In this Four Cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip, a blend of mozzarella, asiago, parmesan and romano cheese are blended together with spinach, artichokes and garlic in one warm, creamy and addictiv… Read More

In this copycat Panera Ancient Grain Arugula Salad, sliced grilled chicken, cooked grains, juicy red grapes and crisp apples top a peppery arugula and cabbage blend and is drizzled with a si… Read More

Nutella Cheesecake Pumpkin Muffins are a great way to kick off your fall baking! Filled with a creamy Nutella cheesecake, these tender, perfectly spiced and not overly sweet pumpkin muffins… Read More

Bonfire Cider is a cozy and refreshing fall cocktail. Apple cider spiked with cinnamon flavored whiskey and topped with vanilla bubbly! This recipe makes 1 cocktail but can easily be doubled… Read More

This Cheesy Roasted Butternut Squash Rigatoni is the coziest (and cheesiest!) comfort food. Cooked rigatoni pasta is tossed in a quick cheese sauce made of homemade butternut squash puree, s… Read More

These Salted Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies have crispy golden brown edges and a soft chewy middle. Brown butter gives these cookies and subtle nuttiness, and paired with semi sweet ch… Read More

Homemade Autumn Squash Soup is inspired by Panera Bread. My homemade version of their squash soup has a blend of both pumpkin puree, roasted butternut squash and honeycrisp apple, broth and… Read More

It doesn’t get much easier than this Sheet Pan Beef and Broccoli! Thinly sliced beef and broccoli florets are roasted in a hot oven, tossed in a simple sauce and served ov… Read More

These baked Apple Cider Doughnuts are tender, flavorful and addictive. These incredibly moist cake doughnuts have reduced apple cider for enhanced flavor while being perfectly spiced with ci… Read More

These In-N-Out Animal Style Burger Fries are a way of enjoying my favorite items from In-N-Out but at home. In this recipe, crispy shoestring French fries are topped with seasoned ground bee… Read More

In this copycat In-N-Out Spread Recipe, common fridge and pantry ingredients are combined for a flavorful zippy spread for burgers and sandwiches or as a dip or topping for fries. This recip… Read More

Margherita Pizza Toast is perfect for a quick and easy snack or meal. Toasted sourdough bread is topped with pizza sauce, sliced tomato and lots of melty mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Serv… Read More

In this Sheet Pan Spinach Tomato Ricotta Pasta Frittata; beaten eggs are baked in a sheet pan with sautéed shallots, cherry tomatoes, spinach, pasta and ricotta cheese. The perfect on… Read More

These Bang Bang Salmon Rice Bowls are loaded with incredible flavor and delicious texture. Air-fried seasoned salmon bites are tossed in a simple sweet and (slightly) spicy sauce and served… Read More

This Crispy Rice Salad is flavorful and refreshing and ridiculously delicious. Toasted rice is tossed with cool cucumber, green onions, shelled edamame and creamy avocado for a wholesome and… Read More

BBQ Sauce Chicken Brats are grilled and then slathered with barbecue sauce and topped with homemade pickled red onions and mustard. Delicious! Want something different this Labor Day? Maybe… Read More

In this Asian Ramen Noodle Salad, toasted ramen noodles and sliced almonds are combined with thinly sliced green and purple cabbage, carrots, green onion and then tossed in a mild yet sweet… Read More

These Barbecue Bacon Baked Beans are easy and delicious and only call for 5 ingredients! They’re the perfect side dish to your favorite grilled meal and great for parties! This recipe… Read More

Impress your guests with this 7-Layer Loaded Hummus Dip! Layers of creamy hummus, homemade tabbouleh, cucumber, tomato, olives, feta and pine nuts is served with toasted naan. 7 layers of d… Read More

These Cinnamon Sugar Muffins are simple and delicious. Freshly baked nutmeg spiced coffee-cake like muffins, dipped in melted butter and then rolled in the BEST homemade cinnamon and sugar!… Read More

Michigan Cherry Salad is a popular salad you’ll find on most menus in restaurants all around Michigan. In my version, a mix of leafy greens and fresh basil is topped with sliced apples… Read More

This Chocolate Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is super moist and delicious! Shredded zucchini is mixed in a simple chocolate infused batter that’s studded with chocolate chips. Baked sp… Read More

Five minutes is all you need to whip up the Creamy Avocado Dressing! Delicious, healthy and perfect on your favorite salad! I’m always looking for a new way to dress my salad. I LOVE… Read More

These Double Decker Tacos are made lighter and healthier by using quick and easy fat-free “refried” beans, low-carb flour tortillas, and wrapping them around crunchy corn shell t… Read More

This gorgeous rustic Blueberry Peach Galette is the perfect dessert to celebrate summer’s best fruit. In this recipe, sliced peaches and plump blueberries bake in a super simple sweete… Read More

