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 …
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 …
This potato kielbasa soup recipe is full of cheese, crispy sausage pieces, and potato chunks! The whole family will love it. It’s a hearty and cheesy soup, perfect for lunch or dinner. My Eastern European heritage has definitely influenced my life and what I eat. My Austrian grandmother was a baker and my Hungarian grandfather was …
This 3-ingredient black bean soup recipe is easy to make. It’s full of protein and flavor, and can be thrown together quickly! Plus, you can make it vegan by using vegetable broth. My black bean obsession strikes again! And I am experiencing a little deja vu with that sentence – I am pretty sure I have …
The Kentucky Mule is a delicious twist on a traditional Moscow Mule cocktail. Kentucky bourbon, ginger beer, and fresh-squeezed lime juice make this an easy 3-ingredient bourbon cocktail. I’d like you to meet the Kentucky Mule – the Moscow Mule’s distinguished cousin with a Kentucky twist. I’ve had a love affair with Kentucky for a …
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 …
This Christmas sangria recipe with red wine will get you in the holiday spirit. This simple recipe is perfect for your next Christmas party! Winter cocktail, anyone?! Red wine Christmas sangria is the perfect cocktail recipe for the holiday season. If you’re looking for a big-batch cocktail, as an excuse to bust your punch bowl, …
This post has been sponsored by RITZ Crackers. All opinions are my own. These RITZ taco bites are the perfect easy appetizer for all of your holiday parties! All of your favorite taco flavors on your favorite crackers! When you’re planning for holiday parties food is probably at the top of your to-do list, next to …
This post has been sponsored by Prairie Organic Spirits. All opinions are my own. 21+ Drink Responsibly. This gin ginger martini is the perfect mix of spice, sweetness, and sour. Simple to make at home – the perfect nightcap or party drink. When I think of ginger as a fall or winter flavor, I always think …
Homemade bacon cranberry pistachio dressing – perfect for Thanksgiving! Whether you put it in the bird (then it’s stuffing) or on the side, no holiday meal is complete without it! Dressing and stuffing are pretty much the same things. The difference is one is made in the oven in a pan and the other is made inside …
Homemade ginger simple syrup is an easy way to add a little sugar and spice to your cocktails and homemade sodas. Great drizzled on top of ice cream, too! Take your vodka soda or your gin and tonic to the next level with a bit of ginger simple syrup. A home bar should include multiple …
Looking for a fall cocktail? Try this autumn spiced rum cider cocktail – the perfect blend of spiced rum, spiced apple cider and hard cider. Plus cinnamon and star anise! Autumn is finally here and with that brings lots of seasonal treats. I know that everyone always talks about pumpkin when the weather gets cooler. …
Making homemade buffalo sauce from scratch is simple with this easy recipe! Choose your spice level – great for game day, buffalo wings, chicken dips, and as a dipping sauce. I love making any homemade condiment, spice mix, and my own sauces. I started with taco seasoning mix, went on to make a delicious and very …
I’ve rounded up 20 fall soup recipes perfect for warming you up after a football game or an afternoon of leaf raking. There are healthy options, easy soups, warm soups and more – all the fall soups you could ask for!
