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.
Vanilla Ice Cream might have a reputation for being “basic,” but Vanilla Custard Ice Cream is anything but! It’s so good, you’ll eat it alone,...
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Fresh caramel sauce made from caramelized sugar is simply divine, and it’s actually fairly quick and easy to whip up. Here are some simple instructions...
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Baked beans are the perfect side dish for a cookout or picnic, but because they bake for over 3 hours, they’re also a great cold-weather...
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If you’ve never had a pecan log, you’ve been missing out on one of life’s greatest pleasures, and today is your lucky day! Pecan logs...
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Cream fondant is the deliciously decadent center found in some of my very favorite candies. It’s sweet and creamy, and it melts in your mouth...
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If you want a delicious gluten-free ginger snaps recipe that tastes like the original, this is the place for you. These cookies are spicy and...
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Chocolate Covered Gluten-Free Orange Shortbread Cookie Sticks are the best gluten-free shortbread cookies we’ve tried. The name is a perfect description of the product, but what...
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These spicy little ginger cookies are perfectly complimented by a white chocolate ganache and drizzle. Try some gluten-free gingerbread thumbprint cookies for yourself. Easy Step-By-Step...
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Blueberry mousse is a fresh, light, sweet, tangy treat, and it’s color is gorgeous. Click here for how to keep those blueberries fresh for several...
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I love lemon desserts, especially when the tart acidity is balanced by some creaminess. Lemon Mousse is the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and creamy....
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Raspberry mousse is sweet with the subtle flavor of raspberries and a tiny bit of tartness. It’s a light, refreshing treat that’s sure to please...
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It’s so frustrating to buy fresh berries only to find they’ve turned moldy after just a few days. Don’t despair. I’m going to teach you...
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Homemade chocolate mousse is so simple, yet impressive. It’s also very versatile because you can use any variety of chocolate from deep dark to white....
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If you like Skinny Pop, you’re gonna LOVE copycat Skinny Pop. It tastes like it’s namesake only BETTER! Easy Step By Step Instructions for Copycat...
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I love peaches. In fact, they’re quite possibly, my favorite fruit. When I get a ripe, juicy one, I can’t imagine anything better. Unfortunately, the...
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These delicious and satisfying Salted Peanut Bars are a great snack that can be made with or without chocolate, but come on! Without chocolate? WHY???...
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Dill Dip is fresh and creamy, and it perfectly compliments vegetables, chips, pretzels, crackers, etc. Easy Step-By-Step Instructions for Dill Dip Free Printable Recipe for...
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Here’s an easy and healthy way to make homemade oven-baked French fries, and the best part is that they’re delicious! Easy Step-By-Step Instructions for Oven-Baked...
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Let’s face it. Vanilla ice cream is basic. Maybe it’s even boring, but all vanilla ice creams are not created equal. This recipe is simple....
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My husband loves shrimp, and he regularly brings it home. However, he forgets to pick up cocktail sauce to go with it. No worries. I...
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Chocolate frozen custard is smooth, creamy, rich, and when fully frozen, a little bit chewy! In my opinion, it has the perfect texture! It’s my...
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When I was growing up, my mother would “can” apricots every year. I never quite figured out why we called it canning because the apricots...
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About two years ago, one of my children was diagnosed with celiac disease. This is a wheat allergy, and having a mother who loves to...
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True confession: I’m not a huge fan of sea food … but fish tacos are an exception! This recipe is particularly exceptional. These fish tacos...
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Coconut Lime Ice Cream is light, refreshing, and delicious! The recipe comes from my cute new friend, June Williamson’s cookbook, Thai Food Made Easy. My...
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This lemon curd is smooth, sweet, and tangy with little bits of lemon zest to make your mouth happy. It’s wonderful for cupcake filling, waffle...
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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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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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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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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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