Gumbo Recipe
Traditionally served over rice, Gumbo is a heartfelt, classic Louisiana dish that is usually enjoyed during the colder seasons. As the colder months are approaching,… Read More »Gumbo Recipe
Traditionally served over rice, Gumbo is a heartfelt, classic Louisiana dish that is usually enjoyed during the colder seasons. As the colder months are approaching,… Read More »Gumbo Recipe
There’s everything to love about a good chicken parmigiana. Even if it’s not ‘good’, you will still get some enjoyment out of it. The simple… Read More »Chicken Parmigiana Recipe
Pie has been known to man since ancient times. Pecans are native to the Southern United States and pecan pies have long been served as… Read More »Pecan Pie Recipe
I love many things about this Goulash recipe but mostly for its one pan simplicity! Yes, we’re talking about cooking your pasta together all in… Read More »Goulash Recipe
Everyone loves a good potato dish! Whether it’s fried, baked, or my favorite way of cooking potatoes, mashed. Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food… Read More »Mashed Potato Recipe
Every country has its version of fried chicken. Large chunks of chicken pieces are seasoned, breaded and deep-fried. The seasoning can vary, but the marinade… Read More »Fried Chicken Recipe
The green bean casserole was created by Campbell Soup Company back in 1955. Although it did not work out for the company it became quite… Read More »Green Bean Casserole
Pad Thai is a dish that has its origin in Thailand. The dish isn’t an ancient one and belongs to 1930s. Plaek Phibunsongkhram, the then… Read More »Pad Thai
Jambalaya is comfort food that is quite popular in Louisiana. The dish has mixed influences from West African, Spanish and French cultures. The dish mainly… Read More »Jambalaya Recipe
Mojito is a traditional Cuban drink. The ingredients of mojito are refreshing which makes it a perfect summer drink. People across the world enjoy different… Read More »Mojito Recipe
Pie crust is generally the crispy outer shell of a pie in baking. It is made with the combination of some fat, flour, salt and… Read More »The Basic Pie Crust Recipe
Pot pie is believed to have been originated from Greece. It is saucy meat covered by pie crust. The pie crust is a flaky puff… Read More »The Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Beef stew is a staple comfort food made in heaven! Hearty and healthy, every household has their own take on this classic recipe. With the… Read More »Beef Stew Recipe
Sloppy joes are one of America’s favourite comfort foods! What’s not to love from its combination of sweet and savoury to the messiness when the… Read More »Sloppy Joes Recipe
Meat, when mixed with different ingredients and shape it to loaf and then baked or smoked, is known as Meatloaf. It can be made using… Read More »Meatloaf Recipe Best
Crepe is a Latin word which means crisp and this recipe was evolved in the old 14th century. This dish is mainly made with wheat… Read More »Crepe Recipe
Biscuit recipe was developed in middle ages and the word is derived from the Latin word ‘bis coitus’, which means twice baked. Some people get… Read More »Biscuit Recipe
Pesto recipe is originated from the Genoese word which means ‘to crush’ and it is a sauce used from the 16th century by crushing garlic,… Read More »Pesto Recipe
Hummingbird’s food includes nectar, pollen, tree sap, and fruit juice. They feed near about 6 to 8 hours per day. If you are interested to make… Read More »Hummingbird Food Recipe
In Spanish, salsa means sauce and it was first encountered in early 1500 by Spaniards. The Aztecs made the sauce or salsa with a mix… Read More »Salsa Recipe
Margarita is a cocktail served in several ways and prepared in various styles. Margarita is a Spanish word for daisy and is a popular Mexican… Read More »Margarita Recipe
Cornbread is a Native American cuisine made from dried and ground maize. The European explorers learnt the recipe from Chickasaw, Cherokee, Creek and Choctaw tribes… Read More »Cornbread Recipe
Quiche is originally a French dish, but adding cream and eggs to it was practised by Italian and English homes. The dish at its basic… Read More »Quiche Recipe
Salmon is rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids and B Vitamins, which makes it an excellent addition to a healthy diet. Your body cannot naturally… Read More »Baked Salmon Recipe
