The very first time I tried shrimp scampi was when I was 14 and just moved to the states. My mom made me this dish soon after I moved here and all I could think was, “why haven’t I been eating this my whole life?!” This was only one of the many, many classic recipes... The post S … | Continue reading
My baked scallops have been SO popular with my readers since I’ve shared the recipe. This is a simple recipe for buttery, flavorful, plump scallops that you can make any day of the week. Scallops is a restaurant favorite for so many people but it’s a great seafood to make at home … | Continue reading
Cacio e pepe is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners. First of all, it’s SO flavorful, fast and easy. (It’s incredibly comforting too because it’s pasta and cheese.) Second of all, I always have these 3 ingredients on hand. It’s like a fancy Italian mac and cheese with an e … | Continue reading
Shrimp Pesto Pasta is a deliciously light pasta dish packed with fresh and aromatic ingredients like basil and garlic in the homemade pesto sauce and sautéed shrimp. As an added touch, it’s topped with shaved parmesan and pine nuts. This is a bright and impressive dish but you wo … | Continue reading
This is the best pesto pasta recipe and I have been making it for SO many years! Ever since I’ve started growing pesto on my balcony in college, first thing I learned is to make pesto pasta. It’s really easy to make both, homemade pesto and this pasta dish in less than 30 minutes … | Continue reading
I have been making home fries since I was allowed to operate the stove! It was always my absolute favorite way to eat potatoes and the first thing I learned how to cook. I’ve made home fries using just about every method and flavor so I’m excited to share everything I know. Quick … | Continue reading
After a few disappointing experiences ordering miso salmon at restaurants, I had to create my own recipe that highlights these flavors the best way. I found a way to bring the most flavor to the salmon while still keeping this recipe easy and under 30 minutes. Miso holds a wonder … | Continue reading
Featured Comment “ My favorite pulled pork recipe!! A winner every time.” ~Tracy What Pork To Use? Pork Butt or Pork Shoulder– Pork shoulder and pork butt actually both come from the shoulder part of the pig. The name “pork butt” can be confusing since it does not actually come f … | Continue reading
I make this wondaful Irish sausage and potatoes stew using braising cooking method. Braising the bacon, sausage, potatoes, and herbs in the oven creates the most incredible tender texture and rich flavors. Try it, you won’t be able to stop eating! You may be asking yourself a ver … | Continue reading
This is a very simple but incredibly comforting dish popular in Britain and Ireland. It may be a simple dish of potatoes, sausage and gravy but my recipe is very flavorful. A great dish to serve with a pint of cold beer and maybe a few veggies on a side. Homemade fluffy mashed po … | Continue reading
Grasshopper is a great dessert cocktail for the fans of mint chocolate chip flavors. My frozen Grasshopper drink is like an adult milkshake! It’s pretty much the most fun you can have with a dessert as an adult. Every grasshopper is a little bit different, though, and mine is esp … | Continue reading
Pecan Crusted Salmon is an easy gluten free dinner recipe that needs to make its way to your menu right away! This tasty, juicy baked salmon is coated in a thin layer of flavored mayo and encrusted in a mixture of crushed pecans and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This easy pecan … | Continue reading
Beautiful honey, lime, and cilantro flavors come together is this tasty salmon rice bowl. Slightly sweet cilantro rice topped with juicy salmon roasted in honey, lime, cilantro glaze and fresh cilantro avocado. Featured Comment “ Delicious! I made this 3 times in 2 weeks. The sec … | Continue reading
Corned Beef Sliders feature sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese and sautéed mushrooms and onions all melted together between soft rolls. I think the best part might be the buttery garlic and poppy seed topping! If you love a classic Reuben Sandwich or my favorite Reuben Sliders but … | Continue reading
These stuffed pork chops are absolutely amazing! They’re filled with a flavorful mixture of honeycrisp apples, bacon, shallots, and smoked cheddar cheese. Start by searing the pork chops in the pan, finish in the oven, and add a delicious finishing touch with an easy mustard sauc … | Continue reading
Lobster pasta is a rich, creamy, and delicious seafood pasta dish with chunks of flavorful lobster meat and creamy Parmesan sauce. This recipe will take you less than 30 minutes to prepare and will make an exquisite dinner! Featured Comment “ I purchased a few tails to grill for … | Continue reading
