My parents made a version of this Rumaki recipe when I was growing up. I didn't really care for it then -something about the texture of the water chestnuts didn't appeal to me as a child. However, I love it now. The sauce caramelizes in the oven … [Read more...]
Black and Blue Mac + Cheese
Mac and Cheese is so yummy. It's TRUE comfort food. Adding blue cheese to the mix makes it even better. Starting with a basic bechamel sauce makes any kind of homemade mac and cheese easy. Add any kind of cheese and noodles you like to vary your … [Read more...]
Bacon Cheddar Potato Chowder
With fall upon us and winter coming up soon; soups, stews and chowders are staples at my house. Not only do they warm us up, they keep us full. That's what made this Easy Bacon Cheddar Potato Chowder recipe a hit with my husband and kids. They … [Read more...]
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad 1 lb. cavatappi pasta or other spiral-shaped pasta 1 16-oz. bottle ranch dressing 1 lb. bacon, cooked and cut into bits 1/2 red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced 1 1/2 C. Swiss cheese, cubed 1 1/2 C. grape or … [Read more...]
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus with Feta
Everyone in our house LOVES asparagus (with the exception of my 8-year-old son, who says he would rather kiss a toilet seat than eat it). So lately, I've been experimenting with new and unique ways of preparing it. The presentation of … [Read more...]
Cheesy Hash Brown Potato Bake with Bacon – Sinfully Delicious!
In our house, bacon makes everything better. That's why I took my mom's basic cheesy hash brown potato recipe and added bacon to it. Yes, it turned out even BETTER with bacon! This definitely isn't something you want to serve too often (it's … [Read more...]