It’s no secret — we love apples here at the Stay at Home Chef! Between caramel apples, apple nachos, caramel apple cinnamon rolls, and classic baked apples, we can’t get enough of this versatile fruit. Our air fryer apple fries are such a fun snack idea. If you...
Lunch & Dinner
LEMON CHESS CAKE – The Southern Lady Cooks
Lemon Chess cake is an old fashioned recipe my family loves. If you love lemon this cake is for you. It has a wonderful flavor and the texture of the cake is great. This is a wonderful cake to take to any spring or summer gathering. Makes a wonderful dessert...
Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies – Barefeet in the Kitchen
Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are buttery brown sugar cookies filled with melting chocolate chunks and chewy cranberries. This soft and chewy cookie balances the tartness of cranberries against the rich decadence of dark chocolate. If you aren’t typically a fan...
Fried Ice Cream – thestayathomechef.com
Fried ice cream is one of our go-to restaurant desserts to order when we go out. The first time we saw it on the menu, we’ll admit that we had to ask ourselves, what is fried ice cream?! Well, folks, it’s exactly what it sounds like! Although ice cream melts...
Mexican Queso Fundido Recipe (Spicy Chorizo Dip!)
Every year, this queso fundido recipe grows even more popular on our site. This chorizo dip is the best dip you’ll ever make and is our favorite appetizer! Whether you are looking for an irresistible dip for gameday or a new appetizer for New Years Eve, this...
KENTUCKY DERBY RECIPES – The Southern Lady Cooks
The Kentucky Derby is the most famous horse race in the world. It brings some amazing horses to Churchill Downs; it also features incredible hats and fashion for the ladies and some wonderful Kentucky cuisine. Attend any Derby party, and you are bound to be...
Cast Iron Tortilla Pizza – 4 Ways
If you love the crispy, super thin, bar-style pizzas that are popular in many restaurants these days, you are going to LOVE this Tortilla Pizza recipe! You’ll make these pizzas in a cast-iron skillet on the stovetop and finish them with barely a minute under...
Cooked Chocolate Fudge Icing – thestayathomechef.com
Is there anything better than chocolate icing? It takes a plain old vanilla cake to the next level. It’s a great addition to gooey brownies. It can add even more chocolaty goodness to an already chocolaty cake. You get the idea! No matter which way you decide...
SAUSAGE CRESCENT BAKE – The Southern Lady Cooks
Make this sausage crescent bake for any holiday breakfast or just anytime you want a delicious breakfast meal for your family. This dish is very versatile in that you can use different meats, cheeses, and spices. Sausage crescent bake is so simple to prepare....








