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Mini Ice Cream Pops – No Mold Needed

Mini ice cream pops are as easy as can be. If you can scoop ice cream, you can make these treats. Add sprinkles and you have a playful summer dessert for a crowd. Ice cream pops that I don't have to put in a special mold? I'm in! These little bites are also totally customizable. Use store-bought … [Read more...]

15 Mind Blowing Fruit Salsa Recipes

A fruit salsa recipe for every season! Fruit takes center stage on a dip that is usually reserved for the lone tomato! These salsas are the unsung hero of summer sides.  I love salsa, but it seems tomatoes are always hogging all the salsa glory. Quite frankly, I'm tired of it. It's high … [Read more...]

15 Fourth of July Food Favorites

I've got a whole lot of 4th of July food ideas right here in one place! Find a recipe and make your BBQ, picnic or cookout celebration the best. From firecracker hotdogs to red, white, and blue pina coladas, they are delish. To get a little star-spangled inspiration, I put together a list of … [Read more...]

The Best Red, White And Blue Patriotic Desserts

The 4th of July, Memorial Day, and Labor Day holidays all beg for delicious red, white and blue desserts. These easy patriotic desserts-for-entertaining will be the most delightful thing on the table, or picnic blanket! Easy Patriotic Desserts Fresh berries in ruby red and blue, are stars … [Read more...]

Best Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe

 This is the best Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe! It's a quick 30-minute summer dinner the whole family will love. Use a simple, tasty spice rub to make a juicy tenderloin that pairs well with almost any side dish. Summer grilling season is one of my favorites. That's why I keep adding to my … [Read more...]

Veggie Dinner Recipes for Weeknights

My collection of veggie dinner recipes for weeknights makes delicious use of the season's gorgeous foods. These dinner ideas make your Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday dinner a little more exciting! These simple and healthy veggie dinners are easy to make, and the entire family will love them. … [Read more...]

The Best Mexican Meatballs With Chipotle And Adobo

Chipotle seasoned chicken turned into Mexican meatballs is an easy dinner with fresh flavors. The best part: these are BAKED chicken meatballs, and are hands-off while you make the rest of the meal! Everyone loves a meatball. People like chicken. Quite a few folks like Mexican food. I combined … [Read more...]

Homemade Soft and Sweet Cornbread

This cakey and sweet cornbread recipe that is thick and soft, with a hint of honey. It's like the mile-high, moist Marie Callender's copycat cornbread, but easy and homemade. Plus this recipe is a breeze to double for a crowd! I'm telling you, this is the ultimate homemade sweet cornbread recipe. … [Read more...]

Orange Streusel Rhubarb Muffin Recipe

A bite of these tender streusel-topped rhubarb muffins, slathered with butter, is transcendent! This rhubarb muffin recipes has the essence of orange zest and are loaded with fresh or frozen rhubarb. Rhubarb Muffin Recipe: A welcome morning treat, or weekend nibble, these muffins are perfect … [Read more...]

Gluten-Free Orange Rolls Made Like Muffins

A GF version of my light and flavorful orange rolls. These gluten-free orange rolls, made like orange muffins, are glazed with sweet icing and perfect for dinner, but so good you'll want them for dessert too. This orange rolls recipe was created for my GF brother. It's easy to make alongside … [Read more...]

Potato Salmon Bake With Feta And Dill

This easy dinner potato salmon bake is one of my favorite ways to make a meal in one dish. With lemon, dill and tangy feta, three kinds of potatoes and salmon, it's perfection. Salmon and potatoes This salmon and potato bake is my idea of a good one dish meal. It's a bit like a … [Read more...]

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies In The World

Being voted the best chocolate chip cookies is no joke. These are award-winning cookies many times over, and I'll tell you how to make them from scratch. Better than your favorite bakery, better than your friend's, and better than mom's chocolate chip cookies! These are truly the best in the world. … [Read more...]

The Best Homemade Chocolate Pudding

Chocolate pudding is so comforting and evocative of childhood. Learn how to make chocolate pudding with egg yolks, semi-sweet chocolate and milk, making it the easiest and most delicious homemade treat. Who doesn't have a photo of themselves eating chocolate pudding by the handful as a baby? … [Read more...]

Black Sesame Chocolate Chip Cookies with Soy Sauce

Don’t knock it ‘till you try it, or so the saying goes. These cookies are unique, and will knock your socks off. They are sweet yet sophisticated and slightly nutty from the sesame. Soy sauce, yes! Soy sauce, adds a subtle salty, umami flavor. This is an all around blow-your-mind cookie! … [Read more...]

The Best Whole Wheat Blueberry Pancakes

The ultimate breakfast is whole wheat blueberry pancakes made from scratch with just a few simple ingredients from your pantry. A mix of whole wheat and all-purpose flour make them nutty and healthy, and light and fluffy all at the same time. Use fresh or frozen blueberries and serve with a … [Read more...]