Even though it is an Asian dish, fried rice has a lot of fans all over the world. In fact, it has been comfortably accommodated… Read More »Fried Rice Recipe
When Bisquick was first introduced into store shelves in 1931, it was mostly used for baking biscuits. Sold by General Mills, the manufacturers mention that… Read More »Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
For a lot of people, black-eyed peas is comfort food. Cooked mostly on holidays, I feel that the black eyed peas are perfect just about… Read More »Southern Style Black Eyed Peas Recipe
This traditional southern breakfast dish has become fairly popular throughout the country because of the ease with which it can be cooked and its deliciousness.… Read More »Sausage Gravy Recipe
Oranges are not just a vibrant addition to your daily meal. They bring a lot of nutrition for the body too. It is loaded with… Read More »Orange Julius Recipe
Custard represents comfort food for me. It is probably because I remember the way my mom and grandmother used to cook them. The delightful smell… Read More »Baked Custard Recipe
Couscous is a traditional North African dish. It is the national dish of the North African countries of the Maghreb which include Algiers, Morocco, and… Read More »Couscous Recipe
Fudge is often considered to be an accidental discovery – a recipe born out of a fudged batch of caramels in an American home in… Read More »Easy Homemade Fudge Recipe
Calzones, also called pizza pockets, are a great way of enjoying an Italian dish on the go. It is known to have made its first… Read More »Calzone Italian Pocket Pizza Recipe
Risotto Bianco is often considered as the foundation recipe for creating a variety of risotto dishes. By getting this basic risotto recipe right, you will… Read More »Risotto Bianco Recipe
I really love this recipe which can be a great addition to your big summer garden parties. Lemon in this recipe really stands out –… Read More »Easy Lemon Herb Whole Chicken Recipe
This Italian-style dish is the perfect indulgence for any night of the week. Its ingredients are easy to find in the supermarket and it can… Read More »Pasta Meatballs Recipe
Coronation chicken invest by two British food lovers at the prestigious French cookery school in London called Le Cordon Bleu – Blue Ribbon in English.… Read More »Coronation Chicken Salad Sandwich
This Mexican Taco Pork Bowl is an easy-to-cook, carb-free option for any night of the week. The combination of taco seasoning, salsa, yogurt, and cheese… Read More »Mexican Taco Pork Bowl
These delicious flapjacks are a healthy alternative to traditional, sugary flapjack recipes. Cashew nut butter, unlike normal butter, contains heart-healthy unsaturated fat and is rich… Read More »Cashew Nut Butter Flapjack
Summer just wouldn’t seem complete without grilled pork chops. Here is one of the best marinade recipes I have come across. The marinade uses ingredients… Read More »Grilled Pork Chops Recipe
Using flatbread as the crust for a pizza is both really easy and saves a lot of time and effort. This shrimp scampi flatbread pizza… Read More »Shrimp Scampi Flatbread Pizza Recipe
This recipe for carne asada totchos will allow you to really step up your nacho game for parties. In this recipe, tater tots are topped with cheese, grilled carne asada steak, chipotle aioli, guacamole, and pico de gallo. The steak is marinated in ingredients such as lime and orange juice and then grilled or cooked on the stove top. What helps to make this loaded totchos recipe special is the chipotle aioli that gets a lot of flavor from chipotle in adobo, cilantro, and lime juice. This is a great recipe to serve for parties. Enjoy.
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BBQ Pulled beef is delicious to serve for dinner or even to bring to parties. You can easily make this recipe to serve a large… Read More »BBQ Pulled Beef Recipe
Blackened chicken is so easy to make and prepare for dinner. The truth is with just a simple combination of spices you can prepare delicious and flavorful boneless chicken. Chances are you already have most or all of these spices on hand, which makes this an amazing recipe to prepare with ingredients you already have in your pantry. This chicken does have a little kick to it from black pepper, white pepper, and cayenne pepper. If you want less spice you can reduce the amount of these ingredients. The chicken is coated with the blackened seasoning and then fried in the pan. I like to serve this recipe with wild rice. Enjoy.
