Easy Gourmet Chocolate Bark

Lara's sister-in-law Karey here! I'm on a mostly sugar-free diet, but I am a huge sucker for holidays! One simply cannot celebrate V...

Baked Lemon Pudding

Pin It  (Photo from Elsye's cooking blog) Over the last few years, I've developed quite a love of all things lemon, so when I saw...

Delicious Breakfast Sandwiches

Worth a repost! We made it for dinner tonight and it was DELICIOUS!!!!! And simple. A version of this sandwich is on the menu at Flour Girl ...

Masaman Chicken Curry

I love Thai food and I enjoy the challenge of trying to duplicate a dish I enjoy at a restaurant. Awhile back I had Masaman Chicken Curry a...

Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

This pie is a favorite. I usually just make it for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I usually make four of them--two without nuts and two with n...

Pulled Pork (Cafe Rio Style)

This is a family favorite. My kids ask for this all the time. The great thing is that unless you're feeding company, it is good for a co...

Chicken Lentil Crock-Pot Soup

This had a rich, hearty taste. I love lentils. Eating them makes me feel healthier. I served this with a crusty bread and butter and the who...

Easy Picnic Pasta Salad

 This is an easy and tasty pasta salad, perfect for last minute barbecues and get-togethers. Ingredients: 16 oz. bowtie pasta, cooked 1 - 1/...

Spicy Orange Candied Pecans

These are wonderful added to a salad or just popped in your mouth for a flavorful bite. The ground red pepper gives them just a bit of kick,...

Citrus Frangipan Torte & Citrus Ganache

THIS. IS. SO. GOOD. There's not much else to say about it. Enjoy! 1 7 oz. box Odense Almond Paste ½ cup sugar 1 cube room temperature b...

Bean, Barley & Ham Casserole

Another barley recipe. This was a tasty casserole that even the kids enjoyed. I'm not sure they realized it was barley and not brown ri...

BARLEY & CRANBERRY PORK STEW

So I've read a lot lately about the health benefits of barley--lowers cholesterol, promotes intestinal health, etc, so I've decided...

Carrot Cake Pancakes with Nutty Cream Cheese Spread

I made these for dinner yesterday (we enjoy breakfast for dinner about once a week). Everyone who tried them loved them. They were so good b...

Pecan-crusted Oven Fried Chicken

This chicken was crunchy and delicious. I served it with favorite dipping sauces, but it was yummy enough to stand on its own. The combinati...

Easier Beef Bourguignon

Okay, let me just put out this little disclaimer. While this isn't as difficult as the Julia Child version, this isn't your quick an...

Mom's Best Ever Sugar Cookies

All my life, Mom has made heart-shaped sugar cookies each February. I've tried a lot of sugar cookies and none even come close to Mom...

Cranberry Chicken Pizza

When it comes to getting raves from the family, this recipe is a bargain--very little work and lots of praise. This is great to make on thos...

Oreo Cheesecake

I love cheesecake, but hate dealing with springform pans. When I came across this recipe, I had to try it. It was incredibly easy and so ta...

Crispy Caramel Corn

This is the most delicious caramel corn I've ever had. It doesn't stick to your teeth and the flavor is so butter and delicious. Th...

Chicken with Orange Sauce

My family loves orange chicken. The Costco kind used to be a favorite, but they changed brands and then raised the price so I've tried t...