My husband introduced me to calico beans and sometimes I'm sorry he did. The only reason I say that is because they're my guilty pleasure. They're so good, it's hard to stop eating them. Calico beans are a great easy dish to make for a crowd or summer-time BBQ side dish. We've made them for...
My husband made it very clear to me when we were dating that he did not like tuna in any shape or form...until he had some of my tuna dishes. One of them being my tuna and chickpea salad. He makes it a point to even tell people, including the kids, that he hates tuna...
I've made potato wedges a few times in the oven, but I will never make them in the oven again! The air fryer makes potato wedges a breeze and it cooks them perfectly. Air Fryer potato wedges are crispy on the outside and fluffy in the center, just the way potato wedges should be. No...
Smoked Cheese - No Fancy Smoker Required Smoking cheese adds an extra depth of flavor that can kick any recipe up to the next level. You can make your own smoked cheese with some very simple equipment, some good cheese and a little time. It is best to do this on a cool day to...
Waffles are a fairly regular weekend breakfast I've made for years because they're so easy to make and freeze well for reheating. Just like pancakes, they're a breakfast everyone can enjoy, even picky eaters. I especially love these Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Waffles because, well, chocolate and buttermilk. Buttermilk is my "go to" for many waffle...
Call me old-fashioned, but I love shrimp cocktail. It's a classic appetizer that has stood the test of time. The first time I ever I saw shrimp cocktail was at my first job as a young teen. I worked as a "bus girl" in a lakeside restaurant in my small town in Upstate NY. Besides...
