Slow-Cooker Chicken Soup with Bacon & Potatoes

Having one of those days when you wish dinner would just about cook itself? Not possible, of course. Instead of turning to those take-out menus, you may want to give this a try. Add a green salad and some crusty bread to this Slow-Cooker Chicken Soup with Bacon & Potatoes and you’ll end up with

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Quick & Easy No-Knead Artisan Bread

You can make this Quick & Easy No-Knead Artisan Bread in your own kitchen. You have my word on that. You’re probably thinking that I’ve gone too far on this one. How can this amazing authentic-looking rustic bread be quick & easy? With no kneading required? She must have taken leave of her senses. I’m telling

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Awesome Apple Almond Cake

There’s no shortage of recipes featured online these days. Sometimes, there are so many paraded in front of us on social media …it’s a bit overwhelming. Then, that one photo catches your eye and you’re so grateful. This Awesome Apple Almond Cake has been recreated in my kitchen countless time because of one of those eye-catching

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Pizza Margherita with Authentic Neopolitan Crust

Imagine how great it would be to enjoy your own totally homemade pizza at a moment’s notice. It really is possible without a bunch of expensive equipment. A pizza stone preheated in a very hot oven is the key. And starting off with the proper flour of the best quality. You absolutely can make this

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Ina Garten’s Company Pot Roast

This pot roast needs to be on your list of go-to recipes. Super delicious. Super tender. And after the initial preparations, it’s totally hands-off for several hours before the big reveal. Ina Garten’s Company Pot Roast is just that …what you will want to serve to your favorite people. Soon. 

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Maria’s Delicious Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

This is one of my family’s favorites. A hearty go-to dish that feeds a large crowd and makes everyone happy. Every time. You won’t find the recipe in a cookbook. This one was created by my awesome daughter-in-law, so I’ve named it Maria’s Delicious Roasted Vegetable Lasagna. 

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Our Favorite Ways to Use That Rotisserie Chicken

I don’t know about you guys but in my household we love rotisserie chicken. We can grab one any day of the week from our local market. Probably that’s the case for most of us. Since we’re all busy with our hectic schedules, some help with our endless meal planning is always welcome. We’re here

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Creamy Pork Tenderloin Mushroom Marsala

Who knew you could make delicious cutlets from pieces of pork tenderloin? It’s true. Creamy Pork Tenderloin Mushroom Marsala. Once you get a sampling of one of these golden portions of meat smothered with a rich sauce of mushrooms, cream and Marsala wine, you’ll wonder why you haven’t tried this before now.

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Banana & Pumpkin Muffins with Chocolate Chips

So we’re all in the midst of a pumpkin frenzy right about now. It’s just a thing we all do this time of year. But have you guys tried a delicious baked treat with both pumpkin and banana at the heart of it? With a generous sampling of dark chocolate thrown in for good measure?

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15 Awesome Recipes for Crowd-Pleasing Pasta

It seems as though everyone loves pasta. Whatever the shape or sauce, most folks simply can’t resist a delicious pasta dish. It is comforting, satisfying and sure to please the masses. Even so, pasta night can always be improved with something new or even an upgrade to your tried and true recipes. These 15 Awesome

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