This high-protein Buffalo Chicken Dip is full of melted cheese, tender chicken, and zesty Buffalo sauce — and it definitely doesn’t taste like “health food.” It’s one of those recipes that just happens to be high in protein while tasting like pure comfort. Ready in about 25 minutes, it’s perfect for gatherings, game day, or … Read more

…Kind of. I call this “Grandma’s Famous Cornbread Stuffing,” but it’s actually my take on her recipe. It isn’t exactly how my grandmother makes it, but it’s close. I add fresh sage along with powdered sage, sauté the onions and garlic in plenty of butter instead of using them raw, include a few more dry … Read more

Have you always wanted to smoke your own turkey? This guide shows how simple it is to make a tender, flavourful smoked turkey that may be the best Thanksgiving bird you’ve ever served. Smoked turkey offers exceptional texture and depth of flavour. With just a few basic ingredients and straightforward technique, you can produce a … Read more

A few weeks ago my mom traveled to Michigan to visit her sisters and my grandma. One evening while my mom and baby sister were visiting, the Shaffer women—what they always become when they’re together—and Grandma gathered around the kitchen table to talk about food and enjoy each other’s company. That’s when Grandma brought out … Read more

For Make Ahead Monday I wanted to highlight something that doesn’t involve the freezer. I love stocking the freezer, but there are a few make-ahead staples that don’t need freezing and are just too good not to share. Today I’m focusing on snack foods that double as salad toppers. I’m a confessed salad lover — … Read more

I am delighted to partner with Princess Cruises on this simple, indulgent Chocolate Tapioca Pudding recipe. All photos, opinions, and the recipe are my own. Princess Cruises features desserts like this creamy, custard-style Chocolate Tapioca Pudding on its Caribbean sailings. I’ve been a pudding lover for as long as I can remember. Warm or chilled, … Read more

Brisket Nachos are tortilla chips piled high with melted cheeses, smoky brisket, and lightly sautéed onions and bell peppers—think cheesesteak meets nachos. Make extra, because everyone will want seconds. Cubed, browned leftover brisket gets a quick sear in a skillet, then the pan is used to soften onions and peppers. Those components are layered with … Read more

This one’s for my friend Peg. Peg bakes magnificent bread and sells it at our farmers’ market in Angelica, New York. Last Saturday she pointed a baguette at me and said, “Rebecca, you need to do Ranch dressing. Soon.” When someone brandishes bread at me, I listen. Peg wasn’t wrong. I’d been thinking Foodie With … Read more

Weekly Meal Plan Week 69 – Eleven talented bloggers bring you a full week of recipes including dinners, side dishes, and desserts. November arrived quickly this year. Aside from a chill in the air, it still feels like early fall in my head. On the bright side, the clocks change soon and I’ll welcome that … Read more

When we moved to Amish country a few years ago, one of the first things that surprised me was how ordinary the people I met seemed. I had imagined quaint accents or old-fashioned speech, maybe an occasional “thee” or “thou.” Instead I found regular conversation and everyday moments—like seeing a middle-aged Amish woman laughing at … Read more