cooking is my super power
Just three ingredients mixed in the right proportions and with the correct techniques will produce perfect homemade Rice Krispie Treats every time. I had surgery yesterday and so to ease myself back into things I chose to make rice krispie treats. They are always a comfort food to me but they have to be homemade….
Use help from the antipasto bar to make these colorful Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches that can be made a day before serving. I am in full on picnic mode at the moment because that’s what I really want to do for Mother’s Day. What is it about a picnic that makes eating seem so much more…
These Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chip Cookies are so good they have been called mind-blowing. Read on to find out my secrets for perfect cookies… I don’t consider myself a baker first. I like the creative process of cooking much better. However I am really good at baking two things: this French Strawberry Cake and…
This Chicken Salad Recipe is made with either poached or rotisserie chicken breasts for perfect sandwiches and wraps. Besides grilling the warmer months make me look forward to picnics. Probably my favorite thing to pack for a picnic is chicken salad sandwiches. After testing numerous recipes I have determined that I am very picky about…
I’m showing you how to make flavorful Pork Carnitas on the Grill and the process could not be more simple! Thanks to the Ohio Pork Council for sponsoring this post. All opinions are mine alone. It’s May here in Ohio and that means it is past time to turn on my grill. Pulled pork is…
Short Rib Tacos combine oven braised short ribs with a quick to make pineapple and avocado salsa for a taco truck worthy experience in the comfort of your own home. Thanks to the Ohio Beef Council for sponsoring this post. All opinions are mine alone. Taco trucks and taco themed restaurants are really popular but…
Make a bowl of this fresh and healthy pineapple salsa with avocado to top your favorite tacos and grilled meats. As far as condiments go, fresh salsa is probably one of my favorites. And if the salsa includes fruit, making it both sweet and savory, then I know I’m going to love it. A bowl…
A restaurant quality pulled pork recipe can be recreated at home without a smoker. The key is using the correct cut of pork. Thank you to the Ohio Pork Council for sponsoring this post. I enjoyed a pork feast last week thanks to local food star Kristen Bailey, owner of Sweets and Meats BBQ in…
Breakfast potatoes that are perfectly tender and crisp take just a few minutes to prepare with help from the microwave. Besides bacon I think breakfast potatoes are my favorite indulgence in the morning. I usually top them with a fried egg and some mashed avocado. There’s something about eating some perfectly cooked potatoes that settles…
These Slow Cooker Pork Chops are so tender and full of flavor with a maple syrup and Dijon mustard sauce. They’ve quickly become a family favorite in our house! What is your favorite way to cook pork chops? I go back and forth depending on my mood and the weather. I love good grilled pork…
