

Marshmallow Crispy Treats | Recipe
I grew up with an amazing mother who worked a very demanding job. On weeknights when she got home, she would spend the remainder of her even


Cherry Cheesecake Sippers | Cocktail
Oh, how I love cheesecake. It's so decadent, so creamy...so filling. If only there were a way to consume it in liquid form. Oh wait, the


TAK's Weekly Meal Planner #4 | Meal Planner
When I am coming up with a meal planner, there are many things I take into consideration. I want to provide you with a descent variety of pr


Cherry Heart Hand Pies | Recipe
I don't know how you feel about pie, but I for one am a huge fan. The only thing holding it back is the fact that it requires a fork to


Game Day Potluck Sides | Recipes
Recipes & Traveling Tips for Potluck Dishes:
Enameled cast iron, earthenware and stoneware retain heat better than glass baking/serving


Easy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip | Recipe
I have this friend, and she is a no-nonsense type of gal. It's one of my favorite things about her. She doesn't beat around the bush


TAK's Texas Chili | Recipe
There are some dishes I usually steer clear from in the kitchen. Not necessarily because I don’t like them or want to make them altogether,


TAK's Weekly Meal Planner #2 | Meal Planner
Keep in mind this meal planner should not be some sort of strict dinnertime schedule to adhere to. Think of more as a helping hand in the pl


Homemade Garlic Bread | Recipe
The discovery of compound butters changed my life. Ok, well maybe, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but it did make it more enjoyable. A


Strawberry & Goat Cheese Pinwheels | Puff Pastry Dessert Recipe
I don't know about you, but I love a good pastry. And, I also love goat cheese. Put the two together and I truly don't know that you


Simple & Spicy Cucumber Salad | Recipe
When I was little, I used to go through jars of pickles on a weekly basis. I would have gone through them faster, however, my mom used to li


Huevos Rancheros with Shredded Chicken | Recipe
I love Huevos Rancheros. All of the elements come together to create one explosion of flavor and texture. You've got a crispy tostada, s


Easy Ranchero Sauce | Recipe
I first took note of this sauce at a hole-in-the-wall Tex-Mex joint, smothered over chicken and topped with melty Monterrey Jack cheese. It


Creamy Parmesan Caesar Salad | Recipe
If you want to know one ugly thing about me, I'm ready to divulge: I am a Caesar salad snob. There -- it's officially out in the ope


Homemade Biscuits & Gravy | Recipe
My husband thinks I'm crazy, but I just can't bring myself to dive into dishes with "muddied" flavors. In this specific ca