Some evenings you want dinner to practically make itself. While that’s not literal, this Slow-Cooker Chicken Soup with Bacon & Potatoes comes close: minimal hands-on work and a comforting, hearty result. Serve it with a green salad and crusty bread for a complete meal. This recipe is not purely “dump-and-forget.” It finishes in under five … Read more

Photos for this recipe are from Erin Hungsberg (IG: erin_hungsberg) These loaded BBQ chicken totchos are easy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Combining two favorites—tater tots and nachos—this totchos recipe is perfect as a party appetizer, a game-day snack, or a quick weeknight meal. My version starts with a crispy layer of tater tots topped … Read more

Cleaning the kitchen doesn’t have to feel like a chore when you have the right products. Below are 12 reliable kitchen cleaners and tools I use regularly—everything from all-purpose sprays and dish soap to stainless steel polish and oven cleaners. Each product makes specific tasks easier, so you can keep appliances, cookware, and surfaces looking … Read more

The One Show brought Omar and respected restaurant critic Jay Rayner to Benalmádena on the Costa del Sol to highlight the flavors of authentic Spanish cuisine for British expats. In Benalmádena, Omar joined a local British chef at the market to select fresh ingredients and demonstrated how to prepare straightforward, traditional Spanish dishes using those … Read more

An all-natural homemade Dishwasher Detergent that costs pennies to make In this post I share a simple, all-natural dishwasher detergent recipe that’s non-toxic, inexpensive, and effective. Dishes are relentless, especially in a household with six people. Some days it feels like I live in the kitchen—washer and dryer included. When I learned how many questionable … Read more

Grilled chicken wings are ideal party food — perfect for snacking, tailgating, or a backyard cookout. These Cowboy Butter Chicken Wings elevate your wing game with a savory, spicy, buttery glaze that crisps beautifully on the grill. Follow a simple three-step process to get tender, juicy, and crispy wings all season long. Table of Contents … Read more

These high-altitude yellow cupcakes are adapted for baking above 4,500 feet so you get light, domed, and tender cupcakes every time. They’re scented with plenty of vanilla and finished with a fudgy chocolate buttercream for a classic birthday-cake flavor. This post is dedicated to my Grammy Gail. A few days after she passed in 2016, … Read more

Garlic, butter, and pasta — a classic combination. Years ago my husband and I had Longevity Noodles at Sunda in Chicago and still remember them fondly. They were rich, garlicky, and silky, and this Garlic Butter Pasta is my streamlined family-friendly take on that dish. With just 4 ingredients and 20 minutes on the stovetop, … Read more

This Vanilla Bean Cake is moist, tender, and made as a single 9-inch cake layer that can be sliced into two layers if desired. Topped with a bright, perfectly sweet Strawberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream made from freeze-dried strawberries, it’s a delightful combination for spring, summer, or any season. Table of Contents Ingredients Needed Helpful Tips … Read more

A Steakhouse Salad Bar Favorite This cottage cheese salad was a cherished staple on the salad bar at a local steakhouse for more than sixty years. The restaurant opened in 1952, back when long stretches of Highway 30—the Lincoln Highway—linked towns across prime beef country, and steakhouses were a common and celebrated stop for family … Read more