Recipe Index
Homemade Green Bean Casserole Recipe
A homemade version of the popular and traditional side dish at Thanksgiving. This green bean casserole recipe will be one of your go-to recipes every year after you try it! There are certain dishes that should always on a holiday table and this green bean casserole...
Mac n Cheese with Ranch and Cracker Crumbs
Super cheesy mac n cheese with three different kinds of cheese, whole milk and ranch salad dressing seasoning! This takes mac n cheese to a whole new level. Making this easy Mac n cheese Mac n cheese has always been one of the most nostalgic dishes anyone can make....
Salted Caramel Apple Cobbler
Sliced apples cooked in a rich salted caramel sauce and topped with a biscuit topping for the best apple cobbler you might ever taste! top reasons to make this apple cobbler It's quick and easy to makeThe brown sugar and butter cook together with the apples to create...
Rich Steak Pie with Sausage and Mushrooms
This steak pie is loaded with chunks of slow cooked tender beef, bratwurst sausages and mushrooms to create the best comfort food dish you'll ever taste! This post has been updated since last publishing in 2015 Now that summer is on it's way out and fall will be with...
Corn Chowder with Bacon and Potatoes
Rich and creamy corn chowder packed with potatoes and chunks of bacon, this is definitely a soup for the cold weather and so filling and delicious! All about this corn chowder This is a very easy and relatively quick recipe to make, and with only one pot being used...
Moroccan Spiced New Zealand Grass-fed Lamb
A naturally delicious rack of New Zealand grass-fed lamb marinated in Moroccan style spices and grilled until medium. Serve with your favorite salad or couscous. Once you make this recipe, you’ll see why it can be fun to dive deep into your spice cupboard and...
Boursin Stuffed Chicken breasts wrapped In Bacon
Juicy baked chicken breast stuffed with creamy Boursin cheese and wrapped in bacon! All about making these stuffed chicken breasts Chicken is a great and quick way to come up with a meal, whether you need something easy or something a little more fancy. These stuffed...
Cherry Bars wth Milk chocolate Chips
These sweet cherry bars are packed with chunks of cherries and melted milk chocolate chips! Perfect for an easy baking project! Cherry season is in full swing right now and other than my kids just eating them as they are, I thought I'd try to update an older recipe...
BLT Salad with Buttermilk Dill Dressing
This BLT salad is just as good as the famous sandwich, maybe even better! Made with fresh ripe tomatoes and crispy bacon and tossed in a creamy buttermilk and dill dressing. All about this BLT salad This salad was inspired by the delicious sandwich that's so simple...
New Zealand Grass-fed Lamb Birria
Slow-cooked New Zealand Grass-fed lamb shoulder combined with 11 different chilis and spices makes this Birria recipe perfect for tacos, enchiladas or simply served with rice and cilantro! Birria is hot in the food world right now and not because of the chilis used to...
Bourbon Maple Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Sweet and sticky air fryer chicken wings covered in a homemade Bourbon and maple bbq sauce! Chicken wings are so good, right? But they can be messy and tedious to make, especially if you like them well done and crispy like me. You could either deep fry them and suffer...
Simple Pan Fried Salmon
Juicy pan fried salmon filet, cooked in a few minutes and your answer to a healthy and easy dinner option! There are many ways to cook salmon thankfully. That's what makes it such a popular choice for seafood and for the home chef to cook. But pan fried salmon is...
Grilled Beef Kebabs with Peppers and Onions
Juicy beef kebabs marinated in soy sauce, garlic, ginger and orange juice. These kebabs are grilled on skewers with bell peppers and chunks of red onion. Anything on a skewer is always a popular thing to grill in the summer. Besides these beef kebabs, there's many...
Focaccia Bread with Olives and Artichokes
This homemade Focaccia Bread is topped with black and green olives, red onion and artichokes. Use the best olive oil you can get and sprinkle with sea salt for a result that will equal any true Italian bakery. I like bread. Heck...I might even adore the stuff,...
No BAKE Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Nothing screams summer like strawberry shortcake! This version is made in a 9 x 13 pan and makes perfect squares to serve. Slices of light pound cake brushed with strawberry lemonade and topped with fresh strawberries make it the perfect summer dessert. This is my...
