If you haven’t guessed by now, I have a special love for pasta dishes. There’s something about the endless possibilities that keeps me coming back. I created this particular dish to satisfy my husband’s two favorites: shrimp and Creole cooking. It’s a match made in …
Pot Roast. Beef Stew. Why not combine the two and create the perfect winter dish? This is one of those dishes that you put together in a crock pot and forget about it… well sort of. You probably won’t be able to forget about it …
I used to be all about the charcoal smoker. There’s something undeniably old-school about it. I learned some great lessons while smoking meats on that thing, but I have to admit, it was a TON of work. Trying to maintain even temperatures was like a …
Since moving to Colorado, my husband has developed a love for everything bison. So, I decided to ‘beef’ up (pun intended) my chili recipe by adding both ground beef and bison. It’s a hearty twist that earns me a few extra brownie points—and it’s quickly …
At first glance, this dish looks more complicated than it really is. I get it—making crepes can feel intimidating, but a crepe maker truly makes it a breeze. If you don’t have one of these handy gadgets, no worries; you can easily make crepes in …
I believe I’ve already confessed my love for quiche on this blog. This recipe was born out of impatience. By using canned croissant dough, there’s no need to make or pre-bake a crust before adding your filling—making this a quicker version of the ultimate egg …
‘Meatloaf’ isn’t exactly the most appetizing name, is it? But trust me, this isn’t your ordinary meatloaf—so I just couldn’t call it that. This version is bursting with flavor. The bacon adds a delicious smokiness as it cooks, with the fat dripping into the ground …
Years ago, a friend introduced me to a charming little pizza shop nestled in the Shenandoah Mountains, near the Virginia/West Virginia border. This quaint ‘mom and pop’ parlor served up some of the best pizza I’ve ever had, and their taco pizza left me wishing …
It might seem strange, but I had never grilled brats before moving to Colorado—hence the inspired name for this post. I’ve eaten my fair share of the foil-wrapped, slightly spicy dogs, usually when in a hurry to keep up the pace before starting the back …
When we’re lucky enough to dine at Maggiano’s, there’s always one go-to dish that my family loves. We never leave without ordering it. You guessed it—it’s Rigatoni D. I have to admit, I’ve been working on recreating this recipe for years (and years). According to …
