Jameson whiskey, ginger ale, and lime add up to the classic Jameson and Ginger Ale cocktail. This is an incredibly simple, refreshing drink that even non-whiskey drinkers typically enjoy. Are you a whiskey drinker? While Sean enjoys drinking scotch every now and again, I’ve never been a big fan. However, after spending a few hours participating in the Makers Experience with Jameson Whiskey a few years ago, I’m hooked on the flavor combinations that are possible with this whiskey....

Fresh lemon sorbet is a light and refreshing treat that is a terrific addition to any meal. At first glance, a scoop of sorbet is unlikely to grab your attention and impress. However, at first taste, you’re certain to be won over immediately. Lemon Sorbet My sister and I often talk about that “unforgettable bite.” A special meal or fancy dinner out that you remember fondly often contains a certain food or combination of flavors that simply wows you....

Have you heard of Milk Punch? This old-school cocktail is made with bourbon, whisky, or brandy. It is a very lightly sweetened drink that starts with milk and half-and-half, it’s flavored with hints of vanilla and nutmeg. What is Milk Punch? Milk Punch is about as old-fashioned as a cocktail can get. This creamy, dairy-based cocktail actually dates back to Scotland in the 1600’s. And as far as I can tell, there isn’t just one way or accepted recipe for the drink either....

Tender, juicy pork medallions are served with a creamy wine sauce to create a mouthwatering meal. This whole recipe comes together in just about 20 minutes! Pan-frying pork medallions is a terrific way to cook pork tenderloin. It only takes a minute and the meat turns out juicy and delicious every single time. This recipe for Pan-Fried Pork Medallions with Creamy Wine Sauce has become a reader favorite from my first cookbook, The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook ....

The perfectly even doneness of a reverse seared New York strip steak makes every single bite a mouthwatering slice of heaven. Reverse-seared steaks can be started in the oven and finished either on the stove or on the grill. Or they can be cooked using only the grill. Full directions for both methods are included below. Reverse Seared Steak Oh my goodness, this was the BEST steak ever cooked in our home, or technically, in our backyard....

Roasted vegetables are on our table at least a couple times a week this time of year. For my friend, Krinda, here is a picture of the roasted vegetables I made last night. I hope you like them as much as we did! Ingredients ▢ Broccoli ▢ Italian Zucchini ▢ Crookneck Squash ▢ Red Bell Peppers Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut the vegetables into bite-size pieces. Cover a large baking sheet with foil and spread the vegetables out in a single layer....

Bacon Guacamole is a creamy, slightly spicy guacamole made with roasted garlic and BACON – and it is an appetizer that absolutely no one has ever been able to resist. I didn’t even LIKE avocados the first time I tasted this recipe and let me tell you, it changed my avocado game. The night I first made this, my husband came home from work and couldn’t believe it when he saw I had made guacamole....

Homemade salted caramel sauce is ridiculously decadent and delicious. This sweet sauce makes a terrific addition to countless desserts. From ice cream to cakes, coffees, and brownies, it is delicious. But this sauce also makes a great food gift for any occasion. Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe I LOVE this sauce. I made it for a special dessert and loved it so much, I just kept making it. I’ll be sharing that dessert soon, but first, here is the sauce....

Sour Cream Banana Bread is a sweet, classic bread with a crisp-edged crust and a tender crumb. Spread with butter or sliced and eaten just as is, banana bread is a delightful and delicious quick bread that my whole family loves. Sour Cream Banana Bread I baked this as muffins the first time I made it and we liked them so much that the muffins disappeared in 24 hours. My youngest begged for more after his nap this afternoon and that was all the excuse I needed to bake another batch....

Strawberry Simple Syrup is easy to make with just 3 ingredients and it can be used in so many ways! Add a splash of strawberry syrup to a glass of mint lemonade or to a pitcher of mojitos and you just might find your new favorite drink to sip this summer. Pour it over a stack of buttermilk pancakes or my grandmother’s German pancakes for a breakfast that everyone will love....

