Visit ourBread Recipes page for more fantastic homemade breads like our Jalapeno Cheddar Bread! Jalapeno Cheddar Bread is a tender, sandwich-ready loaf crowned with a crisp, melted layer of Cheddar. Inside, the dough is braided with thin slices of fresh jalapeno and additional Cheddar that melts into the loaf during baking. This loaf pairs beautifully … Read more

I loved partnering with Pork.org to create this guide on How to Cook Pork and Which Cuts to Use for Recipes. All photos unless otherwise noted are my own, and the opinions expressed are mine. Many readers ask me how to cook pork and which cuts to choose. With so many cuts and cooking methods, … Read more

…Does writing two posts in a row with a sweet-and-spicy theme say something about me? Actually, I can blame this one on you—my sweet-and-spicy wildcats. I put the choice up for a vote on the Foodie With Family Facebook fan page and the results nudged me toward this addictive Thai Sweet and Hot Garlic Dipping … Read more

Today’s BBQ Chicken Sliders recipe is inspired by Rhodes Bake-N-Serv products. All recipes, images, and opinions are my own. These BBQ Chicken Sliders are an easy weeknight dinner and a crowd-pleasing game day option. Tender shredded chicken is tossed in barbecue sauce, layered with pickled red onions and provolone, baked on soft white dinner rolls, … Read more

Friends are wonderful—especially the ones who send great recipes. My friend Mary messaged me recently and asked, “Are you a fan of Philly cheesesteak sandwiches?” I joked, “I’m a fan of all sandwiches,” and she replied that she’d found a recipe for Philly Cheesesteak Stew that was fantastic. I immediately added every ingredient to my … Read more

What makes something truly resonate is hard to define. It’s a blend of comfort, family memories, sentiment, history, and those straightforward emotional connections. Tonight I’m sharing something that might prompt a “HUH?!?” from some of you, but for me it captures many of the qualities that make an item meaningful. You might not know this, … Read more

This is the cook’s favorite time of year — the holiday season — when we pull out all the stops and create spectacular, memorable dishes. Cooks everywhere extend themselves to turn out succulent savory mains and irresistible sweets. It’s the season to “wow” family and friends with beautiful, unforgettable meals: crisp-skinned turkey straight from the … Read more

I affectionately call my husband “The Evil Genius.” It may sound like an insult at first, so let me explain. Early in our relationship I asked the kind of playful geek question many of us have debated: “If Star Wars were real, would you join the Rebel Alliance or the Empire?” I expected a loud … Read more

Check below the post for an update on the Harry & David giveaway. Last weekend I toured the college town where my little sister Airlia has been for the past two years. My mom, another sister and I explored Ithaca from top to bottom in sensible shoes (thank goodness for sensible shoes when a town … Read more