This holiday wine spritzer is perfect for your holiday table. Wine and soda and cranberries sparkle in this festive fall drink! Your whole family will love it, and you’ll want to have a spare pitcher in reserve! Holiday Wine Spritzer When you are putting on a dinner as big as a Thanksgiving feast, sometimes the …
Recipes
Caramel Roll Cinnamon Cake is a super easy dessert that you are going to LOVE. Caramel Roll Cinnamon Cake I love a good shortcut now and then. Caramel rolls are one of my very favorite things, but they aren’t exactly a quick and easy fix. It takes some pre-planning. Some mixing. Some rising. Some rolling. …
Vanilla Bean Yellow Cake is a made-from-scratch cake that is super easy to make, and sure to impress. It is FULL of vanilla flavor, and worth the time to make it homemade! Vanilla Bean Yellow Cake I can’t believe that it has taken me THIS LONG to post about this cake. I made this cake …
Our Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup is in my top 10 list of soups, ever. It has everything you need and love in a soup, and we include methods for making your own chicken stock or hitting the easy button and using store-bought stock. Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe Soup season is a significant reason …
Simple Sous Vide Steak is going to be the best steak you’ve ever had. Perfectly cooked no matter if you want it rare or well. (But don’t cook it well done!) Simple Sous Vide Steak Oh.Good.Golly. Yup. I’ve been hearing about sous vide cooking for several years now, but I’d never had the opportunity to …
Vanilla Bean Crème brûlée is my all-time favorite dessert. It is so creamy and delicious. Usually, I only have this on special occasions while I’m eating out, but sometimes I make it a special occasion at home and treat the family to this amazing dessert. Vanilla Bean Crème brûlée Crème brûlée is my favorite dessert, …
French Onion Stuffed Meatballs are the ULTIMATE comfort food. Combining the best of so many worlds with super-flavorful caramelized onions, tender, juicy meatballs, and lots of gooey cheese – these are SO worth the work. French Onion Stuffed Meatballs Now that the weather is turning a bit, I can finally share with you guys one …
Our hearty Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup combines beef, vegetables, and tender pasta in a savory broth, made simple by the slow cooker! This soup is ideal for busy weekdays, requiring minimal active preparation while delivering a nutritious and satisfying meal. It’s a great way to use various leftover vegetables and can be customized according …
Our Pepperoni Pizza Rolls recipe offers a delicious twist on a beloved classic. It combines the irresistible flavors of pepperoni pizza with the fun and convenience of a roll. These rolls are perfect for parties, family gatherings, or kid-friendly snacks. This recipe uses homemade dough and a herby seasoned pizza sauce, packing every bite with …
Pan Fried Potato Wedges are a simple side dish that is perfect with a big juicy steak, a big pile of eggs, a whole roasted chicken, or whatever other main course you can throw at them. Family favorites, and with a secret trick to ensure they cook fully in less time. Pan Fried Potato Wedges …
Our homemade Roasted Red Pepper Aioli is a rich and flavorful condiment that adds a creamy, tangy, and slightly smoky taste to your dishes. Made with fresh roasted red peppers, garlic, lemon juice, and avocado oil, this aioli is perfect for crab cakes, sandwiches, burgers, or as a dipping sauce for fries and vegetables. Its …
Sesame Vegetables with Rice Noodles is one of my favorite Asian-inspired meals. The homemade chili garlic sauce is one of the most popular recipes on my blog! Sesame Vegetables with Rice Noodles It is officially getting cooler outside, and its time to whip up some warm, satisfying meals. These types of dishes are sometimes the …
Quadruple Chocolate Birthday Cake is going to satisfy all of your chocolate cravings, without going too crazy overboard on the sweet scale. This is one of the most requested birthday cakes in my house! Quadruple Chocolate Birthday Cake We had our 4th and final birthday party of the summer to last week. Last week also marked …
Blackberry Crisp is one of those desserts that just screams “WASHINGTON” to me. It is so delicious, and super easy to make too. You can use any kind of berries for this that you happen to have on hand. Blackberry Crisp It is August in the Pacific Northwest, and that means it is blackberry season. …
This Perfect Grilled Asparagus is my favorite, ever, and once you try it I think it’ll be yours too! This uses fresh asparagus, a simple seasoning, butter patties, and a hot grill to take the natural flavor of the asparagus and amplify it. Grilled Asparagus If you’re looking for a simple and delicious side dish …