This is a hybrid recipe for Royal Icing that produces good results…
Pretty Darn Good Fried Chicken
Fried chicken has always been a crapshoot for me. Sometimes too oily.…
Chocolate Buttercrunch
This is a variation of the King Arthur Dark Chocolate Buttercrunch. Tastes…
Pasta e Fagioli Soup
Adapted from https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54687/easy-pasta-fagioli-recipe/
OMG Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
I found this recipe in the New York Times, which had gone through hundreds of iterations (they said) to come up with the perfect CC cookie. These really are perfect. You’ve got to follow these directions EXACTLY to get the best results.
Bailey’s Irish Creme Cake
I found a version of this recipe that turned out pretty good, but thought I could improve on it. So I combined a bunch of other recipes I have to come up with this one. This cake is dessert heaven.
Banana (Nut – if you want) Bread
Fun to do with kids because it’s a single-bowl recipe that doesn’t require a mixer and the results are really good!
Best Ever Bruschetta
This is a nearly ingredient-for-ingredient recipe I found online for an unbelievably flavorful bruschetta. The title is not a lie — it is the “Best Ever.” 🙂 Be sure to use heirloom tomatoes for the best outcome, and if you like a fresher-tasting bruschetta, toss in a handful of chopped parsley.
Christmas Day Pancakes
The only reason these are called “Christmas Day Pancakes” is because we always make them on Christmas morning. Ha!
Pumpkin Layer Cheesecake
This is a combination of recipes I found online. Turned out pretty good, especially with the extra fixings! If you use the boiling water bath method to bake your cheesecake, you should have a perfect cake with no cracks.
Pineapple Star Cookies
These are a little bit labor intensive, but oh so worth the effort. They taste a little bit like a cross between a pineapple turnover and a croissant. I’m not joking.
Holiday Turkey
Still refining this recipe and will update it over the coming years. (You only make so many turkeys in your lifetime!) But this is the best I have so far, which is pretty good. 🙂
White Chicken Chili
Very good white chili recipe. The lime juice gives this a unique savory flavor. Great with crumbled taco chips on top for a change of texture. VERY filling and perfect for a cool fall day.
Pistachio Ice Cream
I tried making this for the pistachio lover in our family, Aaron, but discovered this is one of my favorite ice cream recipes. 🙂
Black Cherry Ice Cream
Your dad’s absolute favorite, first experienced at Handel’s in Fishers. I searched the Interwebs for a recipe that sounded about right and made some adjustments. We no longer have to pay $8.00 for a pint of black cherry ice cream at Handel’s anymore. 🙂
Salted Caramel Ice Cream
This stuff is pretty darn good. Closer to gelato than ice cream in richness. A little goes a long way. You need an ice cream maker to create this creamy goodness.