This sparkling honey rye whiskey cocktail is easy to make. Only 4 ingredients – perfect for parties and signature wedding drinks! I am a fan of both sparkling wine AND a fan of whiskey so I decided to combine them. Why not, right? Both are kept on hand in my home at all times and …
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These blue cheese honey crostini are great as a last-minute appetizer. This recipe is easy to make and only 4 ingredients! I love an easy recipe and this blue cheese crostini recipe really fits the bill. Many, many easy recipes have been shared on this website over the years. I have favorites of course. Do …
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 …
This make-ahead honey nut granola is the perfect easy breakfast! Mix up a batch and then eat it with milk or as a parfait. We have been making granola at home for years. I used to buy it all of the time until I realized how easy it is to make. In the past, I …
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 …
This boozy honey lavender lemonade is a great drink for brunches. It is also the PERFECT punch for spring and summer bridal or baby showers. Have you ever had the pleasure of hosting a large gathering and struggled with figuring out what drinks to serve? Yeah, that happens to me a lot. I didn’t always …
This Honey Nut Cheerios cereal milkshake recipe tastes just like a bowl of cereal and milk! It’ll take you right back to your childhood. A few years ago, I traveled to Orlando to witness a live honey event with Cheerios. The team at Cheerios unveiled a one-of-a-kind living Honey Nut Cheerios billboard – it was a three-story …
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 …
This orange lemonade with honey ginger simple syrup is a great drink for the transition of summer to fall. My honey ginger simple syrup takes this orange lemonade recipe to the next level and it is super easy to make! Fall may be here but that doesn’t mean you need to put away your lemonade. My honey ginger simple …
Get ready for derby parties with this hibiscus honey mint julep. Made with homemade hibiscus simple syrup, it is the perfect mint julep! I’m a sucker for a bourbon cocktail. When Maker’s Mark® asked me to partake in the inaugural Maker’s Mark® Bourbon blogger challenge I could not resist. A few years ago, I visited Louisville and my …
I was provided with a sample of Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon to create this Bourbon Honey cocktail. It’s bright red color makes it perfect for Valentine’s Day! I don’t usually name the cocktails I share on here. I don’t like naming them, really, but today’s bourbon honey cocktail needs to be called something. I’ve decided …
Before summer is over, try this Honey Vanilla Bean ice cream with Raspberry Swirls! Perfect for the dog days of summer! Back in July, I had a birthday. “What?!?!” you say. “This is the first I’m hearing about it.” Yeah, yeah – I let this one slip by. Not that I am against turning 32, …
Honey butter is easy to make at home and is great on toast, English muffins and scones. When used on pancakes, its sweet enough that you can often go without syrup.
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An orange Moscow mule is the perfect cocktail for any time of year. This 4-ingredient mule recipe is a great way to make happy hour more fun! When the weather gets warm, I make cocktails. When the weather gets cold… I make cocktails. My favorite thing about winter is all of the fresh citrus that is available …
This blackberry Moscow mule is a sweet variation of the classic Moscow mule recipe. Blackberry jam adds a delicious sweetness to this easy cocktail! I have been a fan of the traditional Moscow mule for a long time. I love the fizz of the spicy ginger beer and the sour taste of the lime juice. …
This Valentine’s Day breakfast charcuterie board is the perfect way to surprise the whole family on a love-filled day! Also perfect for Galentine’s Day! Whether you are looking for ideas for Valentine’s Day brunch, or just want a thoughtful Valentine’s Day breakfast, this easy charcuterie board idea is going to bring the wow factor. You …
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 …
An Orange Mojito cocktail is the perfect refreshing easy drink recipe. The ingredients are simple – rum, fresh mint, oranges, and sugar! I love making variations on my favorite cocktails, especially when starting with a classic cocktail recipe. Sometimes, it is a simple swap, like substituting bourbon for vodka in my Kentucky Mule recipe. Other times, I add an …
Strawberry cinnamon rolls with homemade strawberry cream cheese frosting and strawberry filling are a fun twist on classic cinnamon rolls. There is nothing better than the smell of baking cinnamon rolls. I usually bake the premade cinnamon roll dough you can pick up at the grocery store, but this time I went all out. Most …
These heart shaped strawberry waffles are perfect for Valentine’s Day! Use a cookie cutter or a heart-shaped waffle iron for this sweet pink treat. Get ready to fall in love with these delightful heart-shaped strawberry waffles that are as charming as they are delicious. Homemade waffles are one of my favorite things to make. The …
Nutella muffins – this easy muffin recipe requires just 3 ingredients! Gooey Nutella, nuts, and crescent roll dough result in beautiful Nutella twist muffins. Whenever I stopped and picked up coffee, I grabbed a muffin. I missed my tender muffin breakfast when I cut out my coffee shop habit. My mini obsession led me to …
