Pork Fried Cauliflower Rice is an easy meal that is chock full of veggies! It’s so tasty your family won’t even miss the rice. We had some leftover pulled pork to use up, and I remember my mother-in-law telling me that she likes using her leftover pork to make pork fried rice. It is super […]
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Flower Pot Cookies
These Flower Pot Cookies are perfect for spring! The bright colors pop and the easy recipe makes them a fun party idea. With sugar cookie cups, chocolate ganache, and Oreo dirt, they are as good to eat as they are cute to look at. Anyone else excited about spring? The snow is gone, the tulips […]
Bacon Roasted Cauliflower
This Bacon Roasted Cauliflower recipe is a great snack or side dish and it’s the most delicious way to eat more cauliflower! We love roasted cauliflower and add different seasonings and sauces depending on the day. This bacon roasted cauliflower is one of our favorite variations!
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
This Microwave Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice recipe is an easy side dish to serve for dinner. Try it with stir fry or kabobs! I’m not sure where I’ve been but I just found out about cauliflower rice or riced cauliflower. It’s all over online and even Trader Joe’s is selling it. I’ve been trying to […]
Ranch Cauliflower Bites
Ranch Cauliflower Bites are an easy appetizer or side dish the whole family loves. When dipped in ketchup, they taste like french fries! I’ve made cauliflower bites often, adding various spices and they are so good! The last time I made them I decided to add powdered ranch mix to make Ranch Cauliflower Bites in […]
Dirt Cake Cups
These Dirt Cake Cups are made with chocolate pudding and crushed Oreos! Top them with edible cookie flowers, gummy worms, and Swedish fish. Dirt cake is perfect for spring and summer celebrations! It’s an easy, no-bake dessert that you can serve at parties and backyard barbecues. If you put it in individual cups, it is […]
Simmering Pot Recipes
These simmering pot recipes will fill your house with the scents of the holidays and seasons. Put the ingredients into jars to give as gifts! A simmering potpourri pot makes your house smell so good! Assemble these simmering pot recipes in jars to give as gifts so your friends and family can enjoy them. Or […]
Puff Pastry Veggie Pizza
This puff pastry Veggie Pizza recipe is the ultimate appetizer! The flaky crust, creamy ranch dip, and crunchy veggies are the perfect combo. I’m always delighted when someone brings cold veggie pizza to a party or potluck, and I have to take a slice! I love how everyone makes it a little different, yet it […]
Gone Fishing Brownie Bites
This Gone Fishing Brownie Bites recipe has blue frosting water, fish sprinkles, and a pretzel fishing rod with a gummy fish on the line! These Gone Fishin’ Brownie Bites are the perfect summer cookies with blue frosting for water, fish-shaped sprinkles, and a pretzel fishing rod with a red Swedish fish on the line! They […]
Pineapple Chicken Kabobs
These Pineapple Chicken Kebobs are made with a pineapple marinade, and the kabobs are brushed with a spicy pineapple glaze during grilling! Chicken Hawaiian kabobs are the perfect summer dinner choice. You can assemble them earlier in the day and then cook them when dinner time rolls around!
Southwest Spice Blend
This flavorful Southwest Spice Blend is perfect for chicken, beef, and pork! Make your own southwest seasoning with spices from your pantry. Looking for a new seasoning combination for your meat? Try using a southwest spice blend for a smoky, spicy flavor. You can use it as a marinade, a rub, or simply sprinkle it […]
Chicken Tinga
Chicken Tinga is spicy shredded chicken with chipotle chilies, adobo sauce, tomatoes, and onions. It’s perfect for tacos and quesadillas! I ate at a Mexican restaurant while on vacation with friends, and when we tasted their jalapenos poppers, we were blown away! We made our own version of the jalapeño popper bites, but they were […]
Broccoli Salad
This simple Broccoli Salad recipe with fresh broccoli, onions, bacon, and craisins has a creamy broccoli salad dressing. Enjoy it year-round! A broccoli salad is a must-have dish for every occasion, from a summer barbecue to a holiday dinner! It goes well with so many main dishes, and there are never any leftovers.