New Zealand Grass-fed Flank Steak Cobb Salad
A delicious summer salad loaded with crispy lettuce, bacon, blue cheese and New Zealand Grass-fed flank steak. There’s a good reason why the Cobb Salad is so popular. It’s been around since the 1930’s, becoming iconic like the Caesar salad or Nicoise salad, and...
Key Lime Bars
These key lime bars are baked on top of a buttery crust and taste similar to everyones favorite lemon bars. Make a bunch of these for summer parties and potlucks! It wasn't until I recently hd a slice of key lime pie, that I remembered how much I missed it. That...
Easy One Pan Shrimp Orzo Pasta
A super-easy one pan meal full of tasty shrimp, orzo pasta, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. Ready in about 20 minutes, it's a great choice for busy nights! This post has been updated and republished with newer photographs One pan or one pot recipes are always a bonus...
chicken cordon bleu mac and cheese
Classic mac and cheese but with all the flavors you love in chicken cordon bleu! Creamy, cheesy and loaded with chicken and ham, this is an easy way to feed the family! Mac and cheese is definitely a dish that can take on so many other flavors like this lobster mac...
How To Grill a New Zealand Grass-fed Ribeye Steak
Don’t be intimidated by grilling a thick and juicy steak this summer. Follow my tips and enjoy a perfectly cooked New Zealand grass-fed ribeye steak. With summer just around the corner, it’s time to either treat yourself to a new outdoor grill, or clean and prepare...
Five Classic Salad Dressing Recipes
These five easy salad dressing recipes are made with everyday ingredients and can be used in many different salads or marinades! I always cringe when I open my fridge and see bottles and bottles of salad dressings, usually all at least half-full. I don't think I've...
Cheesy Potatoes with Bacon and Chives
Cheesy potatoes smothered in a rich cheese sauce with chives and heaps of chopped crispy bacon. This is a perfect side dish for any steak or grilling you'll be doing this summer! Sometimes the best recipes are made on a whim without much thought, that's the kind I...
Florida OJ and Blueberry Smoothie
Celebrate National OJ Day on May 4th with a delicious and refreshing smoothie made with Florida OJ, frozen blueberries and vanilla yogurt! No one can deny that times have been strange for all of us this past year. I’m a firm believer in following my routine every...
How To Make Creamy Scrambled Eggs
Let me show you how to make these delicious creamy scrambled eggs! Served on warm buttered toast, this is a perfect breakfast for any occasion. Scrambled eggs are such an easy and common dish to prepare, but they can also be the easiest to ruin. Good scrambled eggs...
How To Make an Easy Charcuterie Platter
Whether you're having a full-on party or just catching up with some friends, an easy charcuterie platter is the way to go! Why are charcuterie platters so popular? Charcuterie boards or platters are really popular for many reasons. They're usually packed with so many...
Creamy Chicken Piccata Recipe
This classic chicken piccata has a twist to it by adding a splash of cream to the sauce, making it the best creamy chicken piccata recipe you might ever taste! what is chicken piccata? Chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish that's been around for a long time. The...
Strawberry Cheese Danish Pastries
Skip the coffee shop danish and make your own fresh and crispy pastries at home! These are filled with a sweetbmascarpone cream and strawberry jam! This post has been sitting in my drafts folder since fall of last year! I had planned to post it closer to Christmas...
Banana Coffee Cake with Chocolate chunks
Delicious and moist banana coffee cake studded with chunks of bittersweet chocolate! This is the best way to get rid of those overripe bananas you might have! Topped with brown sugar and sliced almonds for extra crunch. No matter what I try t do, I always seem to be...
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
You can make these easy air fryer chicken nuggets in no time! Make them as a dinner, lunch or snack and don't forget to add your favorite dipping sauces! I'm late on the air fryer trend but made it nonetheless and glad I did. It's such a handy appliance especially...
Sticky Chicken Wings with Guinness Bbq Sauce
Sticky chicken wings are the best, and these are covered in a Guinness bbq sauce! Perfect for St Patrick's Day when you run out of corned beef! Top reasons to make these sticky chicken wings! My wings are oven baked which is definitely my favorite way to cook chicken...