Chicken, potatoes and veggies in a creamy gravy with a biscuit on top, chicken pot pie is pure comfort food. But a traditional chicken pot pie isn’t exactly the easiest dish to pull off. Between the pie crust, the...
Recipes
Brian Nagele
Churro French Toast
Thick slices of brioche are dipped in a vanilla custard and sauteed in butter until golden. While still hot they’re rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with chocolate sauce and a big swirl of whipped cream and a...
23 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers and Finger Foods for a Crowd
Thanksgiving appetizers should keep everyone happy until that turkey comes out of the oven! After working in restaurant kitchens for several years (where food was coming out non-stop), I’ve seen appetizers and quite a...
Easy Chicken Cutlet Recipe
If I closed my eyes I could make a chicken cutlet. Not because I grew up around grandmothers, but because of a job I had in high school. I was a prep cook at a retirement home, and one of my primary duties was to...
Easy Crockpot Beef Stew
Golden potatoes, carrots and celery simmered with tender chunks of chuck roast in a rich, dark gravy, this classic crockpot beef stew recipe will transport you to another time! A few quick steps before it all goes into...
25 Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes for Your Holiday Table
No Thanksgiving meal would be complete without a heaping platter (or several) of delicious side dishes. Sure, turkey is typically at the center of Thanksgiving dinner, but sides are often the star of the show, and...
Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese
Goat cheese stuffed Medjool dates, wrapped in bacon and drizzled with honey. Sweet, salty & creamy all in one delicious little appetizer! These Bacon Wrapped Dates disappear FAST! I made a pan of these when some...
Loaded Potato Skins
Loaded potato skins have a nasty habit of disappearing as soon as they’re on the table! Made with small gold potatoes, these skins are perfect two-bite appetizers, and require no fork or knife! Potatoes are roasted...
26 Easy Crockpot Recipes for Set It and Forget It Dinners
When the weather turns cold and life is crazy busy during the week, my slow cooker does the heavy lifting. There’s nothing better than coming home after a busy day to the heavenly smell of dinner. Most of these recipes...
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup has all the goodness of Olive Garden’s version with succulent pieces of chicken, chewy potato gnocchi, and spinach all swimming in a buttery, dreamy, luscious cream sauce. Cooked in one...
Creamed Corn (Better Than the Restaurant)
You know creamed corn from a can. It’s sweet mush. Creamed corn at a good steakhouse restaurant is not that. It’s plump kernels in a rich, buttery sauce with a touch of Parmesan. It’s one of those sides you order and...
Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
Steakhouses always have creamed spinach as a side dish. It’s creamy and cheesy. There’s no way you can resist when it’s put in front of you, especially since you know there’s going to be a whole...
Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
These Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes are so good. Mashing gold potatoes with garlic cooked in butter, freshly grated Parmesan and heavy cream creates the most flavorful, creamy, savory side dish. Simple enough for...
The Best Chicken Parmesan Recipe (Start with a Perfect Cutlet)
Some people learn to cook from their mom or maybe their grandmother. I learned to make chicken cutlets from a walk-in cooler full of raw chicken breasts and a dinner service that didn’t care how tired I was. Back...
The Top 25 Southern Foods Ranked
Southern cooking has long been an important part of American food culture. Built on generations of family recipes and local ingredients, it reflects the history and traditions of the Southern United States. Many meals...
Authentic Philly Cheesesteak Recipe
A born-and-raised Philly native shows you how it’s really done Look, I’ve been eating cheesesteaks my whole life. Born and raised in Philadelphia, I started making these at home as a kid and never stopped...
Easy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Looking for a side dish that’ll convert even the pickiest eaters? These pan-fried Brussels sprouts with crispy bacon are about to become your secret weapon. With just two main ingredients and minimal fuss...
Crockpot Chili – Easy and Flavorful Slow Cooker Recipe
Hey there, if you’re anything like me and want a dinner that pretty much makes itself, this crockpot chili is your new best friend. I throw it together all the time when life gets busy. Just a quick brown of the...
18 Quick and Simple Keto Breakfast Ideas
Starting your day with a low-carb meal can help keep you full and energized. If you’re following a keto lifestyle, having easy and quick breakfast options makes mornings much simpler. This list offers a variety of ideas...
11 Valentine’s Charcuterie Boards That Are Easy to Create
Creating a charcuterie board is a fun way to add something special to Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re planning a cozy night at home or hosting a gathering, a well-arranged board can make the occasion feel...
11 Best High-Protein Soups
Adding more protein to your meals can help keep you full and support your body’s needs. A great way to do this is by making soups packed with protein-rich ingredients. They are easy to prepare, comforting, and perfect...