Have you ever wanted something quick and tasty for dinner? Something you don’t have to really fuss over, but tastes like you did? My tried and true version of lentil soup is that recipe for my family. I tend to have all the ingredients on hand, so it is a great meal for us to…

Brr! It’s cold outside. This is perfect weather for a dish such as chili. It is comfort food for sure. There are so many different versions of chili, but I have discovered that this version works well for my family. Beans or no beans? Fritos or crackers? Cheese, sour cream or onions? However you like…

When I came across the original version of this recipe, I was looking for a good way to use up the 3 bananas I had laying around my kitchen. Little did I know that this would become a staple recipe in my house. I made a change and I even made a variation of the…

Nothing screams “Christmas time” more than peppermint. It is so refreshing and sweet; it goes perfectly with this brownie. After I got married, I wanted to create a Christmas time recipe; something that would become my signature dessert. I had already perfected my cheesecake recipe so I wanted something different. This is what I created….

This recipe has become a staple in my house. It is comforting and quick; I usually have all the ingredients on hand at all times. I found the original recipe on Food Network, but like most other recipes, made a couple changes. This one is a keeper, I promise. 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 small…

Have you ever wanted to surprise someone with something special? That is how my blackberry cobbler was created. I wanted to make a special surprise dessert for my husband’s birthday. He loved it! So this is now his special birthday dessert every year. Maybe this dessert can become part of your family’s celebrations. Happy cooking!…

Have you ever craved something, wanted to make it and realized you did not have all the ingredients to make it? That is how this version of fried pork chops came to life. I wanted to season my breadcrumbs and realized I had run out of Italian seasoning. So I used herb de Provence and…

Have you ever wanted a quick and easy cheat meal? One that takes just minutes to make? Thai red curry is that meal for me; it’s spicy, creamy, and comforting. And the best part about it is that it is easy to make. Serve this on top of a warm bowl of jasmine rice or…

Cornbread…it sums up life in one tasty bite. It’s crusty on the outside, and beautifully textured on the inside. It has layers- sweet with a little bit of spice. And there is a version of it for everyone to enjoy. This recipe is simply amazing. Once I discovered this cornbread recipe created by Mark Steuer,…

Don’t lie, even the most sophisticated person loves a good, rich, and decadent brownie. I was watching a cooking competition once on my favorite cooking channel and one of the judges remarked that anyone can make a brownie. Is that supposed to be hurtful? Because I think everyone is absolutely capable of making a beautifully…