Thanksgiving may be over, but that doesn't mean that you can't enjoy turkey breast all year long. In fact when it's not Thanksgiving, Erik likes to Keep Reading...
Salted Caramel Brownie Shortbread Bars
Like most bakers, I enjoy baking from scratch. You simply cannot compete with the flavor and taste of a baked treat that was homemade without any Keep Reading...
Pumpkin Pie Pinwheels
Well here it is, the night before Thanksgiving and everyone has a lot of things to do. You have to do your last minute shopping, start prepping for Keep Reading...
Shrimp Bisque
At this time of year, when the weather gets cold, I always think of soup. One of my favorite soups that Erik makes is Shrimp Bisque. A flavorful, Keep Reading...
Lemon Supreme Pie
With Thanksgiving upon us, my mind is drawn to childhood memories of holidays past. My mother rising early in the morning to prepare good ole 'Tom'. Keep Reading...
Grilled Steak Sandwich
This simple recipe can be filed under "What to do with leftover grilled steak". I know that may sound crazy to some people. I mean who often has Keep Reading...
Apple Pie Slices with Cream Cheese Frosting
My husband and I are big fans of apple pie! Especially in the Fall. Especially when the holidays roll around. Well, especially ANY time of the year Keep Reading...
Corn and Potato Chowder in Homemade Bread Bowls
Well, there is no more denying it. Winter is coming. In fact, this week, winter arrived! The thermometer dropped into the thirties this week and it Keep Reading...
Peppermint Brownies
Yes it is November. Yes it is still more than two weeks before Thanksgiving. And yes, I am already craving peppermint. Maybe it is because it Keep Reading...
Apricot Glazed Pork Chops
Have I ever mentioned what a lucky gal I am? I mean seriously. Just look at this beautiful pork chop dripping with apricot glaze and understand how Keep Reading...
Beef Enchilada Casserole
In our home, we are all about comfort food. And when cool weather rolls around, Erik brings out his satisfying beef enchilada casserole. It is a Keep Reading...
Zesty Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
So living in the Chicagoland area, I am a big fan of our area eatery called Portillo's. And as anyone living in my neck of the woods knows, they have Keep Reading...
Peanut Butter and Cream Cheese Frosted Chocolate Cake
Ok, so I am on a peanut butter and chocolate fix lately in case you haven't noticed. In fact, the last three desserts I have posted now Keep Reading...
Sweet and Spicy Cashew Chicken
I always wish that Erik (aka, my own personal chef ;) ) could cook dinner for the kids and I every night of the week. And who wouldn't? Keep Reading...
Grilled Tri-Tip Tacos on Homemade Tortillas
With Erik's Californian roots he really knows how to grill some great tri-tip! Being from the Chicago area, I never really grew up eating this cut Keep Reading...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies
The best kind of cookies are the kind that my kids can easily help me make. Now my kids help in the kitchen all the time. They pour Keep Reading...