This pretzel pecan pie recipe tastes so good with a great mix of sweet and salty! Perfect for Christmas holiday parties and celebrations! Discover the ultimate indulgence with our irresistible Pretzel Pecan Pie recipe. This delectable treat combines the crunch of pecans and pretzels with a luscious blend of sweetness, creating mouthwatering flavors. Pecan pies …
Search results for: fork
My easy spicy sausage corn chowder recipe will warm you up! It’s easy to make and feeds a crowd or makes enough for leftovers the next day. Cold winter nights call for delicious hot meals. So does a chilly day in late summer. I have dreams of eating big bowls of steaming soup in front …
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 …
Strawberry pop-tarts are a breakfast classic that is loved by both kids and adults! I loved the boxed pop-tarts growing up and now I can make them at home. These homemade strawberry pop-tarts use common ingredients, can be frozen and will bring back all your favorite childhood memories at the breakfast table. I remember eating …
This creamy chicken tagliatelle recipe is quick and easy to make with just a few ingredients. A great base pasta dish, ready in under 30 minutes! I am always on the hunt for delicious pasta recipes with chicken and find myself throwing pasta and chicken together on a regular basis. It’s filling, yummy, and an easy weeknight …
This slow cooker chocolate fondue recipe is perfect for a romantic night or a Valentine’s Day celebration. It’s the perfect way to get the whole family involved! This 3-ingredient dessert recipe is delicious! If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day or any special occasion, chocolate fondue is the perfect dessert. The …
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 seasoned black beans recipe is the perfect side dish for tacos, burritos, and Mexican dishes! Easy to make with canned black beans Every once in a while, I get a craving for black beans. That craving usually isn’t accompanied by a craving for anything else. My favorite recipes include a can of black beans, …
Make this slow cooker barbacoa beef the next time you are in the mood for tacos, burritos or quesadillas! Originally published January 2015, updated June 2019. The one kitchen tool or appliance that I keep handy year-round is my slow cooker. In the winter, when I am all bundled up and don’t want to leave …
This easy baked Alaskan halibut recipe can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Serve it with rice and a simple salad. Originally published March 2015, updated May 2019. Making fish at home is very easy and you can find really great fresh and frozen Alaskan seafood at the grocery store nowadays. I decided …
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 orange honey ham is perfect for Easter or Christmas dinner. Start with a spiral-cut, pre-cooked ham for a simple, delicious meal! You only need 4 ingredients to get this easy holiday meal on the table. My family is a ham family. Christmas and Easter dinners are always ham. And if you don’t like ham… well …
Mango pulled pork sandwiches – the best sandwich for any party! This sweet take on pulled pork is easy to make in your slow cooker. I see pulled pork sandwiches at many parties. They are easy to make and with a slow cooker, can be a set it and forget it type of meal. They …
This savory sweet potato pancake recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner. Pair these pancakes with chive dipping sauce for the perfect sweet and savory combination. Potato pancakes have always been among my “most loved” foods. My uncle has a fantastic traditional pancakes recipe using regular potatoes; I can never get enough of it when …
This southwest chicken salad stuffed avocado recipe is perfect for dinners or lunches! Use rotisserie chicken to quickly whip up this healthy meal. One of my New Year’s resolutions was to eat healthier and I didn’t start off that well. I ate a lot of nachos the first week or two but I’ve been eating …
This country-style rigatoni recipe is the perfect easy weeknight recipe. From-scratch tomato cream sauce is added to pasta, Italian sausage and peas for a hearty and filling dinner. For my 35th birthday, I craved nothing more than a big bowl of pasta. No extravagant celebrations or fancy dinners, just a simple meal at a local …
This rosa chicken caprese pasta recipe is my preferred way to combine my favorite flavors – traditional spaghetti sauce and Alfredo sauce. Use your favorite pasta and this is the perfect dinner! This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. Caprese salad is …
This one pan cheesy gnocchi is perfect for those nights when you have to get dinner on the table quickly! Gnocchi, chicken, cheese, and spaghetti sauce make this dinner easy to make and delicious! This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. Gnocchi is …
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, …
This beer cheese dip is perfect for football parties! Serve it in your slow cooker or fondue pot to keep it bubbling hot. Pretzels, some bread chunks, apple slices, chips and carrots are the perfect dippers for this appetizer. I got a craving the other day for beer cheese dip. I don’t know where it …
