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Soups, Stews & Chilis

Fresh & Light Tomato Soup with Garlic Croutons

A freshly made tomato soup is simply fantastic, takes barely […]

Sauces, Odds & Ends

Incredibly Easy & Delicious Croutons

I haven’t bought a box of croutons from the store in….probably 20 years. I’m not kidding. Mostly because when I realized how easy and cheap it was to make my […]

Home-Made Tamales - 3 Ways

Well, there’s a first time for everything and this was mine - making tamales. I loved it! I loved everything about it. Karen saw this picture and said they look […]

Baking & Sweets

My Heart Burns For You - Classic Creme Brûlée

This dessert is one of my top five…ever. It’s gorgeous, […]

Hearty Zucchini & Bacon Frittata Baked in a Cast Iron Skillet

This is a great reason to get up in the […]

Soups, Stews & Chilis

Fire Roasted Chile Verde with Pork

I didn’t grow up eating green chile, but I was introduced to it in college. It was probably smothering a burrito or something similar…like a green sauce, and hidden under […]

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Oven Roasted Potato Steak Fries with Jack Miller’s Seasoning

It’s no surprise I spend a little time in the […]

Roasted Beet & Spinach Salad with Nectarines, Goat Cheese and Balsamic Dressing

Sometimes I get a little misty-eyed about my hubs. He […]

Greek Layered Dip

I’m having trouble finding words to describe how much I love this Layered Greek Dip. I’m snacking on this as I type. I first tried it a few years ago […]

Tips for the Perfectly Toasted Kale Chip

My sincere thanks to 10 year old Brenden for inspiring me to try baked kale chips. Brenden made these for his brothers and mom & dad. They devoured the whole […]

Roasted Butternut Squash Wrapped in Bacon with a Sage Infused Maple Syrup Glaze

If you’re ever interested in a sure hit - an […]

Green Apple & Brie Quesadillas with Jalapeño Preserves

Have you ever thought about a quesadilla as an elegant […]

2015 Golden Globes Cocktail Party

May I introduce the lovely and talented Guest Blogger Karen Kennedy We had fun with this project and I will definitely be inviting her back. If you’re so inclined, click […]

Crispy Fried Zucchini Sticks

I really do have salad recipes coming up, I promise you. But this is technically a vegetable, right? This falls under the category of OMG decadent and tasty, but probably […]

Soups, Stews & Chilis

Split Pea Soup with Ham - compliments of Ina Garten

Considering it’s 5 below zero outside with 8 inches of […]

Chevys Zesty Queso Dip

I ask my boys, how does queso sound? They look at me thinking I might have been hit on the head. When have they never wanted queso? Ever. This is […]

Easy & Delicious Roasted Lemon Chicken

It’s easy to roast your own chicken. And while you’re at it, roast two. This is a delicious roasted chicken with lemon and vegetables. The reason I roast two is […]

Sauces, Odds & Ends

Flavorful Chicken Stock

Make your own incredible chicken stock with the bones from the roasted chicken you whipped up. I save the carcass and all the left over bits of meat after carving […]

Savory Meatballs in a Classic Meatball Sandwich

Making a full flavored and tender meatball is easy as […]

Light and Crispy Oven Baked Eggrolls

Here is a tag along post for the Gyoza recipe I posted earlier today. I froze the left over meat mixture and pulled it out a few weeks later to […]

Best Ever Gyoza or “Pot Stickers” with Savory Pork, Ginger & Cabbage

My Gyoza Journey: If I were to think of a […]

Baking & Sweets

Easy Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes

When Boston Cream Pie and cupcakes come together - all is well in my little world. What an easy way to elevate a plain vanilla cupcake. Take 2 extra steps […]

Korean Beef Stir-Fry with Rice & Veggies

This is a fabulous Korean Beef. It’s a simple thin sliced sirloin, marinated in a glorious Korean mixure, then grilled in a hot cast iron skillet on the cooktop. Served […]

Old Chicago Sicilian Pizza Rolls

Ok. This is a knock-out copy cat recipe for Old Chicago Sicilian Rolls. Years ago I remember these being an incredible bite during a late-night baseball dinner at this restaurant. […]

Roasted Sweet & Spicy Party Nuts

These sweet & spicy nuts are incredible, easy and delicious. The perfect nibble to make ahead of time and pull out when it’s party time. (also included is a tartlet […]

