As far as I’m concerned, there is little in this life that is half as good as pot roast. Call me crazy, but that first bite of tender beef falling apart on your fork is one of the things that makes me want to be a carnivore for life. I have a million recipes for …
Comfort Food
Weeknights are manic for me. Even though all my kids are still too young for school, it seems like by the time evening rolls around and my husband gets home from work, we’re all balls to the wall trying to figure out what to feed the kids and ourselves. My oldest son is the pickiest …
My husband LOVES anything with BBQ sauce in it. He has this weird craving for it all the time, and it’s something I can’t really understand all that well. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy BBQ, but it’s something I like once in a while, not all the time. One of my husband’s favorite things …
If you are like us, this time of year is all about party food! With the end of football season comes get togethers centered around the all important playoffs and eventually the super bowl. Finding easy recipes that feed a crowd can be difficult (thank heavens for Pinterest!), but there are some tried and true …
Is there any comfort food that compares with a good Macaroni and Cheese? I think not. But did you know that it’s also a GREAT side dish during the holidays? Especially this jazzed up version made with gorgeous prosciutto and some shredded kale! It is delicious, and the kale makes you think you’re eating something …
These BBQ Baked Beans with Thick Cut Bacon are perfect as a holiday side dish. They are sweet and spicy and full of smoky flavor.
These buttermilk biscuits are simple to make but taste amazing. They can be used in SO many different ways. Smother them in butter, eat them plain, or use them in strawberry shortcake! They are yummy no matter what!
Let’s be honest here. Nothing says Mexican food like a delicious tortilla. These are one of the most versatile breads that has ever existed. Whether you’re grilling up a chicken quesadilla, smothering them in enchilada sauce or using them for burritos, tacos or as a salad bowl, tortillas are a great staple for every mom. …
If there’s an ultimate comfort food in this world, especially in winter, it would have to be old fashioned beef stew. I grew up eating Dinty Moore brand, and I LOVED it, but that’s because I didn’t know any better! Once I was old enough to follow a recipe, I learned how to make it …
If you have kids like mine, you may find that they LOVE sweet treats. They are especially fond of peanut butter and chocolate, and when I occasionally buy them a new snack at the store, they will scream and tantrum and demand more until the whole box is gone. It’s a nightmare. I don’t mind …
Craving something a little sweet, a little spicy, a little creamy and totally yummy? Don’t have a lot of time or energy? Then this is the perfect thing for you. It is a great thing to take to your next party, as it’s a real crowd-pleaser and SO simple to make. And you can double …
It’s got to be said that the ultimate in comfort food for me has always been pasta. A big heaping bowl of whatever never fails to make me feel happier. When I was told I may have Celiac Disease a while back, I was devastated! But thankfully recent tests showed that I only have a …
To me, nothing says autumn like getting out the crock pot and making all sorts of delicious harvest treats. One of my very favorites is this easy Crock Pot Apple Butter. On toast, an english muffin, a warm homemade biscuit or even over ice cream, it is a warming treat that will bring to mind …
Ever since I was a young girl growing up in south Texas, I have had a “thing” for taquitos. It’s a love affair, really. The whole time I lived in England, I couldn’t readily buy them from the shops, so I was forced to look up various recipes to make them myself. I’ve made them …
Moussaka is a very versatile dish that can be modified in many different ways. If you are looking for a rich dish that will leave your guests full and satisfied, then this one’s for you!
Potato soup is one of the finest meals in the world, in my humble opinion. There’s nothing that will comfort and fill you up like a creamy and delicious potato soup prepared with love by someone who knows what they’re doing. This simple recipe is my absolute favorite in the winter, but I occasionally make …