Sweet, sticky, and just a little spicy, this Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The heat of the Sriracha is mellowed with the sweetness of the pineapple and the result is a sweet and sour stir fry that is not at all burn-your-mouth-hot, despite copious amounts of Sriracha. If your kids love take-out sweet and sour chicken, they’re going to go nuts for this meal....

Crunchy, chewy, cheesy and loaded with flavorful morsels of tender chicken and green onion, this Teriyaki Chicken Quesadilla was absolutely delicious! I’m telling you, this is one of my new favorite ways to use up leftover cooked chicken. Don’t miss this one. It’s safe to say I will never run out of ideas for new quesadillas. But, this is the first one I’ve made with leftover Sticky Asian Chicken . Every bite is bursting with bold flavor, gooey cheese, and that perfect crispy tortilla crunch....

Have you heard of a Dirty Banana? I hadn’t until I sailed with Princess Cruises and I have to admit that the name alone made me laugh. Hard. However, the milkshake-like cocktail proved irresistible. Spoiler alert: adult milkshakes are now on my favorites list. What’s not to love about a frozen drink/dessert combination? Dirty Banana This is a Caribbean inspired cocktail that tastes more like a milkshake than a cocktail. This is a super fun treat whether you’re cruising through a dream vacation or kicked back on your own back porch at home....

Sweet corn, crunchy bacon, juicy tomatoes, peppery arugula, and fresh basil are combined in this BLT Corn Salad to create an unforgettable combination of fresh flavors in each bite. Fresh corn is one of my favorite summer foods. The first time I tried raw corn in a salad , my mind was blown. There is nothing better for adding sweet crunch and fresh summer flavor to a dish. Yes, the corn is raw in this recipe....

Creamy, spicy, pasta with bell peppers and sausage is a 20-minute meal that everyone loves. My family will happily eat this Cajun sausage pasta any night of the week. Cajun Pasta with Sausage I love the ease of using seasoning mixes for simple recipes like this one. Technically, there are only five ingredients in this recipe, but with a great seasoning mix there is an abundance of different flavors in the dish....

Creamy homemade chocolate ice cream is loaded to the absolute limit with bite-sized chunks of Oreo cookies to create this chocolate lover’s cookies and cream ice cream. Chocolate Oreo Ice Cream With a rich chocolate ice cream base, this chocoholic’s cookies and cream ice cream has been a hit from the very first taste. One of my boys may have even attempted to hide the last of it away from his brothers....

Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Ritz Cookies are the sweet, salty, chocolatey snack you need in your life. With zero baking required and just three ingredients–chocolate, Ritz crackers, and peanut butter–they’re a perfect last-minute addition to your holiday cookie tray or party menu. Have you ever had Ritz Cookies? I first tasted these cookies when my friend Debbie brought me meals after I came home from the hospital after having my middle son....

Cinnamon. Toast. Bars. If you make nothing else that I’ve shared with you, you NEED Cinnamon Toast Bars in your life. These bars are a twist on my beloved Cinnamon Toast Cake ; it has been a favorite since I was a little girl. No fork or plate required this is the ultimate handheld dessert for every cinnamon toast loving person. Cinnamon Toast Bars are covered in a crunchy, caramelized cinnamon sugar topping that is like nothing else you’ve ever tasted....

Warm and fragrant cinnamon spice blends perfectly with cool, velvety ice cream to create an irresistible treat with caramelized pieces of cereal in this Cinnamon Toast Crunch Ice Cream. What is Cereal Milk? There is a certain nostalgia for me in playing with a recipe that uses cereal milk. What is cereal milk? Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like–pretty much the best part of eating a bowl of sugary cereal....

I couldn’t hide my love for coconut desserts if I wanted to. Whether it’s sprinkled on top of a cake, stirred into cookies, or whipped into ice cream, coconut plays a key role in many of my favorite desserts. Coconut Dessert Recipes When it comes to desserts with coconut , I can’t get enough. Coconut might make you think of tropical summertime weather but I definitely don’t limit my enjoyment of these treats to the warm months of the year....