How was the weekend? Are you sick of turkey leftovers yet? I made this Turkey Barley Soup yesterday and plan to eat it for every meal until it’s gone. It’s so good. We spent the whole weekend decorating the house for Christmas! It was so fun. We made Gingersnaps and turned on Christmas music. I decorated the tree while Eric untangled lights, Truman only broke 3 ornaments, and Valentine only ate one Christmas ornament hook....
Cut-up apples with caramel dip is an absolute favorite in my house. In fact, I wish I could show you a video of my family absolutely devouring this bowl right after the pictures were done. This caramel dip is just five simple ingredients. It is easy to make and even easier to eat. It is the perfect recipe to throw together this fall. Apples for Serving I love to serve this dip with crisp Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples because the sweetness of the dip perfectly balances the tartness of the apples, but truly we eat it with any apples that we have on hand....
VODKA PUNCH RECIPE FOR A CROWD Vodka punch recipes are a cheap and easy way to entertain a crowd, no matter what the occasion. There’s a million tasty variations, like this Three Ingredient Pink Party Punch or this Pink Lemonade Vodka Punch. This vodka punch packs in apple flavor with a hint of caramel sweetness that is sure to be a party pleaser! This Apple Pie Sangria is another tasty fall favorite....
The other day I walked into the kitchen to find my 1-year-old baby Valentine standing on a chair by the kitchen counter, eating an entire stick of BUTTER. Such are the risks of softening butter on the counter in this house. I snapped this picture literally minutes after I had finished giving her a bath to clean up her adventures in the toilet. She rewarded me with butter hair. These kids!...
It’s the holiday season and we’re all trying to stay warm. There’s nothing more warming, or comforting than a hot and tasty coffee flavored with festive peppermint. Serve alongside some delicious shortbread or any cookies of your choice for dunking. Cookie Ideas: Florentine Cookies Lemon Ginger Cream Sandwich Cookies Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies I have been making my own almond butter weekly for the past 10 years but never made nut milk until this and I recently just started making my own oat milk....
I’m sure you’ve had green bean casserole before, but have you tried a creamy casserole with asparagus? This asparagus casserole is similar to green bean casserole, but using asparagus instead of beans makes it a more sophisticated side dish. Make a cheesy asparagus bake for Thanksgiving or Christmas this year, or serve it at Easter when local asparagus spears abound. This decadent, creamy, savory asparagus casserole will go with just about any traditional meal....
With this street taco recipe, we are making the cutest little handheld tacos. These chicken tacos look small but they pack a big flavorful punch. Even Nathan, who historically hates cilantro, absolutely loved this recipe. If you are craving a taco night – and honestly, I’m always craving a taco night – you have to try this recipe. I know it will be a huge hit with your whole family....
Casseroles are so comforting, especially during the colder months, and because they’re so easy to pull together, they are your ticket to easy weeknight meals! I’ve experimented with other tater tot casserole recipes and my beef tater tot casserole and cowboy casserole have both been big hits at the dinner table! This tater tot casserole with chicken recipe is quick and easy to whip up and it’s loaded with great flavors, similar to chicken pot pie....
Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram Eric and I are night owls and sometimes forget that people go to bed at normal times. One time my brother called me at midnight just to see if I really always stay up like I claim I do. I answered right away of course. Eric realized that if Uncle Ron was getting up so early, that meant he was getting to bed early. So he calls him up at 11:30pm the next night, wakes up Ron, and says all chipper, “Hey Ron!...
I have been obsessed with chili oil since I discovered it during the pandemic. An Indian crepe(dosa) with an egg broken on top, drizzled with chili oil, was the one thing that kept me from losing my mind. (yes, ok, that’s an exaggeration; it’s obviously my sweet, sweet child. obviously.). Don’t come at me for your chili crisp burning. Yes, it has happened to me too, but I have some tricks to avoid that....
My first introduction to Panna cotta has been online, a couple of years ago with a countless shares from so many people on Facebook, websites, blog and what not.. A couple of further reads online led me into an understanding that Panna cotta is a traditional Italian dessert that is made with sweetened cream ,thickened with gelatine and moulded. I so wished I had an Indian store, locally to buy agar agar and make the dessert....
Fantasy Fudge is a classic old-fashioned recipe that is so simple to make! Since the 70s, this easy no-fail fudge recipe has been a favorite for the holiday season, passed down through generations, and is still a hit. The original fantasy fudge recipe came from Kraft and could be found in women’s magazines or on the back of jars of Kraft Marshmallow Creme. The Kraft fantasy fudge recipe called for Parkay margarine and just a few other ingredients to make the base chocolate fudge....
For someone who loves to throw parties at the drop of a hat, getting my hands on this book was like finding that cookie jar meticulously hidden away by Mom! Friends and family will swear to you that when I decide to throw a party, food is all, if not the ONLY thing that sits on my mind for most days prior to the event in question. Hubby Dear can attest to the fact that I call him during office hours simply to discuss menus with him....
I love recipes that are easy to serve to a crowd, and pasta salads are at the top of that list! If you are looking for great picnic food, this Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad is perfect! Not only is it full of great flavors, it doesn’t have any meat or dairy in it, so it can sit out just a little bit longer than other dishes. Huge shout out to my friends on Facebook who follow along, are super supportive, and gave me the idea for this amazing pasta salad recipe....
Bread Pudding is one of my very favorite recipes, and makes for an absolutely delicious dessert. I love that this is a holiday spin on that classic, and I think you are going to love it too. Drying Bread for Bread Pudding A key step to this recipe is letting the bread dry out. That will allow the custard mixture to soak into the bread really well. You can do this by putting the bread in the oven for 30 minutes at 250 degrees after cutting it up....
I first had a version of this dip at a friend’s house. I was completely amazed at how this hot bubbly dip tasted just like the best cheeseburgers I’ve had at restaurants. I took her recipe and tweaked it to suit my own tastes, adding some extra savory seasonings and toppings to make it perfect. This hamburger dip with cheese is very simple to make and can be ready to go in less than 30 minutes....
Are you ready for another super simple one-skillet chicken dinner? I’m in love with this cooking method, so once you’ve made this recipe, go try all of my delicious variations! Tuscan Chicken adds sundried tomatoes to the sauce, and Marry Me Chicken takes the flavors up to another level with herbs and a bit of spice. You’ll also love my recipe for Creamy Lemon Chicken, Tarragon Chicken, and Chicken Piccata....
The Instant Pot is the perfect tool for making soups and stews! When you make chicken stew in the instant pot, it tastes like you’ve been slowly simmering it all day long, but it only took you about 30 minutes from start to finish! Instant Pot Beef Stew is a popular recipe here, and maybe a more popular choice when it comes to stews, but I promise that you’ll fall in love with the rich, comforting flavors of this pressure cooker chicken stew too....
No, this is not a recipe for instant mashed potatoes. These are mashed potatoes 100% from scratch. A mashed potato shortcut/mashed potato hack. This recipe comes in very handy around the holidays for your Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish. The stove top and oven are precious real estate when cooking a holiday dinner so if you can bring in the help of another appliance like the slow cooker or microwave, dinner will be a lot easier....
Thanksgiving requires a big bowl of creamy, buttery mashed potatoes, but who has time to be mashing potatoes at the same time that they are making the gravy, toasting the dinner rolls, and slicing up the turkey? Not me! I’ll make my mashed potatoes early in the day using my trusty slow cooker, and keep them warm while I work my magic on the more complicated dishes. Why You’ll Love This Recipe: Key Ingredients Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below....
