Less Fuss, More Food
Waffles on the weekend are a great treat. These Buttermilk Pecan Waffles are the perfect crisp on the outside, tender and a little chewy on the inside recipe. The pecan meal adds a nutty essence and light texture while the chopped pecans add some crunchy …
These Grilled Cheeseburgers are my base template for great burgers. They’re excellent as is, but also fun to embellish with the whim of the moment. Add in some green chilies, bacon, onions, or roasted garlic to put a fun spin in the mix, or on …
Romertopf Roasted Chicken may not sound exciting but it’s a family favorite for so many reasons. Chicken dinner isn’t fancy, but done right, it’s so satisfying. Comforting, budget friendly, delicious, and versatile. In our house, one chicken will produce at least 3 dinners for our …
Beef Cornish Pasties have always been a treat in our home. These simple hand pies, originally made for Cornish miners to have a hearty and portable lunch, were magical to me. Anytime one of the family was near Nevada City they would pick up a …
Tamale Pie Casserole is made so many different ways with such a large spectrum of ingredients. Every family seems to have their own recipe and they’re all so different. We’ve changed our family recipe somewhat, but it remains close to the original. Ironically, this recipe …
Quick and Easy Nachos are a weeknight win for everyone in the house. For me, they’re a go to when I don’t have creative inspiration or energy. If there’s some leftover steak, taco meat, or chicken we have a 10-15 minute meal. Nachos can be …
This Quick Cherry Pie is the easiest pie you can possibly imagine. The simple crust and topping is crunchy and rich but takes no time at all. And I hate to admit it, but the canned cherry pie filling is just delicious. Quick is an …
Creamy Beefy Noodles, not a fancy name or a fancy dish. It is easy, quick, and comforting for a great weeknight dinner. Spice it up if you’d like, or keep it mild. Plus, this versatile one dish recipe can include as many vegetables or as …
Granny’s Jon Marzetti is a go-to weeknight dinner when we’re out of ideas or short on time. Easy, quick, and always tasty, it has been a favorite for years. It can be lightened up with more vegetables and spiced up with chilies, and it makes …
Creamy Mushroom Risotto without most of the hands on stirring but with all of the texture? It’s true! The perfect combination of flavors, textures, and as simple as I could imagine. Of course, I had to personalize the recipe to get the flavors I was …
