Broccoli salad has been around for a while. It really rose to prominence in the midwest and south around the 60's and 70's. For people wanting a "healthier" barbecue side dish, broccoli salad was the best bet. Your aunt or mom probably makes a variation of broccoli salad that includes dried cranberries, raisins, and/or sunflower… Continue reading Cheddar Bacon Ranch Broccoli Salad
Author: Colleen
I'm a photojournalist for a local television station in OKC and love to cook (obviously). I'm four years removed from college (BA in Mass Communication) and I'm just trying to guide through my mid-twenties with a relative ease. We'll see how this goes!
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Sandwiches
Pepperoncini and other pickled peppers are having a moment right now. Maybe it's because of the viral "grinder" sandwich recipe you may have seen on TikTok. Or maybe it's because they deserve to be in the spotlight. Pickled peppers are freaking delicious. I've been buying pickled pepperoncini, cherry and jalapeno peppers in bulk for a… Continue reading Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Sandwiches
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Cobbler
Sometimes it's tough coming up with different breakfast recipes. There's only so much you can do with bacon, hashbrowns, eggs, toast and blueberries. That's why you need to rework similar recipes and give them a whole new persona. This recipe is extremely similar to my biscuit and gravy casserole. There are a few marked differences,… Continue reading Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Cobbler
Turkey & Pinto Bean Salad with Salsa Ranch
One of the first restaurants I ate at after moving to Oklahoma City in 2012 was Texadelphia. There was once a few different locations of Texadelphia in OKC, but now there is only one left in Bricktown. That's the one I went to when I first moved here. Texadelphia is a Philly cheesesteak place with… Continue reading Turkey & Pinto Bean Salad with Salsa Ranch
Italian Wedding Supper Skillet
One of my favorite places to eat in college was Olive Garden. That's a weird statement, I know. But listen, my small little town didn't have much to choose from. And as a broke college student, you couldn't get a much better deal than OG's unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks. My go-to was the Zuppa… Continue reading Italian Wedding Supper Skillet
Caribbean-Style Chicken & Mango Salad
I'm running out of salad recipes. Since I don't like to leave my desk for lunch, I typically bring a salad with me for lunch every day. That way I can eat and work at the same time. Salads are just perfect for the work-through-lunch type of people. I've tried just about every salad under… Continue reading Caribbean-Style Chicken & Mango Salad
French Onion Chicken & Rice
My French Onion obsession continues with this insanely delicious casserole. I made French onion potatoes a few weeks ago and they were a massive hit. I've made French Onion Chicken & Noodles before and it was also a great recipe. This chicken & rice recipe, though, may take the cake. It's a simple recipe that… Continue reading French Onion Chicken & Rice
Shortcut Triple Berry Cobbler
You've seen all those recipes about dump cakes, right? They've been popular for years, yet I've never made a single one. Not. One. That is, until now. Well, sort of. This cobbler is very similar to a dump cake. It uses frozen berries (a triple berry mix with strawberries, blueberries and raspberries!) and yellow cake… Continue reading Shortcut Triple Berry Cobbler
Skillet Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
There's nothing like fresh lemon dishes in the Spring. I love putting lemon zest and lemon juice on chicken, vegetables, and springtime soups. It adds a wonderful freshness to a dish. Lemon-roasted chicken is my all-time favorite way to eat a whole chicken. Roasting a whole chicken can be quite challenging, though, especially if you're… Continue reading Skillet Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
Italian Linguine Pasta Salad
When you read as many cookbooks as I do, a lot of things start to repeat themselves. In old church cookbooks you can expect to see pasta, jello, and fruit salads in the "salad" section. These cookbooks generally lack leafy green salads. You'll find a veritable feast of casseroles in the "main dishes" section, too.… Continue reading Italian Linguine Pasta Salad
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