This Surf and Turf recipe is a perfect combination of the juicy, pan-seared steak with sautéed shrimp and scallops in a buttery garlic sauce. This dish is very easy to make and will take only about 20 minutes to cook. It’s a great dinner for a special night! Featured Comment “ I … | Continue reading
Mini cheesecakes are so much easier and faster to make than regular cheesecake but the results are just as smooth, creamy, and luscious. This is my go-to recipe for classic New York style mini cheesecakes. I started making cheesecakes about 20 years ago and after countless amount … | Continue reading
These boneless wings are perfectly crispy bites of juicy chicken, breaded, fried, and tossed in a homemade buffalo sauce. They are easy to make and easy to customize to just the way you like. Boneless buffalo wings, they are the epitome of going out to watch the game. But, when y … | Continue reading
Juicy, sticky, awesome wings that will blow your taste buds away! Baked chicken wings slathered in an easy homemade spicy orange glaze will make any party a smash! Nothing beats chicken wings as a game day snack! Baked chicken wings are my go-to because, I believe, they are super … | Continue reading
Amazing baked chicken wings made with the best dry rub seasoning. These chicken wings take less than 5 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to bake. No sauce is even needed! Back in my college days, I was introduced to baked chicken wings and ever since then, I’ve never made them in … | Continue reading
Baked chicken wings is healthier and easier but still results in a juicy and tender chicken with a crispy skin. I’ve tested different methods and temperatures to figure out the best way of making baked chicken wings. After years of making my chicken wings the same way, I decided … | Continue reading
Teriyaki salmon is a very easy salmon recipe, perfect for any day of the week. It’s baked in a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce and you can serve it over rice, salad, or vegetables. So flavorful and ready in less than 30 minutes. Salmon is always my go-to fish for an easy and he … | Continue reading
Chicken Teriyaki is my go-to quick and easy dinner that features juicy chicken thigh meat, homemade Teriyaki sauce, veggies, and rice. It’s so fast and delicious, you can make it in less than 30 minutes. It tastes better than any take out and takes less time than delivery. I have … | Continue reading
Teriyaki Sauce is very easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients and about 10 minutes. This is a perfect sauce to add to chicken, salmon, vegetables, wings, and so much more. Teriyaki sauce is a great sauce to make a big batch of and keep in the fridge for easy dinn … | Continue reading
Crispy Skin Salmon is a simple yet exquisite dish that tastes like it’s from a 5-star restaurant! In this recipe for pan seared salmon works perfectly every time and the best part is, it only takes about 15 minutes from pan to plate. Salmon is often my go-to protein for an easy, … | Continue reading
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites make a wonderful Valentine’s Day treat. Indulgent bites of peanut butter cheesecake mixed with mini chocolate chips and covered in sweet and smooth melted chocolate. Peanut butter and chocolate is probably the best sweet flavor com … | Continue reading
Jambalaya is a classic spicy New Orleans dish loaded with sausage, chicken, and shrimp. This hearty and meaty dish is made in one pot with rice, vegetables, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, and tomato broth. What a wonderful dish is this Jambalaya, so full of flavor! It’s a meaty and … | Continue reading
Amazingly flavorful creamy Cajun shrimp and grits is a great southern classic recipe. This comforting dish features cheesy grits topped with sauteed Cajun shrimp, crispy bacon, and smooth, creamy Cajun sauce. Shrimp and grits is my absolute favorite Southern dish to make and I ma … | Continue reading
Cheese grits is a simple buttery, comforting twist on a classic Southern side dish. This is an easy recipe featuring stone-ground grits cooked with butter and sharp cheddar cheese. Grits is an essential southern side dish made with dried corn, either yellow or white. It comes in … | Continue reading
There is nothing more classic than dipping a grilled cheese into a bowl of homemade tomato soup. This homemade classic tomato soup recipe features simple ingredients and will take only 30 minutes to make! Classic tomato soup is perfect for fall and winter evenings when you need s … | Continue reading
White Bean Soup is a hearty Tuscan style white bean soup featuring cannellini beans, vegetables, bacon, Swiss chard, and the prominent Parmesan cheese flavor in every bite. The beans are creamy, flavorful, and soft, perfect for a comforting soup. The season of comfort food is upo … | Continue reading
