Air Fryer Corn On The Cob with tender, toasted kernels are easy to make without turning the oven on! Serve with plenty of butter and salt. Sweet corn is in season! Now is the perfect time to make air fryer corn on the cob for an easy side dish. My in-laws told us that they […]
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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 […]
Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons
Crispy Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons are filled with garlic cream cheese. Serve these easy cream cheese puffs as an appetizer or side dish. The first cream cheese wontons were authentic, homemade ones from my neighbor who was making them for a family celebration of hers. They were the best cream cheese puffs I’ve ever […]
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, […]
How To Boil Eggs
Wondering how long to boil eggs? Here are four stovetop options for how to make hard boiled eggs with tips for making peeling easier! When I wanted to know how long to boil eggs I asked my mom since she makes an impressive amount of hard boiled eggs for my dad every week. He brings […]
Omelette Recipe
This simple omelette recipe is easy to make and very versatile. With just a few basic ingredients, you can make a protein-packed breakfast! We love eating eggs for breakfast and dinner with fresh fruit, breakfast potatoes, bacon, and toast. Several years ago, Brian set out to learn the best way to make an omelet and […]
Baked Oatmeal
This Baked Oatmeal recipe is soft and chewy with a hint of cinnamon. Serve warm topped with vanilla yogurt and fresh berries. I think the first time I ever tasted baked oatmeal was when I was an overnight guest at a friends house while traveling. I’ll always have fond memories of our stay and have […]
Southwest Breakfast Burritos
These Southwest Breakfast Burritos are the perfect way to kick off the day. On busy mornings, grab one from the freezer, heat it up, and go! Looking for a way to make your morning meals less rushed? Doing some meal prep ahead of time can make for smooth sailing. You’ll love having these southwest breakfast […]
Egg Bake
Make this Egg Bake recipe for overnight guests or for your family! This breakfast casserole has bacon, eggs, and cheese all in one dish. We are a breakfast loving family but oftentimes no one feel like preparing a meal right after getting up. This Egg Bake is fabulous because it can be prepare the night […]
How To Make Mashed Potatoes
Here’s how to make mashed potatoes that are smooth and creamy! They are the perfect side dish for a holiday dinner or a weeknight meal. My family loves mashed potatoes but their one requirement is that they be smooth. So I decided to figure out how to make mashed potatoes they would like more than […]
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Start the day with a Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole with sausage, eggs, cheese, and tater tots all in one easy dish. Preparing a full breakfast for overnight guests during the holidays can be a bit tricky because there are so many dishes to complete at the same time. That is where a breakfast casserole can […]
Everything Bagel Pumpkin Seeds
These crispy Everything Bagel Pumpkin Seeds are topped with everything bagel seasoning! Make these roasted pepitas for a flavorful snack! Every year, my kids want to carve pumpkins just to get the seeds (aka pepitas) so that I can make roasted pumpkin seeds. Over the years, we’ve made so many different flavors, from bacon to […]
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 […]
Puff Pastry Breakfast Pizza
This Puff Pastry Breakfast Pizza has a light, flaky crust topped with cheese sauce, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, and bacon! This is the ultimate breakfast pizza and is easy to prepare with puff pastry for the crust. Several years ago I shared a recipe for Thanksgiving Pizza with a puff pastry crust topped with Thanksgiving […]
How To Make Scrambled Eggs
Learning how to make scrambled eggs is a basic cooking skill! These fluffy, creamy scrambled eggs are perfect for breakfast or dinner. We taught our kids how to make scrambled eggs when there were young so that they could make them whenever they wanted to. They can be eaten alongside other breakfast items, on breakfast […]
Jalapeno Popper Bites
Jalapeno Popper Bites are deep fried, melted cheese balls stuffed with diced jalapeños and bacon, coated in crispy breadcrumbs. I’m all for the traditional jalapenos poppers but when we visited a restaurant in Rochester Minnesota called Hefe Rojo and tasted their jalapenos chicken poppers we were blown away! I decided to make my own version, […]
Jalapenos Popper Recipe
Ultimate Jalapenos Popper recipe for a party appetizer that everyone loves! Crispy on the outside with melted cheese and bacon on the inside. When it comes to appetizers, the jalapenos popper has it all! It is deep fried, cheesy and spicy, plus it includes bacon. Serve these fried peppers with seasoning ranch for dipping.
