Homemade Ranch Dip with Fresh Herbs

This is a creamy, tangy ranch dip loaded with as many fresh herbs as I could stir into it. Fresh lemon juice provides the tang of buttermilk...

Cinnamon Crinkle Cookies - Gluten Free or Not

Sweet cinnamon sugar cookies with crisp edges and chewy centers; these cookies are the perfect afternoon snack with a cup of tea or coffee. ...

Tomato Chicken Chili

The same day that I saw Mel post this recipe, I immediately added whole tomatoes to my shopping list. White Chicken Chili is one of my fami...

Chewy Raisin Baked Oatmeal Cups

Like warm, soft and chewy oatmeal cookies designed to be eaten for breakfast; this was a delicious weekend breakfast designed for just my hu...

Champagne Vinaigrette

While eating lunch at The Arrogant Butcher the other day, I was struck by the uniqueness of the salad dressing. It is surprisingly sweet, t...

Lemon Butter Pasta with Mushrooms and Tomatoes

Fragrant garlic, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes are sauteed in butter and then tossed with fresh lemon juice and tender pasta. I've been...

Light and Fluffy Buttermilk Waffles - Gluten Free

I'll go ahead and admit that I am a bit of a waffle snob. I wouldn't dream of ordering waffles from a restaurant. For years, I made ...

Kitchen Tip: How To Make a Buttermilk Substitute

When I was a child, my mom's banana bread recipe taught me to add a bit of vinegar or lemon juice to a cup of milk and let that rest for...

Classic Mai Tai

If you've tried a Mai Tai in the past and been unimpressed with the sugary or overly fruity flavor, this classic version of the Mai Tai ...

Applewood Smoked Sausage Stew with Roasted Potatoes

Applewood smoked sausage, roasted potatoes and tender vegetables created a unique stew that was richly flavorful and hearty. I really enjoy...

Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies

While I was adding category labels to several older blog posts last week, I stumbled across this recipe. I wrote the post (and thought I pub...

Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze

When I started blogging, I challenged myself to cook something new from a different country at least once a month. I've had a blast trac...

Calabacita Enchiladas with Red and Green Chile

Loosely translated, the word calabacita means little squash in Spanish. Calabacitas is a traditional Spanish skillet meal comprised of squas...

New Mexico Red Chile Sauce

For years, I avoided red sauce with my Mexican foods. I was certain I just didn't like it. In a pinch, I would use a store-bought red sa...

Italian Herb Meatball Soup

Italian herb meatballs, vegetables and Parmesan cheese in a rich flavorful beef and tomato broth is an excellent way to welcome the cooler t...

Honey and Oat Gluten Free Bread

Soft, fluffy and perfectly slice-able sandwich bread with a rich flavor from oat flour and honey. After a few months of making and very muc...

Baked Pumpkin Spice and Toasted Pecan Steel Cut Oatmeal

"Like pumpkin pie in a bowl, with nuts and milk too" was the verdict as my boys ate this breakfast. Steel cut oats are perfect for...

The Most Photographed Event In The World

Do you know where we are? I'll give you a hint. I grew up in this town. You might see bumblebees... there might be cows... children will...

Cornbread Croutons

Sweetly crisp and slightly chewy croutons made from some of the best cornbread I've ever had. I imagine these croutons would work with ...

Vegetarian Four Bean and Chipotle Chili

This meal was inspired by an impromptu trip to our cabin and an unexpected craving for chili. I pulled this together with only ingredients f...

Spicy Orange Garlic Shrimp

This has been our favorite shrimp recipe for so long now; I haven't made a different shrimp dish in years. This is a very simple recipe ...

Roasted Italian Apples and Potatoes with Pork

Red potatoes, sweet yellow onions and tender gala apples are roasted with generous Italian spices and then drizzled with cider vinegar. The...

Spicy Hot Green Chile Beef and Pepper Skillet

Spicy hot green chile, ground beef, peppers and rice in a quick skillet that took around 20 minutes to put together. My husband was home for...

Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal

Does PB&J Oatmeal sound tasty to anyone under ten years old? I cringed when my son suggested it, but I decided to play with the idea. M...