Adorable Mini Turkey Pot Pies

Who could resist these little guys? So easy to make using up left over turkey from the holidays. Here’s a link to my previous post Creamy & Comforting Chicken Pot […]

Soups, Stews & Chilis

Savory & Smokey Chicken Tortilla Soup

This is easily one of my top 5 favorite soups. I’ve had it at restaurants, at friend’s houses, in the can, my mom’s version, and all of them were delicious. […]

Fresh & Light Asian Cabbage Salad

Another winner from Patty’s kitchen. This is a truly addicting, crunchy, toasty, sweet & salty, light and fresh cabbage salad. I could eat the whole batch. Super simple to make […]

Campbell’s Creamy Chicken & Spinach Enchiladas

Sometimes I wonder if I’m Mexican and not Swedish. I […]

Sauces, Odds & Ends

Simple and Delicious Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest

This is one of those Thanksgiving dishes you can make […]

Sauces, Odds & Ends

Bird House Gourds and Candles Holiday Table Setting

My husband grew these babies…they grow on a vine and […]

Sauces, Odds & Ends

Floating Cranberries Candle

How about a simple and elegant candle idea for your holiday table, buffet or kitchen counter? Get yourself a bag of fresh cranberries and a floating candle. Rummage around in […]

Best Ever Rueben Sandwich

My boys didn’t like sauerkraut growing up. That was OK though, when they were little I just told them those taste buds hadn’t grown in yet. And they believed me. […]

Baking & Sweets

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Pecan Cream Cheese Frosting

I love the fall and pumpkin season. My husband’s garden […]

The Classic French Dip with Au Jus

This is one of those restaurant sandwiches that can easily be made at home…and should be made at home. There is nothing stopping you. It’s a perfect quick weeknight dinner […]

Sauces, Odds & Ends

Classic Teriyaki Sauce

Several years ago I started making my own teriyaki sauce once I realized how easy it was. There are many variations on teriyaki sauce, but this one is my favorite […]

Sauces, Odds & Ends

Delicious Dipping Sauce - Chick-Fil-A Version

This dipping sauce is a copy cat version of the […]

Korean Philly Cheese Steak Eggrolls

You heard me right. Korean Philly Cheese Steak Eggrolls. I was knocking around in my kitchen a few weekends ago and the show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives was on TV. […]

Quick Asian Honey Glazed Chicken

It doesn’t get any easier than this. Really. It’s delicious - and it works. Every time. It’s a take-off of Cracker Barrel’s glazed chicken. As usual, I’ve adapted it a […]

Soups, Stews & Chilis

Crockpot Navajo Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Chicken

A cherished dish from my dear friend, Jenny. I remember […]

Sides & Veggies

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple Syrup Glaze

Addicting. Delicious. Gorgeous. Easy. That is all. Cheers!

Warm, Delicious and Easy Paninis

It’s Panini paradise at my house. I love making paninis at home. It’s a fabulous way to use up odds and ends that have been knocking around in the frig […]

Sweet and Juicy Caprese Salad

In late fall - in Colorado - nuts right? Chris has just put our garden to sleep for the winter, and these were some of the last gems to come […]

Delicious Chipped Beef on Toast

……or SOS (blank on a shingle) Yes, that’s really the name. Blame the army. My dad served in WWII and he had this a - LOT. It was one of […]

Savory Scalloped Potatoes & Ham

This dish was a favorite when I was a girl - well, I’m still a girl but you know what I mean. I remember my mom had this baking while […]

Classic Macaroni & Cheese

This is a silky and creamy mac & cheese and it doesn’t necessarily have to be baked. If you prefer creamy right out of the pot - then go for […]

Sauces, Odds & Ends

The Classic Bechamel

All hale the Mother Sauce! (bows down) This is the one sauce you need in your life. Do yourself a favor and take 3 minutes to learn this sauce because […]

Golden Brown Parmesan Toasts

Otherwise known as a “Cuppa Cuppa”. This is the perfect nibble for that happy hour guest. Years ago, more than a decade probably - Kristen introduced me to the ‘Cuppa […]

Roasted Prosciutto Asparagus Bundles with Balsamic Glaze

These gorgeous bundles are as easy to make as […]

Brie with Raspberry Jalapeño Jelly Baked in Puff Pastry

Someone come save me from this brie. Please, I’m begging […]

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