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.
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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? […]
Tater Tot Casserole
Tater Tot Casserole has a creamy layer of ground beef, Italian sausage, green beans and corn topped with crunchy tater tots and melted cheddar cheese. I’m from Minnesota and we call this tater tot hotdish but most of the country knows it as tater tot casserole. No matter what you call this dish, it is […]
Chipotle Chicken Recipe
This Chipotle Chicken recipe is packed with flavor and perfect for tacos, burritos, and nachos. The easy marinade coats the chicken with delicious seasonings! When we had my daughter’s graduation open house, we had a nacho bar for the food. I wanted to nachos to be a little more filling than just having queso and […]
Corn Salsa
This Corn Salsa recipe is a Chipotle copycat with corn, peppers, onions, and cilantro. Enjoy with chips or on top of chicken, tacos, or fish! Corn on the cob season is in full swing, and we are loving it! I made some tacos recently and was craving fresh salsa to put on top. So, I […]
Adobo Peppers Chipotle Sauce
Here’s my Adobo Peppers Chipotle Sauce that can be used like any taco sauce. It is perfect on top of tacos or poured over chopped chipotle chicken. I came up with this adobo peppers chipotle sauce when I needed to add some liquid to my chipotle chicken in a slow cooker. I didn’t want to […]
Baked Corn On The Cob
Baked corn on the cob is the perfect side dish for a weeknight dinner! The corn can be baked in the oven alongside your main dish. Sweet corn is an all-American classic, and baking corn on the cob in the oven is an easy way to prepare it for your family! In this post, we […]
Crock Pot Corn On The Cob
Crock Pot Corn On The Cob is a hands-off way to make corn on the cob ahead of time and keep it warm too. Use multiple crockpots to make corn for a crowd. Making corn on the cob in a crock pot is super easy, and the bigger your slow cooker, the more corn you […]
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 […]
Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe
This Everything Bagel Seasoning recipe only has 5 ingredients! We use this seasoning blend on everything from bagels to chicken. We’ve become slightly obsessed with everything bagel seasoning lately. It tastes good on so many things! The only problem is that it is inconvenient to get to a store that sells the seasoning mix and […]
Low Carb Bagels Recipe
This Low Carb Bagels recipe is for chewy, golden brown bagels that are full of flavor that satisfy your cravings! The bagels are also keto and gluten-free. When eating a low carb diet for an extended period of time, you really start missing things like bread, pizza, and bagels. Luckily you can make your own […]
How To Cook Steaks On The Stovetop
Here’s How To Cook Steaks On The Stovetop like a restaurant! They are tender and juicy with a delicious crust. Save money and make fabulous steaks at home. I think my all time favorite food is steak (even more than chocolate!) so I had to figure out how to make steaks. We love steak cooked […]
Cowboy Caviar Recipe
Cowboy Caviar is a healthy appetizer that is perfect for parties! Serve as a salsa with tortilla chips or as a flavorful side salad with chicken and fish. I was visiting with the receptionist at our dentist’s office recently while my daughter was getting some work done on her teeth. We were talking about recipes. […]
Slow Cooker Ham and Cheese Soup
A hearty bowl of Slow Cooker Ham and Cheese Soup is the perfect way to warm up! Put it in the crockpot in the morning on a busy weekday for an easy dinner. There is something about the cold weather that makes me crave a bowl of warm, hearty soup! It’s probably because I’m looking […]
Jerk Chicken
Grilled Jerk Chicken topped with a fresh pepper salsa is bursting with flavor! Make it as a meal over rice or as an appetizer with fondue. We have a restaurant in the Twin Cities called Redstone American Grill that has jerk chicken fondue on their appetizer menu. Ever since my daughter introduced me to it, […]
Easy Thanksgiving Menu
This Easy Thanksgiving Menu that is TOTALLY DO-ABLE for everyone from beginners to busy moms. The holiday menu plan includes everything from turkey to pie! This Easy Thanksgiving Menu is full of ideas and recipes for stress-free Thanksgiving! The blog post is broken down into the following Thanksgiving Menu categories: appetizers, main dishes, casseroles, salads, […]
Cranberry Sauce Recipe
This easy, homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe is BETTER than store-bought and perfect for Thanksgiving. Plus, you can make it ahead of time! Cranberry sauce with fresh cranberries is surprisingly easy to make! It goes so well with oven-roasted turkey and can also be used in salads.
