Kevin and I took our honeymoon in Italy over our one-year anniversary. I left for a month of Army training three days after our wedding and deployed to Afghanistan two months after that, which didn't leave any time for a honeymoon. We went to Lake Como, Italy and Kevin planned the entire trip while I was deployed. Every morning we would have a huge breakfast at our hotel overlooking the lake and would head out for a day of adventures. Since we knew we would be having a big dinner, we always had ... continue reading...
Cherry Chocolate Breakfast Cookies
I'm a big fan of cookies for breakfast. We're all busy in the mornings, but we also all know that the last thing we should be doing is skipping breakfast. If we do that, we're starving by 10am and then hit the vending machine, or the drive-thru, or eat something else that's only going to lead an intense crash or leave us hungry again an hour later. Now, I'm all for indulging, and sometimes only fast food French fries will do, but I think you'll feel a lot better if you eat something more like ... continue reading...
Bacon Jalapeno Cornbread
Who doesn't love cornbread? I grew up eating cornbread with meals for dinner, and then we would have it for breakfast in the morning with maple syrup and milk poured over it. Is that weird? My southern husband is a firm believer that cornbread shouldn't be too sweet. So what's a girl to do? Create some loaded savory cornbread that is super delicious and that is even good for breakfast without the maple syrup. Save Print Bacon Jalapeno Cornbread Author: Claire Dieterich Recipe ... continue reading...
Skillet Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
I have a confession to make. I don't like making pie crust. Now my husband LOVES apple pie, so a few times a year I'll buckle down and make it, but if it was up to me I'd make cobblers and crisps instead. Easy and delicious? Sign me up. Strawberries and rhubarb scream the start of summer to me. Once the weather warms up and I see strawberries and rhubarb at our local farmstead, I'm scooping them up and making this recipe. Topping it with ice cream is optional, but is it really? The cobbler ... continue reading...
Perfect Roast Chicken
There are a lot of roast chicken recipes out there. Some have fresh herbs, or lemon juice, or garlic. This one has a little bit of all of that! It's easy enough for a weeknight dinner but easily fancy enough to serve guests. Personally, I love a dish like this that I can put in the oven while I socialize with guests and it's ready to go when I need it. This recipe doesn't disappoint. In about an hour you'll have a perfect, juicy roast chicken with the most delicious pan juices. I know ... continue reading...