I have recently discovered that I love chicken sandwiches. I genuinely don’t know where chicken sandwiches have been my whole life! Now, I am not talking about the fried and grilled chicken sandwiches that are popping up at various fast food joints… although I do enjoy my fair share of …
Don’t you just love cold weather, especially when you can curl up with a good book while a pot of soup slowly cooks on the stove? I certainly do! When I was younger, my mom would make us homemade soups and stews during the colder months. Our combined favorite was …
I love how colder weather allows cooks and bakers to use any cooking equipment without any judgment. Not sure what I mean? Well, it always seems like turning on the oven or having warm comfort food during the summer results in raised eyebrows. Not so in the fall and winter! …
Exactly when I discovered the combination of bacon, ranch, and chicken is a mystery, but I do know it was a big deal in my culinary world. I am a little hesitant to admit that I am not even a big fan of bacon. I know, I know… how is …
It is finally home garden harvest time! After all the daily hard work that goes into keeping a garden during summer, August and September seem to be the times that make everything worth it. Not to mention, it is so exciting to see and eat the literal fruits of your …
My mother-in-law gave me an Instant Pot for Christmas a few years ago, and I’ll be honest, I had never heard of one until that trip. My sister-in-law had made a meal for the whole family with hers right before Christmas and I was intrigued by it. When I actually …
I have never liked breakfast. I remember my dad and I always ate granola bars for breakfast when I was growing up. My mom and brothers preferred more traditional breakfasts, so we definitely had breakfast food in the house. I could never force myself to eat anything else in the …
One of my absolute favorite foods is green chile chicken enchiladas. There are probably millions of versions out there, and I can honestly say that I have never had a version I didn’t like. There is something about the spicy green chile mixed with the corn tortillas, chicken, and cheese… …
One of my favorite restaurants in Santa Fe, New Mexico was featured in one of the earlier episodes of “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives” – the Zia Diner. They had a super eclectic menu that featured comfort food with a southwestern twist. Unfortunately, the diner closed a few years ago. I …
I love making casseroles… especially during the winter months! And, now that I have a family of four, casseroles are an easy way to get dinner on the table without getting tons of dishes dirty in the process. Over the last few years, I have seen and made a few …