Turkey Chili is a healthier version of classic chili you already know and love. It’s an easy recipe that’s ready in about an hour and loaded with ground turkey meat, vegetables, beans, and spices. Instructions included for stove-top, Crockpot, and Instant Pot! Change things up a … | Continue reading
This homemade cheesy hashbrown casserole is a comforting side dish that everyone loves. Wonderful comforting potato dish loaded with cheddar cheese and creamy sauce. It’s easily prepared without canned soup and baked to a gooey perfection. If you love comforting side dishes, try … | Continue reading
This amazing Spiked Hot Chocolate is made delicious with Godiva chocolate liqueur and bourbon. This is the best combination of liquor to compliment homemade smooth, rich hot chocolate. All you will need to make the best holiday season is a warm blanket, a roaring fireplace, holid … | Continue reading
This Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie is a combination of a classic pumpkin pie with silky creaminess of a cheesecake. This easy dessert is perfect to serve at holiday dinners or just because you feel like having a pumpkin treat. It’s a classic Pumpkin Pie taken to the next level! If you n … | Continue reading
Beef tenderloin is the most tender cut of beef and a perfect way to celebrate a special occasion. It’s very lean, flavorful, and so soft, it practically melts in your mouth. Beef tenderloin is easy to roast in the oven with simple seasoning of fresh garlic, salt, and pepper. Don … | Continue reading
Sweet potato casserole is one of the most favorite holiday side dish. This classic dish is made with soft mashed sweet potato filling and pecan crumble topping. I also include directions on how to make it with a marshmallow topping. If you love sweet potato sides, try my Mashed S … | Continue reading
This Pork loin roasted in the oven will give you the best tender, juicy and delicious pork. It’s a slightly different way of cooking pork but trust me, you will love the juicy and tender results! Pork is a great holiday main course, you can also try my Stuffed Pork Loin or Roaste … | Continue reading
Easy way of cooking Pork Loin is to simply roast it in the oven with garlic and herbs. This juicy and tender pork loin is baked on a bed of veggies for extra flavor and moisture, stuffed with garlic cloves, and rubbed with an herb mixture. Juices that accumulated from roasting po … | Continue reading
Pumpkin Bread Pudding drizzled with Homemade Caramel sauce is a flavorful, rich, and decadent weekend breakfast and brunch! It’s spiced with pumpkin spice and cinnamon, which goes perfectly with pumpkin and caramel. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or just a genero … | Continue reading
Apple Blondies are sweet, soft, spiced, and so easy to make in less than an hour! Buttery homemade blondies are made flavorful with a warm homemade apple pie filling mixed right into the batter. It’s a delightful fall dessert full of spices and apples. Enjoy more of the best blon … | Continue reading
Borscht is a healthy, nutritious, and comforting soup for the colder season. It’s a traditional beet soup from Ukraine and is loved all over most Eastern European counties. This rich and delicious soup is made with cabbage, beef, and many other vegetables. Beets give this borscht … | Continue reading
Classic Stuffing Recipe is a staple side dish for holiday dinners. This stuffing is made with Italian bread, apples, celery, onions, and herbs. Learn how to make bread stale quickly. This is the classic, simple recipe and if you want something a little different, try our Sausage … | Continue reading
Green Bean Casserole is a classic holiday side dish. This casserole is made with fresh green beans, creamy mushrooms sauce, and French’s fried onions. This side dish is incredibly delicious and really easy to make from scratch. If you’re looking for some more vegetable sides, try … | Continue reading
BBQ Little Smokies are such an easy appetizer to make for a number of different occasions! These little sausages are so tasty when cooked in BBQ sauce. You can use your stove top or slow cooker for this versatile recipe. If you’re enjoying this recipe, be sure to check out Bacon … | Continue reading
Mashed potatoes is the most classic and comforting side dish and a must for the holiday dinner. This perfect Mashed Potatoes recipe are smooth, creamy, fluffy and sure to earn a permanent spot on your holiday menu. If you love this potato side dish, make sure to try my Instant Po … | Continue reading
Perfectly creamy and cheesy mac and cheese that takes only 30 minutes to make on the stovetop. There are three kinds of cheese in this recipe for the best flavor and creaminess. Nothing is more comforting than a bowl of homemade mac and cheese, especially when it’s so easy and on … | Continue reading
