Hi! Welcome to my kitchen; it's my happy place! My name is Lisia, and I love food. I love to cook it, eat it, smell it, experiment with it, share it, and photograph it. This is a compilation of some of my family's old (and new) favorites. I hope you find something that makes your day a little better.
Happy New Year! The holidays may be over, but “Baby, it’s [still] cold outside!” So I’m thinking warm comfort food! This hearty, meaty, cheesy lasagna...
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This is my all-time favorite chocolate cake recipe! Three layers of rich chocolate cake sandwich sweet whipped cream filling and are topped by a chocolate...
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How does a delicious, homemade potato chip sound? What if I say that you can easily make some WITHOUT the hassle of deep-frying? (I HATE...
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Pecan Praline Chex Mix is rich, buttery, sweet, salty, nutty, and crispy. It’s great by itself, but it’s also wonderful with some chocolate pieces thrown...
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My son-in-law, Chase, made this incredible satay chicken with peanut sauce and roasted broccoli for me a few weeks ago, and it was delicious! There...
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Berry Cream Pie is a sweet, creamy custard, with just a hint of tang, nestled in a graham cracker pecan crust. It’s so delicious when...
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A few weeks ago, my daughter, Sarah, and I went to an orchard in Payson, Utah and picked peaches. They were soft, sweet, and delicious! ...
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Chocolate Mousse Pie is a perfect summer dessert. It’s cold, light, gorgeous, and CHOCOLATE! What more could you want? My daughter called it Hobbit Pie because...
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These almond cookies are rich and buttery, but they aren’t overly sweet. Plus, I like to sprinkle the tops with a pinch of sea salt...
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So sliders aren’t a new idea, but this variation is my favorite. Chicken cordon bleu sliders can be put together in a matter or minutes and...
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This cake is super easy to make, and it’s light, creamy, moist, coconut-y, and DELICIOUS! It reminds me of spring! Easy Step-By-Step Instructions for Homemade Coconut Cake...
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Chicken and stuffing casserole is a quick, easy, satisfying comfort food. You can substitute turkey for the chicken. So f you happen to have leftover...
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These scones are so delicious! I like them fresh from the oven, and there’s really no reason to wait … except, possibly, to avoid burns. ...
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In an attempt to describe the perfection of this blueberry cake, I’m reminded of the story of the Three Bears. However, instead of focusing on...
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If you like key lime pie, you’re going to LOVE orange pie! It’s the same concept with the wonderful flavor of oranges instead of limes. ...
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No bake cookies are quick and simple to make, delicious to eat, and somewhat nutritious. They’re a fun treat when you need one fast.If I...
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Every Christmas, my mother makes AMAZING caramels. We eat them, and we give them away. She uses a recipe that her grandmother (my great-grandmother) used...
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Hot chocolate is perfect on a cold day. It’s sweet and soothing, and to state the obvious, it’s hot. This recipe is particularly great because...
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Thanksgiving is over, and if you’re still up to your elbows in left-over turkey, I have a perfect solution; chicken pot pie. In this case,...
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Banana bread muffins are super-hero among foods. Let me explain. When my children were teenagers, they left home early for school. They were out the...
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Biscuits and gravy are down-home comfort food for us. This Biscuits and Gravy Roll is a little fancier, and, in my opinion, easier than the original....
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Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies are a dressed-up version of my favorite Oatmeal Cookie recipe. The bling being dried cranberries and white chocolate chips. The cranberries and...
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These rich, buttery, sweet coconut caramel cookie bars were invented, accidentally. I was actually trying to make something else, but what a HAPPY “failure!” The soft,...
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Cilantro-Lime rice is a great alternative to plain old white rice because it’s fresh and light with tons of flavor. It’s a side dish that...
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A few years ago, our family went on vacation to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. While there, we took a day to visit Savannah, Georgia,...
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I recently attended a “Strawberry Days” fair with my daughters, where the featured concession was fresh strawberries and cream. They were literally selling cups of...
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This delicious Cheesy Chicken Tamale Pie recipe is bursting with flavors and textures! Plus it’s quick and easy to prepare, and it’s hearty and satisfying.For...
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This hot fudge sauce is probably the best “food” on earth. Whenever I eat it I wonder why I even bother with other desserts. Okay, so...
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This savory, tender Cafe Rio Style Sweet Pulled Pork is perfect for making quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas, tacos, or, my favorite, … salads. It’s full of flavor and...
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These are my all-time favorite oatmeal cookies. They’re beautiful to look at, delicious to eat, and simple to make. Plus I love their texture! They’re crispy...
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These hearty, chewy, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are the perfect snack! They’ll satisfy a sweet tooth, and make you happy. They’re wonderful! I used both...
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The other day, my sister-in-law, Kami, brought a pan of Indoor S’mores to a family picinic. They were so delicious, and fun to eat that I...
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Taco Pasta Salad is a perfect summertime meal for a crowd. It’s great for bringing to picnics or pot luck dinners, and it’s adaptable for any palate....
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This recipe was featured on a local television station’s “Cooking Made Easy with June” where my sister Rachael was invited by the host, June Williamson,...
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