a celebration of food, entertaining, & life after 40 with courtney
I make chili a lot here on the ranch during the colder months, so diamond bar chili seemed like a proper name for this recipe. I like to switch it up between using ground beef and ground turkey but the rest of the ingredients stay …
What goes better with chili than cornbread? Cornbread with honey butter, of course! There is something very comforting about watching sweet honey butter dissolve into a piping hot slice of cornbread. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Cornbread with honey butter isn’t just …
During our snow storm the other day, I started thinking about a nice hot cup of cocoa and how perfect it would be on a such a cold day. There was one problem though, we were out of milk and I am not someone who …
Do you want to make a really quick tasty dinner tonight? Try this chicken and wild rice soup. You simply toss everything in the crockpot and let it simmer the day away. By dinnertime tonight, you’ll have a hearty soup that the whole family will …
I made chicken and rice soup last night and was regretting the fact that I didn’t have any bread to serve with it. We’re 20 minutes from town so I couldn’t just run out quickly to get a loaf of bread. I didn’t have time …
Don’t let this year stop you from having a fun, festive Halloween at home. I’ve put together everything you need for a spooky night. From Cocktails and dinner to playlists and fun favors, you’ll be all set for a fun family Halloween dinner party. Start …
I love cooking in the Fall, one pot meals, soups, bread and big loaded salads fill the house with the most comforting smells. This Fall harvest salad with apple butter vinaigrette is my new favorite dish. It’s so filling on its own but would also …
When Scott was growing up, he and his family would go skiing with their friends and the adults would apres ski with gin martinis and nachos. They would make trays and trays of nachos because the kids would gobble them up. Scott introduced me to …
Crispy chickpeas are a simple snack you can make right at home. These little guys are perfect for topping soups and salads, or to munch on with a cocktail or even to add some excitement to your next cheese board. I made these with salt …