homemade family-style meals
For busy oven days or busy days in general, this Slow Cooker Three Meat Lasagna will take the stress out of meal preparation. After preparing the rich meat sauce and assembling the rest is up to my personal chef, aka slow cooker. The slow cooker simmers the rich and meaty marinara sauce with uncooked lasagna…
For busy oven days or busy days in general, this Slow Cooker Three Meat Lasagna will take the stress out of meal preparation. After preparing the rich meat sauce and assembling the rest is up to my personal chef, aka slow cooker. The slow cooker simmers the rich and meaty marinara sauce with uncooked lasagna…
I love shaking up my cake frosting options with this rich and buttery homemade Brown Sugar Buttercream. Light brown sugar is combined with heavy cream then simmered together until it becomes velvety smooth. Using a mixer, whip this with softened butter, pure vanilla and powdered sugar and voila, it’s ready to spread on top of cupcakes, or your…
This luscious Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Brunch Bake has the smooth flavor of a restaurant quiche with no fuss at all. The glorious custard that binds the hash browns, ham and onions together is only enhanced by the sharp flavor of copious amounts of shredded white cheddar cheese. Serve this for breakfast, brunch or…
If you’re looking for a fun apple pie recipe to try this harvest season look no further. This easy Stuffed Crust Skillet Apple Pie has a hidden layer of English toffee bits and toasted pecans sandwiched between two pie crusts. Hiding goodies in the crust is a simple technique that adds an element of surprise and…
These Baked Pimiento Cheese Tomatoes are a Southern twist on roasted tomatoes. Thick slices of meaty beefsteak tomatoes are topped with homemade pimiento cheese aka Southern pâté, that’s made with sharp cheddar cheese, diced pimientos, mayonnaise, fresh chives and seasoned to perfection. They’re then sprinkled with a buttery panko breadcrumb topping and baked until the…
Labor Day often marks the official end to summer for most Americans filled with food, fun and relaxation. The day wouldn’t be complete without these 15 Easy Cookout Classics for Labor Day. While the first day of fall isn’t set to begin until September 22nd, Labor Day is a day set aside to celebrate the…
This Italian Spaghetti Salad with Spinach is packed with the Italian flavors we love. For this dish, al dente spaghetti noodles are tossed in a prepared Italian dressing with cubes of salami, mozzarella cheese, ripe olives, peppers, scallions and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Toss in fresh baby spinach and it’s practically a meal in…
This rich and buttery Bourbon Praline Pecan Sauce will knock your socks off! In it, toasted pecans are smothered in a smooth buttery caramelized sauce then topped off with a generous splash of Kentucky bourbon. The warm color and luxurious flavor turns it into a genuine indulgence and it’s versatility knows no end. Serve it…