Recipe Index
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...
Lemon Pasta with Shrimp and Parmesan
Easy lemon pasta with juicy shrimp and a creamy Parmesan sauce. You can make this restaurant level dish at home and be the star of the kitchen! All about this lemon pasta with shrimp This is a simple recipe but tastes like you ordered it at your favorite local Italian...
How To Make Nacho Cheese sauce
Making homemade nacho cheese sauce should be one of those recipes that you can make with your eyes closed, it's really that easy! Once you master it, the fun part is making nachos everyday! Why make homemade nacho cheese sauce? Simple, it's because you know exactly...
Baked Garlic Parmesan Wings
Crispy, tasty, loaded with garlic and dusted with Parmesan. These Garlic Parmesan wings will definitely make you want more than just a few! All about these garlic Parmesan wings Chicken wings are awesome, I think we can all agree on that! And with so many flavors to...
Crispy Oven Baked Potato Wedges
Crispy and thick, these baked potato wedges are the perfect finger food for snacking on! Serve them seasoned with sea salt and all of your favorite dipping sauces. Making homemade baked potato wedges When you need a little bit more than a French fry, baked potato...
Buttermilk Pancakes from Scratch
Soft and fluffy buttermilk pancakes from scratch. With only a few simple ingredients and homemade chocolate sauce, this is the perfect breakfast! Pancakes must be one of the most popular breakfast requests in the United States, although the U.S. isn't the only country...
Pan Fried Chicken with Mustard Sauce
Juicy pan fried chicken breasts served with a creamy Dijon mustard sauce! You might need to double the sauce recipe because it's that good. If there's one thing my family can agree on, it's that dinners with sauce or gravy are always the winners! My kids especially...
Orange Muffins with Florida OJ
Easy to make Orange Muffins with Florida OJ! These are the perfect breakfast item. With a new year facing us head on and lots of resolutions to keep, I for one will be focusing on breakfast! Waking up to a glass of refreshing Florida Orange Juice for breakfast is a...
Slow Cooked Beef Ragu Pappardelle
A delicious ground beef ragu made with red wine, beef broth and spices and then slowly simmered for an hour to let the flavors develop! Find out more about this beef ragu This is a thick, rich sauce packed with flavor and easy to put together. Give yourself some time...
easy cottage pie recipe with Crispy Tater Tots
Ground beef in a rich tasty gravy and topped with crispy tater tots make this easy cottage pie a must have for dinner! Cottage pie is another recipe that falls under the comfort food category in life. Ground beef is cooked in a rich brown meaty gravy and usually...
Simple Fish Taco Recipe- With Orange Chili Salsa
Fish tacos are an easy meal to put together anytime of the week! These flaky cod tacos are topped with an orange and green chili salsa for maximum taste! If you're ever in doubt about what to make for dinner, make tacos! Simple, tasty and super kid friendly which...
Chocolate Loaf cake
A rich dark chocolate loaf cake full of melted chocolate and topped with extra chocolate chips! Eat this as it is or add a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream with some chocolate sauce drizzled on top for a decadent dessert! You'd think with the amount of baking I...
Easy Deviled Eggs with Smoked salmon
If you love breakfast and brunch time, then these deviled eggs are for you! Creamy egg yolks topped with smoked salmon, capers and everything bagel seasoning. They're also the perfect appetizer for the holidays! Lately in my house there has been a dramatic switch from...
Five Easy Appetizers with Cheddar Cheese
Check out these five easy appetizers all made with cheddar cheese! Whether you're celebrating or keeping things low-key at the holidays, every special meal should begin with tasty appetizers! Christmas and New Year’s is obviously a time for giving so appetizers would...
Black Pepper Crusted Roast Beef Tenderloin
Are you looking for dinner ideas for Christmas? Roast beef tenderloin is a great alternative and tastes amazing with this red wine reduction and your favorite roasted vegetables. If you feel like something a little different for Christmas dinner, beef tenderloin might...
Split Pea and Ham Soup
This creamy split pea and ham soup is definitely for the chilly winter months. It's thick and creamy and packed with smoked ham pieces and cream. This post is sponsored by The National Pork Board. All about split pea and ham soup Soup is one of those dishes that...
Crispy Roasted Potatoes with Mustard and Horseradish
Crispy roasted potatoes tossed with whole grain mustard and fresh horseradish! This is a fantastic side dish to go with your Christmas roast. The potato must be one of the most versatile vegetables around. Whether you like them mashed with gallons of butter, scalloped...