15 Minute Italian Garden Pasta

Sometimes you just need a simple dinner and this is one of my go-to favorites, especially in the summer when tomatoes have their peak flavor. You don’t need to be a gardener to enjoy this pasta, ...

Saucy Bourbon Chicken – The Stay At Home Chef

We can’t get enough of this Saucy Bourbon Chicken and neither will you. This tangy, spicy yet sweet sauce is the real star of the show here. Serve it up with white rice or chow mein noodles, and ...

Sweet & Spicy Glazed Salmon

Spicy, sweet, and slightly tangy glazed salmon with broccoli is one of my favorite ways to cook and serve fish. One delightfully simple sauce does double duty as marinade for the fish and flavor ...

Tex-Mex Rice and Beans – The Stay At Home Chef

Tex-Mex Rice and Beans is a quick and easy favorite that’s super inexpensive, yet still delicious. You’d be surprised by the flavor you can develop in 40 minutes. Get your fill of rice and beans ...

Butter Pecan Ice Cream | Cookies & Cups

By: Shelly Posted: Apr 21, 2025 This no-churn butter pecan ice cream is my homemade spin on the classic flavor. It’s a rich, creamy base swirled with dulce de ...

Chicken Carbonara – The Stay At Home Chef

It’s just too darn easy to love Chicken Carbonara with that velvety sauce, crispy bacon, and pecorino romano cheese. Seriously, how could you not love this dish? And, adding chicken to a classic ...

The Best Crockpot Oatmeal – Barefeet In The Kitchen

Filled with creamy oats, sweet bananas, and berries, a hint of brown sugar, and spices, this Crockpot Oatmeal is a breakfast that my whole family enjoys. Best of all, this crave-worthy oatmeal can ...

The Little Things Newsletter #465 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

Welcome to the weekend, my friends! If you live in Ohio, I hope you spent every possible moment outdoors yesterday. What a GLORIOUS preview of summer we had! After a week of crazy wind, sleet, ...

Buttermilk Pie | Cookies & Cups

By: Shelly Posted: Apr 10, 2025 Updated: Apr 16, 2025 A Southern classic, buttermilk pie is an old-fashioned dessert with a rich, custard-style filling ...

Air Fryer Burgers | Cookies & Cups

By: Shelly Posted: Apr 18, 2025 This easy recipe makes the juiciest air fryer burgers in 15 minutes! They’re perfectly cooked so they’re seared on the outside ...