Recipe Index
Avocado Stuffed Mushrooms
If summer is all about fresh and light ingredients, then these amazing Avocado Stuffed Mushrooms are screaming, “Summer!” These Avocado Stuffed Mushrooms bring creaminess, texture, spice and wonderful flavors that will have your taste buds dancing and...
Raspberry Dijon Vinaigrette
Nothing says summer like a light salad that is bursting with flavor and full of seasonal fruit. This Raspberry Dijon Vinaigrette dressing makes the perfect creamy addition to your salad. This salad dressing needs to be on your short list once the...
Jamaican Jerk Grilled Chicken Thighs
I recently wrote in our Foodness Gracious newsletter that Summer = Grilling. My kids had never tried Jamaican Jerk seasoning before this recipe, and they didn’t know what to think when I told them that we were having it for dinner. Sure, it sounds a little...
Gluten Free Chocolate Surprise Cupcakes
Sometimes we have the time to do everything from scratch. Okay, that’s not true. I don’t feel like I EVER have the time to do anything from scratch! I live in the real world with stressful days packed with errands and activities and work. Half...
Sausage Egg Casserole
We are calling this recipe “Sausage Breakfast Casserole,” but do not be fooled by this title. This is not just a breakfast dish. The fluffy egg mixes so well with the hashbrowns and the crispy crust of the cheese and sausage. It is infinitely...
Cheesy Bierocks “Homemade Midwest Runza Copycat”
My kids have always loved the Runza sandwich at the fast-food chain primarily located in Nebraska and Kansas. This is a copycat recipe that my kids have said, “This is even better than a real Runza!” The more formal name for the meal is a “bierock” and...
Pimento Cheese Bacon Burger
I mentioned in our Cilantro Lime Crispy Rice recipe that I am a fan of Beat Bobby Flay on the Food Network. Our house has benefited from another ingredient often featured on this show - Crushed Calabrian Chili Peppers. It sounds spicy, but it’s not…it’s...
Chocolate Butterscotch Chip Pizookie
I first heard the term “Pizookie” at a restaurant and wondered what the heck it meant. When the waitress came over she explained that it was a Pizza Cookie and was a chocolate chip cookie in a small cast iron skillet, then topped with ice cream. That was...
Chicken Ranch and Bacon Creamy Pasta
Chicken, Ranch and Bacon have come together to create the most amazing mix of ingredients that I order this combo almost every chance I get. Here is a delicious recipe that combines these ingredients into a very easy creamy pasta dish that your whole family will...
Cilantro Lime Crispy Rice
I am an avid watcher of Beat Bobby Flay, a cooking competition show on The Food Network. Bobby seems to always win when he breaks out his crispy rice to pair with whatever entree he is cooking. Crispy rice is a side I had never made before, but just had to...
Baked Adobo Chicken Chimichangas
One of my favorite recipes at our local Mexican restaurant is the chimichangas. It is an order I’ve made many times before, but literally never attempted to make at home. Until today! When I talked to Stephanie about making chimichangas, her first...
Spicy Crab Sushi Bake
Both of my parents have always said, “I don’t like sushi.” They assume “sushi” means raw fish, eel sauce (which is delicious by the way) and other gross sounding ingredients. But sushi is so much more than that. Sushi is fresh vegetables. ...
Meatball Marinara
Whenever I thought about meatballs as a kid, I thought about stereotypes where a family has a large bowl of spaghetti and meatballs in a family-sized bowl. That is the only way I knew meatballs were to be eaten. Until recipes like this appeared in my...
Garlic Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Wondering what cheese to use in a grilled cheese? Look no further. We have three answers! Check out our Garlic Parmesan Grilled Cheese. I am often asked: What is the best cheese for grilled cheese? When I was growing up it was two pieces of bread...
Maruchan Chicken Bowl
This is not your college dorm room ramen. Enjoy this Maruchan Chicken Bowl with savory chicken and amazing Asian flavors. Sometimes the same ol same ol just won’t cut it. You want something different. Perhaps something you don’t eat every day. ...
