My Cookies know that the most important element of any and every recipe to me is flavor. And I wholeheartedly believe in building flavors. You never want to rely on one aspect of a dish for flavor. It’s best to add and build it with each component. This is especially true when slow cooking. It…
The Best Crock-Pot Chili Recipe
My proudest days come by way of reading emails of recipe praises from you guys. It truly makes it all worth it. One of the recipes prompting those emails is my Chili recipe. It’s a popular one. The spices blend seamlessly. And it’s a pretty easy dish to prepare you kind of just dump everything…
Honey Baked Ham Recipe
I’m not knocking anyone’s hustle. However, the price of a prepared honey, baked ham from a restaurant is expensive! Especially considering how easy it is to prepare your own. I know, I pay for convenience a lot, too. But, come on! This ham is way too simple not to do it yourself and save at…
Homemade Eggnog Recipe
I’m embarrassed to admit that before making this recipe, I’d only tried eggnog once. It was store bought. I hated it. So, when it was requested many, many times that I share a recipe I was nervous. I didn’t think I could produce a great recipe for something I hated. Then, I made it homemade.…
Smothered Turkey Wings Recipe
Ever since I posted my fried Turkey Wings recipe, I’ve been bombarded with recipe requests for the fried version. Finally it’s here! This is pure comfort food! Tender and juicy turkey wings smothered in a thick, savory brown gravy! And the gravy is made from scratch using pan drippings. I worked hard to make this…
The CHEESIEST Macaroni and Cheese Ever
I think I’ve gone overboard. In the best way though! This by far the cheesiest Mac and Cheese I’ve ever had! I mean, doesn’t your teeth ache just looking at all of the cheese in the photo?? I managed to retain that creamy texture too. If you can’t already tell, I’m damn proud of this…
Boozy Rum Cake Recipe
WARNING: DO NOT EAT THIS CAKE AND DRIVE! No, seriously. It’s that strong! But, boy is it delicious! Just be prepared to take a good nap afterwards. Of course, this cake is NOT for children. Give them a Little Debbie cake or something. This one is strictly for the grown ups. Drunken Nuts? Let me…
Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe
“I don’t know. But, Paul love it!” If you know what I’m referencing, tell me below in the comments! That leftover turkey from Thanksgiving makes a bomb sandwich! But, if you’re tired of meat and bread and would like to try something different, my Turkey Tetrazzini is for you! Creamy, cheesy, and easy to make.…
Cajun Fried Turkey
I can’t tell you the last time I’ve baked a Thanksgiving turkey. Ever since we’ve started frying them, we’ve been hooked! I can’t take credit for this recipe. It’s all my honey’s idea and technique. And it works everything. He was gracious enough to share his delicious Cajun Fried Turkey recipe with my Cookies. He…
Pressure Cooker Southern Style Greens
I sing the praises of the pressure cooker creators all day. The pressure cooker has become one of my top 3 favorite kitchen gadgets. It just frees up your hands and time so much! I can load in dishes that usually takes hours to cook into the pressure cooker and it’s done in a fraction…