Chicken Cacciatore is a favorite family recipe, but with the help of pressure cooking, Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore can be on the table in 20 minutes. Throw ingredients into the cooker, seal it up, set the timer and it’s a weeknight dinner in no time flat. Instant Pot to the Rescue Pressure cooking is not what it […]
You know those things that you sit and wonder, “how hard are those to make?” I never even asked that question in regard to marshmallows because I figured they were super complicated. Turns out, they’re not at all! On top of that, they taste a bazillion times better than store-bought, making this S’mores Blondie Recipe […]
Today I’m hosting a cooking class at LDV Wine Gallery in Scottsdale. It’s a small group of six and the theme is “Mediterranean,” though as you’ll see from this recipe, I’m interpreting that loosely. I wanted to go with the baklava flavor profile and over several rounds of testing, ended with these Baklava Cookie Sundae […]
Continuing on our “Smoked Dinner” theme, the perfect pairing for those BBQ Pork Ribs is this recipe for Smoked Gouda Potato Salad. Gouda Potato Salad Why gouda? It’s a semi-hard cheese that still manages to come off as soft and creamy. When it’s smoked, the soft, complex woody flavors give it a meaty bite. I […]
For those who are college bound in the fall, looking for something easy to cook up in a dorm room, I’ve got some dorm room recipe inspiration for you. Both of these recipes have flexibility and you can add your own creative twist to them. Change up the veggies, spices, sauces, go crazy! But, the […]
Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs Kicking off the Smoked Dinner Series is my recipe for Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs. To preface this, I am using a legit smoker to make this magic happen. If you don’t have one, you can check mine out in this video. If you don’t have one and don’t want one, there […]
Bacon Jam Salad Dressing They told me at Trader Joe’s that this bacon jam goes on everything. Everything? Really? Since posting this video to YouTube, lots of folks have shared their favorite ways to use this. My favorite suggestion being on a grilled cheese sandwich with caramelized onions. Oh yeah! Unfortunately, the kids weren’t big […]
*The iced matcha tea featured in this post was provided complimentary by Your Tea though all opinions expressed are honest and authentic. I know that matcha has been a major “thing.” I typically don’t get involved in healthy trends (acai bowls, spirulina, etc.) but when the folks at Your Tea sent me some of their fine matcha […]
I have been seeing these Watermelon Cake posts all over Pinterest. I saw them an instantly wondered if they would turn out as awesome as suggested online. I had a strange feeling that the whipped cream wouldn’t adhere to the watermelon because of the fruit’s moisture. But, they were so darn cute and too well […]
This recipe for Sugar Snap Pea Easy Summer Slaw was inspired by my Mom and a recent trip she took to Idaho. Aside from her adventures in the mountains and white water rafting, she and my Dad had dinner at a little restaurant called The Redd and she came back raving about the salad. Yes, […]
Finally, at long last, I created my idea homemade pizza crust. I had three goals when I set out on my pizza making journey months ago. 1 – It needed to be crispy on the outside with a crackly “crunch” factor 2 – A light and chewy interior was paramount 3 – It had to […]
Looking for a casual dinner party idea that will make you an entertaining hero without spending a lot and keeping stress at a minimum? This Italian American Dinner Party menu doesn’t require any fancy ingredients. It’s also a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults, alike. I emphasize “American” because this is not authentic Italian cuisine. It’s […]
