Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook

Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy
Beef Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish

Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy is a tenderized round steak (cube steak) shallow fried in a crispy batter and served with a milk gravy. It’s a comfort food and a budget-friendly way to enjoy steak. One of my husband’s favorite comfort foods is chicken fried steak, and I can see why. What’s not to love about a steak that is breaded, fried, and served with …

One Pot Sausage Brussels Sprouts and Cavatappi
Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish One-Pot Meals Pasta Pork

One Pot Sausage Brussels Sprouts and Cavatappi

One Pot Sausage Brussels Sprouts and Cavatappi is an easy weeknight dinner for the entire family. Sweet Italian sausage, Brussels sprouts, cavatappi, and mozzarella come together for a hearty and delicious meal. Hi all! It’s been an eventful 1 1/2 week in my neck of the woods. We got buried in 50+ inches of snow in two separate storms, then I saw this awesome concert …

Slow Cooker Corn Souffle
Salads and Sides Slow Cooked

Slow Cooker Corn Souffle

This Slow Cooker Corn Souffle tastes like a cross between cornbread and corn pudding. It this the perfect side dish for fall meals, the holidays, family dinners, and potlucks. This is the set-it-and-forget-it recipe made in a slow cooker. I had corn souffle for the first time at a dinner party about seven years ago. A couple of friends came across the recipe and wanted to try it …

Lobster Tail with Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Fish / Seafood Main Dish

Lobster Tail with Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Succulent colossal lobster tail served with bacon wrapped asparagus and a garlicky butter sauce is fine dining at home. Make this gorgeous restaurant quality lobster dinner at home for a lot less than eating out. For the perfect appetizer, serve with Layered Seafood Dip! I was gifted with lobster tails from LobsterAnywhere. All opinions expressed are my own. Hi everyone! I am excited to share …

Fried Sausage Ravioli and Cherry Pepper Platter
Appetizer Main Dish Pasta Pork

Fried Sausage Ravioli and Cherry Pepper Platter

Fried Italian sausage ravioli and cherry peppers are topped with marinara and mozzarella then broiled till hot and the cheese is gooey. This is a great appetizer for game day or any occasion. This ravioli platter has everything a party food should: it has crunch; it has meat, it has pasta, it has cheese, it has sauce, and it has spice (from hot cherry peppers, …

Crazy Whoopie Pie
Dessert Light and Healthy

Crazy Whoopie Pie

Crazy Whoopie Pie is light, chocolatey, creamy, and delicious…but with hidden ingredients. This dessert a vanilla creamy filling sandwiched in between two chocolate cake rounds. It is reduced calories, fat, and sugar. Plus it’s egg-free! Hi there! Hope you are doing well. Let’s pick up where we left off. The last time, I introduced you to  frosting made with pureed cottage cheese, and today, I …

Dessert Light and Healthy

Vanilla Frosting Surprise (Healthy Secret Ingredient)

This Vanilla Frosting Surprise (Healthy Secret Ingredient) contains an ingredient you would probably never have thought to utilize for frosting. But it’s perfect for a light and healthy option that can be used to frost your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or as a filling. It’s smooth, creamy, delicious, and much healthier than traditional vanilla frosting.  This post has been updated since its original publication on January …