Ham and bean soup is an incredibly comforting, flavorful, and easy to make soup. My simple and delicious version features smoked ham bones, dried navy beans, vegetables and a few simple seasonings. This is a wonderfully cozy and hearty soup that doesn’t take much effort on your p … | Continue reading
Banana Pancakes are so soft, fluffy, and made with just the right amount of fresh bananas! Cinnamon and walnuts add a little extra something special to the pancake batter and make every bite of these homemade breakfast staples so satisfying. Pancakes is a great weekend breakfast … | Continue reading
This easy oatmeal pancakes recipe features two ways of making it: the old fashioned, rustic method and the blender method. These soft and fluffy pancakes feature old fashioned rolled oats, oat milk, eggs, flour, oil, and a touch of sweetness and cinnamon. These oatmeal pancakes h … | Continue reading
Spatchcock Chicken is the best way to roast or grill a whole chicken because this method gives you chicken that is evenly cooked inside and out. By using this cooking method, you get flavorful crispy skin with juicy, tender meat on the inside. Using the spatchcock cooking methos … | Continue reading
Simple ingredients, easy to prepare, flavorful – a family favorite soup! Homemade chicken and rice soup is incredibly simple and comforting. Loaded with tender chicken meat, veggies, rice and simple seasoning, this soup is perfect any time of the year. Often, the simplest recipes … | Continue reading
Coconut Oat Muffins are so soft and hearty breakfast muffins made with old fashion oats, lots of coconut, and agave nectar. It’s great to have one of these muffins for breakfast because they are filling and nutritious. Muffins make a great breakfast because it’s easy to make them … | Continue reading
Homemade beef stock is very easy and it will make your soups incredibly delicious and healthy. Learn how to make beef stock from scratch right here in a few simple steps. Use marrow bones for the most health benefits and load it with vegetables like onions, celery, and carrots. Y … | Continue reading
These Instant Pot short ribs will be your family’s favorite weekend dinner because they are amazingly tender, succulent, and full of flavor. The red wine sauce in this short ribs dinner is out of this world! It will take you less than 2 hours to make this recipe from start to fin … | Continue reading
Braised short ribs make a flavorful, rich, and hearty family dinner. This comforting classic recipe is much easier than most people think. It starts in a Dutch oven on stove-top and then, finish cooking in the oven until completely soft and tender. Braised short ribs is an extrem … | Continue reading
Loaded Baked Potato Soup is one of the most comforting soups you can ever have! This potato soup recipe is loaded with crispy bacon, soft golden potatoes, cheese, and green onions. When it’s cold outside, comfort foods and warm soups are just what we need to warm up. Loaded baked … | Continue reading
Ham and potato soup is a rich, creamy and comforting soup that is perfect as cold weather comfort food. This hearty soup is full of soft potatoes, vegetables, flavorful ham, whole milk, and sharp white cheddar cheese! The combination of flavorful leftover ham and creamy, soft pot … | Continue reading
Hot Toddy is the best warm cocktail to have on a cold winter night. It truly will make you warm inside and out with the soothing combination of Bourbon, hot tea, lemon, honey, cloves, and cinnamon. Such a simple cocktail to enjoy on a cold evening. Just imagine sitting in front o … | Continue reading
Ricotta Pancakes are incredibly soft, creamy, smooth and fluffy pancakes that almost melt in your mouth. These pancakes are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch and take only about 30 minutes to make! If you ever want to step out of your usual Classic Pancake routine, you si … | Continue reading
Espresso Martini is a perfect after-dinner cocktail that will satisfy your sweet tooth, relax you, and give you a little jolt at the same time. There are only three ingredients and that’s vodka, Kahlua, and espresso. When you want an invigorating cocktail, this martini should be … | Continue reading
Overnight French toast bake is a perfect weekend and holiday breakfast for the family. It’s made with soft, buttery Brioche bread and sweetened cinnamon egg mixture. So easy to put together all the ingredients the night before and pop it in the oven the next morning. Within 45 mi … | Continue reading
Classic Roast Beef recipe is so flavorful and easy to make for a holiday and weekend dinner. This recipe features eye of round roast cooked in the oven at a lower temperature for the best and most tender texture. Roast beef is perfectly cooked to medium-rare temperature but you c … | Continue reading