Chicken & Dumplings with Mushrooms & Artichokes is the the epitome of comfort food amplified. It’s a little retro and a little contemporary a the same time. When I was growing up, one of my favorite dishes my mom made was Chicken & Dumplings. They were so good and it brings such wonderful memories to […]
Chicken Almond Salad
Chicken Almond Salad is a delicious blend of chicken, toasted almonds and mayonnaise. Chicken Almond Salad is one of my favorite go-to salads when I want a quick lunch or for any get together. It is one of the easiest but totally delicious dishes I make. I’ve made Chicken Almond Salad for Bridal and Baby […]
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Apple Caramel Cinnamon Rolls are a little taste of fall and the holidays. Every Christmas that my husband, PK and I have been married, I have made Cinnamon Rolls. Growing up, my mother in law made them every year for their family and so my husband expected them every year in grown up life. I […]
Apricot Thumbprint Cookies
Apricot Thumbprint Cookies are the perfect dessert for any holiday. Not only is it an easy cookie to make but they are quite pretty and would add color to your next dessert selection. I used to make these cookies when I first got married, using a chocolate filling instead of the fruit filling. They were […]
Creamy Primavera Shells
Creamy Primavera Shells will be your favorite dish on the next Meatless Monday. This recipe comes together so easily that you’ll want to make it again and again. I actually came up with this recipe from a frozen entree I used to eat when I was younger and thought that it would be easy to […]
Cornbread Muffins with Honey Butter Glaze
Cornbread Muffins with Honey Butter Glaze is an adaptation of my cornbread recipe. Growing up, I had never been a fan of cornbread. Just wasn’t my thing. Not until a few years ago, have I taken a liking to cornbread. There’s a local barbecue restaurant we frequent that makes a skillet cornbread to die for […]
Apple Butter Bars
Apple Butter Bars will make your home smell like fall. I have had this recipe for over 30 years and it has never failed me. The spices and apple butter truly makes this the perfect dessert for the fall (and all the rest of the seasons… 😉 ) All the ingredients are combined in one […]
Verde Pork Taquitos with Cilantro Ranch Dressing
Verde Pork Taquitos with Cilantro Ranch Dressing is a great way to spice up your dinner menu. A little spicy and a lot of flavor. I know I probably sound like a broken record, but I really love Mexican and Tex-Mex food. Is it because I used to live near the Mexico border? Is it […]
Fried Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Aioli
Fried Artichoke Hearts are one of my favorite appetizers when we go out to eat. If it is on the menu, I will be ordering it. But to be honest, this is one of the easiest appetizers you could make and the Lemon Garlic Aioli makes it even more appetizing (pun absolutely intended 🙂 ) […]
Creamy Shrimp Pasta
If you are in need of a quick meal but full of yumminess, Creamy Shrimp Pasta is your dish. Let me tell you, this dish can be prepared in about 15 minutes and it is very flavorful. My family likes shrimp and it is so quick to cook that it’s perfect for this pasta dish. […]