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 […]
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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 […]
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
A Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is an easy way to make a moist, flavorful turkey, especially when you have a smaller Thanksgiving dinner! Turkey is the main dish at our Thanksgiving dinner, and making a turkey breast in a slow cooker is a great way to have turkey without having to make the whole bird!
Garlic Bread
This easy Garlic Bread recipe is a family favorite! Top with mozzarella for garlic cheese bread and serve with marinara sauce. Garlic bread is the perfect side dish for so many meals, and it is great as an appetizer as well! We love it with cheese and simply toasted as well.
Roast Garlic
Wondering how to roast garlic in the oven? This delicious roasted garlic is easy to make and can be used in so many recipes. Fresh garlic is essential in so many recipes. It adds a unique flavor. When you roast garlic, the flavor mellows, making it more mild. The softened roast garlic cloves can be […]
Chicken Parmigiana
Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Parmigiana is crispy chicken topped with sauce and melted mozzarella. Make this restaurant favorite at home! When we eat at Olive Garden, I have two things I love to order: fettuccini alfredo and chicken parmigiana! This chicken parmesan recipe is surprisingly easy to make, and my family loves it so much […]
Apple Cranberry Salad
This Apple Cranberry Salad is sweet and crunchy, crisp and tart! It’s simple enough for a weekday lunch yet fancy enough for holiday dinners! I’m a huge fan of fruit on salad, and this one has diced apples and dried cranberries. Plus, anything that has freshly shaved parmesan and glazed pecans is going to be […]
Parmesan Chicken
This easy Parmesan Chicken recipe is ready in minutes! It’s crispy and flavorful on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Parmesan chicken is one of my family’s favorites! It can be enjoyed on its own, but it is also delicious with so many meals, from pasta to salad.
Corn Poppers
Corn Poppers are deep-fried, melted cheese balls stuffed with sweet corn, diced jalapeños, and diced red peppers coated in crispy breadcrumbs. Our Jalapeno Popper Bites are already delicious, but since corn on the cob is in season, we decided to try adding some sweet corn to them, and they are fantastic! They are spicy and […]
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 […]
Macaroni Salad
This cool, creamy, classic Macaroni Salad recipe is a summer staple! Prepare it ahead of time and serve it at a picnic or backyard barbecue. Every delicious main dish needs a few complimentary side dishes that are just as good! This macaroni salad is a great option and can be easily customized to best fit […]
Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce
This Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce recipe is super easy to whip up and is delicious on chicken wings, chicken tenders, pasta, and even popcorn! When our kids were teens, they would take weekly turns making dinner for our family. Our son loved making copycat Buffalo Wild Wings garlic parmesan sauce for pasta and wings. We […]
Two Ingredient Dough Garlic Knots
Crave-Worthy Two Ingredient Dough Garlic Knots are a super easy appetizer or side to serve with pizza or pasta. Better make a double batch! Our two favorite Italian restaurants in Cocoa Beach, Florida, serve delicious baskets of garlic knots! We wanted to make a quick, easy version that can be ready in minutes. Now my […]
Easter Dinner Ideas
These delicious Easter Dinner Ideas are TOTALLY DO-ABLE for everyone from beginners to busy moms and includes everything from ham to cake! I wanted to share our Easter dinner ideas and recipes for stress-free Easter! The blog post is broken down into the following Easter Dinner categories: appetizers, main dishes, vegetables, casseroles, salads, breads, beverages, […]
Garlic Parmesan Pretzels
Crunchy Garlic Parmesan Pretzels are a flavorful snack the whole family will love. They are easy to make any time the craving hits! Of all the spices and seasonings out there, the garlic parmesan combination is probably my family’s favorite. It goes well on everything from chicken and pasta to grilled cheese and biscuits. And […]
Potato Bacon Soup with Beans
Hearty Potato Bacon Soup with Beans is topped with cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Homemade bacon and bean soup is so much better than canned. My husband loves bacon and bean soup combined with creamy potato soup. We usually make it with canned soups but decided to try a homemade version. This potato bacon soup […]
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Juicy Cilantro Lime Chicken is bursting with flavor! Cook it on the grill or stovetop for an easy weeknight dinner with rice and veggies. My whole family loves this cilantro lime chicken and I love how easy it is to prepare. In the winter, I like to make it on the stovetop using a cast-iron […]
