With the 4th of July just around the corner, here’s some tasty and easy ideas to make your celebration a special one! Don’t have much time? Pour some red, white, and blue candies in a mason jar, tie a ribbon around the top and pop in two flags. Want a quick treat for …
Dad Bod Brownies and Manly Muffin Tops
In honor of Father’s Day, I thought the dads out there might need a little help in maintaining their manly physique, so I’m offering these delicious treats to give them a hand. (And you don’t have to be a dad to enjoy them!) Dad Bod Brownies We’ll all heard of the latest catch phrase to describe the transformation that males …
Sawdust Salad and Mississippi Mud Cake
The summer season is cranking up and along with it come plenty of opportunities to gather with family and friends over a festive meal. The next time you need to bring a dish to a potluck or family reunion, here’s a few unique dishes that will have others asking you for the recipe. These two oldies but goodies come out …
Strawberry Pavlova: The Perfect Spring Dessert
We certainly love our strawberries here in East Tennessee and I’m always looking for new ways to enjoy these spring favorites. And there’s no better way to savor the seasonal flavor than with a scrumptious Strawberry Pavlova. This unique dessert, named after a famous Russian ballerina from the early 1900s, is often served at celebrations in Australia and New Zealand, …
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Just as I believe every person has a unique and valuable treasure to share with the world, so does each culture. One way a heritage can share its treasure with others is through its cuisine. I guess that’s one thing I love about food is that it gives us a way to enjoy diverse perspectives and experience new possibilities. Our …
Eggs-tra Special Easter Eggs and Bunny Buns
Get hoppin’ this holiday with these fun and easy Easter eggs and Bunny Buns. They’re the perfect for kids of all ages! (Thanks to my Leah for helping me with my segment!) Tie-Dye Eggs Kids can get creative with this unique way to dye eggs using a paper towel sprayed with a water/vinegar solution and drops of food coloring. …
Easy Homemade Lasagna
I love lasagna for so many reasons. It’s delicious, of course: layers of pasta, filled with tasty sauce, rich cheese and seasoned meat…what’s not to love? I also love it because it’s not hard to make and is the perfect meal to give away when you want to bless someone with a homemade dinner. Lasagna is a convenient freezer meal …
Authentic St. Patrick’s Day Treats
Ah, St. Patrick’s Day. The time of year when green food coloring shows up everywhere, whether in frosting, beer, or the Chicago River. I decided to look beyond the emerald overload and see if I could find some recipes that reflect the real Ireland, not a fantasy world of Lucky Charms and wee little leprechauns. I chose a few recipes …
Grandma’s Chicken and Dumplings are Slick
Whether you had a nana, mamaw, or a bubbie, dinner was always special at Grandma’s house. My Grandma Rigney, nicknamed Cricket, was an excellent cook in the Appalachian Mountains tradition. One of her specialties was Chicken and Dumplings. She never wrote down the recipe, but she let me watch her make it and she passed her secrets down to me. …
Lovin’ Valentine’s Day: Roses You Can Eat and More!
Make your Valentine’s Day celebration even sweeter with these super cute and easy ideas sure to please the ones you love, both young and old. Valentine’s Day Cupcake Bouquet Roses are a Valentine’s Day tradition, but why not roses you can eat? Anyone can create a lovely edible bouquet for someone they love, or as the perfect centerpiece to a …