Simply homestyle
There’s something about Italian food that brings people together. Lots of our family celebrations seem to involve pizza, pasta, and generous servings of antipasto salad like this classic favorite. It’s a copycat of a salad served at Buca di Beppo, one of our favorite restaurants for birthdays, graduations, and other special occasions. Packed full of…
Who doesn’t love a big, juicy, delicious burger? To me, the cheeseburger is America’s greatest contribution to world cuisine. Sometimes beef burgers can be a little heavy, though, so if you’re looking for something lighter, these juicy, seasoned turkey burgers are just about perfect. Turkey burgers have a reputation for being dry, bland and tough….
A pretty frosted sugar cookie can brighten anyone’s day. It’s even better if the cookie is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a bright burst of fresh lemon flavor. These lemon sugar cookies with lemon cream cheese frosting are perfect for any occasion, like Easter, Mother’s Day, baby showers, or bridal…
Is red velvet cake the queen of cakes? It certainly is pretty, with it striking deep red color. And if it’s an easy to serve red velvet Bundt cake with smooth, fluffy cream cheese frosting, all I can say is pass me a slice! I make a lot of Bundt cakes, because they’re so easy…
Meet my new love – Sriracha mayo! I think of Sriracha mayo as an “everything sauce,” because it really perks up chicken, pork, beef, seafood, or potatoes. This spicy, addictive Sriracha mayo recipe takes just five minutes to make with five simple ingredients. What makes this sauce so addictive is the balance of flavors. The…
Pesto is a magic ingredient that can make almost any food better. I love it on pasta, sandwiches, or a slice of homemade focaccia bread. A few days ago some friends and I were talking about going to The Old Spaghetti Factory, and someone reminded me of that restaurant’s yummy creamy pesto salad dressing. I…
A beautiful pink frosted sugar cookie can brighten anyone’s day. It’s even better if the cookie is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the frosting has a bright burst of fresh strawberry flavor. These Amish sugar cookies with strawberry cream cheese frosting are perfect for any occasion, especially Valentine’s Day, baby…
There’s something so satisfying about a plate of caramelized, crispy, perfectly seasoned roasted vegetables. And if they take only five minutes to prep, that’s even better. This recipe for easy roasted baby carrots is my number one veggie side dish for busy weeknights. Roasted baby carrots really couldn’t be easier. You don’t have to peel…
Everyone loves a great Crock-Pot or slow cooker recipe, and if it’s cheap and easy, that’s even better! I’ve made these slow cooker Thai sweet chili chicken drumsticks several times in the last few weeks, and they’ve been a hit with our family. I think of chicken drumsticks as being a lot like chicken wings, because…
Korean cuisine is exploding in popularity around the country. Where I live, Korean restaurants are popping up everywhere! I’ve been experimenting with Korean recipes for years, partly because our youngest son was born in South Korea. This recipe for slow cooker Korean BBQ chicken has all the elements that make Korean cuisine so popular. It’s…
