Beer Cheese Soup with Garlic Butter Crostini
My favorite soup is beer cheese soup. I made some from scratch and it was delicious.
Shrimp Gumbo
I decided to make shrimp gumbo even though I was intimidated. Overall, I was pleased with the results.
Simple and Delicious Cornbread
I made cornbread from scratch for the first time. Other than one minor hiccup, it turned out nicely.
My Banana Bread Experiment
I made banana bread with some modifications to use ingredients I had on hand. It turned out better than I expected.
Beef and Black Bean Chili
My beef and black bean chili is the first recipe that I have created entirely on my own. I have been tweaking the recipe over the years, and it is fantastic.
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
This Hawaiian macaroni salad is the most delicious I have ever had, and will be the only one I ever make in the future. It is rich and creamy yet still light.
Spinach Arugula Artichoke Dip
As I looked for a recipe for Spinach Arugula Artichoke Dip, Chris put ingredients out on the counter and told me to wing it. It was a daunting task to me.
Turkey and Sausage Gumbo
I recently made a turkey and sausage gumbo with enough heat to be just this side of too much. Chris said it was the best thing I have ever cooked for him.
Pesto Alfredo Turkey Casserole
I made a pesto alfredo turkey casserole to finish up the last of my frozen turkey. The delicious combination of alfredo sauce and pesto made a decadent dish.
Homemade Walnut Pesto
With my newfound kitchen confidence, I thought I would tackle making pesto from scratch. Instead of the traditional pine nuts, I experimented with walnuts.