Simple Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Today is one of those days when the wind is blowing, and it’s cold! No matter what I do, I can’t seem to get my hands and feet warm. On ...
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.
Quick Pineapple Chutney
The citrus and tropical flavor of this sauce make it a perfect compliment for ham. It’s quick and super easy to make, but no one needs to know your ...
Cheesy Potatoes
This potato dish is a great compliment to almost any meat. We eat it with ham, roast beef, chicken, steak, etc. It makes an appearance at our h...
Super Scrumptious Spinach Dip
This dip is wonderful for it’s versatility. You can serve it with all kinds of vegetables, or a baguette, or chips, or crackers. I’ve ev...
Scrambled Egg Casserole
This homemade scrambled egg casserole makes the perfect brunch dish for Christmas morning. You can prepare it the day before, so all you need to do on Chr...
Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a fresh Italian style salsa, and it’s delicious when served with toasted baguette slices. It makes wonderful appetizer, snack, or...
Brigadeiro
Brigadeiro is a Brazilian candy which is similar to fudge. My mother is Brazilian. She was born and raised in the state of Sao Paulo, and came to th...
Roasted Chicken
The skin on this roasted chicken is crispy, and the meat is juicy and tender. The seasoning blend makes it savory and delicious. Rub it on...
German Pancakes
When I was in middle school, I took a home economics class. This was the first thing that we cooked. I was already familiar with this recipe since m...
English Toffee Recipe
This English toffee recipe is an all-time favorite with our family. I’ve made it every year since I got married, and it’s fun to do. You can make it...
Sugar Cookies
There’s nothing more disappointing than biting into a gorgeous sugar cookie that doesn’t deliver in the taste department! Boo! That̵...
Turkey Pot Pie
This is a delicious way to use that leftover holiday turkey and gravy.
Chocolate Fudge
I love smooth, creamy chocolate fudge. I enjoy the texture as much as I enjoy the delicious, rich, chocolate-ness Something about it is just s...
Peppermint Ice Cream Pie
Peppermint ice cream pie is always a crowd pleaser, as are ice cream pies, in general. For one thing, they’re delicious! For another thing, th...
Oreo Crust
This delicious crust makes just about any pie better. Use your imagination, and fill it with something wonderful!
Simple Lasagna
This isn’t an authentic Italian recipe, it’s just the way I make it. … But, come to think of it, my great-grandparents were Italian immi...
Peppermint Bark
Peppermint bark is rich, smooth, and delicious. It’s fun to eat and makes a wonderful gift for others. You can make it using white and da...
Tempering Chocolate (How to)
Tempering chocolate is a process of melting and cooling it to cause something scientific to happen to the fat. The explanation involves a c...
Shredded Beef (How to Prepare Beef for Tacos, Enchiladas, Sandwiches, etc)
This method makes moist, savory, delicious beef for use in any way you wish. When I make it, I always do a lot, and freeze some for another time...
Caramel Popcorn
This crispy, buttery, caramel popcorn practically melts in your mouth, and it’s perfect for giving as a gift ~ assuming you don’t eat it all yoursel...
Chocolate Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
Chocolate and peppermint are two flavors that just work together. These cookies are tasty and festive. I recently took them to a Christmas concert r...
m&m Cookies
These m&m cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. That’s my favorite cookie texture. They’re also fun treats for holida...
Pumpkin Roll
I’ve made this cake several times, and it never fails to impress. Recently I used a sugar pumpkin and made fresh pumpkin puree. Fresh puree ma...
Pumpkin Puree (How to Make it)
Pumpkin puree, the stuff we use to make pumpkin pie and pumpkin bread and pumpkin cake and pumpkin muffins and pumpkin cookies and pumpkin this and pumpkin that...
Creamy Potato Soup
My mother has been making this soup for as long as I can remember, and it’s always been one of my favorites. However, it’s really misnamed. &n...
Shredded Chicken Enchiladas in Green Chile Sauce
These creamy, cheesy, enchiladas hit the spot on a cold evening. Serve them with fresh salsa and some guacamole, and you’ll love them! I love to coo...
Shredded Chicken (How to Cook Chicken for Casseroles)
Many recipes, from casseroles to salads to tacos, call for cooked chicken. Here’s a tutorial on how to prepare it. I only use white meat in th...
Guacamole
I love fresh guacamole. Whenever we get together with our kids, there’s gonna be some guacamole! This recipe is super simple.
Fresh Salsa
This is a quick and easy version of salsa. I like it mostly blended, so I use the blender. If you like yours chunkier, then dice your ingr...
Key Lime Pie
I love lemons and limes. They smell so wonderful and fresh, and they make pretty much every food better! I’m partial to any dessert that...
Graham Cracker Crust
This graham cracker crust is so tasty and versatile. I use it in many different pie recipes. It can be baked for cheese cakes or Key Lime Pie, or it...
Autumn Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing
This autumn salad is so beautiful, and delicious! The colors make it perfect beyond fall and into Christmastime. There’s also the fact that, f...
Rice Krispie Treats
These are the best Rice Krispie squares, ever! They’re soft, chewy, and taste delicious! This recipe is MUCH better than the one on the Rice K...
Sweet and Sour Baked Chicken
I got the recipe for these delicious Sweet and Sour Baked Chicken Thighs several years ago, when a group of women from our church compiled a cookbook. My ...
Christmas Tarts
These little hand pies have been a tradition since our children were small. They’re a little bit of work, but you can make them ahead of time and fr...
Candied Yams
I remember my grandmother making candied yams, and they’ve been making an appearance at every Thanksgiving in my memory. Take the name seriously. Th...
White Apron Meatloaf with Piquant Sauce
Meat loaf is one of my comfort foods. My mother used to make a variation of this recipe when I was growing up, and I made it for my children when the...
Apple Pie
I’m going with a different spin on my apple pie, and I’m calling it Caramel Apple pie. I love caramel, and I especially love caramel appl...
Lattice Pie Crust (How to)
Lattice top pie crusts are so pretty, and they make any fruit pie look special. The good news is that they’re actually really easy to make. &n...
