Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
I’m a push-over for anything chocolate, especially homemade baked goods. So it’s no surprise that I love these cookies! When I was a kid, they...
Author: Lisia Childs
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.
Zuppa Toscana
This creamy, hearty, delicious soup is so satisfying! It’s my copy-cat version of the one that they make at the Olive Garden, and I like it even bet...
Tuscan Garlic Chicken
This version is amazing! I’m not sure if it’s exactly like the Olive Garden’s because it has been a while, but I can tell you that it...
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Muffins are a quick, easy breakfast food, and I love them. Over the years, I’ve probably baked 106,734,952 (give or take a few) for my family becaus...
Sparkling Berry Lime Slush
We don’t drink alcohol, but I grew up with a Dad who loves juice and loves to experiment with flavors. Over the years, I’m fairly certain that...
Deliciously Light White Cake
I like cake, and I used to think that there wasn’t much difference between a box mix and homemade. Silly girl! … Don’t get me wron...
Lawry’s Creamed Spinach
One of my favorite restaurants is Lawry’s. Their prime rib is DE-licious, but I like the creamed spinach even better. So I can’t tell yo...
Orange Rolls
Several years ago, while I was recovering from s surgery, my friend, Beryl, brought over a whole pan of orange rolls. I’d never tried them before, s...
Soothing Chicken Noodle Soup
It’s that time of year, again. The weather is frightful, and colds and flu abound. Here’s a home remedy that will comfort your friends ...
Prime Rib Roast
On a cold winter day, nothing is as satisfying as a nice piece of beef, and this is a NICE piece of beef. I used prime rib for this recipe, bu...
Cheesecake
Why didn’t I think of cheesecake? Our family has so many food traditions that it’s becoming an inside joke. We have a traditional food fo...
Fudge
In my never-ending quest to find the perfect fudge recipe (and by perfect I mean it’s easy to make, has a great texture, and is a perfect ratio of ch...
Shortbread Cookies
Shortbread cookies are delicious little butter cookies, and they’re perfect for giving to others. They’re pretty, festive, and not too sweet. ...
Ginger Snaps with Snow Caps
These lovely ladies are just a dressed-up version of my favorite ginger snaps. I took something amazing and combined it with something else that’s amazing...
Sweet Buttercream Peppermint Cake
This is a great cake for holiday parties. It’s light and moist with a fresh, crisp peppermint flavor. I don’t add any mint to the cake ...
Peppermint Buttercream Frosting
This light and creamy frosting makes anything taste fresh. Put it on cookies, cupcakes, or a cake.
Beautiful Buttercream Frosting
This recipe is very aptly named because it’s made with both butter and cream, lots of butter, and a little cream. It’s my favorite , except f...
Cake Flour (How to Make Cake Flour from All-Purpose Flour)
I never have cake flour when I want it, and the stores around me don’t carry it. But there’s no need to be discouraged because it’s...
Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies
YUM! Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies YUM! We’re talking about a chewy chocolate cookie with mint pieces inside, and an Andes mint ganache on top....
Fresh Green Bean Casserole
Green bean casserole was not one of the dishes that my parents made for Thanksgiving, therefore, it wasn’t one that I made for my family. Then, seve...
French Silk Pie
I love, love, LOVE chocolate! Some may say that I’m addicted, but I don’t know about that. What I do know is that I absolutely love...
Harvest Ham and Cheddar Cheese Ball
My brother, David, is one of the funniest people I’ve ever known. He doesn’t even have to try; he’s just naturally funny. One...
Ginger Snaps
I’m going to start with a little background information, and then I’ll talk about ginger snaps. 😉 When baking, I routinely ignore the instruction to...
Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie
I’m a huge fan of ice cream pies because, first of all, they’re really easy, and second, they’re super tasty! So it’s no surprise ...
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Potatoes are one of the staples of my life. When I was in college, I think I ate at least one baked potato each day. They’re inexpensive, hear...
German Chocolate Cake and Frosting
This is my favorite cake! It’s moist and light and chocolate. Plus, the frosting is amazing! I’m very liberal with the frosting be...
Coconut-Pecan Frosting for German Chocolate Cake
This frosting is rich and so delicious that I’m frequently tempted to eat it without the cake. I manage to resist but not without significant effort...
Easy Stir-Fry Sauce
Stir-fry is so delicious, and it’s good for you. The sky’s the limit on what combination of meats and veggies you can create, and this is a re...
Pecan Pie
I can’t believe it’s already November! I love November! I love the cooler autumn weather, the cute autumn clothes, and the wonderful Nov...
Sea Salt, Caramel, and m&m Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies are the BEST! I love them! It’s hard to imagine improving on the BEST, but I always want to try. Here&#...
Peach Pie
I may have already mentioned this, but peaches are one of my FAVORITE fruits. In fact, they’re probably one of my favorite foods. Unfortunatel...
Freezing Peaches (How to)
Fresh peaches are one of my favorite fruits. I love to eat them plain, sliced in cereal or yogurt, or on ice cream. They’re jus...
Skillet Chicken Thighs with Mushroom and Spinach Sauce
This is a quick and economical dinner, but it’s delicious enough for company. Because we use dark meat, it stays moist and juicy, and the flavors ar...
Pumpkin Bread
This pumpkin bread is sweet and spicy, and I love the texture! It comes together quickly, and turns out perfectly every time! For a fun variation, ...
Oatmeal Cake
If you’re thinking that the words OATMEAL and CAKE don’t belong in the same galaxy together, I get it. It was probably what I was thinkin...
Simple Layered Pasta Bake
This recipe is a simplified version of lasagna, and like it’s more complicated relation, it’s better after the flavors have a chance to blend. Prepa...
Cinnamon Rolls
These SOFT, SWEET, SPICY cinnamon rolls will melt in your mouth. They take a little effort, but are so worth it! Plus this recipe makes 30 good...
Sweet and Simple Pumpkin Muffins
I’ve decided that I love muffins because they’re warm and tasty and portable. Plus there are so many delicious varieties to keep lif...
Roasted Zucchini and Crookneck Squash
This is a quick, easy, healthy, and TASTY way to prepare squash. Give it a try, and let me know what you think.
