So recently I posted a picture on my Instagram account of a Cast Iron Baked Cheese with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Basil. You. Guys... You went nuts!! And I’m not gonna say I wasn’t excited, but I wasn’t prepared for the amount of requests for the recipe!

Two heads are much greater than one, especially for this dish! For an easy, by-the-lake snack or small lunch, I had my son create this easy and decadent dish, with my help of course! It turned out amazing… and I could count the number of ingredients on my hands!

Today we have another quick and easy appetizer, lunch, or dinner recipe for you all! Roast Beef with Caramelized Onion and Sharp Cheddar Cheese on Puff Pastry! Quite a mouthful, but even better after you take a bite! These simple ingredients match perfectly together, and I couldn't be happier with the result. We are suckers for the savory and sweet, so to add to the amalgamation, why not some fig jam? This is such a great lesson on flavor pairing, so good that the whole thing was gone within minutes!! Hope you all enjoy. Happy cooking!!

Happy Saturday and holy humidity... this is probably NOT the day to have your oven on, am I right?!? To me, this is the perfect day for breakfast for dinner! Just ask my nephew Owen. He’s celebrating his “sweet 16” and is a super fan of breakfast food. So, Auntie is on duty for some amazing waffles! Hey, I aim to please.

There's a lot of magic happening in this kitchen... Today I combine some the greatest Korean flavors with some simplified kitchen tricks to create these awesome pork belly sandwiches. Let me warn you though, my family gobbled these up in about 10 seconds, so make extra!! My quick pickling turned out so amazing, and with a gochujang sauce, it was a match made in heaven! Hope you all enjoy!

Today, I try my hand at a recipe that I've wanted so long to create... tacos de papa! I loved the idea of frying a taco, and on top of that, filling it with potatoes?? This isn't the healthiest vegetarian delight, but wow is it delicious!! If you love Mexican food (and fried food!) as much as I do, I just know this is the recipe for you. Enjoy!!

Happy Blog Wednesday, Creme foodies! I hope everyone had a fabulous long Fourth of July weekend— and got some much needed time with friends and family ❤️Perhaps you made a Fourth of July Flag Cookie? Perhaps if you did you should send photos now! 😂🇺🇸A much needed front came through overnight, and it relieved us from the scorching hot weather we have been having lately. Much to my surprise, it brought on some fall-like hankerings for something warm and cozy to have for dinner! One of the things I tend to always keep in my pantry is a container or jar of Rao’s red sauce. You can get them almost anywhere now— I, of course, go to Costco!

I tried to come up with a way to make french toast even better... and by adding peanut butter and jelly, I think I nailed it!! Today, I combine two of the most classic and delicious dishes into one incredible, sweet and rich, amazing recipe-- Stuffed French Toast! When it's not the perfect midnight snack, it is AMAZING for lunch, dinner, or dessert! And, best of all, its easy to make and SO worth the few small steps to make! Hope you all enjoy!

Hello, once again! If you’ve been to my classes in the past, you know how hard I’ve tried (and still try!) to get my kids to work in the kitchen with me or on their own! My youngest daughter, Maya, is more and more making her own lunch or helping me prep for dinner, so I had to feature her latest creation! She’s always experimenting with my asian condiments and seasonings for her ramen, and now tried her hand at breakfast! She made this fried chili egg and I HAD to get my phone out for pictures! And simply cooking the egg in chili oil rather than cooking oil… incredible. She’s hired!

It's time to stuff some chicken, so roll your sleeves up and join me as I combine the most delicious ingredients in this fabulous dinner! Now, it doesn't take much to make crispy chicken, cheese, and salami mouth-wateringly amazing, but with a simple technique and some added pizzazz, this recipe's is tough to top. Hope you all get a kick out of it and go on to create it yourself! Enjoy!

Hello to all my Creme foodies! I’m headed to the lake house with some friends for the weekend and as I leave my family behind, I want to make sure they have some easy-peasy meals and food made ahead so they can just pop it in the oven! So, I decided to create an “on the fly” make ahead casserole, which is a spin on the “funeral potatoes” that I usually make as a quick meal. I, of course, usually add a great protein along with like chopped ham to make the perfectly delicious to-go meal! Hope you all enjoy the new take!

