My food trend pick for 2014 is Gochujang. It’s another way to add sweet heat to dishes without burning your

Folklore claims that black-eyed peas are one of the lucky foods you’re supposed to eat New Year’s Day. I d

This is a really easy breakfast with leftovers. It’s similar to a crustless quiche, but it has airy texture

It’s Christmas Eve, and that means one very important thing in our holiday kitchen. It’s the day we eat mo

The homemade eggnog batter in this French toast recipe gives a classic breakfast dish a holiday makeover. I ha

An exquisite, moist, very flavorful tri-tip roast can be prepared in under an hour following this easy recipe.

I love making simple syrups to complement holidays. It’s an easy, entertaining way to add excitement to the

Don’t let the idea of homemade yeast rolls intimidate you. I finally developed a recipe that turns out perfe

I love chess bars. I was introduced to them when I lived in Mississippi. Lately, I’ve been adding the sweet,

Kick-up your cranberry sauce with some pepper jelly. I’ve been making the same cranberry sauce recipe for ye

Face it. Thanksgiving is a brown and white starchy holiday. The table is full of bread, mashed potatoes, sweet

Here’s another Thanksgiving recipe that reduces oven and stovetop time, so you have more room to cook all th

This is a time-saving, oven-saving way to make a Thanksgiving turkey. I’ve been brining my turkey for years.

This grilled cheese recipe was named the 5th best grilled cheese sandwich in the world at the 2013 World Food

This dip is made with bright, flavorful jarred peppers and capers and a hint of Mediterranean spices. What rea

This cheesy dip combines the flavors of football season in one bite! Brats, beer, mustard, sauerkraut and chee

Skip the doughnut shop. Pumpkin Bear Claws hot out of the oven will satisfy any growling tummy. I was watching

This is my all-time favorite camping recipe. I learned it while I was a camp counselor at YMCA’s Camp Piomin

I love traditional 7-layer dip made with refried beans, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, cheese,  jalapenos and

Did you know you can enjoy pancakes while you’re camping, even if you didn’t pack a pan? During a recent c

When traveling, I always find a way to make food the focal point. Usually, our itinerary includes dinner at a

Believe it or not, this cheesy bacon recipe came to me while I was exercising. Kind of an oxymoron huh? When I

I like my chocolate chip cookies soft and chewy. Thanks to a trick I found online years ago, cornstarch is the

This hearty version of French onion soup goes beyond traditional beef stock. It’s filled with chunks of stea

Looking for a filling, fruity way to send your kids off to school? These full-size Peaches and Cream Muffins a

A coworker introduced me to a new diet where you eat 500 calories two days a week and whatever you want the ot

Before you throw your steaks and chicken on the grill, liven up the party with these grilled cocktails. Ditch

Tis the season for MasterChef, one of my favorite cooking reality shows. My favorite part of the show week aft

There is a lot of exciting stuff happening here at Zestuous. Lately, a few food companies have contacted me as

This is the best summer chicken recipe I’ve ever created. It’s bursting with fresh citrus flavor and is su

I’m so in love with this grilled artichoke recipe, I made it two nights in a row, and I actually gave up my

This recipe was inspired by one of the craziest, yummiest meals I’ve ever eaten in Las Vegas. After hours of

Subtly sweet, super moist coffee cake with a maple oatmeal crunch

This is a fast, easy, tasty recipe that you’re going to want to make over and over again. I’ve made it abo

The January issue of Bon Appétit Magazine shared the secret to making the perfect plate of nachos. I usually

Don’t be afraid to try the unexpected. One day, I was really craving tacos. Not Taco Bell tacos, but real he