When it gets cold, I cannot wait to break out my slow cooker and put it to use. It is one of my favorite cooking …
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Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew
When I visited Colonial Williamsburg back in August, I had lunch with one of my good friends at Josiah Chowning’s Tavern. While there, I enjoyed …
Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
Oh, do I love pancakes! Every other Sunday morning, my husband and I enjoy blueberry pancakes as a weekend treat. In the fall when pumpkins …
Penne with Meat Sauce and Sautéed Vegetables
Delicious crimson sauce mixed with ground beef, Pecorino Romano, mushrooms, and zucchini make for a fabulous mix over a fresh bowl of penne pasta. Penne …
Eggs in Purgatory with Fresh Herbs
This is one of my absolute favorite breakfasts! Eggs in Purgatory is very similar to the Middle Eastern and North African dish called shakshuka. But, …
Chicken Caesar Salad
Isn’t chicken Caesar salad just delicious? A homemade one is to die for with its tender, well-seasoned meat, fresh baby greens, and crunchy croutons. Chicken …
Chicken with Cream Sauce
This quick chicken with cream sauce recipe is one of my favorites on a night when I want something hearty, yet still healthy. The best …
Classic Hamburgers
One of the first dishes my mother taught me how to cook when I was a kid was a hamburger. Growing up, my parents had …
Meat Lovers Pizza
Imagine a dark, golden brown crust, bubbling mozzarella cheese, dark green herbs, and an assortment of meaty toppings. Can you smell it yet? Can you …
New York Pizza Dough
I once created a short version of pizza dough called Insta-Pizza Dough for managing pizza in under an hour. After a lot of practice working …