This Hidden Veggie Chicken Soup is classic comfort food: straightforward to make, deeply nourishing, and beautifully colored thanks to the blended vegetables. It’s ideal for picky eaters because the vegetables are pureed into a silky, smooth broth. Warm and soothing, it’s perfect for cold weather, a snow day, or when someone needs a little extra … Read more
If you love rocky road, these fudgy Rocky Road Cookies will hit the spot. A tender, deeply chocolate cookie is crowned with gooey marshmallows and finished with a chocolate-almond frosting for a true rocky road experience in cookie form. Table of Contents What goes into this Recipe Add-Ins How to make Rocky Road Sheet Cake … Read more
Broken Glass Juice Gelatin: a colorful, juicy and creamy dessert that’s fun, eye-catching and light — perfect for holidays or any gathering year-round. Made from real juices instead of boxed gelatin mixes, this broken glass jello is a crowd-pleaser for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any celebration. This recipe fills a 5-quart (11×17″) baking dish and serves … Read more
When I was in boarding school there was a gloriously awful Chinese takeout called China Star. Nearly every Taft student ordered from there, and during my sophomore year I easily ate two or three white-carton meals a week. At the time I was strangely proud of that statistic. My China Star obsession stemmed from limited … Read more
This Spiced Meat Pie with Phyllo Crust is an impressive main course. Ground meat with raisins, pistachios, and warm spices wrapped in crisp phyllo. This Spiced Meat Pie with Phyllo Crust makes a striking centerpiece for a dinner party or a leisurely weekend meal. It takes a bit of time and attention to assemble, but … Read more
This week’s blogging marathon falls on the last week of February and the theme I chose is “Bookmarked.” As part of the challenge I decided to prepare three dishes from other marathon participants who used the same theme. For day one I picked a simple, quick chocolate mug cake inspired by Sapana of Cooking with … Read more
Make my easy and nutritious Apple Chicken Salad for your child’s lunch box or serve it as a wholesome after-school snack or quick family lunch. Use crisp, in-season apples for a chicken salad recipe kids and adults both enjoy. Even picky eaters often give this simple combination two thumbs up. For a lighter, more nutritious … Read more
Some may say it’s a little early for holiday baking, but creamy fudge is delicious any time of year. I usually think of fudge as a pre-Christmas treat, yet this white chocolate cookies & cream fudge proves it belongs on the dessert table year-round. This recipe started as an adaptation from a great blog I … Read more
Discover the simple pleasure of a classic Southern favorite: a bone-in fried pork chop sandwich piled with tomato, onion, mustard, and mayonnaise. Crisp outside, juicy inside, this sandwich is quick to make and deeply satisfying—perfect for picnics, fishing trips, or a hearty family meal. Marrekus grew up in Memphis and fondly remembers summers in Mississippi … Read more
Photos for this recipe are from Erin Hungsberg (IG: erin_hungsberg) These grilled skirt steak pinwheels are a flavorful and impressive way to serve steak. Tender skirt steak is filled with herby pesto, salty prosciutto and nutty provolone, then rolled and grilled to juicy perfection. They work great as an appetizer or main dish and travel … Read more
