Masha 
I don’t think that I am alone when I say that I am always on the lookout for a new chicken recipe. Chicken is such a versatile protein but I’m constantly looking for new ways to prepare it. I’m not usually one for sweet dishes at dinner, I’m more of a savory girl, but when I saw … Read more
I am pretty sure that I heard angels singing Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting … with Vanilla-Salted Caramel when I bit into these cupcakes. Honestly, I think I did. The combination of chocolate cake and caramel was perfect. So good. As usual, I ate too much of them đ I used Hershey’s Perfectly Chocolate Cake, as I … Read more
I made this Chicken spinach artichoke bake the other night. I am not too big on casseroles – but this was REALLY good. It has a lot of ingredients but don’t let that turn you away. I had everything on hand and you probably do, too. Make this – you won’t regret it!! Ingredients 8 … Read more
Cheesy Shepherd’s Pie was great for a cool fall day. Which was short-lived – the cool weather, I mean! The potatoes were really good and the mixture came together quickly and easily. It makes a lot, so plan for leftovers!! Cheesy Shepherd’s Pie (Cheddar Topped Shepards Pie) Ingredients Serves: 8 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and thinly … Read more
Hummingbird Cupcakes with Dried Pineapple Flowers one of the most spectacular cupcakes you can make for birthday parties. Hummingbird cake is a southern tradition that is seriously delicious. The cake is moist and filled to the brim with flavor from pineapple, cinnamon, banana, and coconut. Â It usually contains walnuts or pecans but if you’re allergic, … Read more
Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake was calling to me and who I am to turn down cake? đ This cake is super easy to make, even if it sounds hard. It will turn out moist, with semi-sweet chocolate ganache filling, and dark chocolate ganache frosting. To those who crave chocolate! Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake Ingredients For … Read more
I always have a hard time finding suitable side dishes when we have Mexican or Tex-Mex dinners. For some reason, it’s always an afterthought and usually very forgettable. But not this time!! Once the rice is cooked, this dish comes together incredibly quickly and is so full of bright flavor that it might outshine your main course. … Read more
Mac & cheese is a staple American and British dish, it is one of my favorite comfort food, and it is a must-have for Thanksgiving table. Historically, the ingredients are pretty much the same: macaroni, cheddar cheese, bread crumbs – for Old fashioned baked macaroni and cheese. But did you know that first macaroni and … Read more
Here is a story of how I learned about Italian sandwich bread. Do you know those moments when you realize that you aren’t fully satisfied with something?  You know there’s something better out there?  I had one of those moments recently while making a sandwich. (Yes, a sandwich.)  As usual, I was using the bread that I … Read more
There isn’t much to say about these cupcakes except that they scream summer and are delicious. I know that summer hasn’t officially arrived yet but with temperatures in the 90’s, it’s hard to tell! These are great for those times that you want a cupcake but don’t want anything too heavy. For me, lemon always seems to … Read more