This fresh made hummus is so delicious. You’ll be amazed at all the flavors, especially if you are accustomed to store-bought hummus. This is a great dish to
Sundried Tomato Hummus
Simple Dinner Salad with Fresh Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing
I think with the convenience of bagged salads and bottled dressing, we often forget how simple it is to pick greens out by hand and make a fresh
Panko Encrusted Pork Chops
This is my modern take on the old “shake and bake” although we don’t actually shake our chops – they wouldn’t get nearly enough of the delicious seasoned
Authentic From-Scratch Chicken and Dumplings
This is the kind of dish that will transform a regular Saturday or Sunday into a memorable, cozy day. Chicken and dumplings is really just a stew
Royal Icing for “Flooding” Sugar Cookies
This icing is made with meringue powder – a product made with pasteurized egg whites. You can confidently make this icing without worrying about salmonella – a risk
Fresh Blueberry Pancakes
There is nothing like savoring a fresh weekend morning like making a batch of pancakes. Make these when you find some big, juicy fresh blueberries at the market.
Simple Focaccia Bread
A soft, delicious bread studded with buttery roasted garlic cloves and fragrant rosemary. You could also add Kalamata olives if you’d like. A light dusting of a hard
Very Garlicky Caesar Salad Dressing
It may feel impossible to imagine a salad as a feast, but whenever I make this dressing, I feel that all the notes of bitterness, creaminess, savory-ness and
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
A big pan of these vegetables disappears in seconds at my house. Whether we’re loading up large bowls of it and eating it while curled up on the
Buttermilk Cornbread
This is my favorite kind of cornbread because the edges are slightly crackly and the insides are soft and cakey. The buttermilk makes this twangy and delectable. A
Broiled Flank Steak
A quick marinating process is all you need to get this flank steak started. It broils in just minutes making it a fast, easy and delicious dinner. Marinates
Roasted Garlic and Cheddar Bread
This is a no-fuss gorgeous bread that you can make and serve on the same day. You’ll need to reserve about three hours start to finish for making
My Family’s Favorite Buttermilk Pancakes
These are the pancakes that my family has been making for decades. At first, I was the one who always made the pancakes. Then I taught my husband
Simple Roasted Chicken
There are so many ways to make a roasted chicken great. This is my easiest, most simple way to prepare roasted chicken. Sometimes I think I like the
Crackly-Topped Roasted Pork Belly
Even a reluctant carnivore will be transformed into an enthusiastic carnivore when a properly-cooked pork belly is presented. The ribbons of fat turn into lush, juicy bites of
Irish Soda Bread
For a long time I was of the mind that Irish Soda Bread had to be made as frugally as possible. Just some flour, baking soda, salt and
Cauliflower and Cheddar Casserole
My family loves a good veg casserole. It’s a great way to familiarize young people to the textures and tastes of cooked vegetables. I serve this with any
Easy Roasted Asparagus
The easiest way to enjoy asparagus! I’m always happy to see fresh asparagus in the stores this time of year. This lightly-roasted asparagus is so delicious. Crispy, crunchy,
Classic American Buttercream -2024 Reformulation
The easiest, best buttercream for icing and decorating cakes, cupcakes or cookies. This formulation tastes like vanilla ice cream!
Hot Artichoke Dip
HOT ARTICHOKE DIP: Looking for a last minute dish to take to a gathering? This is it! Everyone loves a hot artichoke dip. This whips up so fast,