When I’m Not Feeling Creative in the Kitchen
I don’t have to tell you all that I love cooking, because…well, that’s kind of the point of this blog. I love cooking. I love throwing a bunch of stuff into a pot and seeing what happens. It makes me …
Microwave Coffee-Mug Brownies
When you’re in the mood for a sweet treat but you don’t want to spend a lot of time baking or want to make a full batch, guess what? You can still have a from-scratch treat with just a few …
Low Country Shrimp Boil Chowder
Everyone’s favorite low country shrimp boil ingredients come together in a delicious, creamy, and warming chowder that’s perfect for a winter evening wherever you are. It doesn’t get too cold down here in Florida, even in the winter months. We’ve …
Sweet Citrus-Soy Baked Salmon
This easy and delicious meal brings together the flavors of fresh salmon, sliced oranges, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and Santa Maria style seasoning for a bright and flavorful combination that you’re sure to enjoy! Whenever my sisters and I …
Brown Sugar Snickerdoodles
I’m updating this recipe from the one I contributed to the Third Annual Good Cookie’s Food Blogger Valentine’s Event. The recipe and the event were good before, but a few tweaks, a little creativity with the spices, and some added …
Sweet Southern Acorn Squash Soup with Cornbread Croutons
Smooth, creamy, and sweet roasted Acorn squash is the star ingredient in this delicious soup. Paired with homemade cornbread croutons, to this squash-loving chef at least, it’s perfection! Even in Florida, we get some chilly evenings. Those are my favorite …
Sweet Corn Fritters with Maple Syrup
These delicious flavorful corn bites can be either a standalone snack or a side dish for tasty barbecue – and they’re a great way to enjoy those last few warm days before the fall weather starts settling in! Or in …
Favorite Apple Recipes for Fall
We’re just about to roll into all things and flavors fall. No offense to you pumpkin spice folks, but I’m all about apple cider and maple in the fall, so today, let’s talk about all the great things we can …
Honey Roasted Peach Crumble with Whipped Mascarpone
It’s prime time for peaches right now, and this is a remarkably easy – and remarkably delicious – way to use up the ones on your counter that are going too ripe. Roast them up with some honey, butter, and …
How to Waste Less in Your Kitchen
One of the number one places in our house we generate waste is the kitchen. Here are a few tips for how to do a better job of minimizing your kitchen waste! I hate throwing things out. It’s not that …
Our Favorite Burgers for Summer Grilling
Summer is just about here, and there’s no time like the present to fire up the grill – especially when you don’t want your stove heating up the house any more than it already does! And there’s nothing easier to …
What to Make With Spring’s Favorite Fruit
There’s nothing that says spring quite like fresh strawberries! It’s always exciting to see them start showing up in the grocery and at the farmer’s market. Here are some of our favorite things to use them in! Despite the few …