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 …
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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 homemade pizza sauce recipe is one of my favorite easy DIY recipes, and it’s sure to make homemade pizza night more fun. With simple ingredients and a burst of flavor, you’ll never go back to store-bought sauce. I spent a lot of last winter using canned goods that I bought at the store or that …
These strawberry muffins with glaze are easy to make – they’re super moist, delicious and the strawberries will melt in your mouth! Originally published April 2013, Updated May 2015. One day, I really wanted to make blueberry muffins. I had one of those ridiculous cravings people get sometimes so I started get everything ready to make them. I grabbed …
This black bean corn chowder recipe is perfect for cold weather. If you’re looking for an easy soup or chowder recipe with bacon, this is the one! Also, it is a great way to use up leftover corn cobs. When I started blogging, I posted about a trillion recipes with black beans. Exaggeration? Yes… but I …
These almond banana pancakes are perfect for weekend breakfasts! Forget about banana bread – use your overripe bananas to make this easy pancake recipe. Saturday mornings are made better with pancakes. So are Sunday mornings. Actually, EVERY morning is made better with pancakes. When I was a kid, my stepmom made the best pancakes. I …
This roasted garlic tomato soup is recipe is easy to make and perfect when paired with a grilled cheese sandwich. This flavorful and aromatic soup is easy to make and is great as lunch! This post is sponsored by Red Gold Tomatoes. Thank you for supporting the brands that I love! All opinions are my …
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 brie roasted red pepper soup is creamy and smooth. Serve it with homemade croutons or crusty bread and a salad for the perfect lunch! When I tell people about food blogging, the questions I get asked the most are about inspiration. Sometimes people want to know about inspiration and motivation; how do I push myself to get …
This chicken fajita mac and cheese is some serious comfort food. It is perfect for Sunday supper so invite your whole family over for dinner! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. This winter hasn’t been that cold and usually we would take advantage of the moderate temperatures and …
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 …
Pimento cheese tomato ham sliders are the perfect party food! Perfect for big crowds, these flavorful sandwiches will be the star of your next event. I have always been a huge fan of appetizers but when I go to a baby or wedding shower, it’s fun to see the main dishes. Most are held in …
If you’re short on time, make this tomato tortellini soup! It only takes 15 minutes from start to finish and is full of flavor. Plus, 3 easy variations! I’m such a soup person that I spend hours thinking about soup. Okay, maybe not hours each day, but I do spend a lot of time planning …
No game day celebration is complete without buffalo flavored recipes. Whether you are using it to make wings, appetizers or something a little special, it is a must have. It’s even great for non-sports related parties and your guests will be excited to eat something a little spicy. They may only eat buffalo sauce when …
Hot pimento cheese dip is perfect for tailgating, parties and all pimento cheese fans. You’ll be quickly adding this appetizer to your party menu once you try it – everyone is going to love this twist on a Southern favorite. My favorite recipes are the ones that I create unexpectedly. Like this hot pimento cheese …
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 …
Caprese baked eggs only require 4 ingredients and a little salt and pepper. This easy recipe is going to become your go-to quick recipe for breakfast or brunch! Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Phil’s Fresh Eggs. Have you ever been standing in front of the stove, wishing you didn’t have to scramble those eggs? Or …
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. …
This cinnamon French toast is a delicious breakfast recipe made with simple ingredients. Top with fresh fruit, nuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup. I realized that I only eat French toast when I go out for breakfast or brunch. It doesn’t make sense because it is so easy to make, and I really like it. The …
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 …
This vegetable egg white fried rice recipe is made with brown rice and is perfect when you are looking for an extra dose of veggies. 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. During the holidays, I attend so many holiday parties. I …
This chicken sausage hashbrown breakfast casserole is so easy to make that it only takes 5 steps! Makes 4 individual portions. Today I am doing something a little different with my recipe. Something really exciting. Usually, I create recipes with the goal of making cooking fun and easy for everyone. Today I accepted a challenge …
Slow cooker Kahlua hot chocolate warms you up in more ways than one! Add some marshmallows to this hot chocolate and you’re all set for chilly winter nights or holiday parties! This is going to become your favorite winter cocktail / dessert combination. We have been truly blessed with amazing neighbors. We live in a vintage …
Include a holiday crostini bar at all of your holiday parties this year! These 12 3-ingredient crostini recipes are easy to make and pair perfectly with my favorite Sicilia DOC wines, Nero d’Avola and Frappato. This post is sponsored by Wines of Sicily. My love of Sicilian wine and my opinions are my own. Are you throwing …
Dip these baked loaded mashed potato tater tots into my creamy loaded potato dipping sauce. They are the perfect healthier way to use leftover mashed potatoes! I am totally getting ready for all the future holiday parties coming up. My favorite part of a good holiday party is the appetizers. Appetizers are one of my favorite …
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 …
The Miele Culinary Adventure includes the Miele Experience Center, The 50 Best Restaurants Awards ceremony, and a food tour of Chelsea Market. This post is brought to you in collaboration with Miele. All content, ideas, and words are my own. Last month I traveled to New York City for the Miele Culinary Adventure. You may …
Tuna bacon crostini is a great last minute-appetizer! It only takes 10 minutes to put together and is the perfect finger food for dinner parties. Thank you Bumble Bee Seafoods for sponsoring this post. Not all tuna is created equal. Click here to learn more about how only Bumble Bee® Albacore will do. I love having …
This slow cooker beer cheese soup is super easy to make! It combines sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and beer and is delicious for lunch or dinner.
This buffalo chicken dip recipe is the perfect game day food! It tastes just like buffalo wings but with less mess and no frying. The biggest day of the year for football fans is right around the corner and if you are like me, you are gathering all of your best football recipes together. 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 …
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 blue cheese tuna melt is great for weekend lunches and brunch. Blue cheese is added to the tuna and American cheese is melted on top. This twist on an American classic can also be served open-face! I think winter is coming. Fall may have just arrived, but I heard some weather reports about fall foliage …
These spicy apple bacon grilled cheese sandwiches are going to add some heat to your lunch. The sweet and spicy apple relish is my favorite part and pairs perfectly with the cheese and bacon. Back in February, I participated in the first edition of this blog hop and shared these delicious chicken fajitas. Then in June, for …
This three cheese penne pasta bake is perfect for family meals! Get dinner on the table quickly and serve with a side salad and garlic bread. With autumn comes the return of school and heavier dinners and dishes. I love piling on the cheese and pasta once the weather gets cooler and fall comes. This three cheese penne …
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 …
One pot mediterranean chicken feta pasta can be in 30 minutes with a rotisserie chicken. Serve with a cucumber side salad for an easy and delicious dinner! I’m on a one pot meal kick, dear readers, and you’re in for a treat! I’ve combined my favorite mediterranean flavors – feta, olives, artichokes and garlic – with …
Turn a kid-friendly classic sandwich into an adult masterpiece with this recipe for a gouda jalapeño roasted red pepper grilled cheese sandwich! I love a good grilled cheese sandwich. There is something about gooey melted cheese that makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. Thank goodness April is National Grilled Cheese Month and I’m celebrating with …
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 …
Looking for an easy lunch sandwich? This hummus and veggie sammie is the answer to your lunch problems! I have a confession to make. Cue the Foo Fighters… I do not like avocado. I may have actually talked about this already – I’m not sure. Unfortunately (fortunately?) I talk a lot, even here, and some …