This classic pot roast with potatoes and carrots is — dare I say it? — better than mom used to make. It's easy, comfort-food-goodness that's simple enough to cook any night of the week! It's a Sunday dinner go-to, but I can never wait for the weekend. I've made this pot roast dinner ...
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Super Soft Cinnamon Rolls (Tangzhong Method)
These ultra soft cinnamon rolls are made using the tangzhong method. Don't worry if you're unfamiliar with this baking method, it's easy to master and I walk you through it step by step! These squishy soft cinnamon rolls will truly make your heart happy with their gooey brown sugar and spice ...
Peanut Butter Rudolph Reindeer Cookies
Peanut butter Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer cookies are bound to be the cutest cookie you'll bake this season! Get the kids involved for a fun way to spend a school-break day. I think if Rudolph had started out as a delicious cookie instead of a reindeer, he would have been accepted ...
The Best Classic Gingerbread Cookies
These truly are the best gingerbread cookies ever! They're made with just a few basic ingredients, are perfectly spiced, and can be cut into any shape you'd like! Doesn't the smell of baking gingerbread just make everyone feel cozy and warm? I think it's the smell of the holiday. There ...
Magnificent and Easy Coconut Macaroons (with Variations!)
Chewy, flavorful, and easy coconut macaroon cookies are made with sweetened condensed milk and coconut and are naturally gluten-free. Add tasty ingredients to make variations like chocolate chip macaroons, chocolate-dipped, cherry, apricot with almond, and more. I love shredded coconut so ...
Christmas Tree Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These Christmas tree cookies have a spiced sugar cookie base and are topped with a fluffy ginger cream cheese frosting. They're easy to decorate but look phenomenal on a cookie tray! As seen on my appearance in The Food Network Christmas Cookie Challenge! Creating This Recipe for ...
Ham and Gruyere Mini Turnovers
Ham and Gruyere puff pastry turnovers make any gathering special. Puff pastry stuffed with cheese and salty ham with a mustard dip are the perfect little nibble. Having people over is one of my favorite things. Party!! I like feeding people, it's my thing, so having friends and family ...
Pistachio Lace Cookies
Pistachio lace cookies are a nutty take on a classic and are surprisingly easy to make. Buttery flavor melts in your mouth with every light, flaky bite. Crunchy pistachios add extra deliciousness. Named for the lacey holes that form as they bake, most lace cookie recipes call for cooking the ...
Cream Cheese Frosting
This is simple cream cheese frosting that's versatile and delicious. Use it on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and cinnamon rolls! As a bonus, it can be made with or without butter! Nothing beats silky, sweet cream cheese frosting swirled on top of spice cakes, chocolate layer cake, or even warm ...
Savory Ricotta and Three Bean Tarts
This elegant, but comfort food-worthy bean and ricotta tart is perfect as a side dish to soup, salad, or as a snack with drinks at Girl's Night! The buttery puff pastry crust is filled with seasoned ricotta and three bean salad. Add some crisped prosciutto and you're done! Raise your hand ...
Ham and Pea Pasta with Parmesan and Basil
This quick and easy ham and peas pasta is a great use for leftover ham. Glossed with a light Parmesan sauce even the kids will love, it's just like the classic Italian Pasta alla Papalina! One of my favorite ways to use leftover holiday ham is making a quick pasta. And not just any pasta, one ...
Chocolate Snowman Cookies
These cut-out chocolate snowman cookies will make everyone swoon. Little mango noses and licorice buttons make them extra cute! If you are attending a cookie swap this year, and want to win, these snowman cookies are the ones to take. Wait, what was that? Cookie swaps aren't ...
Honey Cinnamon Cut Out Cookies | Tara Teaspoon
These honey cinnamon cut out cookies are my new go-to holiday treat. They're a take on classic gingerbread but with a lighter flavor. Don't worry, they still pack a festive punch! • • • AS SEEN ON FOOD NETWORK CHRISTMAS COOKIE CHALLENGE • • • Creating This Cut Out Cookie Recipe Roll ...
Baked Sweet Potato Cubes With Cinnamon Meringue
Baked sweet potato cubes with cinnamon meringue is my decadent improvement on the classic Thanksgiving side dish. I replaced the typical marshmallow topping with a fluffy, smooth, spiced meringue. Side dishes at Thanksgiving are the best! As a kid I would meticulously spoon gravy into the ...
35 Delicious Bacon Breakfast Recipes
Adding bacon to recipes for breakfast is the best way to start the first meal of the day. Find a great selection of my favorite ways to cook bacon for breakfast. No one I know would pass up bacon for breakfast. And when mixed into hash browns, cheddar biscuits, or cinnamon rolls, bacon is even ...
Classic Iced Oatmeal Cookies
Classic Iced Oatmeal Cookies are my take on those perfectly crunchy, slightly spicy and sweet grocery store treats from childhood. Make your own at home, they taste even better! Creating This Iced Oatmeal Cookie Recipe I loved store-bought packages of oatmeal cookies when I was a kid. ...
Growing Herbs Indoors
Use a smart garden for your indoor gardening to keep herbs and vegetables handy in the kitchen. The Véritable smart garden is beautiful and easy to use, so you'll have fresh produce all year round. There's no need for a sunny window, this electric garden has lights. It's the best indoor garden ...
Maple Caramel Pie with Hazelnuts
Like a pecan pie filling, this impressive caramel pie is loaded with hazelnuts. I use some maple syrup as a corn syrup substitute too! Caramel nut pies are one of my favorite desserts. The buttery crust with the rich nuts and gooey, soft filling can't be beat. I really can't decide ...
Roast Parsnips With Sage Butter
Roast parsnips with sage butter is an easy yet sophisticated side dish, flavorful and versatile. A quintessential fall dish that's perfect for everyday or the holidays with ham, chicken, turkey, and more! Truth be told, I didn't try a parsnip until I was in college. My mom does not have ...
101 Best Bacon Recipes
Oh, bacon! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways! No really, let's count them. Just when you thought you couldn't love bacon any more than you already do, here are 101 of the best bacon recipes so you can enjoy this delicious meaty treat. You are bound to find some new favorite ...