Spicy holiday corn casserole is a must at all our holiday get-togethers. It used to make its appearance only at Thanksgiving. But then it became a staple of our family Christmas menus. And then it even found its way onto our Easter menu. Do you […]

The end of summer signals school, changing leaves, and cooler weather. Yes, but most exciting of all, the end of summer is salsa time! This homemade salsa is easy, nutritious, and a delicious way to use your harvest of tomatoes (or someone else’s harvest that […]

Patriotic Pops are a great way to round out your 4th of July menu. Everybody loves them, and they fit well for after dinner, before fireworks, or anytime during the day. I’ve been making these since my kids were young, but now my twenty-something sons-in-law […]

4th of July Pretzel Dessert is a tradition for my family on the 4th. It’s perfect for adding festivity and color to your holiday celebration. 4th of July Pretzel Dessert can be made a day ahead, saving you time for other last-minute food (like guacamole) […]

I don’t know about you, but whenever I go to a Mexican restaurant, the first item I look for on the menu is the chile relleno because I like to order something that I love that’s difficult to make at home. I did try making […]

I don’t know about you, but pie crust is the reason I don’t make pies more often. I mean, so much can go wrong with a traditional crust! I’ve suffered through crust that won’t peel off the waxed paper, crust that’s too sticky, and crust […]

When spring rolls around and strawberries are in season, I always get a craving for fresh strawberry pie. You can whip up this dessert in no time at all, especially with the no-fail press-in-the-plate crust. Serve it at Easter, spring birthdays, or to make any […]

This colorful veggie salad is just the ticket when you need a healthy side dish for a group of people. Be advised that you’ll ideally assemble this salad the day before you need it and let it sit overnight before serving. But if you were […]

This egg dish is both delicious and healthy, chock full of veggies and without bread, making it perfect for a keto diet! One serving has only 9 grams net carbs. It works equally well for brunch or dinner. You’ll use a total of 6 cups […]

Strangely, I’ve met few people in my life who say they love refried beans. I, however, am one of those people who love them! But that’s because I always make this nummy refried beans recipe that beats any Mexican restaurant’s refried beans hands down. How […]