Lemon Chicken Piccata
This delicious lemon chicken piccata dish is exquisite and easy to prepare. The light and luscious lemon sauce really pops without being too acidic; it is simply divine. Serve it with herb-roasted potatoes or lemon-rice pilaf.
Salisbury Steak
This recipe has been in my family for years. Its easy to cook, but tastes like it took hours to make! I usually make enough extra sauce to pour over mashed potatoes. YUM!
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Cajun chicken pasta is easy and delicious. Cajun cooking combines French, Southern, and other influences. Its robust, country-style cookery, just like this dish. Laissez les bons temps roulez and bon appétit!
Basic Chicken Salad
This basic chicken salad is a family favorite. I like to use baked thighs or breasts that have been sprinkled with basil or rosemary.
Hamburger Steak with Onions and Gravy
An easy-to-make classic featuring tasty hamburger steaks smothered in gravy and onions. Traditionally served with hot white rice or potatoes, its a great way to dress up a pound of ground beef and you probably have all the ingredients on hand!
Jalapeno Popper Spread
This will definitely be the biggest hit at the party! This is such an easy appetizer to make and it tastes just like the jalapeno poppers you wish you could make yourself! The hardest part of this recipe is not eating it all by yourself! Serve with sliced sourdough baguettes, tortilla chips or crackers.
Grandma’s Apple Pie
This was my grandmothers apple pie recipe. I have never seen another one quite like it. It will always be my favorite and has won me several first place prizes in local competitions. I hope it becomes one of your favorites as well! Serve hot or cold at family dinners or during the holidays, topped with whipped cream or ice cream, or alongside a slice of Cheddar cheese.
One-Pot Spaghetti
My variation of an old Southern Living recipe – a double recipe will fill a Dutch oven and make plenty for an extended family dinner.
Apple Crisp
A simple dessert thats great served with ice cream.
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
This is an easy take on mashed potatoes. The potatoes pressure cook away while you focus on other things. This is a basic but tasty recipe; feel free to update with your own ingredients. You can peel the skins if you prefer. Once you mash it up, you can return insert back to the pot, reattach the lid, and place it on the Keep Warm function until you are ready to serve.