Submitted by Caroline Nance, Licking Valley RECC consumer-member If you love scalloped or au gratin potatoes, you’re in luck. Those dishes are delicious, but can be time consuming and hard to accomplish. These cheesy garlic potatoes are easy to toss together and perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks. Click here for the recipe! The post Reader Recipe: Cheesy Garlic Potatoes appeared first on Kentucky Living ..read more

I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOUR HOUSE, but sports are on 24/7 in ours this month. On the heels of the NFL season, going straight into March Madness, this is my husband’s dream time of year—not to mention the NBA and golf tournaments that will follow. He is in hog heaven!  I have two delicious recipes this month that are perfect for serving during sports mania. Bite-sized finger foods, packed with flavor, are easy to make every weekend if need be. Whether or not you’re having watch parties, pigs in a blanket and baked chicken wings will be the real winners every time.  P.S. Go CATS!  Fla ..read more

Submitted by Donna Stephens, a consumer-member of Jackson Energy, these chicken wings are a favorite for family night, appetizer, lunch or dinner. Skip the fryer and follow the easy instructions to ensure crispy skin, then toss in any of your favorite sauces. Click here for the recipe! The post Reader Recipe | Crispy Baked Chicken Wings appeared first on Kentucky Living ..read more

Food to nourish body and soul  SINCE HAVING OUR FIRST BABY last spring, I have been all about quick and easy meals. It took me a while to figure out how to cook dinner again. Suddenly, I didn’t have an hour or more to spend on cooking dinner—nor did I want to. Easy meals don’t have to sacrifice flavor, though. You can still make quick, delicious dishes that don’t require a ton of ingredients and are boldly satisfying.  This French toast casserole is perfect for prepping the night before and popping in the oven when you wake up. It’s a warm breakfast everyone will love this month. Rem ..read more

THE HOLIDAYS ARE OVER, and winter has officially set in. I don’t know about you, but my body craves warm soups this time of year—preferably by the fire and with some sort of bread to soak up all the liquid goodness.  Our reader recipe takes a usually time-consuming and complicated recipe and turns it into soup. Pair this with easy drop biscuits, made with just three ingredients, and dinner is good to go.  Click here for the recipe! Click here for the recipe! The post Cozy winter foods  appeared first on Kentucky Living ..read more

Lasagna Soup  Submitted by Angela Smith  Consumer-member of Tri-County EMC  Angela grew up with an Italian grandma and always had authentic Italian food around. She fell in love with cooking during high school and came up with this original recipe years ago. When the weather gets cool, her family starts asking for this soup. It makes a ton, so it’s perfect for a large family or leftovers the next day.  Click here for the recipe! The post Reader Recipe | Lasagna Soup appeared first on Kentucky Living ..read more

Two recipes for the most wonderful time of the year  IT IS MY FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR! This Christmas is extra special, because my husband and I welcomed our firstborn into the world, so we get to enjoy Christmas in a whole new magical way.  And while our baby can’t enjoy cookies yet, my husband has the ultimate sweet tooth and is a real-life cookie monster. I always have homemade frozen cookie dough in our freezer for him, but when this time of year rolls around and cookies are in abundance—well, let’s just say he isn’t mad about it.  These two cookie recipes will be perfect ..read more

WE ARE KICKING OFF the holiday season with classic side dishes that belong on everyone’s holiday table this year.  Cornbread and biscuit dressing is a must in our family. Best enjoyed with a generous helping of gravy on top, the secret is using day-old stale biscuits and cornbread. It makes for the best dressing to soak up all the savory liquid. Bake it ahead of time and store it in the freezer until the day before Thanksgiving—it will save you time on Thanksgiving Day.  From our kitchen to yours, I hope you enjoy these recipes around your tables this holiday season. Happy Thanksgivi ..read more

Cooler days are ahead as fall is settling in across Kentucky.  When it is chilly outside and you could use a little warmth, here are some soup recipes from the Kentucky Living recipe archives. Debby’s Beef and Basil-Tomato Soup You can top this beefy soup with sliced olives and Parmesan cheese. 2. Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup This soup recipe is easy and makes a great work day or weekend meal. 3. Potato Soup This soup is comforting and you even top it with bacon! 4. Annie Ruby’s Taco Soup Who doesn’t love tacos! What soups do you look forward to making in the fall and winter? S ..read more

Ruth’s Skillet Chili  Submitted by Ruth Stephens  Consumer-member of South Kentucky RECC  Ruth Stephens has always enjoyed her chili with less soup and more filling. Plus, anything cooked in a cast-iron skillet is extra wonderful! She has prepared this original recipe for her family for years, and now hopes you will enjoy it, too.  Photos: Heather Bilyeu The post Cast-iron comfort  appeared first on Kentucky Living ..read more