These are the chocolate chip cookies that you want to fill your cookie jar with and put the recipe in your recipe box! Butter and brown sugar give them a warm caramelized flavor and combined with chocolate chips it makes for …

Zucchini and Black Bean Beef Skillet is an easy dinner to throw together that is delicious and healthy. Ground beef with rice, beans, and zucchini and tied together with tomatoes and seasonings make it a one pot wonder that your whole family will love. I …

Parmesan Ham Pasta is a creamy one pot wonder! The orecchiette pasta mixed with ham and veggies and tied together with a savory Parmesan sauce is a hit every time I serve it. I created this recipe one night when it was time to make …

These moist blueberry crumb muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snack time. Full of blueberries and topped with a brown sugar crumb topping, they’re a treat no matter when you eat them. You don’t need any fancy equipment to make these muffins but I …

This classic King Ranch Chicken Casserole is creamy and cheesy and full of Tex-mex flavor. It has just enough spice to give it a little kick of flavor but not too spicy for the kids. This recipe could very well be called the state casserole …

Country coleslaw is a creamy side dish made with cabbage, carrots, and onion in a sweet and tangy buttermilk sauce. It’s the perfect accompaniment for fried chicken or bbq sandwiches. I love the coleslaw at KFC and this recipe is really close to theirs and …

These white chocolate raspberry muffins are moist and absolutely scrumptious. Full of melted chocolate and soft raspberries, they’re a treat that’s perfect for brunches and breakfast in bed. I also like them for school lunches or after school snacks.  You don’t need any fancy equipment …

These simple snickerdoodle cookies deliver that classic sugar cookie flavor with the unmistakable tangy flavor that makes these cookies so addicting.  What makes a snickerdoodle different from your average sugar cookie is cream of tartar. It gives the cookies a tangy flavor and helps the …

Minestrone Soup is a hearty Italian dish full of pasta, beans, and lots of chunky veggies. I also like to add Italian sausage to please my meat loving husband and make it extra savory. Minestrone literally means “big soup” and historically is a big pot …

Juicy strawberries topped with a brown sugar oatmeal crumb make this fresh strawberry crumble an absolute delight! Top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a splash of cold milk for a yummy treat.  I make this in a 10” cast iron skillet …