It is that time of year in Arkansas, deer season. I am always looking for new game recipes, specifically venison recipes. When the weather gets cold, stew is one of the best comfort foods. I combined the best of both words with this Venison Stew. The Meat & Potatoes of Venison Stew This recipe has […]…
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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Hosting brunch for the holidays? Tis this season for warm, homemade, comfort food. Homemade Cinnamon Rolls is a great dish where the aroma reminds you of being home for the holidays. This roll recipe makes approximately 2 dozen rolls which is great for hosting a crowd. My favorite breakfast of all time is bacon and […]…
Stuffing Recipes…. Countdown to Thanksgiving
My hands down favorite dish for Thanksgiving is stuffing. I could eat stuffing alone and be completely satisfied. One thing I have noticed over the years is that each member of my family has there own unique recipe and each one has a different, unique taste. Again, I have not developed my own recipe for […]…
Sweet & Spicy Teriyaki Meatballs
Love Chinese food? Try this quick and easy alternative to take-out. I created these meatballs one night when I was in the mood for Chinese food, and I only had ground beef. I have always been intimidated by homemade meatballs of any kind. I thought they were difficult and time consuming, but it is really […]…
Instant Pot Tacos ….. Korean Beef
Basket Weave Easter Cake …… Nailed it?
A Bacon Lovers Fried Cabbage
Cinnamon Skillet Bread….a Kitchen Experience
There are many aspects of cooking that I enjoy. Baking this cinnamon skillet bread from Bakeaholic Mama encompassed three of those joys. Aromas! This is powerful. Smells can transport a person to a different time and place. They often are linked to memories. Kitchen aromas almost always elude to happy memories or memories of comfort. […]…
Cooking with Fresh Herbs
About a year or ago, I began cooking with fresh herbs. Honestly, I didn’t think I would notice much of a difference. What I discovered definitely changed my culinary habits. Fresh herbs will enhance the flavor of any dish. Fresh herbs add elements of bold, rich flavors. The variety of herbs are abundant. In addition, herbs used […]…
Potato Gnocchi with Crispy Prosciutto
I decided to change up my gnocchi recipe slightly on my second attempt. Since my first attempt at gnocchi, I had purchased a ricer. A ricer is a “must have” when making gnocchi. The last time I squeezed my potatoes through a garlic press. I do not recommend this method. This time I did not follow […]…
Angry Pig Fried Rice
Prosciutto & Parmesan Focaccia Bread
I have been trying to get the hang of making bread for awhile now. I have made several disastrous loaves of buttermilk bread. I have made olive loaves and pepperoni loaves. All of my breads have been…. okay. I want more than okay. I have made buttermilk break that would break a window. Some loaves were […]…