Birthdays are a big deal over here. Like, huge. Food, family, and usually something fun to do! Recently, one of my five had a birthday—my Sophia. What was her request for dinner you ask? A good old fashioned cheeseburger. Only melted American cheese on top will do. Sautéed onion and jalapeño draped over the melted cheese And a grilled soft and squishy bun. Skip the butter and spread it with some Hellman’s mayo and put it upside down on a skillet until golden brown. I promise you won’t regret it.

There was a time when anything buffalo chicken was the epitome of a “food craze”. You really could buffalo anything! Buffalo chicken soup, buffalo chicken salad, and even buffalo-ed cauliflower! The craze has calmed down a bit and perhaps has been replaced with Nashville Hot (which is also amazing), but one dish that has remained tried and true, especially in this family, is the dip. Buffalo. Chicken. Dip. It is a staple over here and especially when there is football on tv. (Go Huskers!)

Have any of you ever seen the John Wick movies!? Now I’m not saying John Wick 2 inspired this new dish by any means... but my son reminded me of a scene in the movie while I was creating this dish in the kitchen. John walks into a restaurant and the character he confronts was eating roasted potatoes. He looks at John and says, “You know what the secret is? Duck fat. Makes all the difference.” And then he takes a bite.

It's been a kebab-filled summer for us! From those cooked on the grill, we've turned our focus onto ones you can assemble from anywhere-- including a boat! Our family often frequents our lake house on Lake Poinsett, and with that comes all assortments of food to try! This time, we had an amazing caprese kebab that I layered onto a salad... the perfect boat snack! Watch how we made it, and I hope you enjoy all the views along the way!

Hi, friends, and happy Saturday! I know after seeing my last recipe and video, some of you have been anxiously awaiting the other recipes mentioned! A little background before I start— I embarked on a new journey this summer and decided to enroll in teacher training at Club Pilates. I know I know... what an amazing twist of events! It was tough; it was challenging both physically and mentally, but boy what a great experience! And one of the best parts about it was the women I had the honor of meeting and working with! We come from all backgrounds, all ages, and yet we all fit together like a puzzle. I mean that.

Hello, once again! We recently visited our lake house once again for the holiday— it was such a nice change of view! While of course we had a lot to drink, we also filled our days eating, especially before boating everyday! This meant I had to pull out all the stops for lunch, and this was one of the best meals we had over the long weekend!

All this spring rain has made me pull out yet another delicious soup recipe. Easy to make, and perfect to eat and freeze leftovers— or make extra for lunches during the week! Grab a loaf of crusty bread to dunk in your bowl and you will be all set!

Who doesn't love putting two awesome things together to get something even better? That's what you get today! We all love a baked potato, but when you fill it with garlic butter, deli roast beef, sautéed veggies, and gooey cheese, there's really nothing better. You gotta give it a try.

We're huddled up in our lakehouse in South Dakota for a couple weeks... what better to pass the time than do some baking? One of my favorites is focaccia. Super easy to make, and you can make it however you want! I chose garlic parmesan for this one, but the possibilities are endless!

Hello to all my Creme foodie friends! I know being in your homes and cooking more than usual may have you feeling a little uninspired. I have to say— I love the challenge of bringing new and fun recipe ideas to you! My kids and I have been laying low at our lake house on Lake Poinsett the last two weeks. Being out here we are isolated, which is great under the circumstances. However there is not much for groceries or stores close by. This mean I get to look inside my fridge and pantry and get creative!

We are back here again with the next addition to our new series on how to make meals for the week based on just one recipe! This week, I feature my favorite black bean recipe, which I then used for Black Bean and Egg Breakfast Burritos, Garlicy Rice and Black Beans with Smoked Sausage, and finally a Smooth and Spicy Black Bean Soup! I know you guys will love this one!

These mushrooms truly are magical. We use them for everything: whether we are topping a grilled burger, throwing them in some amazing pasta Alfredo, or even eating them with some toasted bruschetta! (Top secret idea— spread some goat cheese on your bruschetta first and then spoon these mushrooms over the top. Mmmm...magical, am I right?!?) And to top it all off, they are just so easy. Want the recipe? Here goes....

Good evening once again, my foodies! Last weekend, we made a trip to our lake house in South Dakota on Lake Poinsett, and had a wonderful time up in the north! The snow and coziness of our cottage had me putting some creamy chicken in the crockpot. As a side, I decided to use what we had in our pantry to make the most amazing green beans. And from now on, we shall call them “Lake House Green Beans”! With tomatoes and shallots, smothered with a brown butter… they were to die for.

Today, we feature the latest winner of our recipe contest- broccoli cheese soup! With some special, not-so-secret ingredients, I crafted the best recipe for America's favorite soup! We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Everyone needs some comfort every now and then... for us, that fix just happens to be some good, from-the-heart food. Today, for a friend of mine, I'll be making a creamy chicken and noodles to warm and comfort her. What better way to share some love? I can't think of any!

Want an easy game day appetizer?? This is it.  Whether you are hosting a fancy dinner or sitting on the sofa cheering on your favorite team, this quick and easy appetizer will be a total hit. But... be forewarned... they may be addictive. You can’t just have one. You may have three. Or like me, perhaps 5 will do the trick. Yeah... I said it. I did it.

I made the most amazing “gyros” with leftover ribeye last night. No one could get enough of this aromatic and savory creation!  We were immediately transported to the Greek islands. (Which luckily helped being in all this snow sleet and cold!) But there was another ingredient in this amazing pita wrap that it just wouldn’t be complete without. It was homemade tzatziki. Creamy yogurt and sour cream with a touch of lemon and dill.  More please! The cucumbers were a snap to shred and the dill with the mint were a match made in heaven. Everything came together beautifully.

Good evening, everyone! It’s been a crazy week, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t come up with this recipe… literally tonight. But it turned out so good so why not pass it on?? It’s a cold and dreary night too, so I looked in my pantry for some soup ingredients! I got my hands on some Cambell’s tomato soup and I thought, “How can I make canned soup seem more gourmet?” A couple flavorful ingredients later, and my kids couldn’t tell it came from an aluminum can!