Wow, was this a good one... Today, I create my now and forever replacement for Pasta Alfredo... this cheesy, creamy sauce was so simple and yet SO rich in flavor. And to top it all off with toasted truffle breadcrumbs?? Absolutely to die for. But don't take my word for it... go grab a bottle of truffle oil and make it yourself!! Hope you all enjoy!!

We decided to cook up some scallops on the grill. To be honest, I had never grilled a scallop on a grill before— so I was careful not to overcook. Nobody likes a tough scallop! And speaking of tough-be sure to take the small “sucker” off the side of the scallop and pat dry. That little sucker is tough to eat! I then made up a quick Korean marinade and had them sit themselves in the fridge in a ziplock for a good 45-50 minutes. It worked perfectly. Nice and tender and the char from the grill was fantastic! I may not make scallops any other way! If you don’t like the extra heat from the crushed red chilies, you can certainly omit. But remember, the Korean Chili powder is mild, but oh how it brings so much flavor!

Memorial Day weekend was our first big vacation since summer break started and we finally got caught up on some much needed family time! Taking in the beautiful sights of the lake on our walks, having drinks out in front of the water, boating, tanning, and of course cooking! The vacationing didn't stop as soon as dinner had to be made, so I chose to create a fun and delicious smothered enchiladas recipe! With the help of my kids too, it simply added to the time we got to share all together in one place, which I will not soon forget! Hope you all had a great holiday weekend, and enjoy another amazing recipe!

Happy Holiday Saturday, everyone! I’m sure a lot of you have had kids move back home for the summer, just as I have. After a long year during the pandemic at SDSU in Brookings, it was time for two of my girls to move back home. Lots of visits at the lake house and extra FaceTime helped us get through the past school year and now, once again, we are all back in the same state!

Disregard what you saw in the first part of this video, okay? Today, for so many reasons other than completely failing on the first recipe, I'm making a tride and true Dreessen recipe! This is a dill dip so simple, yet so delicious, that it'll be hard to find any better. I'm not kidding! This recipe has been from family to family, event to event, and mouth after mouth. It's a hit every time! Although, when you combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise together in one of the best dips, how could it not be?? Hope you all enjoy!!

Long-time fans will know how much love I have for French cooking, and how far that love goes back (Thank you, Julia Child)… Which leads to today’s recipe, something I can’t even believe I haven’t shown you yet! My croque monsieur is absolutely to die for, and is really a recipe that I think everyone should have their hands on, so here you go! Delicious and simple béchamel, golden brown crusts and oozey cheesy topping… it really is the ultimate sandwich. Enjoy!!

The girls are BACK in the kitchen! We are so happy to have Ava join us once again and with her some amazing new recipes! This week, that includes this simple and decadent Tuscan Flat-Iron Grilled Steak with this rich and savory Italian Compound Butter to lather over the top. Fit with some grilled Italian loaf, this dish not only makes a great appetizer but is also filling enough for dinner for the family! No matter how you eat it, I'm sure you'll enjoy!The girls are BACK in the kitchen! We are so happy to have Ava join us once again and with her some amazing new recipes! This week, that includes this simple and decadent Tuscan Flat-Iron Grilled Steak with this rich and savory Italian Compound Butter to lather over the top. Fit with some grilled Italian loaf, this dish not only makes a great appetizer but is also filling enough for dinner for the family! No matter how you eat it, I'm sure you'll enjoy!

You guys. The next recipe I want to share with you is a product of long-time love and attention. I was looking to create the “perfect piccata”. My kids grew up calling it “sour chicken,” and rightfully so. The combination of fresh lemon and briny capers with a perfectly sautéed chicken breast can make someone sing to the heavens. Or, at least, ask for a second plate.

I love my one-dish recipes, especially with a cast iron, but this has to be near the top of my list. I mean, with potatoes, bacon, jalapeños, guacamole, and tortillas to top, how could you go wrong?? This dish is not only super easy, (one of the ingredients is store-bought guacamole!) it brings out the best in its simple yet dependable ingredients and makes an absolutely delicious dinner. I might just have to go make a plate with the leftovers... Hope you all enjoy!