Peach Cobbler Crumble

Peach Cobbler Crumble

Nothing says summer comfort like Peach Cobbler. And nothing says peach cobbler like Grandma’s classic recipe. This peach clobber was, is and will always be a family favorite. Handed down from Tinsley’s grandma, this dessert has become a summertime cookout staple. Everyone loves it and begs for us to make it. We have even received [...]

Stuff and Bake Granny Smith Apples

Stuff and Bake Granny Smith Apples

CookingShorts has re-invented the apple pie! Well, maybe not, but we are super proud of this fun twist on a classic. We took all the flavors that we love from our favorite Thanksgiving dessert and instead of filling up a pie shell, we stuffed them inside of a tart, Granny Smith apple. This is a really fun [...]

Roasted Radish and Carrot Medley

Roasted Radish and Carrot Medley

I have always considered the radish just as a pretty garish for salad, not necessarily as a main vegetable. Boy, I have been missing out on an amazing flavor profile! Roasted radish taste nothing like its spicy, raw flavor. When roasted, the radish becomes delicate and sweet. If you’ve only been using radish in salads, [...]

Blue Moon Braised Beef and Onion Stew

Blue Moon Braised Beef and Onion Stew

Braising is a cooking technique that CookingShorts has traditionally avoided. As we like to keep our recipes simple and easy, we didn’t think that a braised recipe would fit with our mission. Recently, I’ve been experimenting more and more with beef and pork products. I was looking for a few different cooking methods rather than just [...]

Autumn Apple Recipes

Autumn Apple Recipes

Every fall, we head out to several apple orchards in the Shenandoah Valley. We spend an afternoon filling our baskets full of nature’s fruit and taking in the breathtaking mountain views. Could there be a more perfect autumn ritual? Here are our favorite autumn apple recipes – give them a try!


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Homemade Strawberry Pie

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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.

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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. [...]

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Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Sticks

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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 [...]

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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.

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Asian Glazed Wings

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Pumpkin Bisque

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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 [...]

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Ginger Honey Cinnamon Pork Chops

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Apple and Goat Cheese Crostinis

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