The night I served this sauce, one of my guests walked through my door and said, “It smells like an Italian restaurant in here!” When you have a pot of this meaty, succulent sauce simmering on your stove, you’re house can’t help but smell delicious. My sister’s mother-in-law, Carrie, graciously shared her spaghetti sauce recipe … Continue reading
This Chicken Tikka Masala blew my other attempts at curries out of the water. The chunky, flavorful, savory sauce with the charred, spicy chicken is FANTASTIC. The unexpected combination of all those spices is just incredbly delicious. Pair it with some nice fluffy rice and warm naan bread. My husband couldn’t get enough of this … Continue reading
Sometimes a girl wants a brownie and sometimes a girl wants a cheesecake brownie. And sometimes a girl wants a RASPBERRY cheesecake brownie. These brownies are absolutely scrumptious and pretty too! Food should always be pretty, if it possibly can:-) If you are in a brownie rut, you have to try these! Chocolaty goodness on the … Continue reading
This salad wins the grand prize for my current favorite salad. Of course, I love that it’s fast, easy and healthy. But mostly, I just want to EAT IT. The fresh berries and the tangy feta. The toasted nuts and grilled chicken. It’s all my favorite things tossed together and eaten by me. I think … Continue reading
I just love recipes like this. Simple ingredients and mouthwatering results! Slow cooking these pork chops on low heat results in some seriously tender, juicy chops. Every time I serve this, people ask for seconds. Add some mashed potatoes and veggies and there’s dinner. Let me introduce you to the epitome of good old-fashioned, stick-to-your-ribs, … Continue reading
Little biscuit miracles. That’s how I think of these biscuit/muffin hybrids. You don’t have to roll them out, and for the most part, they can be made ahead. Yes! It’s true! Crispy and buttery on the outside and soft and puffy on the inside, these biscuits are PERFECT. You want to eat them while they … Continue reading
When it comes to a weeknight meal, I’m usually looking for something fast, tasty, light and inexpensive. This can be tricky. Add in a few little kids and it gets even trickier. This chicken salad is a fantastic weeknight meal that your family will love. It won’t break the bank and it’s ready in a … Continue reading
Scenario: You are having a dinner party, and you have everything planned, but the bread. Homemade bread would put the menu over the top. But who has time? And what if you kill the yeast? What if you don’t knead the dough just right? Before you give up on the idea of hot, fresh, homemade … Continue reading
Every once in a while, I need some creamy, cheesy pasta! This is one of my all-time favorite pasta recipes. It’s fast and easy, but still has this fantastic, indulgent flavor. The salty prosciutto and the fresh green asparagus are perfect additions to this grown-up Mac and Cheese. Serve this with some warm-from-the-oven Focaccia and a … Continue reading
Surprise Muffins are my youngest son’s favorite breakfast treat!!! These melt-in-your-mouth muffins disappear in our house and I guarantee they’ll disappear in your house too. The combination of sweet, melty chocolate and spicy pumpkin is simply divine. Freshly-made Surprise Muffins are cause for great rejoicing with my two boys. The littlest guy races right to … Continue reading
Foodie In The Making 