This easy gazpacho recipe highlights the end of summer harvest! Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers are essential ingredients. Gazpacho is the perfect meal on a hot day because- no cooking required! Gazpacho memories I still have vivid memories of the first time I ate gazpacho. I was going into my senior year of high school… Read More
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Easy Southwest Tortilla Rollups
Easy Southwest Tortilla Rollups are made of everything you love in a Southwestern style meal, rolled up into a tortilla. This is a bake-and-go recipe, perfect for busy evenings! Easy Southwest Tortilla Rollups the perfect meal! Easy Southwest Tortilla Rollups is a recipe my friend Tessa gave me back when our kids were young. I… Read More
Teriyaki Spinach Pasta Salad
Teriyaki Spinach Pasta Salad is a fresh combination of sweet and savory Asian flavors in your soon to be new favorite salad! Teriyaki Spinach Pasta Salad is always a winner at gatherings. It is filled with many things we love: Teriyaki chicken and dressing, oranges, Craisins, fresh spinach, pasta, water chestnuts, and honey roasted nuts… Read More
Tacos Al Pastor with Guacamole Taquero
Tacos Al Pastor with Guacamole Taquero is one recipe that will make you feel like you’re in Mexico without leaving your kitchen. The marinade makes this recipe our family favorite and cooking the meat on a Traeger Grill will take your Tacos Al Pastor to the next level! Grilled pineapple makes all the difference in… Read More
The Original Chopped Salad
The Original Chopped Salad, made famous at Citizen Public House and also at The Gladly restaurant in Phoenix, AZ is easy to make at home! A unique blend of veggies- fresh and dried, sweet currants, salty pepitas and creamy dressing make this salad a hit with everyone. The Original Chopped Salad recipe is one… Read More
Southwest Salad with Cilantro Honey Lime Dressing
Southwest Salad with Cilantro Honey Lime Dressing has been a favorite in our home for years! Loaded with crispy Romaine, beans, corn, creamy avocado, and a bit of Pepper Jack cheese. Southwest Salad comes with a warning, it’s highly addictive. The first time I ate this salad, I took leftovers home from a family party… Read More
The Best Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
I’m so excited to share this recipe for The Best Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with you today! This recipe mimics the ever popular boxed instant mac and cheese, but is quick and easy (about the same time as instant mac and cheese) and packed with a cheesy, creamy sauce that will make you wonder… Read More
Family Favorite Chicken Enchiladas
Enchiladas are a big favorite in our home. Every one of my kids love Family Favorite Enchiladas! Over the years I’ve made many different types of enchiladas, but this one is always, always, always our favorite. What makes a great family-friendly enchilada recipe? For most cooks, the recipe has to be: easy to make and… Read More
Hawaiian Haystacks
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and these Hawaiian Haystacks are the perfect way to celebrate with your loved ones. They are so easy to make and everyone you love, from young to old, will enjoy this festive meal! In or out? Have you planned your Valentine’s Day dinner yet? I have to admit, when… Read More
Indian Butter Chicken
How do you feel about Indian Butter Chicken? Are you afraid of Indian food? Or do you love it, but have no idea how to go about making it at home? This recipe for Indian Butter Chicken is quick and easy and the perfect dish if you’re ready to try making Indian cuisine, but not… Read More
BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ Chicken Pizza is so easy to make at home! If you love barbecue sauce, chicken and cheese you’ll love this unique combination of flavors on pizza. This post has been updated to reflect the changes I’ve made since it was first posted in 2009. Remember when California Pizza was all the rage? It was… Read More
Chicken, Pear and Smoked Gouda Salad
If you’re looking for a show stopping salad any time of the year, this salad is for you! Chicken, Pear and Smoked Gouda Salad is the ultimate blend of everything a salad should be. Fresh pears, smoky Gouda cheese, crunchy cashews, moist chicken and a fresh dressing made with ingredients (most likely) already in your pantry… Read More
Best Thanksgiving Leftover Pie
What is the best way to use Thanksgiving leftovers? The most perfect and logical solution is to make a pie out of the leftovers. All of your holiday table goodness, packed into one savory pie! Pass the pie, please Imagine. All of your favorite savory Thanksgiving dishes in one bite and stuffed into a perfectly… Read More
How to Host Thanksgiving Dinner
Hosting Thanksgiving dinner is manageable if you use ABK’s guide to plan and carry out this otherwise overwhelming task! How to Host Thanksgiving Dinner is an easy to follow, step-by-step recipe guide that will make you look like a pro in the kitchen! WHAT. It’s your turn to host Thanksgiving dinner? And you’ve never cooked… Read More
Halloween Dinner
Halloween Dinner was a fun tradition while our kids were growing up! Soup was always on the menu before heading out the door to trick or treat. This spooky Halloween dinner is easy to put together, with no need to purchase extra decorations- just gather items already in your closet and home! I’ve included instructions… Read More
20 Minute White Chicken Chili
20 Minute White Chicken Chili is one of the most satisfying and easiest recipes to make on ABK. If you have 20 minutes, a soup pot, and can squeeze a lime you’re in business. Serve with anything from bread to tortilla chips, it’s a complete meal in a bowl! 20 Minute White Chicken Chili has… Read More
