Holiday’s aren’t complete without pie, but how many of you crave the flakey crust and sweet filling throughout the year? Us too! I mean, let’s face it, there is nothing better in life than a perfect pie. How about a pie that is full of summer time flavors? Oh, hello there, we saw you drool [...]
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Summer Market Salad with Honey Coriander Chicken
Tinsley recently was selected to attend a tasting event at Chick-Fil-A. She was part of an exclusive panel to help select their new summer salads (and was even interviewed to be in a commercial). One Tinsley’s favorite salads from the tasting was their Market Fresh Salad – filled with the flavors of summer. That inspired us [...]
Strawberry and Crème Mini Pies
Strawberry and cream cheese are best friends and we figured out a way to bake these decadent flavors into adorable mini pies. We made these on a Sunday morning and they were gone by noon. They are INCREDIBLE. The cream cheese gave the dough a tangy flavor, while the filling is bright with flavors of [...]
Herb Chicken with Strawberry Salsa
Strawberries with chicken? It might sound a little different, but after one bite you’ll be so impressed and going back for more. Give it a try – you’ll wonder why you’ve never tried this flavor combination before. This sweet and savory entrée is perfect for a summer picnic.
Cider and Cinnamon Glazed Ham
The glorious, beloved holiday ham. It’s the centerpiece to a feast surrounded by comfort foods, classic drinks and, most importantly, family and friends. Every year, we work hard to re-invent the holiday ham to make it new and exciting. We have sort of become the “Piggy King and Queen” among our group of loved ones. [...]
Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Sticks
Looking to get some extra presents under your tree? Treat Santa with something besides those boring milk and cookies. My Chocolate and Caramel Pretzels will do the trick. Place them out with a glass of sparkling champaign and he might leave even more gifts. Santa will love with these sweet and salty treats so much [...]
Santa’s Trail Mix
HO HO HO, Santa is on his way. Crossing the globe in one night to deliver presents to all the girls and boys of the world is exhausting. My “Santa” needs a snack to help keep him on task. This is a perfect sweet and salty mix to set out for Santa. You can serve [...]
Peanut Butter Truffles
These peanut buttery bites are a favorite in our family. Every time Jason’s grandmother comes to visit, we make her a huge batch. She freezes them and pulls a couple out when sweet tooth is calling.
Thanksgiving Recipe Guide
Thanksgiving. It conjures up a variety of images, some good, some not so good. For many, it’s a time for family to gather around a specially prepared feast to give thanks and blessings. For others, it’s all about family feuds and black Friday deals. No matter how you view Thanksgiving, we wanted to share a [...]
Wilted Baby Spinach
This amazing side dish only takes a few minutes and it’s perfect for those busy days when you don’t have a lot of time in the kitchen. Even though it has a short cook time, it’s packed full of flavor. I love to pair my wilted spinach with a quick cooking protein such as [...]
Asian Glazed Wings
Sunday football is back and we’re so excited because that means good times and amazing food with friends and family. We love to have the whole crew over to cook up some CookingShorts favorites. This recipe is a favorite among our crew and is soon to become a favorite to yours. Now just one question [...]
Pumpkin Bisque
It’s time for pumpkins! No, I am not talking about pie, I am talkin’ soup. This amazing recipe is light and creamy and super fun to make – you cook the soup inside of a whole pumpkin! I guarantee that if you put this dish on the table, your kids will be begging to try [...]
DomiCile Magazine Fall 2014 Issue
We’re delighted to once again be featured in DomiCile Magazine’s fall 2014 issue. Starting on page 68, we present our Halloween themed “Spooky Snacks”. These spooky snacks are the perfect ghoulish treats to serve before heading out for an evening of tricks and treats. They also make for a super-fun kid activity. Have your little goblins invite over a few friends [...]
Ginger Honey Cinnamon Pork Chops
It’s back to school time, which for most families means the start of a super busy schedule. Jason and I discovered that when our schedules get hectic, our dinners tend to get a little boring – spaghetti, herb chicken or kielbasa. Not that there is anything wrong with those options, we love all three, but [...]
Apple and Goat Cheese Crostinis
Yep, summer is almost over and fall is on the way. Before you know it, the holiday season will be knocking on our door. For us, this means squeezing into last year’s holiday party apparel. Is there ever a time when we aren’t trying to diet? This recipe is the ideal mix-up to your salad [...]