The Best Homemade Baked Ziti

My recipe for The Best Homemade Baked Ziti is like a cozy, cheesy hug from the oven. Picture tender pasta tubes lounging in marinara sauce, topped with a gooey mozzarella blanket, and baked until they’re bubbly and golden. Each bite is a harmonious mash-up of pasta, tangy tomato, and cheese …

Local Farmer’s Market, Heckman Orchards

Visiting my favorite local farmers’ market is like stepping into a food lover’s wonderland. It’s where I indulge in my cart-pushing workout while attempting to make eye contact with every. single. goodie. My shopping list? It’s more like a love letter to fresh produce. And let’s be honest, I leave …

Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Stone Fruit Salad

What could be better on a summer evening than sitting outside, soaking up a warm breeze, and munching on a plate of farm-fresh tomatoes, nectarines, mozzarella, and basil? It’s like a farmer’s market threw a party on your plate and invited only the best ingredients. All you need is a …

Cucumber, Tomato and Feta Salad

Craving something light, fresh, and bursting with flavor? This Crisp Cucumber, Tomato & Feta Salad with Fresh Dill is your answer. With its crisp veggies, creamy feta, and a hint of dill, it’s the perfect healthy side dish or standalone meal for any occasion I’m a regular at Heckman Orchards, …

The Best Ever Chicken Marinade Recipe

Prepare to have your taste buds blown away! This isn’t just any chicken marinade; it’s the Best God Damn Chicken Marinade Ever. With a perfect blend of tangy, savory, and sweet, this marinade will turn your chicken into a flavor explosion that’s nothing short of legendary This marinade delivers the …

Fresh Corn, Avocado and Tomato Salad

Looking to dazzle your guests with a side dish that’s as fresh as a summer breeze and as vibrant as a fireworks show? Say hello to our Corn Avocado Salad! With all fresh ingredients and a burst of flavor in every bite, this salad is not just a side dish—it’s …

Easy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

This scrumptious Breakfast Casserole is a breakfast lover’s dream come true, loaded with tater tots, ground sausage, eggs, cheese and more! Hosting family gatherings and fun weekend trips is our specialty, and this casserole is the perfect crowd-pleaser. While bagels and cream cheese are a go-to, sometimes you need a …

The Best Homemade Banana Bread

The good ol’ classic Banana Bread: no fuss, just darn good bread. Once you make this, you’ll never look at those overripe bananas the same way again—because why throw them away when you can turn them into pure, comforting deliciousness? This recipe is so easy, even your bananas will be …

The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip

The Best. Yes. Actually, The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe is here! Ever since I was knee-high, Aunt Denise’s Buffalo Chicken Dip has reigned supreme at every family shindig. It’s more than a dip—it’s a veritable institution. Picture this: holiday parties, BBQs, family reunions… you name it, Aunt Denise and …