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These breakfast totchos are loaded with chorizo sausage, scrambled eggs, cheese, cilantro, tomato, jalapeno pepper and sour cream. This recipe makes a great appetizer for parties or to serve for game day. You can buy the chorizo from the store but I prefer to make my own. It is so much better and less spicy. The tater tots are baked in the oven and then loaded with the toppings and returned to the oven to melt the cheese. Enjoy.
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I always enjoy Gyros from my favorite restaurants and have always wanted to make them at home. You don’t even need a rotisserie. This is a great recipe to make lamb gyros with no rotisserie. Instead, the lamb is baked in the oven meatloaf style, sliced, and then placed under the broiler for a couple of minutes to crisp the edges. The lamb is mixed with ingredients such as garlic, onion, and fresh thyme and then processed in a blender. I found the flavor of the meat to be spot on with what I typically get from restaurants. The meat is placed into a loaf of pita bread or naan and then topped with yogurt sauce, chopped onion, and diced tomato. Enjoy.
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If you want to step your mac and cheese game up try adding delicious BBQ pulled pork into the mix. There is just something about pulled pork and homemade mac and cheese that is truly amazing when they are in combination. You can easily make BBQ pulled pork by just adding a pork roast to the slow cooker, cooking it for several hours, shredding it and then mixing it with your favorite bbq sauce. The mac and cheese are easy to prepare and uses two different kinds of cheese—mozzarella and cheddar. Enjoy.
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Spring and Summer are approaching and it is the time of year again to fire up the grill. This grilled chicken with basil butter is a great way to kick off your grilling season. Don’t worry if you don’t have a grill, an indoor grill pan will work fine for this recipe as well! The chicken is marinated in lemon juice, lime juice, honey, and garlic and then grilled to perfection. Once the chicken has finished cooking and is still hot it is topped with basil butter. The delicious basil butter gets a lot of flavor from fresh basil and garlic powder. Enjoy.
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This St. Patrick’s Day if you are looking for a delicious dish to prepare you should probably give these Irish tacos a try. These tacos are loaded with shredded pork, queso fresco cheese, shredded cabbage and a lime crema. What makes these tacos Irish you may ask? The pork is cooked in Guinness stout. The stout really gives the taco meat an amazing flavor. The pork is also seasoned with a homemade spice mix and the crema is just a simple combination of sour cream, cilantro and lime juice. I like to prepare the meat in the slow cooker and then shred it and it is ready to be eaten. You can top these tacos with whatever condiments you like. Enjoy.
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If you want to step up your French toast game, then you must try this strawberry cheesecake stuffed French toast. This fruity, creamy breakfast is… Read More »Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast Recipe
French chicken is breaded chicken served over pasta and topped with a lemon butter sauce. The chicken is breaded and then fried in the pan and finished cooking in the sauce. The sauce gets a lot of flavor from ingredients such as fresh lemon juice, butter, chicken broth, and wine. This is a great recipe to serve for dinner and is sure to impress guests. A bit of work is required to prepare this dish but it is certainly worth it. You can serve this dish with garlic bread if desired. Enjoy.
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This St. Patrick’s day if you are looking for something delicious to prepare to give these Irish burgers a try. These burgers are served on… Read More »Irish Burgers Recipe
If you are looking for a delicious and sweet treat you will probably want to make this simple cinnamon swirl bread. This recipe uses ingredients… Read More »Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe
Turkey taco grinders are a unique and delicious way to make a sandwich using taco meat. I know this recipe may sound a little weird… Read More »Turkey Taco Grinder Recipe
Making German schnitzel is easy and tastes delicious. schnitzel can be prepared using all different types of meats but this recipe uses chicken. You will want to pound the chicken breast to be very thin for this dish, if they are thick you will want to cut them in half first. The chicken is first coated with flour, then egg and then a seasoned panko mixture. The breaded chicken is fried in oil and then finished baking in the oven. squeeze a little lemon juice onto the chicken for serving for even more delicious flavor. Enjoy.
