I posted a tea cake recipe a couple years ago but felt it needed an update! Many recipes you will find use self rising flour. I personally don’t use a ton of specialty flours so I like that this one uses good ol’ all purpose flour. This recipe is incredibly simple. I almost always have […]

Now that season is back in full swing and the guys are traveling almost every week, I enjoy most of my meals alone. (My daughter is in a picky stage right now; more on that later) This cajun chicken pasta is a great meal to prepare for one. It can all be done in a […]

I feel like we get in a rut with our weeknight meals sometimes. I have my staples and unless it’s a recipe testing week, I stick with variations of my tried and true. This week, I needed something different from my typical chicken breast. I have been on a lemon kick lately. Lemon popsicles, lemonade, […]

This recipe for Whole 30 Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes is one of the most popular pages on First & Full.  I thought I’d give the recipe page a little update with a few more details, but the recipe is the same delicious one I first posted. If you are looking for a new go-to side […]

As much as we like spaghetti, we love Chicken Parmesan. I must be honest though, I find making the traditional version a bit tedious and very messy. That why I developed this super easy Chicken Parmesan Bake. Perfect for feeding larger groups or your family on a weeknight.

My husband is from the Southside of Chicago. Some of the best food I have ever eaten has come from the Southside of Chicago. That being said, I am always down for a trip to Ain’t She Sweet Cafe located in the Bronzeville neighborhood. They serve a Caribbean Jerk Chicken Wrap that can’t be touched. It’s full of […]

This isn’t really a recipe but more of a failproof formula to delicious BBQ chicken pizza. So, the IDEAL bbq chicken pizza might include smoked chicken breast, a homemade crust, and a slow simmering sauce but that’s just not feasible most of the time. ( I am working on publishing my homemade pizza recipe for […]

One of my favorite lunch combos is tomato soup and grilled cheese. Especially when its FREEZING cold outside. My creamy tomato basil soup is smooth and velvety, with light orzo pasta stirred in, and topped with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.  The orzo adds a little bit of texture and there is nothing better than […]

The occasional Sunday calls for delicious, cheesy, comfort food. That’s where this White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese recipe comes in. WARNING: Recipe is super simple, don’t overcomplicate it. PrintWhite Cheddar Mac and CheesePrep 20 minsCook 15 minsTotal 35 minsAuthor Marissa Allen Ingredients1 lb of Vermont White Cheddar Cheese (2 C Shredded)1/2 lb of Gouda (1 C […]

In anticipation of the Chiefs v. Patriots Monday night football game, they came to our house and filmed a short cooking segment with Jeff and I. Of course, Jeff had to hop on the grill and prepare these delicious honey chipotle chicken kabobs while I showed them how to make my favorite pinto beans flavored […]

I can’t be the only one; I am CONSTANTLY looking for fresh new side dishes. Our typical side dish options include baked potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, broccoli, corn, and side salads. When I’m planning dinner and I need something to serve with the main course, I’m looking for something simple, quick, and preferably green. I am […]

We can thank the most recent snow day for this wonderful soup post. I have really been on a soup kick lately. When I come home from a trip, I crave a comfortable home cooked meal but don’t necessarily want to put in the work—that’s where soup comes in. I toss some things in a […]