These easy baked apple slices are great as a holiday side dish, with oatmeal for breakfast, or as dessert! Easy to make and gluten free! If you are familiar with my blog, then you know I like easy and delicious recipes. It’s not that I don’t get crazy in the kitchen now and again with …
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 …
These moist spiced apple muffins are full of fresh apples and spices. When you get your hands on one, you’ll want another! So many mornings, I want a muffin. My mom used to make blueberry muffins in the morning before we got ready for school. I think that’s where this want comes from. I have …
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, …
A quick bacon brie apple crostini recipe – creamy brie, crumbled bacon, and sweet apples topped with maple syrup on crispy crostini. Apples and cheese are delicious when paired together. I often snack on red apple slices and sharp cheddar cheese – don’t knock it till you try it! If you’re like me and love …
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 …
Taco pinwheels are made with refried beans, taco seasoning, cream cheese, and sour cream. A delicious, make-ahead cold vegetarian appetizer! Bite-size appetizers are great for parties of all kinds. Tailgating, holidays, birthdays, and more! These vegetarian taco pinwheels are not only yummy; they are also super easy to make. I thought about adding meat but …
This chicken potato chowder is great for using up leftover grilled chicken breasts. It is easy to make and super tasty thanks to added bacon. I am always looking for ways to use up leftover grilled chicken. We tend to buy the family pack of chicken breasts when they are on sale and then we …
This beef pumpkin stew recipe is hearty and delicious! Made with pumpkin puree and beef stew meat, it is savory and guaranteed to warm you up. As the trees’ leaves start to change color and fall and the temperatures begin to drop, I start to crave heartier dinners. The warmer the meal, the better. I …
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 …
If you find yourself with leftover corn on the cob, make this easy stovetop recipe for roasted creamed corn with bacon. The perfect combination of fresh corn, cream, and bacon. If you grilled corn over the weekend, there is a possibility there is leftover corn on the cob. And if that is the case, I …
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 …
My no cook corn black bean salsa recipe takes 10 minutes to make and is perfect for parties, tailgating and holidays. Make this your new favorite quick appetizer! Tailgating season is almost here. I am actually watching baseball this summer and now I have to get myself in a football mood. I’m not complaining though …
Indulge in the refreshing and flavorful Raspberry Gin Spritzer, a tasty cocktail perfect for a romantic evening or a relaxed gathering. Only 4 ingredients are needed to make this easy raspberry cocktail! Over the past few years, there has been a resurgence of speakeasies and classic cocktail lists with drinks you once thought only grandpa and grandma drank. …
Chicago-Style deep dish breadsticks are the easy version of fan-favorite Chicago style pizza. Dip these pizza dough breadsticks into your favorite pizza sauce for a fun appetizer or game day snack! I have a confession to make. I don’t enjoy deep dish pizza. Stop the presses. I am sure I’m breaking some unwritten rule as a …
This delicious blackberry sangria recipe uses red wine, muddled blackberries, and blackberry brandy for the perfect summer drink! Everybody raise yo’ hands – it’s sangria time again! Test tasting at my place has been fun these last few weeks as I’ve rolled out a couple of big batch cocktails. If you’re looking for a super …
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 …
One Pot Tomato and Pesto Pasta – a delicious 30 minute dinner. Use store-bought or homemade pesto and add shaved parmesan cheese to make this easy pasta dish! This one pot tomato and pesto pasta recipe is a year-round recipe but it’s particularly perfect for the summer and fall seasons. The times of year when …
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 easy homemade hibiscus simple syrup recipe is the perfect substitute for basic simple syrup. Perfect for all of your favorite cocktails. Making simple syrup is easy and making different simple syrups is just as simple. You need a pot, water, sugar, and your favorite ingredients. Hibiscus simple syrup is one of my favorites and …
This cucumber watermelon punch is perfect for all parties and occasions. This punch recipe is fruity, floral, and very refreshing!
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 grilled chicken avocado salad is topped with homemade jalapeno cilantro dressing. It is the perfect easy summer salad and great for quick lunches! I’ve been taking a chance on foods I don’t normally eat. Avocados used to make me squeamish, to say the least. At events, I could be seen scraping the avocado off of …
If you follow me on Instagram, you saw a ton of photos from my recent trip to Charleston, SC. Charleston is my new favorite US city and I have even been dreaming about moving there. I was in town for the Charleston Wine and Food Festival but made sure I had time (and room in …
This post has been sponsored by MorningStar Farms®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. All over the interwebs I see posts about “brinner.” In case this is the first time you’re hearing this word, it’s a mashup of breakfast and dinner. I see so many pictures of people eating pancakes or waffles at night. But …
This raspberry sweet tea cocktail combines raspberry honey simple syrup, honey liqueur, and bourbon with iced tea to make the perfect mixed summer drink! My sister and I used to watch a lot of TV together. We would do a little margherita pizza eating and Netflix binge watching once a week. Boy, do we love our Kimmy Schmidt. …
This deli macaroni salad recipe is the perfect side dish for backyard BBQs and holiday celebrations like Memorial Day, Labor Day, and the Fourth of July! Do you ever eat something at a restaurant – maybe a unique salad or a spectacular sandwich – and all you can think about afterward is eating it again because it …
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 …