Chicken and Dumplings + A Little Life Lately

chicken and dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings + A Little Life Lately If you’re like me, when you hear Chicken + Dumplings, you think of the elementary cafeteria and the ‘mystery’ that would be slopped onto your plate and called Chicken + Dumplings. I … Read More

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

loaded baked potato casserole

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole Rule #225: Ain’t nothing like a loaded baked potato… unless you make it into a casserole. Who doesn’t love a loaded baked potato? When I was pregnant, I devoured potatoes. Sometimes skin-and-all. No shame in my … Read More

Better than Olive Garden’s Pasta e Fagioli

pasta e fagioli

Better than Olive Garden’s Pasta e Fagioli I have so many great memories of going to Olive Garden after church with my girl friends in middle and high school. Sometimes one of our church sponsors would join us, too. We’d … Read More

Streusel Coffee Cake

streusel coffee cake

Rule #432: Food and memories are even sweeter when they’re combined.   If you’re looking for a do-ahead crowd pleaser, look no further, my friend. This lovely pan of delicious is extremely easy to make and can be stored in … Read More

Michael Symon’s Cleveland Baked Beans

cleveland baked beans

I watched The Chew again the other day [totally shocking, I know], and I saw this little number. I decided to make it for our Easter get together with our family a while back. It’s got a great balance of flavor … Read More