Pecan Praline Cookies

Tis the season to eat your weight in pecans. These Pecan Praline Cookies are pretty simple, easy and straightforward as far as pecan desserts go. And no need for the messy corn syrup like most pecan desserts call for. These cookies are chewy, and the chewiness offsets the pecan bite! In order to make the …

Easy Cherry Pie

Cherry pie is a  close second to apple pie in the race for classic American pies.  This recipe, using frozen cherries, is fast and easy, especially using premade uncooked pie crusts.  Full of flavor and ten times better than any filling from a can, you’ll be wondering why you haven’t always been making this from …

Orange Chicken

This is a healthier version of the take out orange chicken we know and love. Without the fried breading. Although it seems like a lot of ingredients and thus complicated to make, this can really be separated into 3 simple steps. Browning the chicken, mixing sauce ingredients and then putting it all together. Its a …

Sesame BBQ Chicken Thighs

Using a slow cooker (crockpot) is my new favorite way to cook because it does most of the work for you. Maximum taste, minimal work. This recipe calls for chicken thighs to be seared prior to adding them to the slow cooker. Searing Chicken? Yes. This helps to brown the meat a little and retain …

Mongolian Beef

This is a one pan recipe which means more flavor and less dishes. Who could argue with that? I always find that there is a subtle complexity to Asian cuisine. Which makes it so fun to make once you learn all the tricks. For this recipe the key is to crisp the edges of the steak. …

American Pie

Today is the 4th of July, also known as Independence day. The day where we honor the independence of our nation by overeating at BBQs and decorating everything in red, white and blue. Can you think of anything more stereotypically American ? Joking aside, this pie is the perfect dessert for the fourth of July …