Search


Kelly's Deviled Eggs
I've been making Deviled Eggs since I was 5 years old. It's one of the first things I learned to make and I've been using the same recipe...


Crispy Onion Strings
When we lived in Connecticut, my mom used to take us to this great 50's style burger place called The Hot Spot. Being from the midwest...


Buttermilk Biscuits
I recently experimented with making biscuits and this recipe was a fantastic first try. In order to stay true to the indulgence of a good...
Parmesan Risotto
Just a bit of warning about risotto, it's not terribly hard to make, but it does require a lot of hands-on time. Every time I try to make...
Muffin Cup Potatoes Gratin
This is a much healthier version than most recipes I've seen and it's super easy to make. You can make a large batch in a glass dish, or...


Kung Pao Shrimp
This one became a favorite the first time I made it. Whenever we want something that feels like eating bad, but is still remotely good...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with (optional) Bacon
I never had Brussels sprouts when I was a kid. My mom absolutely hated them, and from the sound of them I didn't blame her. That was...


Mama's Pot Roast
My family is steak and potatoes. That's what I grew up on, and that's what we have at least once every time we all get together....


Tortilla Soup
This recipe is a great example of how one ingredient can totally make a dish. The smoky, spicy chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are the...


Pasta Puttanesca
I always giggle when I see this on the menu. Most people don't know this but Pasta Puttanesca literally means "Whore-Style Spaghetti"....


Southwest Turkey Burgers
This is another of my sister's stellar additions to my rotation of go-to dinners. It has a TON of flavor and is super easy to mix up....


Mongolian Beef
This was originally a Cooking Light recipe which I modified slightly to add the asparagus and reduce the green onions. We really enjoyed...


Bourbon BBQ Babyback Ribs
This is by far one of the most gratifying dishes when it comes to the effort/reward ratio. It needs to cook for a very long time, but...


Thai Shrimp Curry
The original recipe for this dish came from Bon Appetit but I made quite a few adjustments to bring out more flavor, without adding more...


Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Enchiladas will always have a special place in my heart, because when I was younger (pre-driver's license) and my dad would drive me home...