Secret weapon for tender stir fry beef? Dr. Pepper. Add vegetables and rice. Thank me later.

A different twist on plain cornbread. Bake it in a jar with chili. A crowd pleaser!

These bars, inspired by Starbucks, are a holiday tradition that can be made long after the tinsel is packed up.

Plain peanut butter cookies and a little chocolate make special surprises for a crowd.

A cold weather MUST! Spicy chicken chili with white beans

Make ordinary coffee and chocolate special by adding a peppermint twist.

Last minute ideas for those “finger food” get togethers. Pretzels, hugs, and candy.

Quick and easy broccoli cheese soup. Finished just in time to sit in front of those Christmas lights you pretend you don’t have up, yet.

Busy night? Need something quick but special? A quick chili with a couple of twists to make it stand out. Beer and Lime.

Blueberry waffles made with spelt flour

Spicy cornbread baked in poblano peppers

Individual broccoli and cheese muffins. Easy protein for rushed mornings.

Pumpkin cupcake with cream cheese frosting

Fig pizza with sausage and greens

Apples are in season and your oatmeal needs some apple granola love.

Easy and fast dish of Quinoa with vegetables and southwestern flavor.

Chicken and Cheese stuffed jalapenos.

In a hurry? Try this quick potato soup. No need to cut all those potatoes.

National Frappe’ Day is perfect for a girl needing her coffee cold.

A visit to the farmer’s market inspires some home grown goodness in the form of Fried Green Tomatoes

My take on a cookie bar recipe from Kitchen Fail. It tastes wonderful, looks almost as good.

Sweet’s Cupcakes in Tuscaloosa, AL presents a blue velvet cupcake with orange cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Alabama-Florida game