Mac and Cheese Spaghetti Squash
Mac and Cheese Spaghetti Squash is the healthier version of baked macaroni and cheese. It has all of the cheesy goodness with less carbs. One of my favorite ways to eat more vegetables is to use simple substitutes such as cauliflower rice and spaghetti squash. While the veggies may not be an exact replica of […]
Snickerdoodles
Brown Butter Snickerdoodles are buttery and gooey, soft and chewy with a crunchy cinnamon and sugar topping. This is the BEST snickerdoodles recipe ever! Snickerdoodles are basically chewy sugar cookies coated with cinnamon sugar but sometimes the simplest things are the best! We brought these snickerdoodles to the next level by using brown butter for […]
Thanksgiving Pizza
This Thanksgiving Pizza recipe is the BEST way to eat Thanksgiving leftovers. It has turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and more all in a puff pastry crust! Have you started making your Thanksgiving plans yet? We will be spending this Thanksgiving at my sister’s house. Since both Brian and I have family living in the Minneapolis […]
How To Host A Small Thanksgiving
Here’s your guide for How To Host A Small Thanksgiving with a free printable planner including a shopping list and kitchen conversions chart. This year your Thanksgiving celebration may look a little different than it has in the past. But you can still have a wonderful meal and cozy day giving thanks for all your […]
Two Ingredient Dough Crackers
Crispy Two Ingredient Dough Crackers with rosemary and sea salt are so easy to make! Switch up the spices to make endless varieties. It’s been a couple of years since I started using two ingredient dough and we still love it. There is no waiting for yeast to rise, no pulling out half of the […]
Cheese Sauce
This easy homemade Cheese Sauce recipe is smooth and creamy. Use as a dip for croutons and chips or pour over veggies and pasta! We are a family of cheese lovers and this simple recipe is a great one to keep on hand. There are so many ways to use this cheese sauce or it […]
Two Ingredient Dough Focaccia Bread
This Two Ingredient Dough Focaccia Bread recipe is a NO YEAST bread that is super easy to make! It can be served as a side, an appetizer, or used for sandwiches. With times as they are right now, I wanted to make a no yeast bread to share with everyone. We love two ingredient dough […]
Savory Dry Rub
This Savory Dry Rub recipe is a great way to season chicken, ribs, and pork. Simply mix all of the spices together and rub onto the meat prior to cooking. It’s not always convenient to purchase a seasoning mix or dry rub when you need it, especially during these times. This Savory Dry Rub is […]
Weekly Menu Planner – Free Printables
This Weekly Menu Planner with free printables is helpful when trying to plan meals and purchase food in advance. Preparing can save time, money and sanity! We are living in an unusual time with many people experiencing feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. Things seem to be changing minute by minute and everyone just wants to […]
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe with a crunchy, buttery, Ritz cracker topping! It’s classic comfort food, perfect for a family dinner. Casseroles are a classic comfort food that families love! They include meat, pasta, and veggies baked in one dish. Add a simple salad and bread to complete the meal.
Low Carb Banana Bread
This Low Carb Banana Bread with chocolate chips lets you enjoy a delicious treat without all of the sugar and carbs that come with traditional banana bread. Not only is this banana bread recipe low carb, but it is also low in sugar (only the natural sugar from the bananas) and is gluten-free! It’s so […]
Alfredo Sauce Recipe
This copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce recipe is easy to make with only five ingredients. Once you make it from scratch, you’ll be hooked! Of all the pasta sauces in the world, Alfredo sauce is my family’s favorite! It’s the first sauce I taught my son how to make back when he was in middle […]
Chicken Noodle Casserole
Chicken Noodle Casserole is comfort food at its best! A creamy combination of noodles, chicken, and vegetables that’s perfect for dinner. Along with the cool fall nights comes the need to gather family and friends around the table for a comforting family dinner. Growing up in Minnesota, this would be called Chicken Noodle Hotdish instead […]
Garlic Herb Chicken Kabobs
Grilled Garlic Herb Chicken Kabobs with bell peppers, onions, and zucchini are so colorful and full of flavor! You get your whole meal on a stick! Why is food on a stick more fun? From chicken kabobs to steak kabobs, we love grilling kebobs all summer long. Plus, they are the perfect thing to serve […]
How To Cook Chicken On The Stove
Wondering how to cook chicken on the stove? This easy stove top chicken recipe makes the chicken golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside! There are so many ways to prepare chicken and so many ways to eat cooked chicken but one of the easiest ways to make it is on the […]