I’ve had my crepe maker since I was nineteen, and it’s still one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. In fact, it’s the oldest tool in my kitchen! Crepe makers aren’t expensive, and I highly recommend getting one for yourself—it makes crepe making super simple and …
My husband loves any dish with shrimp, but this one is among his favorites. It took me a few tries to perfect it, but he never complained. Even when an excessive amount of lemon overpowered all the other ingredients on my first failed attempt, he …
Spring is doing its usual hide and seek routine this year, which is no surprise for Colorado. The past few weeks have brought cold and snow, but this week is starting off much nicer. After being cooped up for the last month due to COVID, …
Mix it up with this customizable chicken salad recipe – fresh, simple, and always delicious.
Every couple of years I usually try to tackle making a gingerbread house during the holidays. While watching one of our favorite Christmas movies last year, I had the idea of designing cousin Eddie’s (infamous) RV and imagining what his campsite could look like. This …
There’s nothing quite like the warm, inviting aroma of roasting chicken or turkey wafting through your home. It’s one of the reasons Thanksgiving holds such a special place in my heart! Roasting not only creates a mouthwatering dish but also fills the kitchen with a …
This dish is hands-down one of my absolute favorites from The Cheesecake Factory, so I just had to try recreating it at home. Now, while I don’t claim that this version is a carbon copy of the restaurant’s, I’ve made a few tweaks to suit …
Perfectly fluffy biscuits with a butter crust. High Altitude tested.
Baked ziti has got to be one of the best home-style dishes out there, and it definitely shouldn’t be reserved just for Sunday dinner. Letting a store-bought sauce simmer with Italian sausage will give you a rich, flavorful sauce that tastes like you spent hours …
If you’ve ever dined at the Cheesecake Factory, you might know the allure of their creamy, savory, and rich Madeira Chicken Pasta or ‘Pasta Da Vinci’. This copycat recipe is designed to bring that restaurant experience straight to your kitchen! Each element of this dish—from …
Growing up with a large garden that provided bountiful fruits and vegetables in the summer, and with long, snowy winters, preserving food was more than a necessity—it was a way of life. Every summer, the garden overflowed with fresh produce, and my mother would spend …
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As much as I love cooking, I had never considered making my own hamburger or sandwich rolls. Like most people, I relied on the convenience of picking up my favorite “homemade-ish” buns from the store for burgers, chicken sandwiches, BBQ brisket, or pork—you name it. …
When I lived in Northern Virginia, one of my favorite places to eat was Sweetwater Tavern. I loved just about everything I ever ordered there and have missed it dearly over the years. This dish (or something very similar) was only available on their lunch …
This dish came about from a happy accident. I was originally trying to make my White Chicken Chili but, halfway through, I accidentally added tomato sauce—an ingredient I typically use for my red chili recipe. By blending the two chili recipes and adding a few …
There’s nothing quite like the warm, inviting aroma of roasting chicken or turkey wafting through your home. It’s one of the reasons Thanksgiving holds such a special place in my heart! Roasting not only creates a mouthwatering dish but also fills the kitchen with a …
Years ago, when Maggiano’s still served brunch, I fell in love with their light and heavenly lemon ricotta pancakes. My first attempt at recreating them resulted in thin, dense pancakes—nothing like the fluffy perfection from the restaurant. After much trial and error, I finally crafted …
I’ve had my crepe maker since I was nineteen, and it’s still one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. In fact, it’s the oldest tool in my kitchen! Crepe makers aren’t expensive, and I highly recommend getting one for yourself—it makes crepe making super simple and …
My husband loves any dish with shrimp, but this one is among his favorites. It took me a few tries to perfect it, but he never complained. Even when an excessive amount of lemon overpowered all the other ingredients on my first failed attempt, he …
This French toast is one of my favorites. Thick slices of sweet Challah bread are dipped in a vanilla-infused egg batter, then coated with crushed cornflakes on one side. The blend of textures truly sets this dish apart. Challah is ideal for this recipe, standing …
