The crouton is tired of being the sidekick to the tangy Caesar salad. He’s decided to become the star in thi

Why did the chicken and the pig cross the road? So they could come to my house, jump into my slow cooker and i

This was an experiment that tastes great. I just needed my better pancake pan. Happy New Year everyone. I hope

This tender pork rolled with bright herbs is only made better with a side of citrus gravy. When I mixed the pa

Nothing says Christmas like candy canes. This simple syrup amps up the holiday favorite for adults. It’s bes

This simple syrup has beautiful, subtle flavors of the season and makes great martinis. It’s best served wit

Don’t let the spices in this syrup turn you off. The mild flavor of sage brings all the flavors together and

This refreshing simple syrup, with its vibrant red color, just screams happy holidays. It’s great with rum,

For this Vegas girl, lemonade season is in the winter. Sure I enjoy a refreshing glass when temps top 100 degr

My family loves to gather in the kitchen, and we really love to snack. The moment the first guest walks in the

Although this is a blog, I don’t usually share too much personal information on this site. I try to add a li

For years I’ve been trying to find the perfect oatmeal cookie recipe. They’re my husband’s favorite. But

Every fall, when I lived in Kansas, my dear neighbor Carol would bring over a batch of her homemade apple muff

Here’s a little something I whipped up when my parents visited over the weekend. It’s very simple and can

How many times have you heard, “I’ll be home from work in 30 minutes?” You have dinner ready, timed it p

Let me start by letting you know, that I’m not really a fan of lamb. I love it on gyros and at a great Greek

Fall is here, which means tis the season for my favorite pie – PUMPKIN! But pumpkin pie doesn’t just have

A fork-tender pork loin cooked in a Crock-Pot atop a bed of potatoes, beets and bacon. Less than 400 calories

Add a little zest to your breakfast with green chiles, corn tortillas and melted cheese. Ready in less than 3

An Italian classic with smoky, salty bacon, garlic and whole wheat pasta in a subtle creamy, cheese sauce ~ an

This fall dish combines chicken breasts and earthy mushrooms with nutty rice all in a surprisingly delicious p

The secret to this salad is hominy because it gives this dish an earthy flavor like corn tortillas. With Zestu

I’m moving across the country in a few days, and my coworkers have expressed their concerns. You see, at lea

Great Filipino adobo takes hours to cook, but since I’m short on time, this omelet is a shortcut recipe that

Get ready for three layers of chocolate, buttery ecstasy.  There have been a couple of occasions over the pas

What happens when you combine a blueberry-filled donut, monkey bread and French toast? A sweet, crunchy breakf

Fresh ingredients simmered down in one pot create an earthy, creamy broth that will make any sick family membe

Sweet, salty, crunchy ~ and guilt-free at under 300 calories per serving.   I just downed a dozen coconut

This lemony recipe will bring summer sunshine to your next Sunday brunch. It’s made with sweet bread, a bitt

Forget bacon wrapped shrimp. This slider made with shrimp, bacon and poblano peppers is mouthwatering. It’s

I just created the best appetizer I’ve ever made – a macaroni and cheese cupcake with a savory cream chees

This recipe creates a simple, rich and super creamy basic macaroni and cheese. There are no fancy ingredients

It’s grillin’ season, and one of the healthiest meals you can prepare is a grilled chicken breast. With th

On a hot summer day, this is the most refreshing cocktail. I served it at a party recently and one pitcher was

Have you ever tried Tajín? Have you ever even heard of it? Tajín Clásico is a Mexican spice that combines c

This dainty, savory bite is a beautiful, tasty appetizer you can prepare when you're short on time, but still