Apple Pie Pancakes is a perfect fall breakfast! Spiced, fluffy buttermilk pancakes topped with warm, homemade apple pie topping. It’s a comforting breakfast for the holidays and family weekend breakfast. I’ve created this pancake recipe for my son and my husband many years ago a … | Continue reading
Apple Crisp is a comforting, classic dessert that’s made with a generous amount of spiced apple filling and a crisp oat topping. This fall classic is perfect when served hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. You can’t find a better way to use up all those gorgeous, fresh … | Continue reading
Instant Pot Pot Roast is truly the BEST recipe for pot roast! The beef is so tender, it falls apart as you spoon it out of the most delicious gravy. Cook the vegetables right in the gravy with or without the beef and infuse it with the same mouthwatering flavors as the beef. This … | Continue reading
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup is smooth, creamy, and oh so satisfying on a chilly fall day! This classic fall soup is easy to make in the pressure cooker in just 30 minutes. This fall, cozy up with more of the very best comforting soup recipes like Potato Leek Soup and Sweet … | Continue reading
Shakshuka is a bright and vibrant tomato based egg dish with a mouthwatering touch of spice. It’s a wonderful one-dish breakfast recipe make with eggs, then cooked in a bed of chunky tomato and vegetable sauce that’s spiced with the perfect amount of cumin, paprika, and red peppe … | Continue reading
Instant Pot Chili easy to make in less than an hour! While it’s quick, it doesn’t cut any corners when it comes to flavor or heartiness. This chili is loaded with ground beef, veggies, beans, and lots of spices that really hit the spot! When the weather drops outside, stay warm w … | Continue reading
This Chili recipe is the best comfort food, made with bacon, ground beef, vegetables, beans, and a perfect combination of spices in a homemade chili seasoning. This perfectly comforting and classic dish makes a great weekend dinner. Chili is also a great dish to serve at football … | Continue reading
Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas are so tender and flavorful made with bacon and garlic! No soaking needed in this easy pressure cooker recipe. Perfect black eyed peas in less than an hour, and they couldn’t be simpler to make. I love making beans in an Instant Pot because it’s always … | Continue reading
Mushroom Risotto is an special restaurant quality dinner that’s easier to make than you may think! This classic risotto recipe features sauteed mushrooms with perfectly cooked arborio rice. White wine, garlic, and an optional truffle oil finisher make this risotto really sing. Ri … | Continue reading
Instant Pot Beef Stew is a classic, comforting stew recipe that’s cooked to perfection in no time thanks to the pressure cooker! This soul-warming winter dish is loaded with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions in a flavorful beef sauce. Keep it cozy this fall and winter wi … | Continue reading
Parmesan Risotto is an easy to yet impressive dinner that features arborio rice cooked with white wine, garlic, and of course lots of parmesan cheese! If you’ve ever wanted to make risotto, this is a wonderful recipe to get started with. So stunning yet so simple! If you also lov … | Continue reading
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is a healthy, nutritious, and classic soup recipe that’s loaded with chicken and vegetables. This chicken noodle is made completely from scratch using homemade chicken stock. Cozy up with more chicken soup recipes like Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup and Ch … | Continue reading
Homemade Chicken Stock is easier to make than you may think! In fact, it can be made on the stove top, Crockpot, or Instant Pot – whichever is most convenient for you. This recipe yields the best tasting broth no matter which method you use. Make your soups the very best with hom … | Continue reading
Homemade pumpkin puree only requires one ingredient (and maybe a little cinnamon). It’s impossible to celebrate fall holidays without pumpkin pie and homemade pumpkin puree makes this pie so much better. Learn how to easily to make pumpkin puree from scratch, store it, and freeze … | Continue reading
This Pumpkin Bread recipe is an easy quick bread that’s moist, flavorful, and THE fall favorite treat. It features pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a few baking essentials you likely already have on hand. Perfect for pairing with your morning coffee or enjoying as a midday pick-me … | Continue reading
Pumpkin Pancakes are the best breakfast to enjoy on a lovely fall morning! Nothing compares to homemade fluffy buttermilk pancakes made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spices. Don’t forget the butter and syrup on top! Be sure to also check out Apple Pie Pancakes and my Classic … | Continue reading
