I like to have some easy and fast dinners up my sleeve and this oven-baked risotto with Caprese is on my list of go-to dinners. People ask me all the time if I really cook dinner all the time. I like to have some easy and fast dinners up my sleeve and this oven-baked risotto …
This Vidalia onion with blue cheese is the perfect thing to serve with a grilled steak and asparagus. In fact, it was the first meal that I served here in our new home in Kansas. When I was in college, I worked at a restaurant called the Hatteras. They had amazing food, and I think …
There are very few things worse than taking a big bite of rice and having it crunch. Not good at all. This method starts by sauteing shallots and toasting the rice on the stove. There are a few things that I have a hard time making. One is brownies from a mix. The second is …
Jenny’s Cornbread is a family favorite comfort food that comes straight from my friend Jenny. Boxed cornbread mixed is topped with green chilies, onions, sour cream, and cheese and is then baked for a crunchy, creamy, and satisfying cornbread that goes great with chili or any southern-style dish! If you’ve been reading this blog for …
When I made this for our Thanksgiving dinner, I did cook it right before I served it. It goes against my rules, but I had everything prepped the day before and it was just a matter of cooking it. I also think that you could make this earlier in the day and reheat it before …
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping – Orange scented sweet potatoes with a pecan crumble topping with brown sugar crumble. I love sweet potatoes. In pretty much every incarnation. Sweet, savory, plain. I love them. Granted, this version is a special occasion dish, but it is so flavorful and perfect, that I want to eat …
There are a million different ways to make Thanksgiving stuffing, but this is the only kind that I will ever make for my holiday table. I am a traditionalist and this stuffing has been what my family has served for as long as I can remember. That is 34 Thanksgivings for sure, but I’ll bet …
This Mango Avocado Salad couldn’t be an easier or more delicious. Add slices of avocado and macadamia nuts to a bed of arugula salad, drizzle with dressing, and voila! While on vacation in California, we went to the Dole headquarters. While there, we sampled some of the salad mixes. When you purchase a bag of …