Instant Pot Pork Chops

These Instant Pot pork chops come out tender, juicy, and full of amazing flavor in a fraction of the time it would take in the oven. Make a quick gravy out of the leftover cooking sauce and dig in ...

Creamy Cheesy Polenta – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Creamy cheesy polenta is love at first bite! Buttery, soul-satisfying, and creamy, this cheese-laden polenta is perfect served alone or topped with any braised meat, vegetables, or stew. ...

Vegetable Beef Soup

Homemade vegetable beef soup is the ultimate cozy meal! With tender beef, hearty veggies, and a rich broth, it’s slow-cooked for big flavor. Make it ahead, freeze it, and enjoy quick, comforting ...

How to Make the Perfect Spaghetti Carbonara at Home

This spaghetti carbonara combines crisp pancetta, eggs, Parmesan, and pasta for a salty, creamy, and rich dish. Pair it with a side salad and some garlic bread for an impressive but easy meal! ...

The Little Things Newsletter #489 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

Welcome to the weekend, my friends! As Anne Shirley reminds us each year, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” The weather here has been unseasonably warm during the days, ...

Honey Ice Cream – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Smooth and creamy honey ice cream, infused with cardamom and cinnamon, is the ultimate complement to a bowl of berries or grilled peaches. It’s also terrific scooped into a cone or bowl on its own, ...

Pumpkin Soup

This creamy pumpkin soup brings all the best fall flavors together in one bowl. Made with pumpkin puree, carrots, onion, and warm spices, it’s topped with crispy bacon and crunchy croutons for a ...

Beef Tips

Beef tips and gravy are the ultimate comfort food, with tender chunks of beef in a rich brown gravy. Serve this beef tip recipe over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for the perfect meal. ...

Cabbage and Sausage Recipe

This cabbage and sausage recipe is a one-pan dinner that is simple, satisfying, and perfect for any weeknight. Smoked sausage is fried with chopped cabbage and shredded carrots in a savory broth for ...

Crockpot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

The most flavorful boneless, skinless chicken thighs rubbed with a simple seasoning blend, then bathed in a lemon garlic butter sauce! The post Crockpot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs appeared ...