I’ve tried to make Spanish rice several times over the years and the seasoning is never quite right. I finally asked for my sister-in-law, Linda’s recipe because she’d made it for a gathering, and it’s delicious. This is the recipe her mom and grandmother have […]

I love fresh melon during the summer, but it goes bad quickly and never fails, even as a family of 4 we just can’t get it all eaten. Around day 3 after cutting it, if we still have a lot left, I’ve found it actually […]

I make these at least once a month. Great with corn bread, rice, or as a side to your favorite dish, it’s an easy classic recipe. Shown with our fresh & easy pico de gallo as garnish. **Please note, overnight soak or several hour soak […]

When I come across a frozen bag of speckled butter beans, I’ll buy several to cook during the year. An easy side that goes great with our Favorite Creamy Potato Salad and BBQ. Slightly sweet, it’s taste is similar to baked beans.

This is my copycat version of one of my favorite local restaurants. Great served warm or cold, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Equipment used:

This is my go to casserole for an easy breakfast that everyone loves. Easy to make in advance and then pop in the oven when ready to eat. Easily modifiable to add veggies, a different cheese, or make it with bacon or ham, or veggies […]

Surprisingly delicious, this is one of my husband’s favorite dishes served at a local Japanese restaurant. Here’s his recreation of his favorite dish.

This is a quick 5 minute recipe if you already have hard-boiled eggs on hand. For instructions for boiling an egg, check out our Perfect Hard Boiled Egg Recipe. I prefer this as a sandwich, but it can also be put on top of a […]

I’ve ready many a recipe advertising that their recipe produces the perfect hard boiled egg. I’ve tried putting the eggs in before the water is boiling, after the water is boiling, with salt, without salt, with vinegar, without vinegar, all with varying results. Here’s what […]

My husband and I are pretty particular about our coffee, and after years of taste testing, this is our ultimate favorite. Shown here with our blueberry streusel muffin and steamed milk. We know we’ve finally found the perfect cup of coffee when we make it […]