Roasting Pumpkin Seeds
Roasting pumpkin seeds is one of our favorite fall activities! Save the seeds when carving pumpkins to make roasted pumpkin seeds for a delicious snack. Every year my kids want me to buy pumpkins for them to carve and not for the reasons you might think. They are way more interested in roasting pumpkin seeds […]
Grilled Corn On The Cob Peeled
Grilled corn on the cob is a summer staple! It cooks quickly when peeled and grilling it gives the corn a smoky flavor and grill marks. Grilled corn on the cob with charred kernels just screams summer! Just looks at a picture of it and your mouth starts watering remembering how delicious it is. Peeling corn […]
Breakfast Skillet
Start the day with a hearty Breakfast Skillet of cheesy scrambled eggs, roasted vegetables, and fried sausage. I’ve gotten into the habit of eating eggs for breakfast most mornings but get tired of eating them the same way. My new favorite way to eat scrambled eggs is to make a breakfast skillet. My breakfast skillets […]
Microwave Corn On The Cob
Corn On The Cob In The Microwave is the fastest way to cook corn and the easiest way to shuck it! Or you can microwave corn without the husk. When we need a quick side to go with our dinner, we stick some corn on the cob in the microwave! It’s hot, tender, and ready […]
How To Grill Corn On The Cob With The Husks
Here’s how to grill corn on the cob with the husks. Grilled corn in the husks is easy to make with no prep, soaking, or peeling beforehand. Corn on the cob is a summer staple and is part of every summer celebration and backyard BBQ! It goes well with chicken, steak, pork, kebobs, and burgers. […]
Pizza Soup with Homemade Croutons
This hearty Pizza Soup is like comfort in a bowl with a creamy tomato base, mini pepperoni and lots of cheese served with homemade garlic and herb croutons. My family likes all things pizza from macaroni and cheese pizza for dinner, tater tot breakfast pizza, pizza balls for an appetizer to mini fruit pizza for […]
Garlic and Herb Chicken Marinade Recipe
This Garlic and Herb Chicken Marinade recipe makes the BEST juicy, tender, flavorful chicken that is a perfect main dish or delicious on a salad and pasta. Everyone will love this grilled chicken recipe marinade. Chicken is a staple in many family dinners since it is so versatile and generally affordable. There is a large […]
Garlic Rosemary Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Make this garlic rosemary pork tenderloin recipe on the grill in summer and on the stovetop in winter. It cooks in 8 minutes or less!
Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs Recipe
This Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs recipe is so easy to make and only requires three ingredients. The result is fork tender, delicious BBQ ribs! This recipe is inspired by my friend Becky who made this kind of BBQ ribs for me and my kids. When our kids were little and our husbands would be away […]
Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Soup is a delicious way to eat more vegetables. This simple soup is full of flavor and is the perfect dinner on a cold night. Every fall, I look forward to Panera’s Autumn Squash Soup! Since it is only available seasonally, I decided to make a copycat version so that I can enjoy […]
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 […]
Easy Acorn Squash Recipe
This Easy Acorn Squash Recipe is a delicious side dish and a great way to get more veggies in your diet! Today’s Easy Acorn Squash Recipe is one of my new favorites! I love making this recipe for lunch. I make the whole squash and put half in the fridge for another day.
Oven Baked Chicken Breasts
Delicious, tender, juicy oven baked chicken breasts the whole family loves in less than 30 minutes! These chicken breasts are EASY to make and so versatile. My family loves chicken and if you are a follower, I’m sure you know this by the number of chicken recipes I share. One of the easiest, hands-off ways […]
Italian Seasoning Substitute
Here’s a quick Italian seasoning substitute that you can make from dried herbs in your pantry! It’s perfect for your favorite Italian recipes. Ready to make your favorite Italian recipe, but then you realized that you are out of Italian seasoning? We’ve got an easy substitute so that you can get back to cooking!
Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast
This Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast is the ideal family dinner for busy days. Put it in the crock pot in the morning and dinner is ready when you want to eat! I’ve made traditional pot roasts and BBQ pot roasts for dinner and decided that I should make an Italian pot roast. I read […]