This grilled guacamole recipe is going to be your new favorite summer dip. Grilling all of the vegetables gives the guacamole a smoky and unforgettable taste. It’s time for the 2017 summer edition of the Freaky Friday Blog Hop! You may be wondering what the Freaky Friday Blog Hop is. Multiple bloggers get together and …
This onion relish recipe is perfect for spring and summer barbecues! It is a great substitute for pickle relish and delicious with hot dogs and sausages. We love to grill at The Thirsty Feast. We grill multiple times a week and painstakingly clean and maintains our grill to its original condition. It has its own …
These grilled chicken salad lettuce wraps are a healthy addition to your lunch. Nuts, grapes, apples and chicken are topped with a honey balsamic vinaigrette. I read somewhere that Beyonce keeps her curves looking all svelte by eating a diet of grilled chicken breast and steamed vegetables. I tried that once. For about 12 hours. …
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 …
This deviled egg BLT sandwich is the perfect lunch. Make small-batch deviled eggs on demand with this recipe and enjoy your favorite sandwich at the same time! I have partnered with Phil’s Fresh Eggs to bring you this easy lunch recipe. All opinions are my own. BLTs are my favorite sandwich. When we go to …
These sheet pan loaded chicken nachos are delicious AND easy to make! Make the slow cooker chicken the night before or the morning of to save time. What is one thing everyone wants more of? Nachos! No, wait, actually it’s time. But we all want nachos too. That’s why today I’m sharing this sheet pan nachos recipe that …
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 …
Try this easy potato egg salad! It is the perfect side dish for your next BBQ and all of the summer holidays: Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day! Originally published May 2013, text and photos updated June 2015. Here’s my twist on potato salad. I like when there are a lot of eggs …
Red white and blue frozen yogurt bark is perfect for summer holidays and barbecues. Made with raspberries, blueberries and white chocolate chips! Have I talked about my sweet tooth before? I’m sure I have. It’s bad, like, “EAT ALL OF THE COOKIES” Cookie Monster bad. I try to contain myself (that’s what I tell myself …
This berry goat cheese salad is full of fruit and greens. Spinach, arugula, 3 types of fresh berries, and dried cranberries taste delicious with goat cheese. I have been swimming in a pile of scones, muffins and doughnuts the past few days. So many recipe fails – I can’t even explain it. I think if I …
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 …
These slow cooker chicken taco lettuce wraps are going to be your new favorite taco recipe. Make the chicken taco meat in the slow cooker and substitute iceberg lettuce leaves for tortilla shells! Taco Tuesday came and went over here and for all of you that are trying to eat healthy – good luck. I am unable …
Grab a plate and a fork, cause you’re going to want to dig in to this tea braised chicken thighs dinner! I see many delicious Sunday suppers in your future. This post is sponsored by Teabox. I finally pulled out my cast iron skillet and now all I want to do is braise meat and …
Make these homemade red pepper flatbread crackers and follow my The Laughing Cow cheese pairing recommendations to reinvent snacking! I am an official brand advocate for The Laughing Cow® in 2015. While I receive compensation for participation as a brand advocate, all opinions and love of cheese are my own. Do you know any food …
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 …
Make these fish tacos with spicy poblano pepper pico de gallo on the grill! Perfect lunch or dinner for a hot, summer day. This post was sponsored by El Yucateco. All opinions are my own. Summer finally arrived in Chicago! Usually, I cook fish in the oven or on a pan but I decided to turn off the …
This plum blueberry ginger granita is the perfect way to end a barbecue. Make this sweet treat the day before so you can just enjoy the party! Summer in Chicago is also barbecue season! We spend so much time in the fall, winter and spring cooped up that once the weather looks a little warm, …
Leftover chicken burrito bowls topped with avocado crema. Full of veggies and flavor, they are the perfect use for leftover chicken! Leftover chicken can get really, really boring. Especially if you found it a little boring to begin with. Plain chicken is better for you but I often want to slather it in a healthy …
This is a sponsored post written on behalf of the Soyfoods Association for National Soyfood Month. All thoughts and opionions are my own. Start your day with this egg soy meat breakfast burrito and a glass of soy milk! Back in the day, I had periods of time where I called myself a vegetarian. I …
Indulge in this easy Shrimp and Potato Chowder recipe. A creamy combination of shrimp, bacon, hearty potatoes, and aromatic spices creates a satisfying bowl perfect for any cozy mealtime. This is the very last time I ate or cooked with shrimp. Unfortunately, just before I planned to make this, I found out I had developed …
If you have a ton of leftover ham after Christmas or Easter dinner (or any dinner for that matter!), make this ham and white bean soup! Sunday I shared a delicious quesadilla recipe, filled with leftover ham chunks, jalapeno and green onions! Head over there if you want to see a picture of the ham …