cooking is my super power
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…
A few simple ingredients make for a standout meal with my Slow Cooker Apple Butter Glazed Pork Tenderloin served over cheesy grits with a side of bacon. Thank you to the Ohio Pork Council for sponsoring this post. This is my land-locked, Midwestern version of a Southern classic. I have had some pretty stellar shrimp…
This Slow Cooker Moo Shu Pork is a terrific fake-out, take-out meal that takes just a few minutes to prepare. I really need to have my food blogger card taken away. It seems like everyone else likes sushi and Chinese take-out except for me. It’s not for a lack of trying. I’ve felt the peer…
Always have an answer for what’s for dinner tonight with this recipe for Easy Fried Rice with Ham and Pineapple. This post is sponsored by Ohio Pork. All opinions are mine alone. Did you know to make fried rice you don’t need cold rice? Like you can make a pot of rice and then just…
Fix this Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut on New Year’s Day to ensure good luck in the coming year. As a pig roots forward, so will you! I’m a born and bred Ohio girl so pork and sauerkraut is tradition for me on New Year’s Day. I never really understood the connection, but in researching…
Wow your guests with this Individual Pork Wellingtons Recipe. Just as impressive as Beef Wellington but at a fraction of the cost. This recipe is sponsored by the Ohio Pork Council. All opinions are my own. Here’s a fussy looking and fancy dish that really isn’t all that fussy. Thickly slice some pork tenderloins, flavor…
These Christmas Tree Cupcake Toppers are a simple and festive way to decorate a dozen cupcakes for the holidays. I don’t know why but the older I’ve gotten the less patience I have for complicated baking projects. I’ll bake a simple cake but not decorate it. Or I’ll make some cute decorations like these Christmas…
Risotto is a simple and yet versatile side dish for the holidays. Bacon Apple Risotto with Goat Cheese is always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe post is sponsored by Farberware Cookware. All opinions are mine alone. I used to think risotto was an intimidating dish that was best ordered at a restaurant. Then I made it…
If you’re looking for an impressive holiday beef roast with minimal effort, you’ve found it with this Slow Cooker Rump Roast with Prosciutto and Figs. This recipe is sponsored by the Ohio Beef Council. All opinions are mine alone. Each year my friends at the Ohio Beef Council ask me to create a beef roast…
These lemon goat cheese mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for all your holiday roasts. I somehow managed to create a recipe that doesn’t pop up in a Google search with these Lemon Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes. Nothing is original anymore and sometimes I really struggle to keep creating recipes when I feel like…
