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Chocolate Truffles

Homemade Chocolate Truffles have a thin chocolate shell with melt-in-your-mouth smooth chocolate inside! Give as a gift to your loved ones. As a chocolate lover, chocolate truffles are one of my favorite treats. My kids used to call them “special chocolates” when they were little and always begged me to share them with them. Now […]

Valentine Donuts

Glazed Valentine Donuts are so cute with swirls and sparkles! Surprise your kids and let them help make and decorate the doughnuts. We made glazed galaxy donuts for my daughter’s graduation party, and since they were such a hit, we decided to try making a Valentine’s Day version. Choose your favorite cookie cutters, icing colors, […]

Roasted Chickpeas

Roasted Chickpeas are flavorful, crunchy garbanzo beans that are perfect for snacking on or delicious on top of a salad. Chickpeas are loved as a plant-based protein source that also contains fiber, both of which are filling. Since most of us wouldn’t eat handfuls of chickpeas straight from the can, roasting them makes them totally […]

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These Chicken Lettuce Wraps are bursting with flavor and color! Top lettuce leaves with chicken, thinly sliced veggies, and peanut sauce. The last few times I’ve gone to the Cheesecake Factory, I’ve ordered the Asian Chicken Lettuce Wrap Tacos and thoroughly enjoyed them. I decided to make a copycat so that I can have them […]

Sweet and Spicy Chicken

This Sweet and Spicy Chicken recipe will quickly become a family favorite. It’s easy to prepare and can be served with a side or on a salad. The chicken has a delicious combination of sweet and spicy. We love eating it with coconut rice or fried rice on the side, in tacos, or in chicken […]

Peanut Sauce Recipe

This yummy Peanut Sauce recipe comes together in seconds and is perfect for dipping meat and veggies or drizzling on salads and wraps. We love that this peanut sauce recipe is super easy to make and can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Our favorite way to use it is to […]

Cranberry Salad

Creamy Cranberry Salad with pineapple and apples is a holiday favorite! This pretty side dish is sweet and tart with the perfect amount of crunch. Dessert salads always make an appearance during the holidays. Cranberry salad is popular for both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. It is an irresistible combination of flavors and textures!

Sugared Cranberries

Sugared Cranberries are a delicious combination of sweet and tart. They are the perfect garnish for holiday salads and beverages. There is something so beautiful about sugared cranberries! They look like they are frosted with snow, and they add so much to beverages and desserts.

Cranberry Punch

Creamy, frosty Cranberry Punch is a refreshing holiday drink that is ready in minutes and is irresistible to everyone from kids to adults! A frosted cranberry punch is the winter version of an Orange Julius! This cranberry julius is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve.

Breakable Chocolate Gifts

Breakable Chocolate Gifts are like edible pinatas filled with candy and sprinkles. Perfect for Christmas treat bags with a mini mallet. Last Valentine’s Day, I made breakable chocolate hearts, and since they were so much fun, I decided to make breakable chocolate gifts as well! They are filled with candy and sprinkles. Put the gift, […]

Potatoes Au Gratin

Homemade Potatoes Au Gratin are classic comfort food! The tender potato slices are covered in a creamy cheese sauce and baked until golden. While growing up, we often had potatoes au gratin as a side dish with a ham dinner or as the main dish with diced ham in the potatoes. No matter how you […]

Turkey Soup

Warm, comforting Turkey Soup is a great way to use leftover turkey! Simply add your favorite veggies, broth, and noodles. If you plan ahead and make extra turkey, you can use the leftovers to make so many other great dishes! The turkey can be used in most recipes that call for chicken. This turkey noodle […]

Roasted Green Beans

This Roasted Green Beans recipe with bacon crumbles is the easiest side dish to make and has only three ingredients! Our favorite way to cook bacon and to cook vegetables is in the oven! So why not combine the two to make the very best roasted green beans? This side dish is popular during the […]

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

A Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is an easy way to make a moist, flavorful turkey, especially when you have a smaller Thanksgiving dinner! Turkey is the main dish at our Thanksgiving dinner, and making a turkey breast in a slow cooker is a great way to have turkey without having to make the whole bird!

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Irresistible Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a tender, flavorful cake with a caramelized topping, pineapple slices, and maraschino cherries! Pineapple upside-down cake is a beloved classic that is popular year-round! The sweet, chewy caramel with the moist cake and the glazed pineapple slices is sure to impress.

Broccoli Casserole

Our tasty Broccoli Casserole recipe has fork-tender broccoli in a creamy, cheesy sauce and is topped with buttery cracker crumbs. My favorite part of holiday dinners is the side dishes! This broccoli casserole can easily be adapted to include other veggies, or it can be turned into a main dish by adding meat.

