I don’t know about you, but I’m often overwhelmed by all of the fancy ingredients that some stir fry recipes call for. Between the shoots, the water chestnuts and the fancy oils and vinegars, I usually just give up before I’ve even started. I think I’ve found a recipe that will help me [...] [...more]
I’m totally a sucker for a chicken and rice dish. It’s one of my favorite comforting dinner go-to recipes. There are two awesome things about this recipe: it’s totally kid friendly and you only have to dirty one pot in the making of dinner. Kids can usually handle chicken, rice and [...] [...more]
I’m convinced that few things in life are better than warm apple pie. Life can only get better with rum and raisins inside your apple pie… right? Are you brave enough to whip up a homemade pie this Thanksgiving? The rolling and slicing isn’t as daunting as trying to find a spot in the oven for [...] [...more]
The perfect turkey isn’t as elusive as you might think. It’s all about prep and baking time. That’s it! If you can get those two things down, you’ll have a perfect bird come dinner time on Thursday. I think brining the turkey is a seasoned salt water solution for 24 hours makes for [...] [...more]
It’s time to start thinking about that weekend breakfast. We all know there’s nothing better than sleeping in on Sunday morning, rolling out of bed in the early afternoon and making you and your sweetie a fine breakfast. This weekend, jump into the holiday theme and throw together some cranberry scones. Slathered with butter and [...] [...more]
Growing up, I remember several coffee cans with a hint of bread peaking out from the top emerging from the oven. My Mom, who wasn’t much of a cook, had a specialty- bread baked in a coffee can. Sound crazy? Let’s just call it unique. I’m pretty sure she got the technique [...] [...more]
I love the idea of roasting my food. There’s something so simple and satisfying about turning up the oven to an unbelievably high heat, throwing in raw food, and 15 minutes later, pulling out a browned and perfectly tender vegetable dinner. Roasting dinner also has a winter bonus. Forget the heater, roasting [...] [...more]
Warm scones are one of life’s simple pleasures. Don’t fight me on this. Sometimes you want nothing more than a simple scone, sweet strawberry jam and a warm cup of tea. This might just be your answer to the perfect weekend. Sour Cream Scones a la Paula Dean 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 Tablespoons sugar 2 Tablespoons baking [...] [...more]
Banana Bread is one of those irresistible baked goods that instantly makes me nostalgic and dreamy. Just the smell coming from my oven brings up memories of Sunday morning breakfasts before church with my parents and grandparents. I love how a simple one bowl recipe and a smell coming from the oven can [...] [...more]
Pictures of this chicken stopped me dead in my tracks. It looks like the perfect Fall evening meal. Jude at Apple Pies, Patis and Pate sure seems to know his way around a heavy bottom sauce pan and some ancho chiles. The recipe only calls for a few simple ingredients and [...] [...more]
