Every once in a while I get the urge to bake. Generally this ends in one of three ways: tears, laughter, or on a good day – deliciousness. I recently had a good day and the cake I made is just way too yummy not to share! *This post contains affiliate links. Last week when […]

  I consider it a gift from heaven that someone once told me to add cream cheese to my slow cooker beef stroganoff. It is EVERYTHING. Granted it does take an already heavy meal to an even more indulgent place, but believe me, that the extra time at the gym is worth every damn bite! […]

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, I was a South Beach Diet devotee. I left this diet behind for many reasons, but I did learn from it one meal item that will probably always be a staple in my house. Faux-tatoes.  Meaning, a dish that approximates the look and taste of […]

You know those nights after you’ve come home following a long day and the last thing you want to do is cook a big meal, but you don’t want to order in either? Chances are, you have enough food items hiding in your kitchen to quickly prepare a meal that will convince anyone you planned […]

When you break it down to just the food, what is better: Thanksgiving dinner or Thanksgiving leftovers? I know it’s not really a fair question because of all the yum! I always cook a larger turkey than necessary because I live for the leftovers.  If you do too, you will love this recipe! You’ll also […]

Want to take a classic Christmas treat to the next level? Fudge is already an indulgent delight, but I’m going to show you how to up the ante by adding Tawny Port, which has served as a personal  secret ingredient for years. The secret is out and it’s delicious! What exactly is Tawny Port? It […]

If turkey is the heart of Thanksgiving dinner, gravy is the pièce de résistance, the food bridge that connects the whole meal. But no pressure! Making gravy is the last thing I do when I’m cooking, and there is never enough! In years past I’ve needed to whip up packaged gravy halfway through dinner to […]

  Remember the scene in the Christmas Vacation movie where the Griswold family is sitting down to a beautiful dinner and Clark carves into the turkey only to have it burst open and reveal a smoldering carcass? Everyone tries to remain in good spirits while gnawing at the skin.  It’s hilarious. Also, ew. In real life, […]

It can be beautiful when salty meets sweet. Think french fries and Frostys.  Or salted caramel and milk chocolate.  Or bacon wrapped pineapple. All of these treats are mouth wateringly good! And so it is with Sweet and Savory Bok Choy Chicken Soup.  Sweet ingredients are seamlessly integrated into the savory base of chicken and […]