This Summer Peach Salad is so delicious and packed with fresh basil, juicy peaches, crispy prosciutto, tangy goat cheese and drizzled with a homemade balsamic honey dijon vinaigrette. This r… Read More

This Balsamic Honey Dijon Vinaigrette is sweet, tangy and addictive! Honey, dijon mustard and balsamic vinegar is combined with garlic, salt and pepper and olive oil for the perfect vinaigre… Read More

Hot Smoked Salmon Avocado Bagel is the perfect protein packed meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner. A toasted bagel half topped with mashed avocado, cucumber, radish, smoked salmon and a poac… Read More

Love poached eggs, but don’t want all the hassle? These Easy Microwave Poached Eggs are the BEST way to quickly and nearly effortlessly make poached eggs. And it only takes a few minut… Read More

This Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread is super moist and delicious! Shredded zucchini is mixed in a simple batter bursting with lemon and studded with poppy seeds. Baked sprinkled with turbin… Read More

Grilled asparagus drizzled with a delicious balsamic honey and Dijon vinaigrette. This grilled asparagus recipe is super easy and delicious! I’m pretty positive  I could eat my w… Read More

Wake up to breakfast already made with this Vanilla Peach Overnight Oats recipe. The day (or night) before, combine old fashioned rolled oats, cinnamon, peaches and almonds with milk in a ja… Read More

Pork Carnitas Tacos are a hit every.single.time. Lightly toasted corn shells are filled with crispy and flavorful homemade pork carnitas, cotija cheese, onions, lots of fresh cilantro and a… Read More

In this Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas recipe, a well seasoned pork shoulder is rubbed with an oregano and cumin spiced oil mixture, then is cooked low and slow with onions, garlic, jalapeñ… Read More

These Cream Cheese Streusel Muffins are pure perfection! Filled with an incredible vanilla cream cheese mixture, these tender, moist and not overly sweet muffins also have a buttery and subt… Read More

In this Peach Prosciutto and Burrata Sandwich, creamy burrata, balsamic glaze and hot honey, salty prosciutto, juicy peach slices, basil and arugula is sandwiched between a toasted baguette… Read More

This Red Fruit Salad is loaded with refreshing watermelon, juicy strawberries, cherries and raspberries tossed will fresh basil and mint, sweet jam and lime juice. Serves 8 to 10 (depending)… Read More

Red, White and Blue Sangria is light and refreshing! White wine, cointreau, sparkling water and fresh berries for a crisp and festive adult beverage. Makes 1 pitcher serving 8+ depending on… Read More

This Cornflake Crusted French Toast is a delicious and fun way to enjoy your morning french toast. Thick slices of bread are dipped in a cinnamon-vanilla egg and milk mixture before dipping… Read More

These Sriracha Steak Lettuce Wraps are loaded with saucy steak and fresh veggies nestled in crisp lettuce leaves. If desired,  top with a drizzle of yum yum sauce, cilantro, jalape&ntil… Read More

Apricot Cherry Cobbler is easy yet impressive! A super simple dessert consisting of sweet cherries and apricots baked in a crisp yet soft pillowy cake. Serve with a scoop of ice cream and ca… Read More

J. Alexander’s Wild Rice Orzo Salad is fresh and full of flavor! Years ago I recreated an incredible side dish from a nearby restaurant, and to this day is one one of my all-time favor… Read More

This Grilled Salmon withLemon Dill Butter is so simple and delicious! Seasoned grilled salmon is topped with a simple lemon dill butter that melts and instantly adds incredible fresh flavor… Read More

These Breakfast BLTs are a fun twist on the beloved sandwich. A toasted English muffin topped with peppery arugula, candied bacon, oven-roasted tomatoes and finished off with a fried egg and… Read More

Espresso Candied Bacon aka Billion Dollar Bacon is sweet, smoky and addictive. Thick-cut applewood smoked bacon is coated in an espresso and brown sugar mixture and baked until crisp and can… Read More

These Almond Rhubarb Jam Bars are super easy and delicious! Homemade rhubarb jam (or jam of choice) is layered between a tender oat and coconut crumble that’s spiced with cinnamon, nut… Read More

In this quick and easy Rhubarb Jam Recipe, fresh rhubarb is roasted in sugar and lemon juice before adding fresh ginger juice and vanilla. Spread it on biscuits, buttered toast or leave slig… Read More

In these Cheddar Chive Corn Muffins, sweet corn, sharp cheddar cheese and freshly snipped chives collide in these moist corn muffins. Serve warm with a little smear of salted butter is the a… Read More

In this Rhubarb Crumble, tender tart rhubarb is topped with a buttery spiced oat crumble. Serve warm with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream. Yields 6 to 8 servings. You know that saying&h… Read More

This Baja Citrus Salmon with Strawberry Mango Salsa is so fresh and flavorful! In this bowl, baja seasoned and citrus glazed salmon is topped with a fresh strawberry mango salsa! Serve over… Read More