It's no secret if you've been here for awhile that I LOVE to cook. I'm inspired by fellow food bloggers, favorite cookbooks and old family recipes, and then adjust…
This is a veeeeery loose interpretation of a wonderful Lebanese dish called mujadara. For the traditional dish, check out this delicious recipe over at Cosette's Kitchen. I took different…
This dish is proof that the simplest of ingredients can absolutely make the most delicious dishes. It's an uncomplicated dish with only 4 main ingredients. Now, let's talk anchovies…
These will absolutely make you sit up and take notice. These are little packages of love bursting with flavor. If you've never had mapo sauce it's a Sichuan sauce…
I made these one day when I was out of Panko, not one breadcrumb in sight and had ground meat that needed to be used. So what did I…
This dish literally takes minutes to cook and is so jam packed with flavor your taste buds will be forever grateful! Don't forget to give it time to marinate…
If you're tired of the same ole, same ole roasted veggies THIS is the dish for you. It takes the concept of roasted carrots and turns it on it's…
I'm always getting requests for more Instant Pot recipes, so here's one that's become a HUGE favorite in our house. What makes this chili different from all the others…
I don't think there really was ever a more perfect name for a cake. It's light, and airy and perfectly rich and fudgey, too. Part soufflé with hints of…
Yep, I realize this is a BIG statement. But when you make these you'll know that they really are the best apple pie bars you'll ever eat. Raise your…
Tart cranberries and crisp apples are sprinkled with a bit of sugar, then blanketed in a nutty oat topping. I serve this instead of homemade cranberry sauce because the…
We're all cooking waaaaaaay more than usual these days. And cooking 3 meals a day is exhausting, no matter how many people you're cooking for right now. Even though…
To be totally honest with you, over the years I've definitely fallen in, and out, of love with Valentine's Day. In the long ago days when I was in…
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOOOOOTBAAAAALLLLLLL! FULL DISCLOSURE: I'm a HUGE football fan. I grew up going to football games every weekend. I play fantasy football. Football is on…
Why is figuring out what to make for lunch some days is so darn hard? Are you the type of person who grabs a quick muffin? Or maybe you…
It's December. Holy heck, how? How is it already December? Ready or not, (in my world, definitely NOT!) the holidays are here. And, I don't know about you, but I'm…
It's GO time, friends! Your kitchen is most likely a hub of activity right now. And your fridge is PACKED with ALL the Thanksgiving ingredients. If you love to…
Thanksgiving is just 2 short weeks away. But before you start to panic, there are 6 easy things you can do TODAY to get ready for Thanksgiving and…
The licorice bite from the fennel, the tarte orange, peppery snap of arugula and the simple citrus vinaigrette all marry together to make a simple, elegant salad. It's light…
When the frost starts nipping at my nose THIS is the bowl of soup I want to wrap myself around. It will warm you from the tip of your…
Fall has finally arrived! Time to dig out cozy sweaters, stock up on hot chocolate, pull out the warm blankets and find your favorite pair of boots that are…
This is THE dish that absolutely defines comfort food for me. It's a carb laden feast with meat and sweet fennel, all wrapped in the coziest blanket of creamy…
It truly doesn't get much easier, or versatile than this. You can go crazy adding in different nuts, dried fruit, and spices. Or keep the recipe as is. Either…