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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 …

Several of my daughters, especially my eldest, happen to love ramen. So I thought it would be a perfect way to celebrate her birthday this year. It was a fun cake to make despite a major setback. Thankfully, in the end it worked out pretty …

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 …

When I was young, I vividly remember preparing these with my mother on Sunday evenings, just in time to enjoy them while watching the Wonderful World of Walt Disney. My mom would make a biscuit-type dough, which she’d roll out and cut into circles—my job …

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 …