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…
Looking for 30 minute meals that just scream comfort food? I have you covered! This 30 minute easy beef stroganoff recipe is a real favorite with my family. It is rich and hearty and perfect for a night when the days begin to get shorter and are much cooler. I love it because it only takes…
I love Indian and Pakistani Food. I don’t like it super hot like my husband does but when I get a dish with a mild flavor, it is hard to pry me away from it. The ingredients just marry each other so well, and it’s great served with Nan bread. Normal Chicken Tikka Masala takes…
We are having oven baked lamb chops tonight for my husband’s birthday and I decided to make this dish to go along with the chops. The recipe is a French classic called French Potatoes Gratin Dauphinois. Gratin Potatoes is a simple recipe but getting the flavors and textures, as well as the rich sauce just…
This sweet treat recipe for Brazilian chocolate truffles, or Brigadeiros, is one of those and it looks so yummy. they are perfect for the end of any fancy meal, or anytime else, because, well just because – look at them! My friend Regina used to blog at a website called Molly Mel. She featured many…
This recipe is one that is not destined to be included in any healthy cooking cookbook, but it might win you a “best mom” award for tastiest breakfast recipe! These chocolate chip pancakes are loaded with chocolate chips and white chocolate chips and then coated in a chocolate sauce as well as a peanut butter…
This easy pizza pasta casserole recipe is one that will have the whole family come running. The spicy sliced pepperoni provides the zip in this pasta casserole and also gives it the pizza name. Perfect for busy week nights, this recipe is so easy to do and comes together quickly. It’s almost as fast as…
Do you like Reese’s peanut butter cups? If so, I have a treat in store for you. This recipe for Reese’s Peanut Buttercream frosting is one of the most decadent frostings I have ever had. It’s all I can do not to dive headfirst into the bowl with a spoon and a lack of desire…
This great tasting chili recipe looks delicious an has the perfect name: A little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That Chili. For that is what chili often is when I cook it. Whatever I happen to have on hand goes in the pot with the chili and beans. Nothing warms you to…
This recipe for homemade pear preserves with crystallized ginger is easy to do (other than the canning part of course) and tastes delicious. The simplicity of the preserves is just a small benefit. The star of the recipe is the delicious taste of the pears, accented with the crystallized ginger with sugar and lemon. To…
This curried chicken shepherd’s pie takes normal chicken pot pie to a new level by adding curry powder and cumin to the filling. It is going to be cold here in Raleigh overnight. We even got some snow yesterday, which is rare here. When the weather is cool like this, I am in the mood…
Mmmm…your house will smell delightful when you prepare these delicious caramel apple buttermilk muffins. They are like a caramel apple all done up muffin style! They make a fast breakfast recipe, and are sweet enough to have as dessert! For a healthy muffin recipe, try these cinnamon apple muffins. They are only 102 calories each….
Pizza night takes on a new shape with these spicy pizza cups. Crisp tortillas are baked in muffin cups & made into mini pizzas with your favorite toppings. They make fun shaped easy appetizers for any gathering. There is nothing quite as much fun as a teenage girl’s slumber party. The hair, and make up…
I don’t know about you, but I eat many more apples in the winter than I do in the summer. (summer is reserved for berries for me since they are so plentiful and taste so much better fresh.) This delightful recipe is an apple lover’s delight. It combines the great taste of apple vodka with…
Brrrr…it’s cold here in Raleigh. Time for one of my 30 minute meals that will hit the spot. The temps are down to about 9 degrees overnight and that is nothing whatsoever like normal for us here. So, I need something filling and warm and comforting. I decided to make corn chowder but wanted a…
There is nothing quite like the taste of perfectly cooked, creamy mashed potatoes. They are the ultimate comfort food. They are light and fluffy and make the perfect side dish for any meal. I have put together a step by step tutorial for making perfect mashed potatoes. Be sure to check it out! Making…
This Amish Salisbury steak recipe is inexpensive and easy to prepare. A simple herb gravy tops patties of ground beef for a week night comfort food meal. This classic Amish country meal idea is an oldie but goodie at our house. The traditional Salisbury steak recipe, done Amish style. Delicious flavor! What is not to…
This slow cooker herbed apricot pork loin roast tastes like you spent hours tending it, when the crock pot really did all the work for you. Short on time in the morning but want to use your slow cooker? Just 5 minutes of preparation is all you need for this delicious pork roast. Just mix…
These roasted root vegetables use maple syrup and orange juice as well as cinnamon and ground cloves to give the dish a wonderful level of taste. I love to roast vegetables. Cooking them in the oven brings out their natural sweetness and adds a lovely flavor to them. For another way to roast veggies, see…