We recently went to a restaurant and had a white chocolate raspberry cheesecake for dessert…I told Curtis when we left the restaurant, I have to recreate that cheesecake! So when Driscoll’s approached me to join in on…
6 Tips for Organizing Your Kitchen in Style
I have been feeling under the weather for a little while but I’m back! It’s crazy how it takes one good bout of an illness to make you appreciate your health! Today, I’m sharing with you a…
How to Grill Chicken Wings
It’s officially the start of grilling season…what it recently snowed where you are? I’m so sorry…what the heck is up with the weather lately? I sincerely hope you’re able to start grilling soon where you are…because you…
Ice Cream Lover’s Giveaway!
A giveaway to show how much I appreciate you guys…and I’m hosting it along with some great blogger friends! The prize is: Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Ice Cream Maker Tovolo Glide-A-Scoop Ice Cream Tub Tovolo Tilt-Up Ice…
Le Creuset 5-Piece Cast Iron Cookware Set Giveaway
I’m so excited to present to you this wonderful giveaway…a Le Creuset 5-Piece cookware set…for one lucky winner! It’s a May giveaway and just to let you know a little different than the way we usually do…
Spicy Shrimp and Goat Cheese Grits
The other day I received a card in the mail that contained some sad news. Someone very special to me passed away in February. It was his daughter writing me to give me the news. He was…
Peanut Butter Mousse with Chocolate Cookie Crumble
I have a very special recipe to share with you today…it’s from my dear friend Glory’s new cookbook entitled Glorious Layered Desserts (note, you can buy directly from her or on Amazon. It’s filled with wonderful layered…
Gnocchi with Brown Butter Cream Sauce & Kale
I’m having more fun working with Land O’Lakes (Kitchen Conversations) on this recipe! I’m a huge fan of butter, let’s face it: I love all kinds of butter. And brown butter? I’m an even bigger fan. Brown…
KitchenIQ Knife Sharpener Review and Giveaway
Do you own expensive knives? Did you know that taking care of your knives are very important and a good way to protect your investment? If you don’t own expensive knives, do you want to know of…
Spicy Crab Wonton Nachos
Last week was a little crazy, I did a lot of driving…3 days last week, I was in the car for at least 2 hours each day. It was fun though! I attended a small blogging conference…
Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Butter
I’m excited to announce again to be partnering this year with Land O’Lakes on the Kitchen Conversations panel to bring you wonderful recipes with what else…my favorite ingredient: butter! Raise your hand if you like steak as…
Puppy Love #2
These homemade dog treats were sent to us by our dear friends. I was so floored by the thoughtfulness and they also sent us some cute Star Wars dog toys for Charley and Angel…Curtis wanted to ask…
Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker Giveaway
I have had this Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker, which is a 7-Quart Oval Manual one for several years and am pretty happy with it. No bells and whistles but it works great! When Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker approached me…
Stuffed Eggplant
Cooking is how I show my love for my family and friends. Is it that way for you? I know it’s that way for Sara…it was a blast cooking with her in Italy along with Mike and…
$500 Giveaway
How about some cash? One lucky winner will win $500 PayPal Cash! The Little Kitchen along with some other awesome blogs have teamed up together to offer this wonderful St. Patrick’s Day themed prize! Use the widget…
Puppy Love
These two have my heart…if it’s not obvious to anyone by now…I’m a little obsessed with my dogs. That’s Angel in the background and Charley up front. I just can’t get over how much they love each…
Roast Duck Breast with Black Truffle Cream Sauce with Mashed Potatoes and Carrots
I can shout it from the rooftops! I made roast duck breast! And it wasn’t that hard! Sorry for the many exclamation points. KitchenAid® recently put me up to the challenge again. I love their Kitchen Challenges…
Easy Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup
It’s no secret I love soup. Doesn’t matter what time of year it is, I will eat it! When Christine and I were planning a way to surprise Katie (she’s having her first baby next month!), all…
Fried Mac & Cheese Bites
I have come to the realization…that I’m a Southern girl. I say hi to everyone when I’m walking down the street and smile. I like fried cheese and I love butter to pieces. Does all of that…
Spanakopita Bites with Goat Cheese and Artichokes
Here’s another recipe using Athens Foods’ Mini Fillo Shells. I love them so much because they allow you to make appetizers or snacks so quickly! When Athens Foods asked me to develop a recipe that was a different…
Crockpot Whole Chicken
This recipe for crockpot whole chicken is a wonderful recipe to make during the week or a weekend meal. It’s really easy to put together with spices along with vegetables. We have made this recipe over and over again! Better than roasting a chicken, cook an entire chicken in a slow cooker or crockpot and then broil it in the oven to crisp the skin.
Chicken Tortilla Soup with Black Beans and Zucchini
A little over a week ago, Charley’s (our 10 year old Shepherd mix canine) MRI showed a pinched nerve in his lower back where he has a bulging disc. The recommendation by the surgeons is to do…
Bacon and Chive Soufflé
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and once again, I’m working with the Florida Dairy Farmers to bring you another recipe. This recipe is a wonderful way to show that special someone you love them, you can make them…
Pressure Cooker Red Wine Beef Stew
I’m sure it’s still cold where you’re at now. This stew is the perfect comfort food. Last year, Aroma Housewares sent me a digital electric pressure cooker. I have been experimenting with recipes using the pressure cooker…