Jalapeño. Honey. Butter. Seriously? They had me with just those three little words. I will happily spread butter on pretty much any form of carb deliciousness, but herb butters? whipped honey butter? fruit butters? and now this Jalapeno Honey Butter? I’m in heaven. I’ve partnered with Princess Cruises to share this recipe with you today and I’m pretty excited about that. While we were cruising onboard the Caribbean Princess last...
Tangy, sweet, and lightly spiced Apple Butter is my middle son’s favorite homemade fruit spread and it’s way past time I share it with you. Several years ago, I started making fruit jams, jellies, butters, and sauces at home and discovered just how simple they are to make and how much better they taste than store-bought. I used a jar of apple butter in this Spiced Apple Butter Pork Roast a while back and realized that I’d never...
Skip the store-bought spice mix and make your own Cajun Seasoning at home! I first shared this recipe in The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook several years ago. This seasoning mix has been a staple in my spice cabinet ever since. I use it at least twice a week and I figure it is long past time to share it here so that I can more easily link to it for you in other recipes. What is Cajun Seasoning? Cajun seasoning is a blend of herbs and...
Queso Blanco Dip is a creamy, spicy, perfectly smooth and cheesy dip just like they serve at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Queso blanco is a melted cheese dip that’s delicious every which way you eat it. I’ve had a lot of pretty good queso dip in my life. I mean, we’re talking ooey gooey melted cheese with Mexican flavors. What’s not to like about that? Still, I have no qualms saying that the Queso Blanco recipe I’m sharing...
Making your own Homemade Italian Seasoning is as easy as combining a few spoonfuls of dried Italian herbs. It takes just a couple minutes to stir together this seasoning mix! This blend of oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, sage, and marjoram enhances so many dishes from soups and salads to pastas and meats. Once you start making your own Homemade Italian Seasoning, I guarantee you will never buy the pre-packaged seasoning blends from the grocery...
Have you tried homemade barbecue sauce? If you haven’t, it’s time to give it a try. And if you have but you haven’t found a recipe you love yet, this Tangy Memphis BBQ Sauce recipe just might be the one. There are so many different BBQ sauces out there beyond the classics. This Sriracha Bourbon Barbecue Sauce is one that my husband Sean loves. Carolina Style BBQ Sauce is packed with mustard and Korean Barbecue...
Perfectly sweetened and wonderfully spiced jam with just a hint of cinnamon, Homemade Peach Jam has been a staple in our home for about 15 years. Every year, I wait until we can order peaches by the case. Then I roll up my sleeves and set to work making and canning a year’s worth of delicious jam. Several years ago, about the time I started this website, the peaches were very late getting to our area. They finally arrived the day before I was...
Chipotle, garlic and lime are combined in this homemade salad dressing to create a crazy flavorful Chipotle Vinaigrette that you are going to love. Whether you’re drizzling it over a simple garden salad, or a hearty taco salad, this salad dressing is a keeper. You’ll want to check the website again on Friday because I have a fantastic Southwest Steak Salad that pairs perfectly with the Chipotle Vinaigrette. I recommend shaking...
Creamy, avocado sauce seasoned lightly with salt, pepper, and lime is one of the simplest recipes I’ve made this year and yet, it stands out as truly amazing. If you trust me on nothing else, take my word on this recipe, and buy a couple of avocados as soon as possible. Avocado Sauce If you like guacamole but occasionally find yourself in the need of something with a smoother texture, Avocado Cream Sauce is the recipe you need. It...
Tart cranberries and spicy peppers mingle in this sweet and spicy Cranberry Pepper Jam. When I realized I had been buying Cranberry Pepper Jam almost every time I was at the grocery store, I knew it was time to make my own version of this jam. I first tasted the jam with brie and fancy wafer crackers. Then I poured the jam over a simple block of cream cheese and served it with Ritz crackers. My kids went nuts over that. Next, I spread the...
