Garlic Cheddar Biscuits (A La Red Lobster)

Once upon a time, there were two friends who moved in together as roommates just after college. One was continuing on with a master’s...

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies (Double Chocolate Chip Cookies)

I’ve been on a quest these last few years to find my absolute favorite go-to recipes for some classic cookies. And while I was...

top nine of ’09!!!

Ok, I know I’m exactly a week late posting this. But still wanted to celebrate some of the fun of my first year —...

Colorful Orange Salad With Mandarin-Cider Vinaigrette

WOW – what a winter! I’m all for a little snow this season, a few months of cozy, chilly days, and even a few...

Champagne Cupcakes With Sweet Champagne Buttercream Frosting

It’s a new year! Time for new cupcakes!! I was a little curious about how these would turn out, but I’m pleased to say...

Pomegranate Champagne

Happy New Year’s Eve!!! Mmmm, I love this time of year — such a special time to pause and reflect on all of the...

Steak Soup

Behold – one of my absolute favorite meals as a kid. Vegetable. Beef. Soup. And no, I’m not referring to the icky stuff from...

Spicy Rosemary Peanuts

If you would have asked what recipe I anticipated being one of my favorites from ’09, I’m pretty sure I never would have dreamed….peanuts!...

Easy Shrimp Peel (Shrimp Boil)

Some families have a Christmas ham. Others carve roast beef. My family? We have a “shrimp peel” every Christmas!!! Yep. We’re not Southern, but...

Christmas Mini-Skewers (Tomatoes, Peppers & Cheese)

I’ve officially found the easiest holiday appetizer ever — these adorable little skewers! For my Christmas party this past weekend, my mom brought up...