Not surprisingly (I hope), grits are one of those foods that are simply better made from scratch. When I say “made from scratch” I don’t mean not choosing the instant kind. I mean: transforming dried whole corn kernels into cornmeal…
Remember microwaving frozen chicken pot pies when you were a kid? I sure do. For me, nothing says “childhood comfort” like this classic dish. I’m so pleased to share with you a homemade chicken pot pie that calls for all…
Want to get more egg yolks in your diet? Do you have backyard chickens and therefore an overabundance of eggs as spring transitions into summer? Let’s make some delicious vanilla custard ice cream with as many egg yolks as possible.…
Looking for a “healthy” double chocolate cake? This is it. Listen, I didn’t say “diet” (I will never say diet), this cake is loaded with sugar, but it’s made from fresh milled flour and all real ingredients. It’s not going…
This Classic Chili has to be my favorite recipe… and that’s saying a lot. It was one that I mastered early on when I was learning how to cook, and it always saves me when I just haven’t thought about…
In my healthy eating journey, this was one of the first recipes I added to our monthly rotation. BBQ Chicken Nachos? You say that’s healthy? And I say: it all depends on the ingredients. Often times, I think people confuse…
Typically, I present to you healthy meals or beverages – this cocktail is NOT that. But, it is simple and completely delicious. Ready to make a jam cocktail? Sure you are, live a little. In addition to cooking from scratch,…
I love one-pot meals and this is another staple for my family. I keep these Beans and Rice ingredients on hand so I can throw this together in a pinch. Add Flavor to Rice For this Beans and Rice dish,…
White Chicken Chili is a lovely departure from the more traditional chili recipe (which I also love and make often). With the help of a slow cooker – like a Crock Pot – this becomes an easy meal to throw…
Unfortunately, the school cafeteria version of Shepherd’s Pie left a bad taste in my mouth (literally) for this dish. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I actually gave it another try… and loved it! Shepherd’s Pie with ground…
