Making good food with fresh ingredients.
Sweet and spicy Pumpkin Bars will become everyone’s favorites. Topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting, these bars will disappear around a Thanksgiving Day crowd. With Thanksgiving only days away, I thought I would resurrect this pumpkin bar, (or cake), recipe. It was 5 years ago that it was originally posted…and it is still a…
Jambalaya with Andouille Sausage and Shrimp is sure to satisfy your desire for spicy, New Orleans style cuisine. Whip up this delicious meal in under 60 minutes. A little heat and a whole lot of deliciousness is in this jambalaya. You’ll lay down a bed of comforting rice (white rice or brown rice, your choice),…
Pumpkin bread pudding with caramel sauce is a tasty dessert, perfect for Thanksgiving Day, or anytime you need a dessert for a crowd. When growing up, my family rarely had desserts. So even today, I’m not a real fan, except on Thanksgiving. You’ve got to have like three different kinds of pies with ice cream…
Beer cheese soup is an easy recipe to make and tastes fantastic. Have it as a first course appetizer or as a main dish. It is sure to please. Last week, the Minneapolis Star Tribune was celebrating 50 years of the Taste section. There was an article about how they would get suggestions from readers…
Cauliflower and pancetta on pasta with a creamy melted parmesan sauce. Delightfully tasty and easy to make. You’ve got to give this a try. First off….there are just 5 ingredients to this recipe plus salt and crushed red pepper. The whole thing can be made in about 30 minutes. Perfect for a busy weeknight meal….
45 minutes is all it takes to make these insanely easy stovetop baked beans. Your family will love how good they taste. Easy stovetop baked beans If you like more flavor in your food, these beans will hit the spot. They taste much better than canned beans, but are so easy to make yourself. They…
Tasty steak kabobs need to be on your list of things to make this summer. They are easy to make and so flavorful with the bacon and special glaze. It’s summer….grilling season…steak and bacon….mic drop! And these steak kabobs are extra flavorful with the addition of a glaze/marinade. Made with ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce,…
A classic cold tuna salad is a perfect dinner option on these hot summer evenings. It’s super easy to make and I’ll show you how I’ve made it over the years. This salad is tasty, creamy and crunchy with chopped onion, celery, and tomatoes. And don’t forget the peas which add an additional brightness to…
This grilled potato salad with quick pickled red onions would be perfect for a summertime picnic. It’s tossed together with a healthy vinegar and olive oil vinaigrette. Delicious looking…I know, right? But you’re asking yourself, “what are those potato chip like things sprinkled on top?” It is chips….sea salt and vinegar kettle chips actually. They…
I like easy meals and one pot chicken thighs with potatoes and mushroom gravy is certainly that…and the taste is fantastic. I make chicken for dinner quite a lot. First off, it’s pretty inexpensive. Secondly, there are so many ways to prepare it. Like Ranch Dressing Baked Chicken, Brined Chicken on the Grill, or Crispy…
Potato focaccia bread with caramelized onions is a perfect appetizer item. Invite some friends over and enjoy. I’ve never made a focaccia bread before…can’t say that now. Even MaryJo, (MJBakesaLot), the consummate baker can’t recall ever making one. It’s for sure going to be a go-to recipe for social gatherings. The recipe makes enough dough…
The weather is getting warmer and it’s time for a light dinner item like Seared Scallop Salad featuring spring greens, mango, radishes and red onions. Top this off with a simple balsamic vinaigrette: olive oil, lime zest and juice, garlic, salt and a touch of good balsamic vinegar. Seared scallops are speaking to me….love ’em,…
Golden crispy oven fries are crunchy on the outside and creamy smooth on the inside. Oven baking results in tasty fries with fewer calories. Every now and then you need to have some crispy fried potatoes. Am I right? Well these crispy oven fries are just the ticket. The secret to these is the coating…
