time. We grill at our house most of the year on a Saturday evening, but during the summer months, the grill is fired …
Viva Italia – Round up of Italian Recipes. My husband and I are very fond of Italian recipes. I love the full bodied flavor and since I garden as well, I keep Italian style herbs growing on my patio year round. My favorites are rosemary, thyme, oregano and basil. I thought it would be fun …
I am all for homemade crusty breads. But sometimes I want something a little different – a sweet or savory bread that can be a meal in itself. These delicious sweet and savory bread recipes make great on the run breakfasts, and are super at lunch with just a side salad or cup of soup. …
I love no bake dessert recipes. They give you a chance to step away from the oven when the temperatures start to soar, so they are perfect for this time of the year. Who wants to be spending time in a hot kitchen this time of the year? I’ve put together a collection of some …
If you love the flavor of Moroccan food and the ease of making crock pot recipes that are both savory and sweet, give this crock pot beef tips in Moroccan mushroom sauce a try. My husband loves all types of Moroccan and Indian foods. Our local favorite restaurant closed down recently, so I have been …
If you are looking for something fast and easy to make on a busy weeknight that is still full of flavor and looks great, this pork chops with apples and stuffing is the perfect choice. The wholesome taste of cinnamon and apples is always a perfect accompaniment for pork chops. But adding the extra crunch …
This crock pot salsa chicken recipe could not be easier to make. Super tasty with the addition of one of my new favorite salsas, but the dish tastes like you spent hours making it. Which you did, except that you can do other things while it is simmering in the crock pot! Go, crock pot …
Nothing quite says happy birthday like Funfetti sprinkles recipes. Funfetti is basically a plain cake mix with sprinkles baked into it. They are colorful and fun and make any dessert look great. I thought it would be fun to put together some tasty cookies, cakes and other sweet treats decorated with funfetti sprinkles for a …
During the winter months, my husband and I especially like to have spicy foods. The heat from the dishes warms our bodies and also our spirits. This chicken chili recipe is one of our favorite winter meals. This Chicken Chili Recipe is perfect for a cold winter night. If you are looking for winter comfort …
Soups make great 30 minute meals. There is nothing quite like a big bowl of creamy soup on a cold winter’s night. This slimmed down broccoli cheddar soup is rich and delicious but without the calories of a full cream soup. Yet the flavor will make you think that you didn’t skimp on the cream. …
This list shows 40 creative ways for using cookie cutters for cooking, home decor and DIY and craft projects. Cookie cutters are not just for cookies. They might be just about the most versatile kitchen tool out there! Who would have dreamed that cookie cutters could be this useful? Even though making cookies is the …
I am a peanut butteraholic. I love it in desserts, main courses, ice cream, drinks and anything else my mind can dream up. I’m a bit like Claire from Lost in that regard. This recipe for peanut butter sandwich cookies is not for the faint of heart. The recipe makes a substantial cookie and is …
Spicy and flavorful fillings wrapped in a corn tortilla and drizzled with a savory sauce – everyone loves enchiladas. These tasty enchilada recipes are easy to make and will have your family asking for them again and again., Enchilada recipes for dinner anyone? When I go to our favorite Mexican restaurant, I almost always choose …