French Canelés – Caramelized Custard Cakes

A heavenly treat with a crispy, caramelized crust and a soft, custardy center—perfect for any occasion! Ingredients: 2 cups (480ml) whole milk 🥛 1 vanilla bean (split & scraped) or 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿 2 tbsp unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing) 🧈 ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour 🌾 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 🍚 2 large eggs 🥚 2 large egg … Read more

Deep-Dish Pizza Pie

*Makes one 9-inch pie* Ingredients: Crust: 1 box Pillsbury Ready-to-Bake Pie Crust (2 rolled crusts) 3 tbsp melted butter (for brushing) Filling: ½ lb ground beef ½ lb Italian sausage (optional) 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup shredded cheddar or provolone cheese 1½ cups pizza sauce or marinara 1 cup pepperoni slices, divided 1 … Read more

Gourmet Avocado Toast with 4 Delicious Toppings

Upgrade your breakfast with this irresistible avocado toast featuring four flavorful toppings: juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy feta, fluffy scrambled eggs, and savory garlic mushrooms. Perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal! Base Ingredients: 4 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread, toasted 2 ripe avocados, mashed 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt and pepper, to taste Topping Options: 1. … Read more

Italian-Style Meat and Cheese Bread Slabs

Crispy bread topped with savory meat, melted cheese, and fresh basil—ready in just 30 minutes! Ingredients 1 loaf rustic Italian bread, sliced into thick pieces ½ lb (225g) ground beef ½ lb (225g) Italian sausage, casing removed 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely … Read more

Tex-Mex Zucchini Bake

This Tex-Mex Zucchini Bake is the ultimate comfort casserole—loaded with melty cheese, vibrant veggies, bold spices, and a fluffy egg base that brings it all together. Perfect as a vegetarian main dish or a hearty side, it’s packed with protein, fiber, and irresistible flavor! 📝 Recipe Details Servings: 6 Total Time: 50 minutes Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Dietary Tags: Gluten-Free, … Read more

Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad

Ingredients: For the Salad: 2 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded or chopped 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained ½ cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed if frozen) ¼ cup finely chopped red onion ½ avocado, diced ¼ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar … Read more

Honey Bourbon Glazed Salmon

Honey Bourbon Glazed Salmon Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless) 1 tbsp olive oil Salt & black pepper Glaze: ¼ cup honey ¼ cup bourbon 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp lemon juice Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) Instructions: Make the glaze: In a small saucepan, … Read more

What Megan Said

This story is about the unexpected power of words, and how kindness, when spoken or shown, can change lives in ways we never imagine. It all started with my daughter, Sara, who had a job as a nanny for a young girl named Megan. Megan was just a toddler and could barely form a proper … Read more