If you cook for a family, you know that a recipe everyone likes is a rare find. Whatever you decide to make, it seems like at least one person refuses to eat it. For our family, this mom’s best turkey chili recipe is an exception. It’s a favorite with everyone, and it’s become a family tradition….
Mom’s Best Turkey Chili
Red and Green Salad with Creamy Pesto Dressing
A fresh, crisp salad is a thing of beauty, even in winter. This light, colorful red and green salad with creamy pesto dressing is perfect for the holiday season, when it’s easy to get overwhelmed by heavy, high-calorie foods. It’s a fantastic Christmas salad, or a simple, appealing go-to salad any time of year. I’m…
Baked Herb and Garlic Croutons
Some foods are so much better when you make them fresh. A fresh, warm chocolate chip cookie or a slice of freshly baked bread beats the factory-made bagged version every time. I feel the same about croutons. Homemade croutons add a special touch to even the simplest salad or bowl of soup. I made these…
Best Ever Thanksgiving Stuffing
Are you a stuffing lover or a stuffing hater? Stuffing is probably the #1 favorite Thanksgiving side dish, but not if it’s bland or mushy. A good stuffing recipe delivers a balanced combination of flavors and textures. I’ve been perfecting my recipe for Thanksgiving stuffing for years, and I think it’s just right. This best-ever…
Cranberry Sausage Stuffing
Is stuffing the best Thanksgiving side dish? I would say yes, although mashed potatoes and gravy has to be a close second. A good stuffing recipe delivers a balanced combination of flavors and textures, without being bland or mushy. Last Thanksgiving, I made this cranberry sausage stuffing for the first time, and it got rave…
Cinnamon Chip Snickerdoodles
Is there anything better than a warm, fresh snickerdoodle? I would say yes, if it’s a cinnamon chip snickerdoodle. Cinnamon chip snickerdoodles have an extra burst of cinnamon flavor. This recipe for cinnamon chip snickerdoodles reminds me of my daughter Allie, because she make these cookies every Christmas. Cinnamon chips are sometimes hard to find,…
30-Minute California Chicken
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Mazola® Corn Oil. All opinions are mine alone. #MakeItMazola #simpleswap #CollectiveBias I love it when I can change a favorite recipe to make it lighter, but keep the flavor my family loves. One of our favorite easy dinner recipes is chicken cutlets topped with cheddar…
Crazy Crumb Oven Fried Chicken Fingers
Who doesn’t love chicken fingers? They’re considered kid food, but adults love them too. I’ve been testing and perfecting this recipe for Crazy Crumb Oven Fried Chicken Fingers for a few weeks now, and I don’t think my family was the least bit upset that they had to taste test a lot of different versions….
Japanese Pork Katsu (Tonkatsu)
I think think you could cover just about any food in panko and fry it, and it would turn out delicious. In case you’re not familiar with panko, it’s a Japanese-style breadcrumb. Panko breadcrumbs are bigger, airier and fluffier than American or European breadcrumbs, with a flake-like shape. They don’t absorb a lot of oil,…
Greek Grilled Pork Chops
Pork chops are inexpensive, lean, and full of protein, but they can be a beast to cook. If you have a thin chop, by the time you get it browned on the outside, the inside will be dry and overcooked. If you have a thick chop, the outside will be burned black before the inside…