We LOVE quick and easy chicken dinners made in the Instant Pot, there are so many things that you can make in your Instant Pot but if you have a family with picky eaters it can be challenging sometimes. When I cook for kids, I often go for creamy sauces and stay away from very spicy dishes. This Instant Pot Tuscan chicken recipe is loved by my whole family, even the little ones!...

Recently when I was testing my Crockpot Meatballs, I realized that my grandmother’s recipe for Italian Meatballs would work perfectly as a meatloaf. I already knew that my kids loved the flavor of them, and I decided that a meatloaf would be even easier to make. To be clear, meatloaf is not an Italian dish. So this would be better named “Italian Inspired Meatloaf.” This easy to prepare recipe is total comfort food....

Make it mild, make it spicy. The choice is yours. This relish is one of my oldest recipes that I published first back in 2014. I’ve made a couple of updates (which makes it so much better) along with (much) better pictures. It always makes an appearance when I serve antipasto, which is my favorite way to eat. A bit of this, bit of that, it’s just fun especially when entertaining....

What is a Kentucky Mule As mentioned above Kentucky Mule, sometimes known as an Irish Mule, is basically just a Moscow Mule in which you switch out the vodka for bourbon. If you are a purist, you will want to make this cocktail with some Kentucky Bourbon. But of course, any whiskey that you pick up will be delicious in this recipe. How to Make a Kentucky Mule This is a brief overview of how to make this delicious recipe....

I love mopping up this coconuty chicken curry with spongy dosas and appams. The gravy is heavenly, creamy, and not overly spicy. Storebought coconut milk makes things easier. It’s simple to make, with ingredients that you can find everywhere. If there was one chicken curry recipe I would suggest to beginners, it’s this one. Even though the ingredient list seems long, the process is quite simple. Plus, I have a shortcut to reduce your ingredient list in the recipe....

What is Phirni? Phirni is a North Indian dessert is made on almost every special occasions and festivals. It’s is actually a type of Kheer made with Coarsely ground rice and served chilled in earthen pots.Usually it’s decorated with silver or gold filgiri foil sheet also called vark or varak in india along with slivered dry fruits. How to make Kesar Phirni Kesar phirni is made by boiling ground rice in Saffron flavoured milk....

A few years ago we were fortunate to be on a cruise that made a stop in Key West. And I ate everything key lime that I could get my hands on. I’ve been a lover of Key Lime pie and Key Lime Martinis forever! Now, you can have the delicious taste of key lime, in cake form! This great Key Lime Cake recipe has the perfect taste of key lime in each moist cake layer plus in it’s amazing homemade frosting....

If you’re looking for the perfect Halloween treat to send to school or serve at your Halloween parties, you’ll be happy to have this recipe for Candy Corn Jello Cups. If it’s not quite spooky season yet, you can still make these Jello cups. The orange and yellow colors of fall sunsets are beautiful at any time of the year. Check out my delicious Halloween Dirt Cupcakes and fun Hocus Pocus Cookies too!...

It’s tangy, sweet, salty, and creamy all at the same time, which makes this the perfect dessert for any occasion. If you’ve had strawberry pretzel salad or orange pretzel salad before, you know that it’s an old-fashioned dessert “salad” that everyone loves. This salad is really more of a dessert bar, with a sweet and salty pretzel crust, a cream cheese filling, and a top layer made from orange Jello and canned mandarin oranges....

Guys! Check it out! Another Friday, another cocktail for you! (Please ignore the fact that I complained about being sick, the other day . . . I mean, this cocktail has orange juice in it, and that’s Vitamin C . . . so . . . ) So, honestly, I am not a huge mimosa fan. I think mainly because I don’t like dry champagne. But you know what I do like?...

I love making smoothies for breakfast, as a post-workout snack, or just to snack on when I’m hungry between meals. In addition to this mixed berry smoothie, I have a few more favorites such as this Green Spinach Smoothie or this Kiwi Smoothie, Strawberry Mango Smoothie, and Banana Oatmeal Smoothie that’s also perfect for breakfast! This simple and bright pink berry smoothie is going to become a favorite in your house too!...

I am so excited for today’s recipe! I’m sharing with you the best Mojito Recipe. I’m guilty of being a creature of habit, and one of my habits is going to a Cuban restaurant with Nathan on our date nights for a first stop. We get the most amazing croquettes and a delicious mojito cocktail before heading on to our final destination. It is probably the reason why I always have mojitos on the brain and have made so many mojito variations – don’t miss the list at the bottom of the post....

Growing up, my family had this tradition of cutting down a mammoth Christmas tree straight from the hillside every year. If Christmas trees were Harry Potter characters, ours would be Hagrid. “Simply too big to be allowed.” Seriously, we’re talkin’ like 12-13 feet. And every year my poor dad risks life and limb by standing tippy-toe on the highest step of the ladder, to lasso the lights and tinsel around the very top....

The marinade, which can be used for any of the proteins mentioned above, is the most important part of these One Pan Oven Fajitas because that is where all the flavor lies. I like to serve fajitas in warm flour tortillas and I just recently posted a recipe for No Lard Flour Tortillas that are vegetarian/vegan. How to Cook Shrimp Fajitas in the Oven: You will need 3-4 shrimp per fajita, per person....

You know what I did today? Some laundry. The way I congratulated myself, you’d have thought I had climbed a mountain. I didn’t even fold. Are you guys all ready for Halloween? I went thrifting today trying to find the last touches to our costumes, but unfortunately I didn’t find a matador hat or a Chicago Bulls t-shirt. I know. If you go to a thrift shop looking for something specific, you will never find it....

Make this recipe in the oven (see the instructions at the bottom of the post), in an Instant Pot, or in a slow cooker. Each time I have shared a pumpkin recipe this fall, I get a comment from a reader telling me that they aren’t able to find canned pumpkin anywhere. Well, there is an easy solution my friends, let’s make our own! This homemade pumpkin puree will replace canned pumpkin in your favorite recipes!...

What are some of your favorite holiday traditions? I have to say that one of my MOST favorite holiday traditions is making Christmas treats with some of my good friends. But as my kids get older and our house gets filled with toys, I really want to focus on giving with them at the holidays. So I’m so excited to be partnering with Rice Krispies to make these fun holiday treats and to tell you all about their collaboration with Toys for Tots: Treats for Toys!...

This easy Biscoff cheesecake recipe is made in a 9×13-inch pan and features a crunchy Biscoff cookie crust, a smooth, decadent Biscoff cream cheese filling, and a topping made from melted Biscoff spread. So much Biscoff! I’m completely fine with the fact that this recipe uses a whole jar of the spread and nearly two sleeves of biscuits. I can’t get enough! This easy recipe takes just 45 minutes to prepare and bake....

If you are looking for more great take to work lunches fall or low carb ideas, let me introduce you to a new favorite. This easy Salmon Salad recipe is incredibly easy to make, and so delicious. I love making this and eating it in lettuce cups for a really light lunch recipe that is filling and satisfying. How to Make Salmon Salad Canned Salmon Salad While fresh salmon is fantastic in this, canned salmon is a really affordable and easy way to make this recipe....

I said, Truman, I don’t want her to know how to climb out of her crib! Then she won’t stay there when she’s supposed to be sleeping. In other news, Eric just “accidentally” signed me up for a 3 day trial at his gym. He told me that he was looking at the info on the sign up page and it just happened. HINT MUCH?? Side note that will make you feel smarter than me: a decade ago when one of my friends mentioned her “spin class” I had images in my head of her spinning around in a room full of other spinners....