Raise your hands up if you think making these gorgeous Meringues with Mango Lime Curd is super hard and its not your cup of tea. I am really not giving any false hopes… They are really easy and you will know why !! Just whip up some Mango Lime Curd the day before at night if possible as they are super easy to make. Its Sweet, Creamy, Tart and super delicious....

If you haven’t made Oatmeal pie before, you are going to be amazed at how easy it is. Oatmeal pie is very similar to Pecan pie, except it contains no pecans. Actually, it contains no nuts at all! Some think that this recipe originates from the Amish community, while others state that the oatmeal pie recipe was created in the South during the Civil War, due to pecans being expensive or hard to find at that time....

There is so much to love about this recipe for creamy orzo with chicken! Not only is this a super simple one-pot pasta meal, but it’s incredibly flavorful, with minimal work. If you want more pasta recipes that don’t require boiling water, be sure to check out my Chicken Parmesan Pasta, Buffalo Chicken Pasta and simple One-Pot Pasta recipes. Why You’ll Love This Orzo Recipe If you’re tired of spaghetti and penne, then get ready for your new favorite pasta shape!...

One pan skillet chicken dinners have become a specialty of mine! I love how quick and easy they are, and you’ll find many flavors and varieties of this easy chicken recipe here on the blog. If you haven’t yet made my Chicken Florentine, Boursin Chicken, Marry Me Chicken, Creamy Lemon Chicken, or Chicken Stroganoff recipes, check them out too! I have lots of recipes with creamy sauces for chicken for you to try....

Carbonara is such a simple and traditional pasta dish. I love that it has just a few ingredients but still lands on your table as a big bowl of flavorful comfort. This pasta Carbonara recipe deviates from the traditional recipe a little, but still has that same amazing comfort and quick cooking time. In this recipe we are swapping the guanciale for bacon. It is easier to find, less expensive, and gives you a very similar flavor....

This basic sugar cookie could really not be easier to make. You can add any flavored extract to them, vanilla, almond and in this case, peppermint. Adding chocolate chips would be delicious too. The dough is as simple as mixing flour, cornstarch (read below why this is added) salt, butter, sugar and eggs using a stand mixer or hand mixer. You can do it by hand, but it will be a workout....

Whether you’re looking for a Sunday supper meal idea, or a quick weeknight dinner (with simply amazing leftovers), this recipe will be your go-to seasonal pork and gravy meal. Pork and apples combined make for a delicious flavor combination. Add a tasty gravy and you have one hell of a meal. This recipe would also work with pork chops. This pork tenderloin recipe is my new favorite, quick meal. However, you don’t always have to have a sauce with it like my Sage Rubbed Pork Tenderloin....

Something I use in my drink recipes all the time is Simple Syrup. It is easy to make and is a great way to add a little bit of sweetness to a cocktail. As easy as it is to make simple syrup, it is just as easy to make flavored simple syrup by steeping the hot syrup with something to imbue it with flavor. That is exactly what we are doing here to make a delicious homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup....

While traditionally red velvet comes in cake and cupcake form, it is over the top delicious in cookie form as well. These Red Velvet Cookies are a spin on my sugar cookie recipe and they do not disappoint. If you have never had red velvet cake before, it is this perfect combination of tang and chocolate. Traditionally, a red velvet cake is made red from the chemical reaction that takes place when raw cocoa powder and the acid in buttermilk combine....

Is it just me or do kids become about 8 million times more hungry when they go into school? It’s like they really do need more fuel to power those little brains. I know with Gavin, when he is in school we have to have so many more snacks at the ready and he needs to eat a serious breakfast in the morning to get him through the day. And now with Quinn starting school this year, I feel like I really need to step up my snack game!...

I don’t typically order takeaway food very much at all. Why would I? I cook every day, either for recipe testing or cooking for video and photography. When I’m craving Asian food, I make my own at home. Let me tell you, this Vietnamese banh mi recipe has it all going on. Huge umami from the sauce, spice and crunch from the slaw and a fresh cooking element from the cucumber and cilantro (haters, you can leave it out the cilantro)....

These are the best slow roasted pulled pork sandwiches I’ve ever had. It probably (definitely) has something to do with the Chipotle Bacon BBQ Sauce (< click the text for the recipe, picture below) and yes, the sauce does have bacon in it and it is amazingly tasty. Both the sandwich and the barbecue sauce are updated from the original recipe I posted years ago with better pictures and added videos....

Perfect for entertaining, parties, brunch, breakfast or take to work lunch for a protein packed lunch. Deviled eggs are such a versatile dish. They are popular to serve at parties, breakfast, brunch, they make great use of leftover hardboiled eggs at Easter and you can pretty much fill them with any number of filling combinations. I was testing out these smoked salmon deviled eggs one Sunday morning and posted a picture on my Instagram story....

Well, it didn’t work. My diet, that is. (I’m sure these cookies had nothing to do with it.) I’ve never really been on a diet before, unless you count baby weight. The diet was partly the result of a bit of a swimsuit fiasco. We are going to Australia on vacation, and I needed a new swimsuit. I found this one and bought a size 8. I could barely get it on....

This Sour Cream Cookie recipe comes to you courtesy of an old cook book that belonged to a relative of mine. It was a collection of recipes from the community. Recipes where the instructions are three sentences long and you do your best. Vintage cookie recipes are such a treasure. And this Sour Cream Cookie recipe is no exception. This recipe comes together so easily, but is absolutely delicious. I took them over the top by frosting them with my Vanilla Buttercream Recipe....

BAKING WITH PLUMS Do you ever bake with plums? Plums are perfect for baking as when they’re cooked, they become super juicy and sweet. Try this plum upside down cake, you will love it because of how amazing the light but rich sponge cake goes with the sweet caramel plum topping. This cake is just the right combination of fluffy and light but it’s also quite rich. It’s very similar to Victoria sponge texture and perfect with the caramel plum topping....

I love this dressing because I usually have the ingredients on hand. And there are only 7 of them. 6 if you omit the champagne poppyseeds. This dressing is the best because it’s sweet, tangy, and an incredibly pretty pink color. And does a magnificent job covering up the taste of spinach! (Always a plus in my book). Read on for more spinach witchery: “I’m for the Chiefs, because, Taylor Swift, obviously....

Christmas is all about traditions, and at our house, setting out a tray of cookies for Santa Claus has always been a must. After all, by the time he gets to our house, he’s probably going to be hungry for a gingersnap, or a few chocolate peppermint macarons. But don’t forget the Reindeer! They’re working hard, and deserve an extra special treat this year. This reindeer food recipe, a.k.a Chrismas Puppy Chow, a....

This super cheesy tater tot casserole is filled with seasoned ground beef and veggies in a creamy sauce that everyone will absolutely love. Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole is one of my favorite easy weeknight meals! Frozen tater tots are an easy shortcut when you don’t want to spend time prepping fresh potatoes, and casseroles are always a family-friendly favorite dinner. This recipe is specially designed to be cooked in your crockpot, but if you’re looking for a traditional baked version, check out my classic tater tot casserole recipe that I make without any cream soup....

Look no further for the perfect homemade caramel popcorn recipe! I’ve been testing this one for a while now, and have finally cracked the code for the best caramel popcorn. It’s buttery, sweet, and crispy, just like it should be. This recipe will show you how to make homemade caramel for popcorn, and how to add it to freshly popped corn so that it doesn’t get soggy or soft as some other methods will....