sonoma autumn wedge salad

We love the fresh, crispy crunch of a good wedge salad! After making the classic wedge for awhile, I decided to get creative and make something new. This time I was inspired by the colors and flavors of autumn, and for some reason whenever I think autumn I think “wine country.” This delicious salad is…

crispy italian oven fries

Who doesn’t love crispy French fries? I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone say that they don’t like fries. Did you know that you can oven-bake fries and that they’ll turn out just as crispy and awesome as if you deep fried them? Well, it’s true. Provided you make them the right way. I’m about…

easy cheesy chili hotdish

This is one of those dishes that was created from a combination of not wanting to go to the grocery store and wanting to make something super easy. I know the ingredient list looks long, but it’s a list of stuff you probably already have on hand. Feel free to substitute any ground or shredded…

june carter cash’s banana drop biscuits

While perusing the shelves of a local thrift store, I found another pile of cool vintage cookbooks that I just had to take home with me. I really don’t need more cookbooks. They’re piled all over my study and are migrating to tables in my dining room and living room too. I just thinned out…

mayonnaise chocolate cake

Here’s a recipe for a chocolate cake that is ridiculously easy to make, and incredibly moist and delicious. I love using mayonnaise in my baked goods. It makes the absolute BEST banana bread on the planet, and it’s equally good in this chocolate cake! Try it for yourself and see. ~ preheat oven to 350…