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Hot shrimp dip is easy to prepare for your party. This appetizer combines ingredients such as cooked shrimp, cocktail sauce, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and several… Read More »Hot Shrimp Dip Recipe
This cheese ball is perfect to prepare for a party. This appetizer will serve many people and can be served with crackers. To prepare this… Read More »Cheese Ball Recipe
It should come as no surprise that pulled pork goes great on nachos. This recipe for pulled pork nachos is loaded with bbq pulled pork,… Read More »Pulled Pork Nachos Recipe
If you need more delicious slider ideas for your party, these chicken Parmesan sliders might be exactly what you are looking for. In this recipe… Read More »Chicken Parmesan Sliders Recipe
My wife and I recently had our second child and I prepared a triple batch of these lactation cookies to help her produce more breast… Read More »Lactation Cookies Recipe
It is that time of year to prepare appetizers for your Super Bowl Party. A great option is always sliders. These roast beef sliders are… Read More »Roast Beef Sliders Recipe
These baked chicken taquitos use flour tortillas and are delicious and easy to prepare. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cooked… Read More »Easy Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe
This is not really a recipe but more of a delicious idea for your game day or Superbowl party this year. These bacon nacho fries are curly fries topped with warm nacho cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions. You can use whatever kind of fries you want for this recipe and you could also use seasoned fries if you would prefer. If you want to make this recipe even easier than it already is, you can use precooked bacon. These fries are great to serve as an appetizer. Enjoy.
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It should come as no surprise that a turkey grilled cheese is even better when it is served with a side of gravy for dipping. This recipe is very easy to prepare and can easily be adjusted to your taste. I used sliced roast deli turkey, swiss cheese, and french bread. The gravy is just a simple combination of flour, butter, chicken broth and pepper. You can use whatever type of broth you want to flavor the gravy, such as turkey. Enjoy.
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These parmesan chicken bites are delicious and perfect to prepare for your football party. The chicken bites are cooked in oil and come out perfectly… Read More »Parmesan Chicken Bites Recipe
The garlic green beans at the Chinese buffet are always good but they are even better when you make them at home. These green beans are stir-fried with fresh minced garlic and a sauce. This recipe is so easy to prepare it can be on the table in no time as a side-dish. The sauce is just a combination of sugar, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. If you want to add a little bit of heat you can add some crushed red pepper flakes. Enjoy.
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Sugar cookies are one of the most classic and delicious sweets to prepare for Christmas and the holiday season. What is great about sugar cookies is that they are easy to prepare. These sugar cookies are a little bit different and use sour cream. I would say that the texture is more like that of a cake than a cookie. Once the dough is prepared and the cookies are baked, they are coated with frosting and sprinkles if desired. The frosting is just a simple combination of butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. You can add food coloring if you want, I used blue. These are easy to prepare in large batches if needed. Enjoy.
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Chances are if you enjoy going to the Chinese buffet you have tried the chicken with broccoli. This dish that is often found at the buffet and at Chinese takeout restaurants consists of thinly sliced chicken and broccoli florets in a brown sauce. There are a lot of different ways to make a good brown sauce and this recipe uses ingredients such as soy sauce, oyster sauce, and garlic to give it a delicious flavor. You can prepare this dish easily and quickly and it goes great when it is served on top of white or brown rice along with some egg rolls if you would prefer. Enjoy.
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Using ground chicken for taco meat is a healthier alternative to using ground beef. These nachos use ranch flavored Doritos, ranch dressing, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and guacamole. This is a perfect recipe to prepare for game day and can easily be double if you want to feed several people. The taco meat is prepared in the pan with ground chicken, homemade taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and cilantro. For the nachos, you can use the oven to melt the cheese or place individual plates in the microwave. Enjoy.
