“A lot of living happens in the kitchen.”

Author: Rachel Ballinger

Classic Cherry Pie

Classic Cherry Pie

This classic Cherry pie has an unbeatable cherry flavor with a hint of almond. It goes perfectly with a cup of coffee or scoop of ice cream!

Blueberry Peach Pie

Blueberry Peach Pie

This blueberry peach pie is a dream. The blueberries and peaches blend together perfectly in a sweet cream nestled in my grandmother’s pie crust, it’s truly a treat for the eyes as much as the mouth. 

Peanut Butter Blossoms

Peanut Butter Blossoms

These cute little cookies are called Peanut Butter Blossoms and are a sweet treat for all your chocolate and peanut butter lovers. They’re also a fun cookie to let the kids help with. What kid (or adult!) doesn’t like to unwrap chocolate kisses? Just try not to eat them all before the cookies come out of the oven!

Chicken Alfredo

Chicken Alfredo

This delicious Chicken Alfredo recipe is special enough for Sunday dinner but also easy enough that you can make it on a weeknight. Pair it with a nice salad or veggie with some garlic bread or sourdough bread and it satisfies your Italian cravings for 

Snow Cream

Snow Cream

This delicious snow cream made from freshly fallen snow and a quick mixture of milk, sugar, and vanilla is such a fun treat on a snow day. The kids absolutely love it and I’ll be honest, I like it too! It reminds me of Bluebell’s 

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

This chicken tortilla soup is full of the classic southwestern flavors of chicken, beans, taco seasonings, cilantro, and lime. It’ll fill your tummy and warm your soul. Easy to throw to together and make a big batch to feed a crowd. You can cook the 

Chocolate Chip Scones

Chocolate Chip Scones

It’s time to pour yourself a cup of tea and make these flaky chocolate chips scones. Scones are the perfect blend between a cookie and a biscuit. Sweet but not too sweet with a little sugar sprinkled on top.  Why You Should Make These Scones: 

Seven Easy Weeknight Dinners

Seven Easy Weeknight Dinners

Here are seven delicious recipes that are perfect for a weeknight family dinner. None of them are very complicated and they don’t take too long to make. The family dinner table is one of my favorite places in our home. I love setting the table 

Festive Homemade Eggnog

Festive Homemade Eggnog

This smooth and creamy eggnog is my favorite for the holiday season. Cheers! Homemade is even better than store bought. I love making it with eggs from our chickens. Made with eggs, sugar, milk, and lots of yummy spices, it’s perfect to toast your loved 

Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar

This delicious chip dip that we call cowboy caviar is full of zesty flavors and an excellent choice for your next party. I like to serve it at our Super Bowl Party and then for New Year’s I replace the black beans with black eyed