Food
Join me in the kitchen to make delicious recipes that are great for the entire family, featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks… both healthy and comfort foods!
Super Supper Salads for Summer
There’s something special about summertime dinners. I can just picture the gentle breezes, filling food, and laughing family members, all of which are characteristic of our family meals in the summer. My favorite moment is when all the food has been laid out, and the warm glow of the kitchen lights illuminate my loved ones’ faces as we all settle in at the table.
Flavorful Mac and Cheese
I’m not a Mac and Cheese Lover, but my little people are so I had to establish a recipe packed with flavor that would fill their bellies and hearts!
Delicious Fried Chicken
A good Fried Chicken recipe is the way to my heart! Our family eats a ton of chicken, probably daily in some form! However, nothing makes taste buds explode like something seasoned to perfection and fried golden brown!
Potato Soup Recipe
Ingredients 6 strips (uncooked) bacon, cut into small pieces 3 tablespoons garlic and herb butter 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 3 large garlic cloves, minced ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 2 ½ lbs gold potatoes peeled and diced into pieces no larger than 1” 4 cups chicken...
Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Ingredients 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 stick garlic and herb butter 1-pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast (2½ cups rotisserie chicken when in a hurry) Creole seasoning, salt, and white pepper 1 1/2 cups carrots sliced 1 1/2 cups celery sliced 1...
Lentil Soup Recipe
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 4 medium garlic cloves, minced 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 2 medium celery stalks, diced 1 cup brown or green lentils, dry 2 ½ cups vegetable broth, unsalted 1 can (28oz) diced tomatoes...
Christmas-Themed Dessert Charcuterie Board Recipe
Prep Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 0 mins Serves: 6-8 people This super easy recipe is a fun twist on a classic charcuterie board! Instead of meat and cheese, the board is dessert themed with a variety of sweet Christmas treats. Ingredients Peppermint...
Daddy’s Favorite French Toast
[It's National French Toast Day! I'm re-sharing this post today to celebrate.] When Daddy is home having breakfast with us during his offseason, we add one of his favorites into our weekly breakfast rotation - my special french toast! My little lambs aren’t crazy...
Choc. Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Prep Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 8-11 mins Serves: 8 Ingredients 1 stick of salted butter 1 cup of brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup of granulated sugar 1 jumbo egg, room temperature 3 tbsps of vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp of baking...
The Ultimate Slider Station
Prep Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins Serves: 24 For this recipe, I prefer Sweet Hawaiian rolls with my slider station. They complement each slider exceptionally well — and depending on your cheese and sauce choices, each slider is packed with a...
Country Coleslaw
Ingredients 14-ounce coleslaw mix with red cabbage and carrots 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 1/2tablespoon white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon Parsley, Celery seed, Onion powder, and ground black...
Loaded Southern Style Baked Beans
Ingredients 5 cans 16 oz baked beans 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup. Dark brown sugar 1 1/2 cups. Trinity mix – cooked 1/4 cup. ketchup 2 -10oz. Rotel cans 1/2 cup. BBQ Sauce 1 ½ lb. Ground Turkey or beef 1 small roll of jimmy dean sage sausage (optional) 6...