Make this Easy Chili Recipe on the stovetop! Our basic chili is full of flavor and is simple enough to make for a weeknight dinner! Warm up with a bowl of chili and a slice of skillet cornbread on the side! There are a million different ways to make chili, and everyone has their preferences […]
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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 […]
Grilled Zucchini
Flavorful Grilled Zucchini with zesty lime juice, smokey chili powder, and spicy cayenne pepper that perfectly complement the tender zucchini. We love making grilled vegetables alongside our beef and chicken! It’s a quick way to prepare the main dish and side at the same time. The first time I ever had grilled zucchini was at […]
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 […]
Taco Casserole
This Taco Casserole recipe is perfect for families! Make the taco bake, put the toppings in bowls, and let everyone add their favorites. We love eating tacos and this taco casserole is another great way to enjoy one of our favorites. It can be served with extra chips or even soft taco shells if you […]
Acai Bowl
Start the day with this colorful Acai Bowl recipe! Top each smoothie bowl with fresh fruit, granola, nuts, coconut, nut butter, and honey. These smoothie bowls are a fun way to eat breakfast or enjoy them as an afternoon snack or as a cool, flavorful dessert. Our kids introduced us to acai bowls on vacation, […]
Nacho Fries
Use this easy Nacho Fries recipe to make copycat Taco Bell fries at home! Serve these spicy, crispy fries with cheese dip. French fries are a popular appetizer, but they are also a great side dish for burgers, pork, steak, and chicken. Taco Bell Nacho Fries are only available occasionally, but with this recipe, you […]
Smoked Corn On The Cob
Make Smoked Corn on the Cob this summer for a flavorful twist. Top the hot corn with seasoned butter to bring it to the next level! One of the best things about summer is the fresh fruits and vegetables! We love sweet corn and look forward to enjoying it all summer long. There are countless […]
Dinner Rolls
Soft, homemade Dinner Rolls are simple enough for a weeknight meal but special enough for a holiday dinner! This easy dinner roll recipe was passed down from my mom. I have been totally spoiled my whole life by getting to enjoy the fabulous homemade food my mom makes. If you’ve ever wondered where I learned […]
How To Cook A Turkey
Wondering how to cook a turkey? This is the easiest, most basic, step-by-step guide for how to cook a turkey for a stress-free Thanksgiving. The centerpiece of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is a turkey yet so many people have told me that they’ve never made a turkey and don’t know how. To beginners, cooking a […]
Snow Cone Syrup
Homemade Snow Cone Syrup can be made in a rainbow of colors and the sky is the limit for flavor options! Use it on snow cones, shave ice, snoballs, or in beverages. Remember standing in front of the snow cone stand and how hard it was to choose which flavor syrup you wanted on top?!! […]
Taco Seasoning Recipe
Make homemade taco seasoning with this easy recipe using ingredients from your pantry! You can make it mild or spicy depending on your family’s tastes. Recently when I went to make dinner for my family, I couldn’t any packets of taco seasoning in my pantry. So, I made my own taco seasoning recipe and found […]
Black Bean Corn Salsa
Black Bean Corn Salsa is an easy appetizer when served with tortilla chips or delicious as part of a meal on top of chicken. This black bean and corn salsa is a tasty combination of vegetables and beans. I love having this salsa with chips, tacos, quesadillas, and chicken! We often serve it in the […]
Buffalo Pretzels
Crunchy Buffalo Pretzels are a crowd-pleasing snack that is the perfect finger food for parties! Make a double batch because they will disappear in a flash. My kids love it when I make seasoned pretzels and I’m always on the lookout for new flavors to make. When my daughter was talking about how much she […]
Pork Fried Rice
This easy Pork Fried Rice recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Use only peas and carrots, or add whatever veggies you have on hand! With the arrival of fall and the new school year, comes the return to a more scheduled life with regular bedtimes and regular meals. It’s always hard to say goodbye […]
Watermelon Cupcakes
These fun Watermelon Cupcakes have actual watermelon baked inside with a swirl of buttercream and mini chocolate chips for seeds on top. I recently shared a recipe for a watermelon cake but sometimes it just easier to make and serve cupcakes than it is to serve a cake. So I decided to make these watermelon […]
Watermelon Cake Recipe
This adorable Watermelon Cake is frosted with buttercream to look like a watermelon, and it actually has watermelon baked inside it! We’ve all seen recipes for cakes made with applesauce or mashed bananas and now it’s time for a cake with watermelon in it! It’s a fun cake to bring to all of your summer […]
Spicy Pretzels Recipe With Ranch Seasoning
