Want more easy desserts? My Caramel Cookie Bars, Salted Caramel Pecan Oatmeal Fudge Bars, and my Caramel Chocolate Chip Oat Bars are just a click away! Alrighty, break out the elastic-banded pants folks. I mean, these are called butter bars. That’s not a cute nickname, they actually have a truckload of butter in them. So no, I don’t recommend working these into your weekly diet. But every once in a while, ya gotta live....

I served this alongside Grilled Chicken Marinated with Basil and Lemon; it was a great combination.

Sweet, tangy and juicy with a touch of kick, this Slow Cooker BBQ Pineapple Chicken also incorporates orange, honey, and mustard for a phenomenal flavor! It takes less than 10 minutes of prep work and the crock pot does the rest! Oh how I love the ease and convenience of slow cooker dishes! I’m also on the lookout for more recipes I can make in my crock pot and love experimenting with new flavors....

Black beans, often referred to as turtle beans due to their shiny, shell-like appearance, are a staple in many kitchens around the world. These small, dark beans are not only packed with flavor but also boast an impressive nutritional profile. High in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients such as iron, magnesium, and folate, black beans are a versatile ingredient that can be incorporated into a variety of dishes. Their creamy texture and mild, slightly sweet taste make them a popular choice for soups, stews, salads, and more....

This recipe. So many wonderful Sunday memories associated with this chile verde. It’s one of my mother’s specialties and it’s on her permanent Sunday dinner rotation. She usually makes it alongside Cafe Rio style burritos and salads and calls the whole thing “Mexican”. She literally says, “Are you coming over on Sunday? We’re having Mexican!”. Not that she doesn’t make other Mexican-style dishes, because she does. Enchiladas, tacos, etcetera etcetera etcetera....

So the thing about Utah weather… it’s unpredictable. And it changes every ten minutes. It’s almost impossible to dress for a day out and about because no matter what you wear, you’re never wearing what you going to wish you were wearing. If you wear shorts you’ll wish you’d opted for jeans and closed-toed shoes and if you bring a coat you’re not going to need it. Two days ago we had snow flurries in the morning and yesterday we had about 11 minutes of hail but between those short bursts of cold precipitation it was sunny and breezy....

Ice Cream Cone Pie, yes, it’s officially a thing now. This is what happens when a box of ice cream sugar cones comes home from the grocery store with over half the cones broken. I opened the box to scoop ice cream into them for my boys and I was less than impressed. I told the boys we’d be waiting a day to eat our ice cream cones, because I had an even better idea....

This comes together in about 15 minutes and the salsa disappears almost faster than that every single time I make it. This strawberry version was inspired by my friend Sue’s gorgeous photographs, if you haven’t already seen her line-up of fresh salsas, don’t miss them! I’ve made this recipe a handful of times now. Each time I make it, I think that strawberry salsa would be awesome on chicken or fish....

I can eat my weight in cookies and cakes, but hand me a glass of classic lemonade and I have a hard time being okay with 200+ calories in that form. I am not a calorie counter these days, but so many years of being aware of it all has pretty much turned me off of anything that has an equally sugary counterpart in dessert form. I’m almost always going to choose frosting over a beverage....

Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, this teriyaki tofu recipe features crispy baked tofu tossed in a deliciously sweet, savory sticky teriyaki sauce! It’s also customizable to your tastes – add in any veggie of your choice (broccoli, snow peas, bean sprouts, bell peppers, etc) and serve it over steamed rice for complete meal. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and super easy to make and is sure to become your go-to when you’re craving teriyaki takeout!...

Vegetable Biryani is made in many ways. Authentic Way of making Vegetable Biryani takes a long time and many spices. This Biryani In Pressure Cooker is easy to make yet tastes yum. I would name this as Bachelors biryani as it comes very handy and you don’t have to cook rice and gravy separately. Pressure cooker biryani goes well with Boondi Raita Cucumber Raita

I love easy and simple yet delicious dish when it comes to holiday gathering or for family get-together. As Holidays are the busiest times of the year, you need a quick snack or appetizer for the party. Entertaining guests during the holidays is easy with these Veggie Pizza Sliders. These Veggie Pizza sliders are a perfect appetizer or evening snack for your holiday table. It is a fun twist on a pizza without all the work which is win win for me....

A light and refreshing Watermelon Agua Fresca recipe that’s quick and easy to prepare and is irresistibly yummy! Keep a pitcher of it in the fridge to have on hand and serve it chilled over ice – it’s the perfect beverage to enjoy on a hot summer day! Had you told me two years ago that I’d be living in a subtropical climate growing melons I would have thought you were crazy....

With the nutty, caramelized flavor of whole grains, zesty blue cheese and toasted sesame seeds, these crispy homemade Whole Grain Blue Cheese Crackers are simply delicious! For some more tasty finger foods and snacks try our Smoked Salmon Spread, Pork Rillettes, Pimento Cheese, Neiman Marcus Dip, and Chicken Liver Pate! Here is something really tasty you can serve at your next get-together. These crackers are incredibly easy to make and taste absolutely fantastic!...

Savory bacon, zesty sausage, creamy potatoes, and nutrition-packed kale mingle to create a truly memorable soup that will warm both body and soul. This Zuppa Toscana recipe is so deliciously creamy and flavorful, your guests will be asking for seconds! This is the first soup I ate after moving to the United States. We had some friends here who took us out to lunch the day after we flew in and they took us to the Olive Garden were I ordered their soup and salad combo....

So go ahead and take a gander, I’ve done all the work by gathering all of this deliciousness into one spot for you, all YOU need to do is narrow it down and pick your favorite. Easier said than done, huh? 😉 Good luck! 

Rich and robust and a thousand times better than store-bought, this homemade authentic enchilada sauce recipe packs some serious FLAVOR! Not just for enchiladas, this sauce will take your soups and stews to a whole new level! For some more wildly delicious DIY Mexican recipes be sure to also try my Adobo Sauce, homemade Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, and from-scratch Chili Powder! Nothing beats homemade. That’s a phrase that fits most everything when it comes to cooking....

I love foods that have double identities. Depending on the occasion or your mood, you can switch it up. Like salads. You can whip up an easy side salad, but adding some protein or cheese or veggies can turn it into a hearty main dish. Admittedly, I probably take this idea a little too far sometimes. I sort of think that ice cream can double as both dessert and breakfast....

After you’ve tried this one, fill your pasta cravings with Creamy Sausage Pasta, Shrimp Scampi with Pasta, or One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Easy to Make: This baked feta pasta requires basically no prep, and spends all of the cooking time in the oven. You’ll just have to combine the ingredients in a baking dish, bake, and cook some pasta! It couldn’t get any easier to make such a delicious meal....