Passion Tea Lemonade
Make Starbucks Passion Tea with Lemonade at home! This tasty and refreshing drink is easy to make with only two ingredients. It’s one of our favorite beverages to have in the fridge. We like to make a pitcher of this to serve with dinner, and it goes great with snacks and desserts too! Sometimes we […]
Crock Pot Pork Chops
These juicy Crock Pot Pork Chops are slow-cooked to tender perfection in a creamy sauce that is perfect for a side of mashed potatoes. Crock pot recipes are a great way to make dinner, side dishes, and even dessert! I love using my slow cooker because it is hands-off. Just get everything assembled in the […]
Potato Soup Recipe
This hearty Potato Soup recipe is warm and comforting. We love eating baked potato soup loaded with cheese, bacon, and chives. We often make soup for dinner during the cooler months and enjoy it with salad and bread on the side. Loaded potato soup is a restaurant favorite, so we made this recipe so that […]
7 Layer Salad Recipe
This 7 Layer Salad has seven layers of fresh salad fixings displayed in a glass bowl. Plus, you can make this classic recipe ahead of time! We love making this salad, as well as potato salad, coleslaw, and broccoli salad, for potlucks, backyard barbecues, and holidays since you can prepare them the night before. We […]
Cashew Chicken
This flavorful Cashew Chicken recipe has tender pieces of chicken coated in a sweet sauce with crunchy cashews and sliced red bell peppers. I shared a slow cooker cashew chicken back in 2016, but I wanted to also share how to make it in a skillet for those times when you need dinner to be […]
Chicken Casserole
This creamy Chicken Casserole recipe with melted cheese and a crunchy, buttery topping will surely become a family favorite! Casseroles (known as hotdish here in Minnesota)are popular dinner recipes because all of the ingredients are cooked in one pan. Add some vegetables and bread on the side, and dinner is done!
Baked Mac and Cheese
Our creamy, cheesy, Baked Mac and Cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food with a decadent cheese sauce and crispy breadcrumbs on top. When my sister got married, my brother-in-law started bringing southern mac and cheese to our Thanksgiving dinner and now it is a must at everything holiday dinner! Baked macaroni and cheese is […]
Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! This version of chicken divan is creamy, cheesy, and topped with crushed Ritz crackers. This chicken broccoli rice casserole is a family favorite! My niece even requested it for her birthday dinner. There’s something irresistible about the combination of the creamy casserole topped with buttery crackers! […]
Corn Chowder Recipe
This potato Corn Chowder recipe topped with bacon is a warm and comforting meal that can be made any time of the year! With only a few basic ingredients, you can make this delicious corn chowder recipe that even your pickiest eater will enjoy. Top each bowl with crumbled bacon, and you can even add […]
Stuffed Peppers
This Stuffed Peppers recipe is bursting with color and flavor! Each bell pepper is filled with beef, sausage, rice, veggies, and cheese. If you want to eat a more colorful variety of veggies, stuffed peppers are the perfect recipe to make! Plus, they’re fun to eat with each bell pepper working as individual bowls.
Carrot Patch Cookie Cups
These adorable Carrot Patch Cookie Cups are chocolate cookies filled with buttercream and topped with crushed Oreos and carrot candies. Carrot Patch Cookie Cups are perfect for any spring celebration! Bring them to your Easter dinner or make them for a baby shower.
Robin’s Egg Meringue Cookies
Crunchy, airy Robin’s Egg Meringue Cookies are a beautiful blue color with speckles. Dip them in chocolate and coconut for a special treat. One of the signs of spring in Minnesota is the return of the robins that migrated south for the winter. These pretty robin’s egg meringue cookies are a fun way to celebrate […]
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These Chicken Lettuce Wraps are bursting with flavor and color! Top lettuce leaves with chicken, thinly sliced veggies, and peanut sauce. The last few times I’ve gone to the Cheesecake Factory, I’ve ordered the Asian Chicken Lettuce Wrap Tacos and thoroughly enjoyed them. I decided to make a copycat so that I can have them […]
Sweet and Spicy Chicken
This Sweet and Spicy Chicken recipe will quickly become a family favorite. It’s easy to prepare and can be served with a side or on a salad. The chicken has a delicious combination of sweet and spicy. We love eating it with coconut rice or fried rice on the side, in tacos, or in chicken […]
Breakable Chocolate Gifts
Breakable Chocolate Gifts are like edible pinatas filled with candy and sprinkles. Perfect for Christmas treat bags with a mini mallet. Last Valentine’s Day, I made breakable chocolate hearts, and since they were so much fun, I decided to make breakable chocolate gifts as well! They are filled with candy and sprinkles. Put the gift, […]
Turkey Soup
Warm, comforting Turkey Soup is a great way to use leftover turkey! Simply add your favorite veggies, broth, and noodles. If you plan ahead and make extra turkey, you can use the leftovers to make so many other great dishes! The turkey can be used in most recipes that call for chicken. This turkey noodle […]
Green Bean Casserole
Green Bean Casserole is a popular side dish at every holiday meal! The beans are coated in a creamy sauce and topped with French-fried onions. We grew up having a classic green bean casserole at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter dinners. It’s my daughter’s favorite side dish, and I wanted to share how we make it.
Queso Recipe
The ultimate Queso Recipe with melted cheeses, spicy peppers, and Mexican seasonings! This popular restaurant cheese dip is a party favorite. If there’s one appetizer everyone agrees on, it is chips and melted cheese! From queso to nachos, we all love snacking on the cheesy, crunchy combination. With this easy recipe, you can make your […]
Ham and Potato Soup
Warm, comforting, cheesy Ham and Potato Soup is a family tradition! This hearty soup is easy to make with a few simple ingredients. Whenever my mom made a bone-in ham, usually for holidays, we hoped there would be leftovers so that she would also make this ham and potato soup recipe! She would always serve […]