Shrimp jalapeño poppers stuffed with bacon are perfect for game day and summer parties! An easy appetizer recipe with baking, grilling, and air-fryer instructions included. When planning a game day menu, you can’t go wrong with jalapeño poppers of all kinds. They are spicy, savory, and delicious. These shrimp jalapeño poppers are stuffed with cheese …
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This Christmas Wreath Cheese Ball recipe is the perfect holiday appetizer, a blend of creamy cheeses, bacon, and jalapeños. Delight guests with this visually stunning Christmas Wreath Cheese Ball, a festive blend of creamy cheeses, savory bacon, and zesty jalapeños. This is an easy-to-make, make-ahead holiday centerpiece perfect for adding flavor and flair to your …
This homemade pepper jalapeño liqueur is fantastic! The pepper and jalapeño infusion is subtle and perfect for fun brunch cocktails like the ever popular Bloody Mary. One of my favorite trends in mixology right now is the creation of unique liqueurs by bartenders. I wish, back when I was a bartender, I had been half as …
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but many people struggle to eat a wholesome breakfast each morning. With this delicious Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole, you can have a delicious breakfast without all the fuss! What is Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole? Blueberry French Toast Casserole is a sweet, fruit-flavored breakfast casserole …
These pumpkin walnut muffins are perfect when you are looking for a tasty fall breakfast! They are a great alternative to traditional banana nut muffins and are easy to make. Move over banana nut muffins, there’s a new kid in town. Today I’m sharing with you my pumpkin nut muffin recipe. It is perfect for autumn baking projects! I …
This berry rosé sangria is super fruity and super delicious. It’s made with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and rosé and is easy to make! I’m a sangria girl no matter the season but especially in the summer. There is something so refreshing about a cold glass of sangria when it’s hot and sticky outside. Chicago summers …
Simple, yet scrumptious, this Mini Cheesecake Recipe is perfect for any occasion! You don’t need a lot of time to make it and your guests will love it. Who doesn’t love an easy go-to recipe? When I’m craving cheesecake, this Mini Cheesecake recipe is always my go-to. Plus, how wonderful is it that you can …
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible layered taco dip recipe with ground beef. It’s perfect for serving large crowds and will be a hit on game days or on your next party menu. Packed with simple ingredients like beans, shredded cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and more, this easy appetizer is a true crowd …
This easy meatball tortellini soup is hearty and perfect for lunch or dinner! Made with store-bought tortellini and giant homemade meatballs! Most of the time when I am cooking, I try to make everything from scratch. I guess in many ways I have gotten on the no-preservative wagon. The other day, however, I was at …
This savory apple galette is filled with apples, chicken, and cheese. It is the perfect fall weeknight dinner recipe. Plus, a savory pie crust recipe! I love galettes! Pies have always seemed like too much work; unless you are making a “rustic” pie, you need to be so perfect. Instead, I like to make galettes which are …
This no bake blueberry cheesecake recipes needs to be your go-to summer dessert. So easy to make in individual portions and so delicious! Originally published March 2015, updated July 2019. Folks. My kitchen does not have air conditioning. I have a big window that lets in a mediocre breeze but otherwise I’m dependent on a pretty strong fan …
This red white and blue cheesecake parfait recipe is the perfect dessert for Memorial Day, Labor Day and Fourth of July parties! They are easy to make, full of fresh fruit and delicious! Have I ever told you about my sweet tooth? I love sweets and desserts so much that we have a shopping “rule” not …
This spicy sausage pasta one pot recipe with jalapeños, andouille sausage, and penne pasta is an easy, 30-minute recipe perfect for weeknights! I love spicy food, and there are bonus points if any kind of pasta is included. Pasta dishes for the win, always. This recipe is spicy and a little smoky – you’ll have difficulty not …
