Whipping up delicious dishes with what's on hand.
For years I couldn’t understand why anyone would want to eat burnt food. Really. And then one day middle son, Zac, set me straight. It’s a mixture of seasonings that Continue Reading →
Middle son, Zac, built a cool smoker out of a 55-gal. drum and used auto engine red paint to pretty it up. He’s still on the hunt for a domed Continue Reading →
Hello, CC Readers! The daughter of one of my best friends is a fabulous home cook and with a big hungry family, she knows how to please a crowd. Christina’s Continue Reading →
Whole30, Paleo, Low-Carb – No matter what label you want to put on the front end, this Healthier Italian “Fried” Chicken is incredible! Pair it with Browned Butter Roasted Vegetables Continue Reading →
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! His favorite food was fried chicken, but I’d like to think he’d be a fan of this dish, too. 😊 Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Continue Reading →
No, not the Bisquick kind plopped by spoonfuls into boiling liquid. Well, these are put into boiling liquid, but not by ploppy spoonfuls. These dumplings are my great-grandmother’s recipe and Continue Reading →
Sometimes the old favorites are the perfect go-to when you’re short on energy and/or inspiration. I was in the midst of critiquing a full manuscript for one of my best Continue Reading →
This is another ridiculously easy way to turn boneless, skinless chicken breast into a delicious dish perfect for wowing dinner guests, yet quick and cheap enough for any weeknight supper.
Rosemary, thyme, oregano, and a few other flavorful ingredients make a lovely marinade for this Mediterranean inspired chicken. Topped with Zesty Chobani Avocado Sauce and wrapped in a warm pita, Continue Reading →
This delicious soup is loaded with a rustic, Old World flavor. It looks thick and dense, but it’s actually wonderfully brothy. Perfect for dunking bread or rolls. I love sopping Continue Reading →