Chocolate Chip Blondie “Parker Bars”
Rumor has it that when I was in high school I ate an entire pan of this sweet treat at my friend’s house. His mother had just taken a fresh batch out of the oven and I ate one, then another, then the whole pan. I will never confirm that rumor! What I will...
Shrimp Tacos Mexicanos
Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. If you are looking to celebrate May 5th with friends and family, you need a great taco entree that goes with a beer. Delight in the deliciousness of our Shrimp Tacos Mexicanos. Stephanie and I love an entree at one of our...
Easy Creamy Chicken
This recipe was introduced to me at one of my first family gatherings with my wife, Stephanie’s family. We were to bring an entree and she was so excited that we were going to make Easy Creamy Chicken. I had never heard of it, but if it had the word “easy”...
Roasted Garlic Potatoes with Cilantro
Crispy roasted potatoes tossed in lots of fresh garlic, cilantro and crushed red peppers. These potatoes taste like chimichuri and can be the perfect side dish for you Easter dinner! Because potatoes are such a versatile ingredient, we can use them in so many recipes....
Vanilla Pudding with Shortbread Biscuits
This vanilla pudding is similar to the famous banana pudding, but loaded with chunks of buttery shortbread biscuits! It's an ode to Ted Lasso and his favorite snack of all time, the biscuit! If you're a fan of the classic banana pudding, then I think this vanilla...
Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
Tender crock pot corned beef with cabbage, potatoes and carrots! Easy to make in your slow cooker and served with wholegrain mustard on the side. The displays of corned beef are big and bold around this time in grocery stores. With only a few weeks before St Patrick's...
Everything Bagels
Making your own everything bagels at home is much easier than you think. There's nothing beats a fresh bagel from the oven, toasted and covered in butter for breakfast. If you're looking to experiment with yeast baking, I...
Hunter’s Chicken Casserole
This rich red wine casserole is known as Hunter's Chicken, and isn't just for the colder weather. This is comfort food at its best and fantastic any time of the year! I will always gravitate towards comfort food, even in the middle of summer. That's why I'm adding...
Easy Lumpia Recipe in a Bowl
This recipe is a play on the classic fried lumpia appetizer filled with ground pork, veggies and hoisin sauce. No frying required here though, this is just the lumpia filling in a bowl with no fried wrappers! Sometimes the inside is better than the outside, am I...
Homemade Mediterranean Olive Bread
This homemade olive bread is so good and only takes a few hours to make. You'll think it came from an old-style French bakery with its delicious chewy crust and heavy addition of green and black olives. This recipe has been updated- "When there is little bread at the...
Chili Smothered White Cheddar Biscuits
Light and flaky white cheddar biscuits smothered in a rich, thick beef chili. This is definitely a comfort food to bookmark, or make this for your next tailgate party! This post is actually two great recipes rolled into one, consider it a January bonus! Both the white...
Andouille Sausage Cajun Pasta
Cajun pasta loaded with slices of andouille sausage cooked in a creamy, cheesy Bourbon pepper jack sauce with penne pasta added to make an easy one pan dinner for the whole family. Making dinner and using only one pan is always a bonus! Less dishes to wash and less...
Sweet and Spicy Shrimp
These spicy shrimp are definitely addictive! With a touch of heat and sweetness to balance the flavor, they'll be one of your homemade take-out recipes forever! Even though there are a few ingredients in this super-simple spicy shrimp recipe, the one key ingredient is...
One Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Loaded with juicy chicken and fresh veggies, this one pan chicken fajitas recipe is prefect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner. A tasty blender fajita sauce is the secret for irresistible Tex-Mex flavor. The best part—everything roasts up in one pan! You might...
White Bean Chicken Chili
A delicious. and creamy white bean chicken chili, loaded with roasted corn, chicken, diced chili's and spices. This is comfort food at its best! I'm a big fan of chili, and who wouldn't be? No matter what your diet preferences might be, there's probably a chili out...