Quick and Easy Cinnamon Rolls No Yeast Needed!

Easy Cinnamon Rolls is an understatement! There's no waiting for dough to rise--this is a quick, and delicious version of a favorite morning treat. Good cinnamon rolls still warm from the oven, with drippy thick icing, have got to be one of the best gifts to mankind. But sheesh, they take a long … [Read more...]

Veggie Loaded Carnitas Tacos Recipe

A slow cooker carnitas tacos recipe that is absolutely delicious and low-fat. Use boneless pork loin, a lean cut of meat, to make a healthy and family-pleasing meal. Healthy carnitas taco diet Make these low-fat carnitas tacos if you're on a diet, are thinking about a diet, or just … [Read more...]

Brussels Sprouts With Apricots & Pistachios

Learn to blanch tender green Brussels sprouts then sauté them for some caramelized flavor. Top with sweet and tangy dried apricots and chopped pistachios for a delightful veggie side, any time of year. This quick Brussels sprouts side dish can be prepped ahead if you need a make-ahead side … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken With Rice)

Easy arroz con pollo is a Mexican chicken and rice casserole, with flavorful spices and smoky chipotle. Even better that it simmers in the slow cooker while you do other things! Oh the beauty of a slow cooker. A machine designed for a simple purpose–to cook food slowly enough that you can walk … [Read more...]

Chick and Bunny No-Bake Cookies for Easter

Easy homemade marshmallow and cookies make darling chick and bunny cookies. They are the perfect bite with a store-bought cookie, fluffy marshmallow and a sweet white chocolate coating.  Plus, the cuteness is irresistible. Are you ready for the most adorable dessert you’ll … [Read more...]

Asparagus with Lemon, Olives and Feta

Lemon asparagus with olives and feta can be served hot, cold or room temperature. That simple fact makes it the most fuss-free side dish for a nice meal. If you're looking for a simple, yet impressive side dish, go ahead and set your inner-chef free! This flavorful, unique asparagus recipe, … [Read more...]

Easy Marshmallow Flowers Cupcakes

Marshmallow flowers on top of cupcakes, in mini terra cotta pots (so cute!), are easy when you use store-bought cupcakes. A great cupcake idea for flower pot cakes. It's so easy to make marshmallow flowers, and even easier to add them to the top of store-bought cupcakes to make a special … [Read more...]

White Chocolate Haystacks Candy

A two ingredient coconut haystacks recipe with delicious toasted coconut and white chocolate. Make these coconut candies in minutes. The gifting and devouring options are endless with this simple haystacks candy recipe. They are genius as Christmas candy gifts, served at a spring party, … [Read more...]

Creamy Tomato Soup with Chicken

A creamy tomato soup recipe, called a tomato bisque. With tender chicken to be hearty and filling–you can make in under an hour! My favorite homemade tomato soup is easy, delicious and creamy! You can make this in just a few minutes with pantry staples. Made with pantry … [Read more...]

Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce Wraps filled with tender chicken, and rice take summer eating to a whole new level. Tangy rice, crunchy nuts, currents and olives are wrapped in soft green leaves to make a fun-to-eat meal. Your tastebuds will thank you for making these simple chicken lettuce wraps. So will your … [Read more...]

Hot Spinach and Cheese Sandwich Melts

A delicious spinach and cheese sandwich made on French bread. Make these open faced spinach melts as an easy dinner or side to soup. A good veggie melt recipe is underrated! This open face sandwich is like a delicious spinach dip on top of toasty French bread. I can get into that, and I'll … [Read more...]

Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Make this Thai ground turkey lettuce wrap recipe for dinner or a weekend BBQ. Loaded with veggies and authentic Thai flavors, these patties are lean and delicious. Better than your average burger: spiced-up ground turkey makes a more sophisticated patty. Even better, they are bunless, for a … [Read more...]

Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich with Ham and Chutney

A breakfast biscuit recipe with sliced ham, grainy mustard and sweet chutney is perfect for a crowd. An easy way to use leftover ham from your holiday dinner. Make ham biscuits for breakfast with leftover ham from your holiday dinner. What an easy way to please a crowd! Chutney and … [Read more...]

Creamy Polenta With Roasted Winter Vegetables

A creamy polenta recipe with melty goat cheese and sweet and savory roasted vegetables. Make this for a comforting winter meal.  If you've had cheesy polenta before, you know how good this is. I'll bet you want to dive into the bowl right now! If you've never made polenta at home, … [Read more...]

Savory Bacon Mushroom Strata Recipe

Bacon Mushroom Bread pudding is soft and custardy with salty bacon and flavorful mushrooms. The type of savory bread pudding you want to take to any brunch.  No one is ever upset about this recipe! In fact I get rave reviews, compliments and pleads for this bacon mushroom bread pudding … [Read more...]