Rich, decadent chocolate cupcakes filled with sweet, creamy dulce de leche, sprinkled with some coarse salt, and topped with luscious chocolate buttercream frosting. Partial to chocolate cupcakes? Try my Double Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting and Chocolate Stout Cup … | Continue reading
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaves are easy, juicy, and loaded with garlic and parmesan flavor! Individually portioned chicken meatloaves baked to juicy perfection and topped with homemade garlic parmesan cream sauce. For more ground chicken recipes, try my delicious Chicken Burg … | Continue reading
Spaghetti Sauce is stable in just about every household. This classic pasta sauce is so easy to make at home with crushed canned tomatoes, onions, carrots, garlic, and herbs. It’s simple, comforting, and tastes better than the store-bought! Skip the jarred sauces and treat yourse … | Continue reading
Zucchini Tomato Soup is equal parts fresh and comforting – the best of both worlds! Classic tomato soup is made even more nutritious with the addition of zucchini. This slightly creamy soup also has just an addition of parmesan to really send it over the top! If you’re a fan of t … | Continue reading
Caipirinha is a traditional Brazilian cocktail made with Cachaca liquor, limes and sugar. Three simple ingredients is all it takes to make this refreshing, sweet cocktail! Prepared properly, this is a super smooth cocktail that’s perfect for sipping on in hot weather. If you love … | Continue reading
This roast chicken is so flavorful and juicy you’ll never believe how easy it is to make. It’s seasoned generously and stuffed with lemon, garlic, and herbs for delicious flavor inside and out. Outside, there is more seasoning and a coat of flavored butter. If you like cooking a … | Continue reading
Sweet Potato Cakes are easy to make with just a handful of inexpensive ingredients! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this sweet potato side dish recipe is ideal for holidays and weeknight dinners alike. Instructions for both baking and boiling the potatoes are incl … | Continue reading
These Shrimp Burgers feature juicy, flavorful shrimp patties packed with finely minced shrimp and veggies. Make these patties into delicious shrimp burgers topped with your favorite toppings, like fresh tomatoes and avocado and/or homemade guacamole. Enjoy shrimp and avocados in … | Continue reading
This classic Zucchini Bread recipe is a tried and true family favorite! Super moist and sweet bread is topped with the best cinnamon streusel topping. With only 15 minutes of prep, this is a certified quick and easy recipe! Quick breads make a perfect snack like Coconut Banana Br … | Continue reading
Taco Zucchini Boats make a wonderful weeknight and weekend dinner! Stuffed zucchini loaded with taco beef sautéed with jalapeños, onions, and taco seasoning. They’re finished with melted pepper jack cheese, fresh toppings, and avocado dressing. Zucchini boats make the best health … | Continue reading
This fresh and fruity Strawberry Mojito is made with mint leaves, simple syrup, lime juice, strawberries, light rum, and club soda. It’s delightfully refreshing and perfectly sweet, Perfect for sipping on a hot summer day! Enjoy more of the best strawberry cocktail recipes like S … | Continue reading
Peach Margarita is one of my absolute favorite fruit margaritas! Sweet and aromatic flavors of homemade peach puree, margarita mix, peach schnapps, and tequila come together so perfectly. Enjoy more of my favorite fruit margarita recipes like Watermelon Margarita, Mango Margarita … | Continue reading
Enjoy the tastes of summer with this Tropical Shrimp Rice Bowl! Juicy seared shrimp are served over cilantro rice with pineapple chunks and sweet and tangy sauce. If you enjoy easy shrimp recipe, make some Coconut Lime Shrimp and Rice or Garlic Butter Shrimp. Tender bites of shri … | Continue reading
This ranch dressing is better than any store-bought one and will only take a couple of minutes to make. It’s a creamy combination of sour cream, buttermilk, some mayo, fresh dill, fresh parsley, fresh garlic, and cracked peppercorns. Enjoy this dressing on salads or as a dip! If … | Continue reading
Chicken Parmesan is an amazing classic Italian-American dish that makes a comforting dinner any time of the year. Juicy chicken breast is breaded and oven-fried for that special crispy touch and topped flavorful marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese. If you want to save some time, … | Continue reading
Classic Mojito is a beautiful Cuban cocktail that is slightly sweet and refreshing. There are only five ingredients here: mint, simple syrup, lime juice, rum, and seltzer water. Once you master this simple cocktail, you can try it in many other flavors. What Is Mojito? This is … | Continue reading