Happy Saint Patrick's Day to you all. My last name may start with "Mc", but I'm Dutch through and through. That won't stop me from enjoying some Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches tomorrow though. This recipe is actually for the chocolate cookies that make up the sandwich, it is not for homemade Mint Chocolate...
Candied Bacon
You guys. I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I didn't share this with you sooner. I'm sorry that you need to go to the store right now just to buy a pound of bacon and dark brown sugar. I'm not sorry for how much you're going to enjoy this candied bacon. I first made this candied...
Foodie Field Trip: Walt Disney World Epcot Pastry Crawl
Spring Break is approaching quickly, and hopefully some of you will find yourself spending some time at the happiest place on earth. I was fortunate enough to spend last weekend attending an event held at Walt Disney World, so I did some "research" for you. Pastry research. I'm going to share with you my Epcot...
Spicy Mac and Cheese with Grilled Chicken
There are some things I will never outgrow. Today I get to travel to Walt Disney World in Orlando to attend Food Blog Forum 2015, my first blogging event. I've wanted to go to an event for a while, and Kitchen Joy just had its 2nd birthday so this seemed an appropriate way to celebrate....
Bread Pudding with Warm Vanilla Sauce
Before I tell you how utterly delicious this recipe is and how you should make it right away, I give you permission encouragement to serve this either for dessert or breakfast. Or both. On the same day. Bread Pudding with Warm Vanilla Sauce was something that for some reason I simply had to have on a daily...
Spinach and Chicken White Lasagna
In the battle between white sauce lasagna and red sauce lasagna, I am a firm believer in calling it a tie. Why should anyone have to choose between two so incredible dishes that are sure to please almost anyone? One of my favorite menus for a casual dinner gathering is making one of each. There’s...
Friday Favorites: Homemade Soup Edition
Happy Friday, Friends! We've made it to another weekend. I don't know about you, but I have been fighting various illnesses for a week or so and my appetite has been suffering. Homemade soup is the answer to many of life's dilemmas. Today I've gathered up some of my very favorites for your weekend inspiration....
Paczki (Fat Tuesday Donuts)
Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday here in the U.S., which means it's Paczki Day. What's a Paczki? Paczki (pronounced "poonch-key") are a yeast donut that usually have a filling and some sort of sweet coating or glaze. In Poland, I believe that rose jam is the most traditional filling. In Michigan, there are a lot of...
Tuna Noodle Casserole
My mission: To create a fantastic Tuna Noodle Casserole that involves no canned soup and will put all other versions to shame. It's not much to look at, but let me tell you...It is amazing. People often comment to Michael and I about how on earth we don't weigh 500 pounds, considering the fact that...
A Valentine's Day Menu for Guys to Cook & How To Pull It Off Flawlessly
Valentine’s Day is coming up quickly, and I can’t help but think that maybe there are some well-intending guys out there who would love to be able to pull together a romantic meal for their lovely lady. I am here to (hopefully) help. For Christmas this year, one of the ideas my husband had for...