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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Kickin’ Chicken Salad
Love chicken salad! Try this chicken salad with a little extra kick! Spicy Chicken Salad I love chicken salad but I also really enjoy spicy food. I created this recipe with the great taste of a classic chicken salad with a little extra kick. This Kickin’ Chicken Salad uses chipotle mayo, spicy red pepper relish, […]…
Vanilla Icing Christmas Trees
Baking a cake for a Christmas dessert? Try decorating it with these Vanilla Icing Christmas trees! Even for a novice cake decorator these Icing Christmas Trees will add the perfect holiday cheer to your Christmas baking. Check out my step by step instructional video below for making Icing Christmas trees. The Cake I made a […]…
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
A Bacon Lovers Fried Cabbage
Aunt Sue’s Blueberry Bread
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. […]…
The Easiest Cookie Recipe, Short & Sweet
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 […]…
Oven Baked Spicy Pork Ribs with Bok Choy Salad
Creative Cooking for Kids
My child loves a good art project. Cooking is the culinary art. There are many dishes that you can encourage your young children to be creative. Many of the dishes available to encourage kids to cook are sweets, such as cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. However, we cannot survive solely on sweets, or we should not anyway. Cooking is a great way […]…