Author: Vickie Young

Cioppino

Cioppino

With a nod to our Northern California roots, we gave this hearty Cioppino a shot. We celebrated my dad’s birthday in December and thought we’d try something out of the ordinary. It’s surprisingly easy, don’t be put off by the long list of ingredients! It 

No-Knead Artisan Bread

No-Knead Artisan Bread

This No-Knead Artisan Bread is crusty and has a great chew. Delicious, comforting, and versatile. Bread is one of my favorite things! So many ways to enjoy, spread some butter over it, mop up some soup or sauce, melt cheese on it, put any number 

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

This Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is a new addition that will be in regular rotation in the future. We were searching for a different shrimp preparation and found this recipe by The Recipe Critic and what a find! I was salivating from the start 

Mexican Chile Verde

Mexican Chile Verde

Mexican Chile Verde is a favorite hearty meal that’ll warm you up. It’s great for a crowd or to set aside some leftovers for a quick weeknight dinner. While not the typical pork in green sauce, this is a flavorful Mexican meat stew dish. Beef 

Cognac Mushrooms and Pearl Onions

Cognac Mushrooms and Pearl Onions

Cognac Mushrooms and Pearl Onions is a newer addition to our collection of favorite dishes. We’ll surely be keeping this one around for many repeat visits to our menus. When deciding on sides for our Prime Rib Roast for Christmas this was a suggested side 

Basmati Rice Pilaf

Basmati Rice Pilaf

Basmati Rice Pilaf is a simple side that goes with most anything, especially Asian flavors. Quick to prep, no fuss and it can rest for much longer than the suggested 10 minute time off heat while your other dishes get plated. This rice pilaf is 

Sweet and Spicy Carrots

Sweet and Spicy Carrots

Sweet and Spicy Carrots cooked in a

Cheesy Beefy Macaroni

Cheesy Beefy Macaroni

Cheesy Beefy Macaroni or Cheeseburger Macaroni or Mac and Cheesy Beefy Casserole, whatever you call it, it’s easy and delicious. This is not the most health conscious dish but it will leave you happy and full in very little time. I love a hot dish 

Pasta Carbonara

Pasta Carbonara

Pasta Carbonara is a weeknight champion! It’s versatile, easy, and FAST! With or without meat, although in our home, it’s always with, this is a great weeknight dish with minimal prep. Use what you have on hand or what you like. The sauce comes together 

French Vanilla Ice Cream

French Vanilla Ice Cream

Ice cream is easily my favorite sweet treat. And, boring as it might sound, French vanilla ice cream is my hands down favorite flavor. It’s everything you might want, goes with any topping you can think of, stir in flavors, no problem, root beer float,