This easy Spicy Pretzels Recipe with ranch seasoning is irresistible! These crunchy, salty, buttery pretzels are the perfect finger food. My son was totally craving Dot’s Pretzels, and our little local grocery store doesn’t sell them. So instead, I bought some pretzel sticks and spices to make my own copycat version at home. The homemade […]
Thanksgiving Countdown Planner and Checklist
Hosting Thanksgiving dinner can seem overwhelming but I’ve put together a Thanksgiving Countdown Planner and Checklist with free printables to make Thanksgiving dinner achievable for everyone! As soon as you decide to host Thanksgiving you can start planning. Figure out about how many people will be attending. Write down your menu ideas (this can easily […]
Oven Baked Tacos
Oven Baked Tacos are the perfect family dinner for busy weeknights. All of the tacos are baked at once in a 9×13 pan! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Ortega. The opinions and text are all mine. Summer has been fabulous but it’s time for the kids to go back […]
Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe
This Slow Cooker Taco Soup recipe is easy to make and so flavorful. Brown the meat and put everything in the crockpot! Serve with corn chips. Slow Cooker Taco Soup is a family favorite from my mother-in-law. The family always requests it when we get together for family celebrations or holidays. It’s perfect for those […]
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe
Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe with only 4 ingredients! Cooks in crock pot in 3-4 hours. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, and fried rice. Slow cooker pulled pork is so easy to make on busy days when you want your meal to cook itself. Just put it in the crockpot and it will be ready […]
Grilled Barbecue Ribs
These tender Grilled Barbecue Ribs, made on a gas grill, are sweet and spicy with the smoky flavor everyone loves. They are perfect for summer entertaining. This post has been sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Summer entertaining is all about including the outdoors from cooking on the grill and […]
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
My go-to dinner recipe for Slow Cooker Pot Roast is total comfort food. This easy crock pot roast beef recipe includes potatoes and carrots. One of my go-to, never-fail recipes is a Slow Cooker Pot Roast. It is warm, comfort food that is so easy to make. Just put the roast and vegetables in the crock pot […]
Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
Make this Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches recipe and fill chewy French rolls with tender, juicy, shredded roast to dip in au jus. Many people think of making Crock Pot recipes in the winter, but I am more of a year-round slow cooker gal. I like that my Crock Pot doesn’t heat up my house […]
Hot Cocoa Cake Recipe
This Hot Cocoa Cake is the perfect thing to enjoy after a day of fun winter activities. With hot chocolate buttercream, chocolate ganache, and even mini marshmallows, this cake is sure to be a hit! The best way to get through winter is to embrace it with the knowledge that spring will arrive again before […]
Tater Tot Taco Pizza
Tater Tot Taco Pizza is a mouthwatering combo of two of your favorite eats: tacos and pizza! The tater tot crust makes this dinner recipe even more fun. There is a pizza shop in our area that makes some fun versions of the classic pizza and one of them in a Taco Pizza. I already […]
Cheese Pretzels Recipe
Here’s a Cheese Pretzels recipe for an easy snack that’s quite addictive! These crunchy, buttery, cheddar cheese flavored pretzels are perfect for parties We are a family of cheese lovers and that love of cheese also extends to our snacks! These cheese pretzels are great for snacking on and you’ll find that you can’t stop […]
Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
This Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip not only includes four kinds of cheese, but it is also packed with veggies. Bring this easy spinach dip appetizer to a party or potluck! Sponsored by Hidden Valley. If it’s cheesy, you know it’s going to be a major hit at your holiday party or potluck! This Slow […]
Spicy Taco Squares
This Spicy Taco Squares recipe is a delicious party food made with puff pastry and your choice of toppings. It’s an easy appetizer for parties and game day! When it comes to entertaining, it’s important to balance all of the desserts with delicious appetizers. You know me, I love my sweets but once the holidays […]
Sunset Slushie Recipe
This kid-friendly Sunset Slushie recipe is a perfect beverage for sharing with family and friends. Make it as a layered sunrise drink for breakfast too. I made this recipe as part of a sponsored post for BAILEYS® Coffee Creamers. Sunrises and sunset are one of life’s little pleasures. I have hundreds of sunrise/sunset pictures. I’m […]
Ham Pot Pie
This Ham Pot Pie recipe is easy to make for a family dinner. It’s a good way to use leftover ham! Add julienne potatoes, veggies, and a crust. This ham pot pie recipe is like chicken pot pie, but it has the flavorful addition of ham! If you have leftover holiday ham, this is a […]