Chess Pie

This Chess Pie recipe has a sweet custard filling that is golden brown on the top and dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for Thanksgiving. Our favorite pie is homemade pecan pie from my cousin’s grandma, and now this chess pie is a close second since it is almost the same thing without the pecans! It’s […]

Green Bean Casserole

Green Bean Casserole is a popular side dish at every holiday meal! The beans are coated in a creamy sauce and topped with French-fried onions. We grew up having a classic green bean casserole at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter dinners. It’s my daughter’s favorite side dish, and I wanted to share how we make it.

Chocolate Pie Recipe

This easy Chocolate Pie Recipe is a crowd-pleaser! It has a rich, creamy, decadent chocolate pie filling with whipped cream on top. An old-fashioned chocolate pie is universally loved by people of all ages. It can be served at any holiday or celebration but is especially popular at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Garlic Bread

This easy Garlic Bread recipe is a family favorite! Top with mozzarella for garlic cheese bread and serve with marinara sauce. Garlic bread is the perfect side dish for so many meals, and it is great as an appetizer as well! We love it with cheese and simply toasted as well.

How To Cook Broccoli

Here’s how to cook broccoli so that it turns out perfectly every time. Simply top it with a little butter and your favorite seasonings! While visiting with my aunt recently, she told me that my uncle says he has the perfect method for how to cook broccoli figured out. It is simple to do using […]

Roast Garlic

Wondering how to roast garlic in the oven? This delicious roasted garlic is easy to make and can be used in so many recipes. Fresh garlic is essential in so many recipes. It adds a unique flavor. When you roast garlic, the flavor mellows, making it more mild. The softened roast garlic cloves can be […]

Halloween Cookies

These Halloween Cookies are so much fun! Make Witch Hats, Frankenstein, Pumpkins, and Spider Cookies from one batch of sugar cookie dough. It’s fun to make decorated sugar cookies for every holiday, but it can be time-consuming. I have a recipe for Four Christmas Cookies From One Basic Dough that I’ve used for years, and […]

Apple Cranberry Salad

This Apple Cranberry Salad is sweet and crunchy, crisp and tart! It’s simple enough for a weekday lunch yet fancy enough for holiday dinners! I’m a huge fan of fruit on salad, and this one has diced apples and dried cranberries. Plus, anything that has freshly shaved parmesan and glazed pecans is going to be […]

Banana Cupcakes

This Banana Cupcakes recipe is a great way to use up those ripe bananas! They are easy to make with a white boxed cake mix. We always seem to misjudge the number of bananas we will use and end up with some overripe bananas. We love using them to make pancakes, bars, bread, and now […]

Strawberry Whip

Creamy, frosted Strawberry Whip is a refreshing pink drink that is ready in minutes and is irresistible to everyone from kids to adults! This frothy, whipped strawberry pink drink is pretty as well as delicious! It’s easy to make and perfect for a summer treat or drink at a Barbie party.

Loaded Potato Poppers

These tasty Loaded Potato Poppers are deep-fried bites stuffed with mashed potatoes, corn, cheese, and bacon coated in crispy breadcrumbs! My husband is a huge fan of mashed potatoes and corn, so we decided to make an outstanding appetizer featuring those two ingredients with the addition of cheese and bacon, of course!

Corn Poppers

Corn Poppers are deep-fried, melted cheese balls stuffed with sweet corn, diced jalapeños, and diced red peppers coated in crispy breadcrumbs. Our Jalapeno Popper Bites are already delicious, but since corn on the cob is in season, we decided to try adding some sweet corn to them, and they are fantastic! They are spicy and […]

Queso Recipe

The ultimate Queso Recipe with melted cheeses, spicy peppers, and Mexican seasonings! This popular restaurant cheese dip is a party favorite. If there’s one appetizer everyone agrees on, it is chips and melted cheese! From queso to nachos, we all love snacking on the cheesy, crunchy combination. With this easy recipe, you can make your […]

Blueberry Pie Filling

Use this homemade Blueberry Pie Filling recipe to make pies or cobblers. It’s also fabulous on cheesecakes, waffles, and ice cream! Blueberry pie filling can be used in so many ways, and it is really easy to make! You can use fresh or frozen blueberries in this recipe. Once you make the homemade version, you’ll […]

Fruit Dip Recipe

This Fruit Dip recipe with cream cheese and marshmallow cream is easy to make and is delicious with fresh fruits from strawberries to apples! It’s pretty hard to make fresh fruit more delicious, but there is something about a fruit dip that brings it to the next level! This is a great recipe to make […]

Blueberry Pie

Homemade Blueberry Pie made with plump berries and a flaky crust topped is best enjoyed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! Blueberry pie is a classic that is delicious using fresh berries in the summer. But it can also be made throughout the year for holiday dinners or even as a dessert […]