The weather outside is getting frightfully colder and honey, have I got a quick soup for you to combat that cold! There’s nothing like a delicious hot bowl of chicken noodle soup when you’re wanting to warm up from the inside out–making it in about 35 minutes makes it even more desirable!   Ingredients Fully…

Fire up your taste buds with the taste of Mexican street corn packed into a delicious pasta salad! You can use fresh corn in the summer or grab a great bag of frozen kernels to use in the off season! A great side dish to grilled chicken or steak or even an entree when served…

  My rich and decadent New Orleans-inspired Shrimp and Andouille Sausage with Creamy Parmesan Peppercorn Grits is perfect for your Fat Tuesday–or any day for that matter! This recipe is my attempt to merge the Creole and Cajun food worlds in one dish that will bring peace to your stomach! Ever wonder what the difference…

Flyght to Spring Lemon Chicken Pasta Spring is FINALLY here and the warm weather just makes me want to hang out in the garden or by the grill! The Domestic Diva/Flyght Chef LOVES to cook–however, there are times when a fulfilling, fresh,  light, colorful pasta would be a welcome sight on the lunch or dinner…

Morbid title, I know! But, I guess it got your attention, right? Anyway, today is President’s Day, the United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States, who was born on February 22, 1732. Since the Uniform Federal Holidays Act of…

So, in my mind, I’m a GRIT. A Girl Raised In The South! I was technically raised up North, but with very strong Southern ideals. I mean I’m sweet, sharp, and chock full of Southern charm! I can eat watermelon in a sundress, sip sweet tea like a Southern lady, I can say darlin’ like…

Get ready. Cue the enticing and mouthwatering smells wafting and floating through your house. Your holiday roast dish is coming and it’s easier–and tastier than you think. I adapted this recipe from Molly Baz to solve a holiday–and family weeknight meal–stress point: What big, impressive hunk of meat will feed several hungry people…affordably and without…

“They” say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but “they” may not be as busy as the rest of us! I mean, getting up at 4:30 in the morning sounds great, but after cooking breakfast for the family, ironing clothes, getting a 5 year old ready, a husband ready, and yourself ready,…

  Beef and peppers is a dish I remember from my childhood! My mommy would whip out her wok or electric skillet and cook up a large batch of beef strips and multicolored bell peppers and serve the mixture and it’s delicious sauce over rice or my favorite…..creamy mashed potatoes! If you like a little…

When I think of the Christmas holidays, I can smell the spices and feel the warmth of the season shining through the brisk and sometimes frigid temps of the season. These cookies make me think of farmhouse cookie jars where the contents are served alongside a cold glass of “creamline” milk from a glass bottle!…

There’s still time! Winter is coming but Fall still has the mic and apples are still in abundance at the local supermarket–at least 8 different varieties! What does The Domestic Diva do? “Appley” desserts of course! When I have 5-8 pounds of apples, I like to have a little kitchen assistance so I can call…

BBQ is pretty sacred in my family. Daddy is king of the grill and he rules it pretty darn well, in my opinion! To top it off, I can eat practically anything off the grill–Lamb, ram, chicken, rabbit, turkey, veggies, fruit, YOU NAME IT! Pulled pork is an amazing trifecta of pork, smoke, and flavor….