Delicious Gingerbread Cake for the Holidays This Gingerbread Cake is perfect for the holidays! A moist and delicious ginger cake with a tangy cream cheese frosting. My piping game is not on point — I seriously need to spend some time practicing. It would help if my hands weren’t totally shaking any time I try…
Understanding the Difference Between Inside and Outside Skirt Steak I’d venture a guess—nothing scientific here, just a guess—that the average carnivore doesn’t know there are two types of skirt steak. I’d also guess that if you’ve had skirt steak in the past it was most likely inside skirt; more on that later. My final guess…
Easy Beef Stew This comforting beef stew is perfect for cold days and is packed with flavor! It’s a family favorite that delivers warmth and satisfaction with every spoonful. I can’t take credit for this recipe. My parents made it as far back as I can remember. It’s one of my all-time favorites, and I’m…
Chipotle chicken . Today, we’re focusing on Chipotle’s chicken. I think I’ve finally cracked the marinade they use, which delivers a delicious adobo flavor with a spicy kick, perfectly grilled to tantalizing perfection. I use chicken thighs for this recipe, as I find they have more flavor than chicken breast. If you don’t have…
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Tender lemon poppy seed cake layers drizzled with lemon syrup and topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting. I’ve mentioned it before, but I am a HUGE fan of lemon desserts—more than any other flavor. If there is a lemon dessert on the menu, you can bet I’m opting for that…
This reverse-seared tomahawk steak recipe is a steakhouse-quality masterpiece, combining slow cooking with a high-heat finish to achieve a perfectly tender, juicy interior and a rich, crispy crust. By gently roasting the steak at a low temperature before searing it in a sizzling hot cast iron pan, this method ensures even doneness with maximum flavor…
Easy White Chicken Chili It’s officially soup season, which is my favorite time of the year! Let’s be honest, I eat soup year-round, but when the temperatures start to drop, I love a comforting warm bowl of any number of soups, chilis, or stews. Especially this one! I think I’ve finally nailed an easy, yet…
Minestrone Soup Recipe Warm up your chilly days with a delicious and healthy vegan minestrone soup! This hearty dish is not only quick to prepare, but it also fits perfectly into your meatless Monday routine. Published: Jan 21, 2020 by Laura Lee · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment I sure hope…
Tender Orange Poppy Seed Cake layers with a delicious mascarpone frosting. The perfect combination of three unique flavors. Every time I make a cheese-based frosting, I swear it will be my last. They are SO difficult to work with. I know I could make them more stable, but I’d have to either add more cheese…
Understanding Pork Temperatures Pork ribs (either St. Louis-style spares or baby back ribs) are easy to cook, but unless you’re a very experienced pit master, it can be difficult to know when they’re ready to come off the grill or smoker. After reading this blog to the end, you’ll know definitively when your pork ribs…
