This Pressure Cooker Beef Brisket is almost ALL hands-off time, besides a quick sear in the beginning, and comes out of the cooker so tender and flavorful. Did you know that it is possible to make brisket so amazing, you don’t even need a grill? Because I didn’t, but now that I know life shall …
Do you remember that Fresh Cherry Syrup that I showed you how to make earlier this week? If not, you’re going to want to check it out because it is one of my favorite parts about this amazing Fresh Cherry Pina Colada. Fresh Cherry Piña Colada It has all the greatness of a traditional pina …
Homemade marble pound cake is a great, dense, made-from-scratch cake that’ll take care of both your chocolate and vanilla cravings all at once. Homemade Marble Pound Cake This is a great base for an ice cream sundae, to be cubed up into a trifle, or just served with some chocolate on top. This post first …
Meatball Stuffed Manicotti Are you craving something a little different than the typical spaghetti and meatballs? I’ve got a great one for you today. This meatball stuffed manicotti doesn’t even require a pot of boiling water. ALL of the cooking takes place in the oven, where it belongs. Don’t want to turn your oven on? …
This homemade honey pecan shrimp will have you skipping that take-out line and getting into the kitchen. It is done in under an hour, and tastes just like Panda Express. Honey Pecan Shrimp I have kind of an obsession with the Panda these days. After years of being a little bit snobby about the popular …
Triple berry trifle is one of my favorite desserts to serve in the spring and summer time. Full of fresh berries, a luscious pastry cream, and big hunks of angel food cake, this is a hit for any gathering. Triple Berry Trifle It is so easy to throw together, and you can really make this …
This pan seared chicken and cilantro cream sauce is a quick dinner that cooks in a flash and is perfect for a weeknight meal. You can serve it with spicy Mexican rice, or slice it and put it on top of the best taco salad you’ll ever have. Chicken and Cilantro Cream Sauce Pan fried …
Our Instant Pot Smothered Beef Burritos are my new favorite Mexican-inspired meal! These smothered burritos are made with a chuck roast and covered in a sauce made from the beef’s cooking liquid. It’s so simple to make, and your whole family will love them! Smothered Shredded Beef Burritos These smothered shredded beef burritos are filled …
If you are craving a little date night in, I’ve got the perfect simple starter that’ll bring you to that nice outdoor patio seat at your favorite local Italian restaurant without ever leaving your house. Our Bread Dipping Oil uses your highest quality olive oil, a drizzle of fancy balsamic, and chopped fresh herbs with …
Toasted coconut is one of my favorite flavors, and a fantastic way to make use of that is by completely covering an entire cake with it. This toasted coconut cake is flavored with coconut milk too, to really kick it up a bit. Toasted Coconut Cake Recipe Up until about a year ago, I wouldn’t …
A refreshing twist on a classic cocktail, this Lemongrass Lemon Drop has a hint of added citrus and is sweetened with a lemongrass simple syrup. Lemongrass Lemon Drop This week I’m away at a blogging retreat, and tonight I get the pleasure of making and sharing these beautiful drinks with all of the attendees. I’m …
My Spicy One-Pot Mexican Rice Recipe is a quick and easy side dish that is packed with flavor, and uses some simple dump and go ingredients that’ll leave you wondering how you ever lived without this on taco night! Spicy Mexican Rice Recipe Spicy Mexican Rice and Beans are perfect as a side dish for …
This Spicy Garlic Chicken and Green Beans is quick to throw together and goes great over a bed of jasmine rice! Spicy Garlic Chicken and Green Beans This Garlic Chicken and Green Beans of my favorite 30-minute meals EVER. Don’t like spice? Just leave that out and you’re left with an amazing garlic chicken that …
Now that the weather is getting a bit warmer, it is time to break out those refreshing summer cocktails! This grown-up pink lemonade is the perfect sipper for your next bbq, or for the next time you make dinner and want to enjoy a slightly sweet, lemony adult treat. Keep these ingredients on hand, and …
Empanadas are one of my favorite types of hand pies, and these Ground Beef Empanadas are a unique take on a traditional meal. Use puff pastry as a shortcut. and get cooking! Ground Beef Empanadas Easy dinners are my jam these days. With a full work schedule and a really full house – I just …