These blueberry chocolate scones are tart, sweet, and perfect with tea or coffee. Serve them for breakfast or brunch. If you’re looking for a chocolate chip scone recipe, you’ve come to the right place. Blueberry Chocolate Scones It doesn’t matter the season. Hot or cold, I like to bake. Turning on the oven and popping …
This asparagus egg bake is perfect for brunch! Made with mushrooms and Swiss cheese, it can be prepared overnight – make this easy egg casserole your go-to breakfast recipe! A cheesy egg bake is a great option if you are making brunch. No matter the time of year, simple ingredients like tender asparagus make that …
This easy muffin recipe makes the most delicious muffins filled with jam. Perfect for a quick breakfast -you can make a batch when you wake up! There is something to be said for easy breakfasts. A hot cup of coffee and a muffin, filled with jam, sounds like heaven to me. Even when it’s 90 degrees …
These raspberry lemon muffins with lemon glaze are sweet and tart at the same time! They are perfect for brunches, breakfast or snacks on-the-go! I have had muffins on my mind ever since I shared those jam-filled muffins. I’m about to make a pretty serious declaration: Muffins are my favorite baked good. Sure, donuts, cakes, cupcakes, …
These raspberry strawberry parfaits are the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert! This recipe is easy to make and has an extra fruity taste thanks to sparkling cider frosting using Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider. This post is sponsored by Martinelli’s – all opinions (and my love for their sparkling cider!) are my own. With Valentine’s Day right around the …
This tomato queso dip recipe is perfect for game day parties and tailgating. It only takes 15 minutes to make and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Add this to your party recipe rotation when you are looking for a quick and delicious dip! This post is sponsored by Red Gold Tomatoes. Thank you …
This easy homemade spaghetti and meatballs recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Prep the meatballs the day before and then pop them in the oven when it’s time for dinner! When I was a kid, my mom made spaghetti a lot. It was easy, cheap and pretty good for those days when you needed to …
Apple cake a la mode is a fun and easy fall sundae dessert. Hot apple cake is topped with creamy vanilla ice cream and drizzles of caramel! When the weather gets cooler, I start to dream about desserts that are decadent, delicious and dying to be eaten. Pies, of course, are super popular during the season …
This no-bake dreamsicle cheesecake recipe is the best way to enjoy your favorite frozen dessert (besides the real thing!) Perfect for summer! I fell in love with the idea of no-bake cheesecakes back when I made this delicious no bake blueberry cheesecake. It seems ever since then, I can’t stop making them. What’s that saying, “Can’t …
No-churn cookies and cream ice cream is the best (and easiest way!) to cool off on a hot summer day. The best part – this is a 3-ingredient recipe! It’s a heat wave and I’m making ice cream. I have a serious love of no-churn ice cream. It’s so easy. It starts with two ingredients …
Blueberry lemon curd is the perfect addition to brunch! Add it to your french toast, crepes or even desserts! My favorite way to use it is as the center of a cupcake. I don’t really know where I got the idea to transform traditional lemon curd by adding blueberries to the curd itself, but I’m really glad …
Lemon poppy seed muffins with a twist! These easy muffins are filled with lemon curd and are perfect for every day breakfasts or a fancy brunch menu. Whenever I go out for breakfast, I always look to see if there is a good muffin available for me to order. If I go to a coffee …
These white cupcakes with lemon frosting are filled with lemon curd and topped with candied lemon peel. They’re the perfect sweet treat! One of my favorite desserts is cupcakes. They’re hand-held little treats and I always want to go back for more. Sometimes I even let myself eat that second cupcake. When I’m making cupcakes, …
These cream cheese brownies are decadently delicious! A smooth cream cheese layer is sandwiched between two layers of chocolate fudge. Thank you to Phil’s Fresh Eggs for sponsoring today’s conversation. My love of their cage-free eggs and all opinions are my own. One thing I can never turn down is a good brownie. Even better is a brownie …
