Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so make this Egg in the Hole with Bursted Tomatoes for the perfect Mother’s Day Brunch idea. I LOVE brunch more than anything. Not only do you get to enjoy a lunch and dinner combo, but you get to throw in elements of breakfast too! This easy breakfast …
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This recipe for Margarita Grilled Shrimp Skewers is sponsored in conjunction with #BBQWeek. The sponsors, Rainier Foods and Intensity Academy generously provided samples to participants to aid in the creation of the #BBQWeek recipes and prize packages to give away to the readers. However, all opinions are mine alone. This recipe for Margarita Grilled Shrimp …
This light and fruity Strawberry Icebox Cake is the perfect no-bake treat for strawberry season. Full of fresh strawberries with layers of graham crackers, cream cheese, and white chocolate pudding, your family is in for a treat. Everything is all in one pan! If you have a sweet tooth, you will want to stick around …
These Old Fashioned Fried Apple Pies are the perfect snack, dessert, breakfast and more for any time you have a taste for all things apple! Kayla and I started making Apple Hand Pies years ago after we visited the apple orchard one time. I think she was in Kindergarten. We had purchased one to share …
If you are looking for a an easy to make summer refreshing drink, try your hand at making a Frozen Pineapple Agua Fresca. This tropical drink is perfect for a hot day on the back porch while relaxing. Aguas frescas or fresh water is a popular drink made with delicious ripe fruit, pineapple juice, or …
Cooking on my Blackstone is one of my favorite things to do. This Blackstone Mexican Street Corn is now my new favorite way to make corn of any kind. This makes the perfect side dish for Taco Tuesday, fajitas, or a Mexican food night! Don’t forget to make a batch of my Mexican Cheese Dip …
Sourdough Discard Corn Dogs are a delicious hand-dipped hot dog dipped in a delectable honey batter mixed with sourdough discard and fried until crispy and golden brown. If you make a sourdough starter, you have a lot of sourdough starter discard. A lot of people throw it out, but you can use it in any bread-related …
Hawaiian Pork Kabobs are so easy to make! It’s the perfect way to get your meat and veggies in while adding in a ton of flavor. Serve them with some coconut rice and you have a super easy dinner to serve your family. When the weather starts warming up, all I can think of is …
This Ginger Carrot Salad recipe is the perfect side dish for any night that you want to have Chinese take out! Crunchy carrots are tossed in a garlic ginger dressing. It’s a delicious light and simple salad that will hit all those taste buds! At most Japanese restaurants or Chinese restaurants, you can find this …
Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe with freshly made sweetened biscuits, homemade whipped cream, and lightly sweetened strawberries in less than an hour. I love when my daughter gets an itch to make something new in the dessert area. Since Spring is here and it is strawberry season, we both have been wanting to try our hand …
Blackberry Iced Tea is refreshing and delicious. Made with fresh blackberries and freshly brewed tea for the perfect drink on hot summer days. The sweet tea mixed with the tart blackberry flavor has the perfect balance of flavors. One of my favorite flavors to work with is blackberry. I have used it in bbq sauces, …
Tomato Basil Risotto is a delicious creamy Italian rice dish that is perfect for #NationalRiceMonth. I have fallen head over heels in love with risotto. It is my most favorite rice dish. It is so creamy and you can do SO many things with it. When we first started making risotto, the only way I would …
Let’s make homemade cream cheese! It only takes 3 simple ingredients for the creamiest, and super soft cream cheese. If I had known how easy it was to do this, I would have made this a long time ago! I absolutely LOVE making my own things from scratch. Over the years, I have taught myself …
Ina Garten’s Lemon Chicken has the best flavor and is simple and easy to make. Wow your family with this dish and enjoy the tasty lemon flavor. From the Barefoot Contessa herself, Ina Garten’s Lemon Chicken is juicy, flavorful, and oh so easy! I love Ina Garten if you have not figured that out by now. Her …
Make a simple Brown Sugar Shaken Iced Coffee at home. It’s half the cost of a coffee from Starbucks and if you make your own Brown Sugar Syrup at home, you can have this any time of the day! Now that coffee has gotten so expensive at my favorite coffee shop, I have been bound …
