Learn how to make traditional eggs benedict with my tested and PERFECT recipe! An english muffin topped with homemade hollandaise sauce, a perfect poached egg, and a slice of Canadian bacon. Eggs benedict is the perfect brunch for Easter or any special occasion. Mom’s Eggs Benedict My mom absolutely loved eggs benedict, so it’s impossible…
Continue ReadingThe Best Creamy Key Lime Pie Recipe (With Video)
My famous key lime pie recipe is cold, creamy, and the *perfect* summer dessert… just one bite will transport you to the Florida keys! Lime zest and key lime juice make the key lime filling extra flavorful. Served on top of a graham cracker crust, with whipped cream on top, it’s heaven in a pie…
Continue ReadingHow to Make Cannoli (Cannoli Dough and Ricotta Filling)
Learn how to make cannoli with this easy and delicious cannoli recipe! This classic Italian dessert features crispy cannoli shells + creamy ricotta cheese cannoli filling + crunchy mini chocolate chips. Now including how to make the cannoli dough, cut the dough, fry the shells, and more! Italian Girl Cannoli As an Italian girl, there…
Continue ReadingThe Best Chili Recipe (Ground Beef and Beans)
Say hello to the best chili recipe – hearty and tons of flavor, it’s the perfect comfort food! Plenty of rich tomato flavor and protein like red kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and lean ground beef, beef broth. And my secret ingredient: bacon. As for homemade chili toppings, top this beef chili with shredded…
Continue ReadingCoconut Cake with The Best Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
If you’re nuts for coconut, you have to try my famous coconut cake recipe! Bursting with coconut flavor thanks to coconut milk, coconut extract, and sweetened shredded coconut on the top and sides. Slathered in cream cheese frosting on the top and sides of the cake layers – plus extra coconut make it a showstopper!…
Continue ReadingThe Best Lentil Soup (Not Watery)
This lentil soup recipe is, dare I humblebrag (???), perfect!!! Not too watery (like a lot of lentil soups) but not so thick it’s lentil stew. The lentils are tender and hold their shape in the flavorful tomato based soup broth. I love using brown lentils, but I’ve had success with almost all types of…
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