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Bananas foster french toast is a delicious alternative to your classic french toast. What makes this recipe special is the sauce that is prepared. The sauce is delicious and gets a lot of flavor from butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract. The sauce is prepared on the stovetop and simmered with sliced bananas. The french toast is prepared with basic ingredients such as cinnamon, milk, and eggs. I like to prepare the french toast on a griddle so I can cook several at once but a pan is fine as well. You can top this french toast with whipped cream if desired. Enjoy.
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Pulled pork sandwiches are great with traditional bbq sauce but if you are looking for something a little bit different, using a southern mustard based bbq sauce is a great option as well. The mustard bbq sauce is similar to the regular sauce but the primary ingredient is yellow mustard. The sauce is very easy to prepare and you probably already have most or all of the ingredients on hand already. In this recipe a pork roast is rubbed with seasoning and then cooked in the slow cooker, shredded and mixed with the prepared mustard bbq sauce. I like to serve the pork on sandwiches and you can also add some coleslaw to the sandwiches or serve it on the side. Enjoy.
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There are all different ways to prepare truffles but they usually consist of some type of filling and are coated in chocolate. If you need… Read More »How to Make Chocolate Truffles
If you have a craving for a delicious Mexican style casserole why not give this chicken tamale bake a try. Homemade cornbread is topped with enchilada sauce and shredded chicken and then loaded with cheese. You can use the meat from a rotisserie chicken to save a good amount of time. You will certainly want to top this casserole off with anything that you like on taco dishes such as sour cream, salsa, lettuce, tomato, and olives. Enjoy.
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There are a lot of different ways to make homemade macaroni and cheese but the smoky version is always a good option to go with dinner. What exactly makes this mac and cheese smoky you might ask? We are using two different types of cheeses– smoked Gouda and smoked cheddar. Preparing this dish is simple enough and it certainly beats anything that you will find in the store. It starts out with a little flour and butter being cooked in the pan and then milk is added and cooked until thick and bubbly. After that just add some cheese and seasonings, mix it with the pasta and this delicious side-dish is ready. Enjoy.
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Who doesn’t like poutine? When you combine gravy with cheese curds and fries you have one of the most delicious combinations. Add shredded beef short ribs into the mix and you have taken things to the next level. This recipe is prepared in the slow cooker and does not require much work at all. The gravy is just a simple combination of beef broth, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme. For this poutine I used store bought french fries but you can make your own if you want as well. There is no beer in my version of this dish but you could add some if you want! Enjoy.
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In this delicious recipe, tater tots replace tortilla chips to create a totcho casserole. The casserole will serve about 6-8 people and you can even… Read More »Totcho Casserole Recipe
Baked bone-in chicken breasts have a lot more flavor than boneless skinless breasts. I have started using split breasts that are bone-in with the skin-on more and more lately. This chicken is cooked in the oven to perfection. A lot of the flavor in this dish comes from garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper. The chicken is easy to prepare and you can serve it with a variety of different side dishes. You can pound the chicken with a heavy cast iron skillet to thin it out a bit so it will reduce the cooking time. If you can find chicken breasts that are smaller, that would be a good option. Enjoy.
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These bratwurst with honey mustard broccoli slaw are great to serve for gameday. The brats can be grilled or cooked on the stovetop. I like… Read More »Brats with Broccoli Slaw Recipe
Italian sausage rigatoni is an easy meat and pasta dish to prepare for dinner. The recipe calls for ground Italian sausage but I like to cook the links with the casing on and then slice them and add them to the sauce. The sauce in this recipe gets a lot of flavor from red wine, garlic, tomatoes, and fresh basil. This recipe goes great with parmesan cheese on top and I like to serve it with garlic bread. Enjoy.
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