Cranberry Royale (EASY)

This is a takeoff of a cranberry bake recipe from Southern Living. This is homey, tasty, and not too sweet. Just a little…

Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini (EASY)

This is, hands down, my favorite new dish in 2024. Yes it’s a pasta dish but you can splurge once in awhile as long as you don’t…

Chive Butter Biscuits

This is a combination of a few recipes I found. Love the fact that these are low carb and tasty!

Dauphinoise Potatoes (aka Potato Gratin)

This is a wonderful potato casserole from the southeast part of France. Works great on a buffet too if you like room temp…

Mango Chicken Curry

Lovers of Indian food are going to go ga-ga for this meal! And it comes together in 30 minutes or less. It’s totally delicious.

Cranberry Champagne Cocktail

Just in time for the big party on New Year’s Eve. This cocktail is good anytime but especially when celebrating something big.…

Caramelized Leek Mashed Potatoes

These have been the most popular mashed potatoes at my table. People don't often remark about the mashed potatoes. They usually…

Thai Chicken

This dish is super easy and a one pan job if you have a cast iron pan.. Serve with green beans and eat them with your fingers if…

Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Amazing BBQ Sauce

I have to say I “woofed” my dinner! I have never said that in my life, but I found this sandwich to be incredible! My husband…

Chocolate Liqueur Pots de Crème

When I made it the other night one dinner guest declared it “Birthday Cake Good.” Which means...who needs birthday cake when you…

Puff Pastry Cocktail Cheese Straws

Puff Pastry Cocktail Cheese Straws are the perfect party appetizer! One that goes great with strolling drinks. Drink in one hand,…

Cincinnati Chili (EASY)

This is a famous chili that probably should not even be called a chili. It was invented by two brothers who emigrated from Europe…

Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

In a hurry to make dinner? These tacos are quick and easy. Depending on how much preparation you do in advance, this dish can…

Mushroom Cheddar Soup

This is a yummy, satisfying soup.

Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema

These taste so fresh!  They remind me of the best tacos I had in Cancun. 

Chicken “Chimichangas”

At first you’d think chimichangas would be high carb. The good news is they have low carb tortillas at the grocery store that…

Grilled Asian Salmon

When my husband is in the mood for Asian food, this is his favorite dish: It’s a super easy dish, so it doesn’t take much to talk…

Southern Tomato Pie

Two things I love about living mid-South: fried green tomatoes, and tomato pie.