Deep Fried Pizza
Deep Fried Pizza has the most fantastic crust that is buttery and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! Add your favorite toppings and bake. I’ve always been a huge fan of Pizza Hut’s pan pizza because of the crispy, buttery crust. And after my family tasted these deep fried pizza they all […]
Corn Fritter Recipe
This Corn Fritter recipe makes tender little fried balls of dough with bits of sweet corn inside. Serve them warm with maple syrup and honey drizzled on top. Corn fritters can be served as an appetizer or snack. And they can also be served as a side with burgers, chicken or seafood.
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 […]
Bisquick Waffle Recipe
This Bisquick Waffle recipe is a great way to start the day! Top them with butter and syrup or fresh fruit and whipped cream. Although having waffles for breakfast may seem decadent, these waffles with bisquick are actually super easy to make. If you end up making too many waffles, you can store the leftovers […]
Corn Dip
This flavorful Corn Dip recipe is the perfect dish to bring to your next party or backyard barbecue. Serve cold or hot with corn chips or tortilla chips. This corn dip recipe is a great option all year long. In the summer, you can make it with corn on the cob and serve it cold. […]
White Gravy Recipe
This White Gravy recipe is a basic white sauce that is easy to make and can be used in so many ways. Serve over biscuits or add cheese for a cheese sauce. I titled this recipe white gravy but it is also called white sauce, Béchamel sauce, country gravy, peppered gravy, and homestyle gravy. My […]
Mini Biscuits
Mini Biscuits are just plain fun to eat! Dip them in gravy, serve them as a side, or use them to make bacon eggs and cheese breakfast sliders. We recently tried making pretzel bites using bisquick and they turned out like mini biscuits. But we loved them and decided to make gravy to dip them […]
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.
Corn and Sausage Chowder
This spicy Corn and Sausage Chowder recipe with potatoes, cheese, and tomatoes is a hearty soup that is perfect for chilly evenings. When the temperature outside starts dropping, I start craving warm homecooked meals. I’ve got to admit that soup is the ultimate comfort food. This creamy Corn and Sausage Chowder is easy to make […]
Two Ingredient Dough Calzones
This Two Ingredient Dough Calzones recipe is perfect for an easy family-friendly meal. Just make the dough and let everyone add their favorite fillings! One of my family’s favorite meals is pizza, especially the guys in the family. We enjoy it in all sorts of forms from grilled pizza and pizza balls to stromboli and […]
Baked Mashed Potatoes
This Baked Mashed Potatoes recipe makes fluffy, cheesy potatoes that are perfect for sharing at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes? Mashed potatoes with gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, and cheesy mashed potatoes are all delicious. My mom used to make mashed potatoes quite often, and the whole family loved them.
Corn Casserole
This Jiffy Corn Casserole recipe is a traditional Thanksgiving side dish. Corn pudding a creamier, cheesier version of cornbread! Corn casserole is similar to cornbread but it includes two kinds of corn, cream cheese, and shredded cheese! This side dish is a family tradition.
Cheese Ball Recipe
This yummy Cheese Ball recipe with bacon and pecans is so easy to make. Put on a charcuterie board or serve with a variety of crackers as a party appetizer! My daughter recently pointed out the lack of cheese ball recipes on my website. In fact, I only have one and it is the sweet, […]
How To Toast Pecans
Here’s How To Toast Pecans for snacking or to use in recipes. Toast the pecans in the oven, skillet, or even the microwave. My favorite nuts are pecans and walnuts. And have you ever noticed that when you look at the vast aisle of snacking nuts, NONE of them are containers of pecans or walnuts? […]