Strawberry and Mixed Green Salad with Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Not too long ago, salad was nothing but a leafy green necessity that I had to force down a few times per week, whether I …
Potato Skins with Cheddar, Bacon and Shallots
These potato skins were so much fun to make, and such a yummy party snack for yesterday’s Superbowl. While I may not have been too …
Baked Buffalo Wings
I made these wings knowing that the ever-popular “buffalo” flavor wasn’t usually something I was a big fan of. So, when I put this plate …
Sweet ‘n Sticky Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Crispy on the outside, tender and moist on the inside, these chicken drumsticks were deeee-licious and ready for devouring in under an hour. First, I …
Roast Pork Loin with Bacon and Brown Sugar Glaze
I don’t cook pork very often, and I think it’s because I tend to run out of ideas for “the other white meat.” Also, my …
Homemade Vanilla Extract
Pure vanilla extract from the store can be pricey staple if you use it as often as I do. Luckily, though, there is a …
Spicy Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
The holidays allow plenty of opportunities to get creative with delicious dinners, decadent desserts and stunning sides. But, sometimes we all forget that the little …
Mom’s Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Come fall and winter, there’s nothing better than a big bowl of hot soup. After just one spoonful, you instantly feel warmed to the bone and …
Best Chicken Pot Pie
This Best Chicken Pot Pie recipe is truly a hug on a plate—rich, creamy, and full of classic flavors your whole family will love. It’s …
Basic Marinara Sauce + How To Peel & Seed Tomatoes
I don’t have any sentimental stories about watching my grandmother stir a simmering tomato sauce over a wood stove, or helping her tear herbs from …
Easy Basil Pesto
Though I may not be able to take care of a basil plant from my top-floor city apartment, I sure do love to chop up those gorgeous …
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Dressing
• While it’s safe to say – and I hate admitting this – that my fruitful, fragrant basil plant is sometimes left unattended and forgotten, …