Check out this easy delicious Old-Fashioned homemade lemonade recipe. It has the perfect amount of sweetness and will quench your thirst during those hot summer days. It only has 3 simple ingredients! You can squeeze fresh lemons or if you are in a pinch, you can use bottled lemon juice, but I prefer fresh lemon …
Sweet Italian Easter Bread is a tender bread with a hint of sweetness. Baked in the center is a beautiful colored egg. Top the bread with powdered sugar, sprinkles, or even a drizzle of my brown sugar syrup. You will be hooked at the first bite! If this is your first time making this bread, …
This Brown Sugar syrup is a simple syrup that is the perfect addition when making specialty coffee drinks, cocktails, and boba or milk tea at home! It uses just two simple ingredients and made on the stovetop. It’s the perfect way to add a sweet, rich flavor to your drinks. If you visit your local …
Making homemade pickled jalapeños is easier than you think. With a few simple ingredients and a couple of mason jars, you can easily make this recipe any time! I love hot and spicy anything. If you have known me for any length of time, then you know that Nashville Hot Chicken is my favorite chicken …
If you want to make the best chocolate chip cookies you have ever made in your entire lifetime, then you need to make a batch of these Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies. Your family will love every moment you spend making these cookies for them. The bite in the cookie is super soft with a …
Coffee Ice Cream is for all those coffee lovers out there! Making this homemade ice cream is simple and easy. The instant espresso powder mixed with the heavy cream and half and half brings this cold dessert to life. If this is your first time making homemade ice cream, I am going to show you …
This Classic Quiche Lorraine is full of delicious flavor with only half the calories. Read on to learn more. One of my favorite television chefs of all time is Julia Child. I can remember laying on the floor as a kid on a Saturday morning watching her make dishes like this Classic Quiche Lorraine. She …
Copycat Starbucks Cream Cheese Danish is simple and easy to make. Be careful though because these are so addictive you won’t be able to eat just one! For more restaurant favorites, visit Best Copycat Recipes. A couple of years ago when our family took a trip to Dauphin Island, we stopped at the Lighthouse bakery …
These Instant Pot Buffalo Style Chicken Wings are the perfect quick and easy dinner idea. Cook these wings up in no time flat and have the perfect combination of hot sauce, butter, and amazing flavor. You can have a batch of these wings ready in under 30 minutes for all your game day watchers too. …
Ready to cook up a traditional Costa Rican breakfast? Our gallo pinto recipe delivers the hallmark richness and flavor that define this beloved dish. This guide helps you to enjoy Gallo Pinto’s unique taste right in the comfort of your own home. Why is Gallo Pinto So Popular in Costa Rica? The Essence of Gallo …
This pan-seared filet Mignon is the best way to make a good steak. Cooking Filet Mignon steaks in a cast iron pan is not only an easy recipe to follow, but you can add so much more flavor to the ultimate steak dinner. The perfect steak has a crusty exterior with a soft and juicy …
If the thought of baking with sourdough stresses you out, then let me show you how to make an easy Sourdough Focaccia Bread that can set your mind at ease. For this recipe, you don’t need the normal sourdough tools like a kitchen scale, parchment paper, or dough hook attachment that you would use for …
Have you seen the viral Tiktok Parmesan Roasted Potatoes going around on social media? We hopped on the bandwagon to check them out and they are amazing! I watch a lot of FoodTok — I just can’t get enough! One of my favorite accounts is Dano’s Seasoning TikTok. While watching it, they made the most …
You are missing out if you have never had a homemade Italian Stromboli! It’s like a pizza and a calzone had a baby! This recipe is easy and everything is made from scratch! Stephen and I have been married for 30 years. I still remember when he would pick me up for a date and …
These Easy, Fall off the bone oven baked BBQ ribs will leave your pocketbook happy and your tummy full! This is my favorite way to make ribs and honestly, it is the best way in my opinion. Robert’s favorite food in the WHOLE world is baby back ribs! They can be pretty expensive, but I …