I have always, always loved meatloaf. I remember being a kid and being excited when this was on the dinner menu. I always liked mine with mashed potatoes on the side and some BBQ sauce for dipping. Meatloaf was a standard meal in the Midwest where I grew up, but I was shocked to find that some of my friends in Washington had never had it or had it and didn't like it. Look no further than this perfect meatloaf recipe. Meatloaf can be bland or dry, so the key is to season it well, not overwork the ... continue reading...
Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
I meant to get this recipe posted earlier in the summer, but there's no reason not to enjoy it now! It's the perfect recipe for the end of summer when it's just warm enough to eat outside but you can feel a chill in the air at night. Take advantage of late season berries to enjoy this poppyseed salad! It's a great side dish to bring to a Labor Day weekend BBQ as a side dish and topped with grilled chicken it's a delicious meal all by itself. The dressing for this recipe is just a little sweet ... continue reading...
Brown Butter S’mores Cookie Skillet
I don't care what time of year it is; I always love a s'more. The combination of crunchy graham crackers, melty chocolate, and gooey marshmallows gets me every time. And this flavor combination doesn't have to be in a traditional s'more, it can be a cookie, blondie, or this brown butter s'mores cookie skillet. Making a cookie skillet is even better than making cookies in some ways. It's easier because we aren't taking time to form individual cookies, and we don't need to worry about the cookies ... continue reading...
Beef Kebab Bowls
I love a meal in a bowl; it's just a fact. I have never been someone who is worried about my food touching, in fact I prefer to get a little bit of everything together to form the perfect bite. That's exactly the way you want to enjoy this beef kebab bowl. Get a little bit of the seasoned beef, the roasted sweet potatoes, the cucumber tomato salad, and the creamy garlic sauce all together and you've got a burst of flavor that's just too good. Another reason I like having a meal in a bowl is ... continue reading...
Lemon Poppyseed Scones
I think sometimes people get the wrong idea about scones. Very frequently they are flat, dry, and dense, crumbly and leaving you wishing they were something different. I've been making scones like this for years with a few tricks to make sure that your scones bake up tall with buttery, flakey layers and are the perfect breakfast treat. I love a citrusy treat, and these lemon poppyseed scones are bursting with that lemon flavor. The poppyseeds are a wonderful addition for a twist on classic basic ... continue reading...