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John’s Sunday Sauce - A Slow Cooked Italian Pasta Sauce with Meatballs, Sausage and Pork.

An authentic Italian Sunday Sauce is something every Italian family […]

Pan Seared Flank Steak with Bourbon Pepper Cream Sauce and Mushroom Medley

Featuring Jefferson’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey If you love […]

Doritos Mexican Casserole

Say what? Yep. Doritos. Think baked Doritos nacho dinner. And deliciousness - think that, too. If you & your family love nachos - and Doritos - then you are gonna […]

Main Dishes

Cheesy Macaroni & Beef - Easy, Economic & Delicious

A hot casserole dish coming out of the oven, toasty […]

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 […]

Appetizers

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 […]

Appetizers

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 […]

Main Dishes

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. […]

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 […]

Sandwiches

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 […]

Sandwiches

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 […]

Soups, Stews & Chilis

Crockpot Navajo Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Chicken

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

Soups, Stews & Chilis

Patty’s Fiesta Shrimp Chowder

Wow - a fabulous chowder from Patty’s kitchen! A creamy shrimp chowder brimming with fresh veggies. It has a bit of a kick but not too spicy. Perfect for a […]

Sides & Veggies

Perfect Crispy Potatoes

These potatoes make a regular appearance at our house. It’s a wonderful alternative to mashed or baked potatoes. I’ve been making them for years…mainly because I love a potato, and […]

Baking & Sweets

Swedish Bread

I’m not sure there’s anything better than a freshly baked loaf of Swedish bread. It’s part of my heritage and growing up my mom would bake it for the holidays. […]

Main Dishes

Cranberry Chili Sauce Meatballs “Bear Bites”

Hope you like the video for the first installment of […]

Main Dishes

Creamy & Comforting Chicken Pot Pie

I’m a sucker for chicken pot pie. On Monday night I must have been channeling my dear friend who had not been feelin’ so great. I just pulled this out […]

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WARM

John’s Sunday Sauce - A Slow Cooked Italian Pasta Sauce with Meatballs, Sausage and Pork.

Pan Seared Flank Steak with Bourbon Pepper Cream Sauce and Mushroom Medley

Doritos Mexican Casserole

Cheesy Macaroni & Beef - Easy, Economic & Delicious

Fire Roasted Chile Verde with Pork

Crispy Fried Zucchini Sticks

Split Pea Soup with Ham - compliments of Ina Garten

Chevys Zesty Queso Dip

Adorable Mini Turkey Pot Pies

Savory & Smokey Chicken Tortilla Soup

Bird House Gourds and Candles Holiday Table Setting

Floating Cranberries Candle

Best Ever Rueben Sandwich

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Pecan Cream Cheese Frosting

The Classic French Dip with Au Jus

Crockpot Navajo Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Chicken

Patty’s Fiesta Shrimp Chowder

Perfect Crispy Potatoes

Swedish Bread

Cranberry Chili Sauce Meatballs “Bear Bites”

Creamy & Comforting Chicken Pot Pie

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