Norine's Nest

Steamed Artichoke with lemon slices in a serving bowl.

Instant Pot Steamed Artichokes

Steaming an Artichoke has never been easier thanks to the Instant Pot! This is a great “How To” make delicious steamed artichokes in minutes!

Fruit Tartlets on a cupcake stand with lots of fresh fruit.

Mini Fruit Tartlets with Vanilla Cream

Mini Fresh Fruit Tartlets are made with a delicious, slightly sweet shortbread crust, and filled with a scrumptious easy Vanilla Bean Cream, topped off with beautiful fresh fruit. The perfect Spring dessert!

Cheesy Broccoli, Ham, and Hash Browns Casserole

A quick, easy, and comforting dish. Loaded with southern style hash browns, juicy ham, broccoli, and a scrumptious cheese sauce, topped off with crispy golden crushed potato chips. A main dish the whole family will love!

Easter Basket Cake on a cake stand with flowers in the background.

Easter Basket Cake Recipe

A delicious homemade strawberry and vanilla cream bundt cake decorated like a beautiful Easter Basket filled to the brim with everyone’s favorite holiday treats! Years ago my son had a boy scout cake auction, around Easter, to raise money for their troop. I came up with the idea of baking a bundt cake, and flipping …

Slice of Asparagus Mushroom Quiche on a white plate with a fork.

Easy Asparagus, Mushroom and Bacon Quiche

Fresh tender asparagus pieces, mushrooms, onions, applewood bacon, and gouda cheese come together in a symphony of flavor in this creamy quiche that’s perfect for Easter brunch! It’s snowing today…but in my heart I know Spring is just around the corner! (My heart is more dependable than that rodent looking for his shadow!) How do …

Slice of Blueberry French Toast Bake Recipe on a white plate drizzled with berry syrup.

Blueberry Brioche French Toast Bake Recipe

A delicious overnight Blueberry French Toast oven baked casserole made with tender flakey brioche bread, loads of fresh ripe blueberries, and creamy egg mixture and finished off with a fantastic cinnamon crumb topping.

Fried Peach Fritters on a plate with fresh peaches in the background.

Easy Fresh Homemade Peach Fritters

Delicious Fresh Homemade Peach Fritters are super easy to make and fry up in just a few minutes. Topped with a fresh peach glaze and loaded with chunks of fresh juicy peaches. They’re the perfect breakfast treat!

Pork Chop and Potatoes on a serving plate ready to eat.

Pork Chop and Creamy Potato Casserole

Pork Chop and Creamy Potato Casserole is a fantastic easy comfort dish that is sure to be a family favorite. Golden pan seared juicy pork chops on a bed of creamy shredded potatoes and topped off with crunchy fried onions!

Pan-seared Filet Mignon with Herbed Butter on a serving plate.

Pan-Seared Filet Mignon Recipe

Thick tender juicy Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with a well seasoned golden crust and a Fresh Homemade Herbed Butter finished off in the oven to perfection!