Valentine's Day Recipes Archives

Peanut Clusters: A Holiday Treat

February 13, 2020 by Michele 1 Comment

In a panic? Don’t have anything for a last-minute gift? Sure boxed chocolates and flowers are great but these peanut cluster candy treats can be made in no time at all and everyone will be impressed with how thoughtful you are. Oh, did I mention they are easy, taste amazing and you can customize them?

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Garlic Sugar Snap Peas: Easy side dish

April 10, 2019 by Michele 3 Comments

Crispy caramelized garlic sugar snap peas can be whipped up in about 20 minutes! Easy side dish recipe for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Homemade Creamed Corn

November 27, 2018 by Michele 9 Comments

This easy creamed corn recipe will become a family favorite. Using simple pantry ingredients you can make this homemade Creamed Corn in less than 30 minutes. Perfect for potlucks and barbecues yet fancy enough for special occasions and holidays like Christmas, New Years and Easter.

Crunchy Outside, Creamy inside Twice Baked Potatoes

October 22, 2018 by Michele 16 Comments

Twice-baked potatoes are a fancy side dish that pairs beautifully with any meal. Crunchy tops with creamy, tangy potatoes underneath make this double baked potato a popular choice for special occasion steak dinners at home!

Cheesy Rice Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

July 8, 2018 by Michele 12 Comments

This Cheesy Rice Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe is great for a side dish or ideal for entertaining as an appetizer! Elegant gourmet bite sized servings make them a go-to recipe for any occasion!

Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe

June 14, 2018 by Michele 13 Comments

Caramelized melty cheese over this Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe is an easy side dish for any occasion. Rich cheesy sauce layered throughout overlapping potatoes that will become a dinner staple!

Hot Crab Dip with Cream Cheese

March 6, 2018 by Michele 16 Comments

This Hot Crab Dip with Cream Cheese comes together in 10 minutes then you bake to bubbly, melty deliciousness. Full Flavor of the crab, cheese and spices comes thru in every delicious bite!

Cajun Shrimp Appetizer (Ruth’s Chris Copycat)

December 18, 2017 by Michele 51 Comments

Cajun Shrimp Appetizer–A simple yet impressive recipe that mimic’s Ruth’s Chris famous Spicy BBQ Shrimp. It’s full of flavor from garlic, spices and butter drizzled over the top of succulent shrimp.

Easy Savory Bread Pudding with Mushrooms: Fancy Side Dish

December 5, 2017 by Michele 1 Comment

This Easy Savory bread Pudding with mushrooms is full of your favorite mushrooms, dredged in a rich custard and baked with bread cubes. Make ahead side dish for the holidays that is elegant yet simple to make! It’s that time of year where if you are like me you are looking for side dishes that…

Beef Wellington Appetizers: Easy Appetizers for a Crowd

November 6, 2017 by Michele 36 Comments

Beef Wellington Appetizers: Tender steak smothered in mushroom pate wrapped in prosciutto then surrounded by Puff Pastry that is baked to light and flaky deliciousness. Perfect for all special occasion entertaining this holiday season, but easy enough to have just because they are delicious!

Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe –

October 18, 2017 by Michele 6 Comments

This Flourless chocolate cake recipe is ideal for special occasions. Its fudgy, gooey, chocolate lovers heaven in every bite. You can “fancy” it up with simple tricks to decorate the top too!

Smashed Lemon Garlic Potatoes

September 18, 2017 by Michele 13 Comments

Smashed Lemon Garlic potatoes crusty crunchy on the outside, creamy inside bursting with fresh herb flavors. A show-stopping potato side dish for entertaining!