This blackened smoked pulled pork is a favorite of my family. It’s also kind of fun how the crust on the meat literally turns pitch black during the cooking process, not because it’s brunt but because of a combination of the spices used and the way it cooks. The inside meat is tender and delicious …

I love these chocolate French macarons! They are notoriously technical but that is all a part of the fun. I will try my hardest to navigate you through the pitfalls that can come with these little chewy almond floured cookies with the cutest little feet. You can fill these with filling of choice, like frostings, …

I love this one pot chicken tetrazzini! It’s creamy, comforting and so flavorful. My mom used to make tetrazzini when I was growing up so it reminds me of childhood. My mom used leftover turkey in this dish, which is actually what I do too with leftover turkey but chicken is more mainstream so I …

This chocolate hazelnut nutty buddy mix has chocolate hazelnut spread (nutella), toasted coconut, roasted hazelnuts, rice square cereal (Chex cereal), coconut oil and powdered sugar. It’s delicious and the perfect twist on a classic nutty buddy mix. I love how easy this mix is to put together! It’s the perfect Christmas neighbor or friend gift …

These nutella pots de creme are so delicious! They are fancy, sophisticated and decadent. The perfect fancy dessert for entertaining or the holidays. They can be made ahead of time which makes them completely practical too. I have two different topping options for this recipe, one that is simple and one that is more technical …

I love this spicy crab chowder! It’s filled with sweet crab meat, the perfect punch of heat and spices and a creamy bisque-like broth. I love it with some rustic bread because I am a dipper when it comes to soups, stews and chowders, I always have been and always will be. This chowder gets …

This Tuscan kale and gnocchi soup is rich in flavor and surprisingly easy to put together. This soup can be made meatless, in fact, I usually make it meatless. However, chicken can easily be added and is listed as an optional ingredient in this recipe. This recipe has Tuscan or flat leaf kale, gnocchi, optional …

This kabocha honey spiced pie is delicious and reminiscent of a traditional pumpkin pie but with it’s own flare. Kabocha squash is a Japanese winter squash that tastes like a cross between a butternut squash, an acorn squash and a pumpkin. This recipe uses honey as the primary sweetener so it gives it a deep …

These browned butter no bake cookies are insanely delicious! They are soft and chewy with rich flavors from browned butter, cinnamon and optional pecans. When I set out to make a recipe I go into the process with an expectation of creating something tasty and I work my magic to make it deliver on that …

This deep dish focaccia pizza is like heaven in a heavy cast iron pan. It’s cheese and herb stuffed focaccia bottom is met by pizza sauce, more cheese and toppings of choice then cooked to bubbly pizza pie perfection! I love what deep dish pizza does to the crusts! It almost caramelizes them against the …