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 …

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 …