Super simple to make, this white bean chicken chili is made with rotisserie chicken (easy!) and a combination of quality chicken broth, fresh chopped cilantro, lots of garlic and green chilis. Serve with biscuits or bread and a side of fruit for a complete meal. While we love our basic chili recipe, it's nice having a chicken version for weeknight meals. I’m embarrassed to say, but there have been times in my life when I’ve been served something delicious to eat, I ask for the recipe, ... READ MORE
Caramel Chex Mix
Made with dark chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and dried coconut flakes, this caramel Chex mix is a healthier spin on an old favorite. The addition of raw pumpkin seeds give it a Christmas flare, but don't be fooled, you'll enjoy this snack any time of year! This weekend, I have three different parties to attend and I can guarantee you that all of them will have munchies. What’s a Christmas party without good snacks? The holidays are notorious for all things yummy like this homemade ... READ MORE
Almond Thumbprint Cookies
Buttery and nutty melt in your mouth shortbread surrounding a soft, fruity middle. These almond thumbprint cookies are topped with the jelly of your choice. I like to use strawberry jelly but raspberry would be just as delicious. They're the perfect Christmas cookie! Almond Thumbprint Cookies Classic shortbread recipes involve one part sugar, two parts butter and three parts flour. We are taking it a step further by adding an egg yolk, ground almonds and pure almond extract for a more ... READ MORE
Chocolate Pecan Pie
Chocolate pecan pie recipe made with no corn syrup! The combination of dark brown sugar, grade A pure maple syrup and dark chocolate gives this pie a sweet (but not too sweet!), caramelly, nutty, and dark chocolate flavor that will wow you! Pecan pie is a holiday delight in this country. Since the introduction of the pecan nut by Native Americans in the 1800s, pecan pie has taken on various forms for almost two centuries of holiday gathering similar to pumpkin pie. You can see why it’s ... READ MORE
Venison Meatloaf
This venison meatloaf recipe is super moist, delicious, and simple to make. Made with hearty ingredients and topped with a homemade glaze, this venison recipe is sure to please your crowd. It’s meatloaf season, y’all! The hubby has been out hunting twice this year already. No deer yet and our freezer is pretty bare, so I called up a friend of mine to loan me two pounds of ground venison so I could make our favorite meatloaf. Friends who give you venison are the best kind of friends. ... READ MORE
Cranberry Bars
Delicious cranberry bars made with fresh cranberries, rolled oats and a hint of coconut. These can easily be made gluten-free and freeze really well making them a great make-ahead cranberry dessert! It’s early November, friends! The trees still have some beautiful leaves on them, temperatures are still bonfire worthy, and orange sweaters can still be worn… but there is one unique and favorite aspect of the month. The holiday season begins in November and that means… grocery stores have ... READ MORE
Napoleon Cremes
Three distinct layers make these napoleon cremes one of our favorite no-bake desserts. Basic ingredients form the coconut crust, the creamy filling, and the chocolate top layer to make this decadent bar your whole family will love. Now...I’m usually a pretty healthy eater, but these napoleon cremes are an excuse to cook any day in my life. With over a cup of butter, two kinds of sugar, coconut, dark chocolate, and of course, heavy whipping cream, you KNOW they will be delicious. Upon ... READ MORE
Slow Cooker Venison Stew
Slow cooker venison stew made with tender cuts of venison steak, fresh vegetables and herbs in a rich and flavorful red wine broth. This easy venison recipe is the perfect comfort food for dinner. October 1 kicks off unofficial stew season in our household (we're ignoring the fact that this month has had record high temperatures! :)) We've already shared some yummy beef stew recipes like our slow cooker beef stew and slow cooker vegetable beef soup, but with a hunter hubby like mine, the ... READ MORE
Pumpkin Bread
Made from scratch, this moist pumpkin bread recipe is sure to be a new family favorite. The sweetness of the pumpkin bread is made perfect with the combination of pure maple syrup and dark brown sugar along with plenty of fall spices. When garden pumpkin stands line the highway and autumn inspired décor is hung on front doors, you know it’s time. My favorite and unrivaled seasonal bread is pumpkin and spice. (Hence my love of pumpkin cornbread and homemade pumpkin pie.) How about you? ... READ MORE
Overnight Meringue Cookies
These meringue cookies could not be more easy to make. Full of nuts and dark chocolate they only take 10 minutes to put together and then they bake while you sleep! Meringue Cookies Have you ever run across a recipe where you have to stop and take a second look because it doesn’t seem to make sense? Could be a joke? Recipes like this meringue cookies one I'm sharing today are one of a kind and stir excitement in my culinary soul. This one particular recipe I recently found in an old ... READ MORE
Homemade Chocolate Cake
Super moist homemade chocolate cake recipe that is full of rich chocolate flavor and topped with a thick chocolate butter glaze. This from scratch chocolate cake can be made in a bundt pan or tube pan. Homemade Chocolate Cake There are hundreds of versions out there that pair rich chocolate with all kinds of unusual ingredients like potato flakes, mayonnaise, even sauerkraut. Yes, sauerkraut! Over four years ago, I posted a dairy and egg free chocolate cake using applesauce and balsamic ... READ MORE
Venison Meatballs
Easy baked venison meatballs that are super moist and full of flavor. Made with only venison these meatballs hold together well. Your whole family will love these on top of spaghetti! Venison Meatballs Our family loves venison if you haven’t figured that out by now like with our popular Venison Roast Recipe and others. We also love homemade meatballs. There is something about mama in the kitchen with her apron on, rollin’ up meatballs made from daddy's hunt, in preparation for a big ... READ MORE
