Easiest Chile Verde {Instant Pot}
Chile Verde usually requires many steps to get it from prep to hot-on-the-table. But with a pressure cooker, all the flavors that usually take hours…
Quinoa and Pumpkin Seed Granola
I love making food for my family that tastes good, gets devoured in a hurry and garners praise for my mad cooking skills, even when…
Grilled Salmon Tacos
The flavor that grilling adds to meat and vegetables is incomparable to any other cooking method. I have friends who are grilling “six days a…
Balsamic Pork Chops with Figs {Instant Pot or Stove Top}
Pork chops, for me, have rarely been a success, which would explain why Dave was less than pleased when he first saw the chops for…
Chocolate Coca-Cola Cupcakes with Salted Peanut Butter Buttercream
The title of this post should be enough grab your attention- but if you haven’t already jumped ahead to get started on the recipe, let…
Instant Pot Easy Chicken Wings {BBQ or Buffalo Style}
On Mother’s Day, my family surprised me with an Instant Pot and have been experimenting and loving this new toy sooo much! I can’t wait to…
Watermelon Granita with Black Lava Salt
When you think about Foods of Summer, watermelon is possibly at the very top of the list. You don’t think of having a barbecue party…
Flank Steak with Espresso Rub and Green Chile Pesto
I’m not an expert at preparing the perfect steak like my husband Dave is, who gets them just right every time. But there are a couple cuts…
Raspberry Custard Gratin
It took several tries to get this recipe just right, but my Raspberry Custard Gratin is ready for you all and it’s fruity and creamy,…
Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies {ever!}
I’ve been making chocolate chip cookies forever, searching for the perfect recipe. After many years of trying, I’d pretty much given up. I wasn’t even…
Deviled Ham
My grandmother used to make the best Deviled Ham using leftover ham roast. She’d grind ham in her meat grinder and add some of her…
Scalloped Hasselback Potatoes
Scalloped potatoes… Scalloped ‘Hasselback’ potatoes… AND two kinds of cheese! Do I need to express more than that? Okay, how about garlic and rosemary… and…
Butter Fan Rolls
When it comes to turning out truly made-from-scratch, flaky, tasty, homemade rolls… My name NEVER comes to mind among friends or family for being good…
Spring Salad with Peas and Asparagus
Here’s a light, simple, dish that is at once a Spring/Summer side dish salad, as well as a good foundation for a main dish. Spring…
Sprigs In A Blanket
So pretty, these Sprigs in a Blanket (good one, huh?) are perfect for a party appetizer or even a fancy but simple side dish for…
Butter Blossom Lettuce Salad
This salad is a beauty and excellent to pair with any meal. Serve it arranged on a large platter and it becomes Butter Blossom Lettuce…
Spring Vegetable Soup
Spring is here (yay!) and thanks to the buckets of rain pouring outside my window this very minute, green buds of this short and precious…
Berry Galette {Foolproof and Easy}
Have you every made a galette? The rustic, bake it on a baking sheet pie-tart-adorable-never going back, yummy creation? I have to admit I’m not…
Skillet Shepherd's Pie
Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner for St. Patrick’s Day or a quick weeknight meal any time of the year, Skillet Shepherd’s Pie fits…
Mexican Rice
Before I talk about Mexican Rice, I’d like to tell you a little bit about Martha Dudley. Martha was a long-time friend of my late…
Foil Wrapped Dinner – Sausage, Green Beans and Potatoes
Foil Wrapped Dinner is not a new “who’da-thought?” kind of recipe, to be sure. But after making this one twice in the last week, I’m…
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
This is my favorite crockpot recipe of all time- and I’ve been making it for almost 20 years now (20? gah!) I still remember my…
Apple Crisp {Slow Cooker}
How about a little cup of warm, perfect Apple Crisp on this cold winter’s day? What, you’re used to coffee, tea or cocoa in your…
BBQ Cauliflower Tacos with Chickpeas and Quinoa
BBQ Cauliflower Tacos with Chickpeas and Quinoa is one of those recipes that tackles everything you want in a family recipe. First of all, it’s…
Skillet Ravioli Lasagna
Skillet Ravioli Lasagna came about one evening at the last minute when I hadn’t planned for dinner (you feel me?) but the time was fast…
Chicken Philadelphia Cheese Steaks {Slow Cooker}
Chicken Philadelphia Cheese Steaks are the perfect recipe for your slow cooker and these turned out delicious and satisfying. The chicken turns out tender and…
Mediterranean Pork Tenderloin with Couscous {Slow Cooker}
I love slow cooker recipes that are unique and this Mediterranean Pork Tenderloin with Couscous Salad dosen’t disappoint. In addition to being special, it’s super…
Tips for Using a Slow Cooker
When I told some lunch girlfriends and you virtual-friends that I’d be posting slow cooker recipes this entire month, I was amazed at the positive…
Cranberry Beef Stew in the Slow Cooker
The flavors in this Cranberry Beef Stew remind me of a rich beef bourguignon with tender meat and potatoes. The dried cranberries add a very…
Hot Chocolate In the Slow Cooker
Is it okay for me to start by saying Hallelujah? Hallelujah! that I finally found THE recipe that’s everything I’ve been looking for in homemade…
My name is Sally and I REALLY love to be in the kitchen. Making fresh, unique dishes is my way of showing love for my family and friends and I hope you’ll find both healthy and indulgent recipes that will inspire you.
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