Sara’s Sunday Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Gravy
Sunday Pork Tenderloin has become a favorite in our family. It is a recipe that works every time, and is simple enough for a weekday meal or fancy enough for company! This dish is a mushroom lover’s delight and one I make at least once a month. If you want a slamdunkeveryone’sgonnaloveit Sunday dinner recipe… Read More
Favorite Cafe Rio Copycat Recipes
Over the years, I’ve posted several of my Cafe Rio Copycat recipes, which have been favorites to many of you on ABK. To make it as simple as possible for you (and me) to find and make our favorite Cafe Rio menu items, I’ve compiled all of our family Favorite Cafe Rio Copycat Recipes recipes… Read More
Homemade Cafe Rio Chicken Tortilla Soup
It’s soup time! Soup weather is the best weather, do you agree? Soup is one of my favorite things to cook because it’s easy and filling, and can most of the time be made in just a few minutes. Homemade Cafe Rio Chicken Tortilla Soup is one of our favorites! I love the flavors in… Read More
Lemon Chicken Soup
Lemon Chicken Soup is a fun twist on the usual chicken noodle combination. The lemon gives this soup a tangy flavor that everyone loves! I have yet to meet a person who doesn’t love this unique soup. I first posted this in 2008 and gave it a little update with new photos recently. I was… Read More
Caprese Pasta Salad
If you’re looking for a simple and quick pasta salad, look no further. This Caprese Pasta Salad is bursting with sweet tomatoes, fresh basil, creamy mozzarella, and drizzled with a light balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Easy to make ahead, or last minute, and a delicious way to please any crowd! A Classic Favorite I love a… Read More
Smoked Green Chile Mac and Cheese
I partnered with Traeger Grills to create this amazing Smoked Green Chile Mac and Cheese. It’s big enough for a crowd, but so good, you might not want to share! Green Anaheim Chilies, one of the most versatile and overlooked chile peppers, in my opinion, gives this mac and cheese a distinct flavor that everyone… Read More
Beef Fajita Shish Kabobs
Summer and shish kabobs go hand in hand! I love homemade fajitas, and created this grill friendly recipe that makes fajitas perfect for summertime. Beef Fajita Shish Kabobs combine a few of our favorite seasonings, meat and veggies to make this dish delicious and colorful! There are few dishes that are easier to prepare than… Read More
4th of July Roundup
4th of July is one of my favorite holidays of the year! It doesn’t get much better than parades and fireworks and of course, all the good food. Pancake breakfasts, dinners on the BBQ, eating pie while watching fireworks. Sounds so dreamy right? Up your game this year with some new crowd pleasing recipes. Our … Read More
Mango Chicken Pasta Salad with Tarragon Lime Dressing
Plates and Palates, my favorite local cafe in Bountiful, UT was the inspiration for Mango Chicken Pasta Salad with Tarragon Lime Dressing. This pasta salad is a combination of flavors from two of my top picks at Plates and Palates: the Mango Avocado Chicken with Basil Dressing and the Lemon Bowtie with Tarragon Dressing. It’s like two… Read More
Easy Lemon Chicken Dinner
Easy Lemon Chicken Dinner is a dish that can be enjoyed year round. It’s light enough for summer months, and hearty enough for cold winter days. We love this one dish meal that can be made in minutes! I’m always looking for ways to make dinner in less than 30 minutes. This recipe combines chicken in… Read More
How to Plan Girl’s Camp Food and Cook for a Crowd
Have you been assigned the task to cook for Girl’s Camp, Scout Camp, Youth Conference, or another large gathering? This post will explain how to plan Girl’s Camp food and cook for a crowd; for a few…or a few hundred! Not Our First Rodeo When I say OUR, I want to make it clear, I… Read More
Spicy Asiago, Bacon and Sautéed Mushroom Grilled Cheese with Homemade Tomato Jam
Grilled Cheese was a staple during a busy week when we were raising our family. The kids loved it, and it was easy to make. In 2018, grilled cheese is taking on a whole new identity. This Spicy Asiago, Bacon and Sautéed Mushroom Grilled Cheese with Homemade Tomato Jam is a fun way to change… Read More
Spinach and Pear Salad with Apple Ginger Dressing
If you love fruit and cheese this is going to be your new favorite salad! Spinach and Pear Salad with Apple Ginger Dressing is a fresh combination of fruit and Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, finished off with a homemade apple and ginger dressing. Sweet and savory I’m a sweet and savory person to the core! I… Read More
Instant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork
If Cafe Rio Sweet Pork is your family favorite you’re going to love this recipe! Instant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork is an updated version of my original recipe made in the oven or slow cooker, which takes up to 12 hours to cook. This new IP recipe takes about two hours start to finish,… Read More
No Soak Instant Pot Chili
No Soak Instant Pot Chili is a family-friendly, soon to be favorite in your home! This recipe makes use of small red beans in your dry food storage, without the need to soak the beans for hours. I love the Instant Pot for cooking dried beans. Using the Instant Pot eliminates the necessity of soaking beans… Read More
Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham Glaze
Every Easter and Christmas, my mom topped her ham with a Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham Glaze. I can’t imagine eating holiday ham any other way! After baking ham for years, I’m going to share a few tips for the perfect holiday baked ham. The holidays would not be the same without my Mom’s ham and Pineapple Brown… Read More
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