Author: Lauren Cook

Every Night Can Be Taco Night!

Every Night Can Be Taco Night!

Everyone loves Taco Night! Taco Tuesdays and Taco Thursday sound festive but we enjoy taco night any day of the week! Its a tasty and crowd pleasing weeknight meal. We like the option of crunchy or soft tacos and a yummy taco salad. Don’t forget [continue reading]

Wake up with HOMEMADE PANCAKES!!!

Wake up with HOMEMADE PANCAKES!!!

I am embarrassed to say I lived most of my life making boxed pancake mixes. One day I had to make pancakes and realized I was 86 pancake mix. Thirty minutes later, I realized I will only make homemade pancakes. All You Need for Buttermilk [continue reading]

The Best Citrus Bundt Cake

The Best Citrus Bundt Cake

Citrus Season is here and we are loving it! Years ago I baked Maida Heatter’s “East 62nd Street Lemon Cake,” and it truly was the best lemon cake. She says its better than her “Best Damn Lemon Cake” recipe which says a lot. Since then, [continue reading]

Parmesan Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders

Parmesan Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders

This Parmesan Almond Crusted Chicken is so nutty, savory and tender. You can pan fry them or cook them in the air fryer. Either way, they will be so satisfying and easy! My kids LOVE them. About This Recipe Almond Flour Costco also has a [continue reading]

The Best Zesty Chicken Tortilla Soup

The Best Zesty Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup has been on “the rotation” since I was a kid. I fondly remember the smell of tortilla soup at my parents house and we would hover over the pot as it simmered asking what else we need to add in the soup. [continue reading]

The Best Cozy and Creamy White Chicken Chili

The Best Cozy and Creamy White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili is the perfect combo of hearty beans, warm spices and tender chicken all in one bowl. Top it with cheese, sour cream, cilantro, onion, radish, lime and pickled jalapenos with cornbread or tortilla chips for the perfect bowl of chicken chili. About [continue reading]

Fall Chicken Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

Fall Chicken Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

Everything about this meal screams fall! Chicken Apple Sausage, Sweet Potatoes, Apples and Cabbage roasted in a Honey Mustard Sauce. Its Savory and Sweet and so easy to put together! About this Fall Sheet Pan Dinner Chicken Apple Sausage Aidells Chicken & Apple Smoked Chicken [continue reading]

Mouth-Watering Chicken Chorizo Skillet

Mouth-Watering Chicken Chorizo Skillet

This Mouth-Watering Chicken and Chorizo Skillet will be your next go-to Mexican dish. It hits all the taste buds! I had it for the first time at my favorite Mexican Restaurant and obviously had to recreate it. Imagine Crispy Chorizo, shredded Rotisserie Chicken, onion, peppers, [continue reading]

Spiced Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki

Spiced Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki

I love a good grill out, but after a few, you need to jazz it up! Koftas are Turkish meatballs that you can either cook as a patty, meatball or a kebab that are loaded with spices and herbs. You can serve it with just [continue reading]

Simple & Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Simple & Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Sometimes the simplest is the best. All you need is a cucumber, red onion, a pinch of salt and sugar and a drizzle of red wine vinegar. This Simple Cucumber Salad is a perfect light summer side for a grill out, or the perfect balance [continue reading]