These baked scotch eggs are the perfect party appetizer! Serve them with my shallot yogurt dip; your guests will definitely come back for more! Thank you to Phil’s Fresh Eggs for sponsoring today’s conversation. My love of their cage-free eggs and all opinions are my own. My history with scotch eggs goes a bit like the story …
This no churn honey nut ice cream is easy to make and delicious on a hot summer day. Vanilla, almonds, walnuts and honey are perfect additions to 2-ingredient no churn ice cream! Summer is here and it is HOT outside. The best way to beat the heat is by making ice cream! I own two …
Strawberry lemonade cupcakes are the perfect spring dessert! Sweet and tangy – one of the BEST combinations out there! These cupcakes first graced the screens over at Craftaholics Anonymous. This is the second recipe I ever shared there and it taught me a few things. One, not everyone is a natural baker. Two, I am not …
Grapefruit curd and grapefruit buttercream frosting are delicious when enjoyed with your favorite chocolate cupcake recipe. They are the perfect way to enjoy winter citrus! Earlier this month, I attended an event called “A Sweet Taste of Destination Kohler” at The Social Table here in Chicago (super cute venue btw!) You may remember my trip to …
If you’re looking for an easy dinner, check out this recipe for crockpot creamy chicken mushrooms and peas. Perfect paired with a simple salad and some crusty bread! When I started this website, I was a very beginner cook. I was enthusiastic but the idea of “from-scratch cooking” was, in all honesty, terrifying. Then, I …
This banana blueberry gooseberry green smoothie is a great way to start your day. If your New Year’s resolution is to be healthier, make one of these green smoothies for breakfast! After getting a bad cold and spending the last 10 days in bed, I had an epiphany. I am not taking care of myself. …
Honey buttered rum is the perfect holiday drink! It has all of the warmth and spice of hot buttered rum with the addition of my favorite ingredient – honey! When I was growing up, we knew the holidays were right around the corner when my mom lit our fireplace for the first time. It was …
Hot chocolate s’mores parfaits – this fun and easy dessert is a great way to use leftover hot chocolate! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of International Delight. The opinions and text are all mine. I don’t know if you noticed, but winter is on its way! It kind of struck me …
Raspberry chocolate shortbread thumbprint cookies – only 6 ingredients! These cookies are so easy to make and are my new Favorite! Just a few months ago I was going on and on about how much I love soup season … and I realized I really, really love cookie season! You have no idea how many …
Add this recipe for oatmeal cranberry cookies to your holiday cookie rotation! They are easy to make, crispy, and delicious! Thank you Bob’s Red Mill for sponsoring this post! Sparkle up your holiday season with more delicious recipes at BobsRedMill.com! I’m kind of excited that Christmas is around the corner. Last year, we got very …
This chocolate pavlova cake is made with chocolate meringue, whipped cream and fresh strawberries. This is the easiest fancy dessert recipe ever! Sometimes a girl wants to eat cake and she wants it to be glorious. My chocolate pavlova cake is just the glorious cake to make that girl happy (I’m talking about me, in …
These double berry cupcakes include a blend of raspberry and strawberry puree in both the cupcakes and the frosting. Today we are supporting the Cook for the Cure campaign! Cook for the Cure gives people who love cooking (us!) a way to support a meaningful cause. It raises funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer and there are …
Golden raisin scones are perfect for picnic lunches, especially when smeared with apple butter. Try these delicious scones today! I love fall. I know, I know – it’s only August and autumn doesn’t start for over a month. Forget summer though -I’m prepared for autumn. I have already pulled out my “I Leaf Autumn” t-shirt and am …
Delicious carrot cake cupcakes, filled and topped with sweet bourbon cream cheese frosting! Made with a sample of Rodelle vanilla extract and a huge dose of love. I have been on a baking kick lately, if you haven’t noticed. Between mini banana bread loaves and quite a few cupcakes (here and here), my oven has been …
When life gives you a boatload of bananas, you make mini banana bread loaves! This recipe only takes 30 minutes to bake and leaves delicious and moist mini quick-bread. I don’t know how much you cook or bake, but you can guess how much I do by the sheer number of posts that I put up …