Dessert, Pie

Classic Lemon Meringue Pie

What could be better than tart lemon custard with fluffy and sweet meringue? Not much! Lemon meringue pie has always been my requested birthday dessert. Cake?! NO THANK YOU. I want pie! My mom didn’t really like making it, so as soon as I could use the mixer myself I would make my own—using that …

Dessert

Delicious and Rich Tiramisu

This oh so yummy mascarpone custard with coffee soaked ladyfinger cookies. Even though I am part Italian and love Italian food, I never had tiramisu until I was an adult. I know, what the heck man. My favorite part is definitely the zabaione. That stuff is legendary. You can even mix it up and make …

Main Dishes

Homemade Sloppy Joes

Like it’s name, Sloppy Joes are messy, but oh so tangy and delicious! It’s doesn’t have to be only for kids! By making it from scratch you can add some sophistication (pinky up) to this tasty simple meal. This recipe came about because I was craving Sloppy Joes and bought all the ingredients, save one. …

Breakfast

The Best Apple Crumble

Nothing smells quite as good as baking apples with cinnamon and sugar. It doesn’t taste too shabby either! An apple crumble is like having apple pie for breakfast. Or you could eat it as dessert, who am I to say? I love the crumbly oat topping, it’s so crunchy and sweet. Goes perfect with the …

Breakfast

Hearty Sausage Gravy

This recipe is so easy you could conquer it in your most brain dead or hungover state. It’s super filling and really tasty. You can control how spicy you want it. Or add other flavors like garlic powder. This gravy recipe really couldn’t be simpler. Sausage, flour, milk, and seasoning. All ingredients you would already …