Banana Bread with Streusel Topping I got this recipe from Miette’s pastry shop in San Francisco, one of my favorite bakeries. It has a wonderful streusel topping made with pecans, brown sugar, flour, and butter that really make the banana … Continue reading
Sloppy Joes When my niece and nephew were younger, I really wanted to cook with them and show them how to make their favorite meals. My nephew said he really liked sloppy joes, so we started with that. I had … Continue reading
Caramelized Onion Dip I love caramelized onions in anything, but this dip is extra special when you take the time to make caramelized onions and mix it with softened cream cheese and sour cream. I added a little balsamic vinegar … Continue reading
Sautéed Green Beans with Tomatoes and Oregano These green beans are a great side for roast chicken or pork chops and are packed with flavor. If you don’t have fresh tomatoes on hand, just use a can of diced tomatoes. … Continue reading
Cinnamon Sugar Puff Muffins These muffins start out very ordinary and are quickly elevated to deliciousness after a dunk in melted butter and a roll in cinnamon sugar. I got the recipe from the Pioneer Woman and added vanilla to … Continue reading
Quick Korean Beef This dinner takes 20 minutes and that’s because you have to wait for the rice to cook. It is so quick and really tastes great for a dinner you want to get on the table without a … Continue reading
Spaghetti and Meatballs Who doesn’t love spaghetti and meatballs?!!! I like to make a big batch and freeze some for a day where I don’t feel like cooking but want a great homemade dinner. The meatballs are really moist and … Continue reading
Chili con Carne I was at a Mexican grocery store and was inspired by all the dried chili’s they had and decided to make chili con carne. I usually make chili and don’t put a lot of spice in it … Continue reading
White Cake with Marzipan and Raspberry Filling and Buttercream My friend Laura’s favorite cake is a white cake with real buttercream, so that’s what I made for her birthday. I used America’s Test Kitchen’s recipe and it was really good … Continue reading
Braised Beef and Balsamic Stew with Polenta I have been making lots of braised beef and pork dishes this winter. They are just so delicious and don’t take much effort and fill your home with wonderful scents. I love this … Continue reading
