Candied Pepper Bacon

Candied Pepper Bacon

It is the little things in life that often bring the biggest smiles, right? Like flipping the light switch and the room fills with light. Or that first sip of a fresh cup of tea. Or when your little one brings you a rose petal and 

CopyCat Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

CopyCat Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

This is it – the chicken enchilada soup recipe that will be your go to. Now, I am not bragging ((at all)), rather just stating the simple fact: this is the BEST enchilada soup recipe. It is just the right amount of thick and creamy, 

Tamale Skillet Pie

Tamale Skillet Pie

This meal is one of “those recipes” — one that tastes like you had all of the time in the world to put it together. But in actuality, you had only 15 hurried minutes to get something edible into the oven. Um, I think that is happening 

Puffy Indian Tacos with Masa Fry Bread

Puffy Indian Tacos with Masa Fry Bread

When I was a little girl, mom was the den mother for my brother’s Webelo and Cub Scout packs – and by the simple fact that, at 6 years old, I had nowhere else to be, I accepted the honorary role of den sister. Truthfully, 

Vintage Startex Linen/Cotton Blend Kitchen, Tea Towel

Vintage Startex Linen/Cotton Blend Kitchen, Tea Towel

For sale ((by Emily)) :: Vintage Startex Linen/Cotton Blend Kitchen, Tea Towel

Spiced Apple & Sugared Ginger Galettes Drizzled with Salted Caramel Sauce ((AND a Special Announcement!!))

Spiced Apple & Sugared Ginger Galettes Drizzled with Salted Caramel Sauce ((AND a Special Announcement!!))

I have never been one to keep a cat in the bag, and I have been bursting to tell you all about a fun, new partnership between Food for a Year & my favorite copper sink company, Sinkology. I am Sinkology’s new Guest Food Blogger! 

Huevos Rancheros Verdes Breakfast Cups ((Breakfast will never be the same!!))

Huevos Rancheros Verdes Breakfast Cups ((Breakfast will never be the same!!))

I have a bundle of recipes just floating around in the spaces between my to do lists, daydreams and whatever decides to bounce around in my brain throughout my days. And this recipe is one that has been begging to come to be for months. Please 

Best Friend’s Perfect Pie Crust

Best Friend’s Perfect Pie Crust

For me, pie crust has always been one of those things that just NEVER worked out. At first, I thought it was the recipe. But after trying Ina’s and Ree’s, the Test Kitchen’s and Paula’s — even mom’s and grandma’s, I knew. It wasn’t them 

No-Peek Meatless Taco Soup

No-Peek Meatless Taco Soup

This soup is a twist on traditional beans, seasoned with my homemade taco seasoning blend, a few key pantry staples and cooked using my favorite cooking method: the slow & low No-Peek method.

Homemade ((Quick)) Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Homemade ((Quick)) Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Whew! These back to school days are hard on this old gal. The clock seems to enjoy turning 5, just to see the look on my face as I realize this one, annoying truth: I have no plans for dinner. Blah.

Flash Labor Day Weekend Sale Going on at the SHOP

Flash Labor Day Weekend Sale Going on at the SHOP

Yay! Let’s have a sale! Over at the shop, new items are being “FLASH” posted throughout the weekend. All of these items are $10 and under! Also,

An Okie Girl’s take on Littleneck Clams ((in a garlic butter white wine sauce))

An Okie Girl’s take on Littleneck Clams ((in a garlic butter white wine sauce))

I love how simple and wonderfully delicious this meal is! But no one needs to know, just let them be impressed when you confidently whip up perfectly seasoned, briny & sweet, tiny little tender clams!