Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Glazed Carrots These maple-glazed carrots turn out soft, tender, and lightly ...

Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Sometimes the simplest things end up being the biggest wins. That’s how I feel about this cheesy, crispy, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla. My boys and I threw them together a few weeks ago for the ...

Mini Cheese Balls

These mini cheese balls are packed with creamy, savory flavor and just the right touch of sweet and crunchy. They’re the perfect bite for parties, holidays, or quick no-cook snacks. ...

Compound Butters

Compound butters are the secret weapon every home cook should have on hand. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create something that instantly elevates everything from steak and roasted ...

The Little Things Newsletter #498 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

December 6, 2025 Welcome to the weekend, my friends! It’s a chilly one here in Ohio. I have pipes that tend to freeze here in my studio, so we’ve had faucets going on a slow drip for days ...

Brussels Sprout Casserole

This Brussels Sprout Casserole is a cozy and comforting side dish that fits right in on the holiday table. It bakes up golden and bubbly with plenty of flavor, and it’s the perfect make-ahead dish ...

Seafood Lasagna

Delicate seafood meets a creamy, herb-infused sauce in a seafood lasagna that brings elegance to the holiday table. Layers of shrimp, scallops, cod, and tender noodles are baked in a velvety sauce. ...

How to Make Infused Olive Oils

Making infused olive oils at home is one of those little kitchen tricks that feels way fancier than it actually is. You toss a few ingredients in a pan, let them hang out over low heat, and ...

Horchata Ice Cream – Barefeet in the Kitchen

There’s something gleefully unrestrained about turning a drink as comforting as horchata into ice cream. You still get the sweet, creamy flavors of cinnamon and vanilla in Horchata Ice Cream. But, ...

Sugar Cookie Icing

This simple sugar cookie icing mixes in minutes, pipes smoothly, and dries with a light, glossy sheen. It’s perfect for holiday decorating. Flavor: Sweet and smooth with a light ...