Easy buffalo chicken quesadillas are the perfect party food for the whole family! Serve these cheesy quesadillas with blue cheese and ranch dressing at your game day celebrations. I want tender chicken, gooey cheese, and a crispy tortilla when I’m eating a buffalo quesadilla. This simple recipe contains simple ingredients – just how I like …
This blackberry kiwi mojito recipe is a fruity riff on the classic Mojito. Made with fresh fruit, mint springs, and rum, this refreshing cocktail is the perfect summer drink. The mojito is a classic cocktail known for its invigorating taste, characterized by a blend of fresh mint, lime, sugar, and soda or sparkling water. This …
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 …
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 easy Frito Corn Salad recipe combines vibrant veggies, zesty spices, and the crunch of Fritos for a delicious salad, perfect for potlucks and parties. This Fritos Corn Salad is a crowd-pleaser on game day, at picnics, BBQs, potlucks, or as an easy salad for any meal. The first time I made this, I fell …
This hearty stuffed pepper soup recipe is like traditional stuffed peppers but in soup form! When soup season calls, bell pepper soup is a great way to please the whole family! I sometimes joke that soup is my life, but that is just a dramatic way for me to describe my love of soup. This …
This homemade cheese garlic pull apart bread recipe is drenched in garlic herb butter and gooey mozzarella. Perfect for holidays and game day! Whether you are looking for food to serve for football season or craving garlic crack bread (yes, pull apart bread is sometimes called that,) you are in the right place for a …
This slow cooker bean dip is the perfect game day party dip. Simple ingredients – cheese, green onions, and cream cheese are the base for this easy cheesy bean dip. Is it wrong that I am pretty happy eating appetizers? If I could, I’d probably eat taco dip and jalapeno poppers and whipped feta dip and a whole slew of other small …
This homemade bacon jam recipe is a true bacon lover’s dream. Caramelized onions meet smoky bacon in this soft, spreadable jam. For bacon lovers and culinary enthusiasts alike, the concept of bacon jam may be uncharted culinary territory. Often compared to bacon marmalade, this savory spread is a bacon lover’s dream come true. Imagine the perfect balance of caramelized onions and thick-cut, smoked bacon mixed together, creating a soft, spreadable jam that tantalizes your taste …
Whipped Feta Dip, inspired by Greek cuisine – indulge in the rich and tangy flavors of the Mediterranean with this easy, creamy recipe. My favorite kinds of dips are easy to make. This delightful dip is easy to prepare and a crowd-pleaser, making it an ideal addition to any gathering or meal. If you’re having …
Jenny Bullistron is a self-taught home cook and a former bartender. She lives in a weird suburb of Chicago, but dreams of moving to a smaller place with more grass, green space, and clean air. If she could grow her own fruit and vegetables, she would be living her dream life. She goes by Jenny …
Candied ginger is easy to make and great as candy or for garnishing cocktails and desserts. You only need a few ingredients! I started out with the idea to make candied ginger when I was playing around with Moscow mule garnishes. Store-bought would have been fine, but that’s not how we do things. “Homemade or …
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 …
This antipasto skewers recipe is the perfect lazy day Italian appetizer for a large crowd. They can easily be made from store-bought pickled items or your pantry stash! One of my favorite appetizers is these delicious antipasto skewers. They are a great way to start the party and perfect for folks who like to graze …
This mini bacon ranch cheese ball recipe is so easy to make and delicious! You only need 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to put this appetizer together. Sundays have been my favorite day of the week for a very long time. There is something about sitting down to watch football all day that really makes me happy. Maybe …
This penne aglio e olio is an easy twist on a classic pasta dish. Serve it as a simple side dish for chicken or as dinner for meatless Monday! Like most of the world, I am on a quest to eat healthier (at least in January haha). I’m also on a quest to spend less …
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 …
This easy recipe for pasta with pumpkin sauce is a great addition to your fall dinner table. Lots of gorgonzola cheese and pine nuts for crunch! Pumpkin!! I know you are seeing it all over the place. That’s what happens September – November. People just can’t get enough of it. And I’m one of those …
This fancy baked goat cheese cranberry appetizer recipe is easier to make than it looks! It is the best cranberry appetizer recipe for the holiday season! Indulge in the perfect holiday appetizer with this easy baked goat cheese cranberry appetizer recipe. It’s a dream come true! The first time I tasted hot, baked, and creamy goat cheese …
This vanilla cranberry mimosa recipe is perfect for winter brunches, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and holiday and New Year’s Eve parties! Only 3 ingredients and very easy to make. Do your plans for the holidays include any parties? Because I have found the perfect winter party cocktail! I think every year I host some kind of holiday …