Cooking

Chicken Piccata

There seems to be two exceptions to the “no chicken” rule at our house–rotisserie chicken from the market (which means…
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FRIED CATFISH AND HUSHPUPPIES

Back home in Tennessee my grandparents would have a big fish fry every summer and all of our family and…
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Sweet Grill Smoked Baby Back Ribs

I almost always cook my ribs on the smoker, but this time, I wanted to cook them on the grill…
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SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD

I love pickles. Crunchy, cold, dill kosher spears are my favorite although I usually try to refrain from buying them…
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FIVE CHEESES BROWN BUTTER CHILI MAC AND CHEESE

forget about all those cookies you’re baking these days and join me as I enjoy another bowl of warm, creamy…
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KETO / LOW CARB COLESLAW

My favorite, KFC coleslaw, has 19 GRAMS PER SERVING!!! That is a whole day of carbs, in one serving! This…
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Homemade Crusty Bread

When I first bought a KitchenAid mixer, I was all over bread baking. Totally addicted. But my inability to make…
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Korean Pork Ribs

Breakfast for the girls today was hard boiled eggs, bacon, and an apple. Lunch was leftover Carne Asada London Broil for all…
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GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

 I wasn’t quite expecting to be baking a decadent chocolate cake in the middle of August, but life and family…
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Homemade Sloppy Joes

They are called Sloppy Joes for a reason and this recipe for Sloppy Joes doesn’t disappoint. Sloppy as ever, but…
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How to Make Sauerkraut

Do you remember the dad in My Big Fat Greek Wedding and his obsession with Windex?  …Have a zit? Put some Windex on…
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Homemade Caramel Sauce

Caramel Sauce that can be used on just about anything. It’s easy but decadent, perfect for any dessert that you…
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Paleo Cornbread Dressing

Are you absolutely sick of Thanksgiving food yet? I understand if you’re just over it. Most people are. Me, however? I’m…
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Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Thanksgiving is almost here, folks! This is my favorite time of the year. Everyone’s in the holiday spirit, and I…
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Blueberry Lemon Buttermilk Waffles

Bright, citrusy, lemon gluten-free waffles stuffed with fresh blueberries. Slightly crisp on the outside; soft and pillowy on the inside.…
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