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, […]
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Mini Candy Houses
Mini Candy Houses are EASY to make, FUN to decorate and look ADORABLE served at holiday parties. Kids LOVE to help make these BITE-SIZED gingerbread houses! One of our favorite holiday traditions from when our kids were little is making candy houses using graham crackers, frosting and lots of candy. Now that the kids are […]
Four Christmas Cookies From One Basic Dough
Kitchen hack for holiday baking: make four Christmas cookies from one basic dough with this recipe. Prepare the dough ahead of time, freeze and bake later! Can you believe that it’s almost November and the holidays will be here before we know it! Everyone knows that one of the best things about the holiday season […]
Easy Apple Crisp Recipe
Easy Apple Crisp recipe with sweet, tender apples topped with a crunchy crumb topping. Apple crisp is best served warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel! Apple crisp with all of that crumb topping is more delicious to me than apple pie! I’ve never been the biggest fan of pie crust and have been know to […]
Sweet Potato Casserole
This classic sweet potato casserole with pecans is as delicious as a dessert with a brown sugar crumb topping. A MUST MAKE for Thanksgiving! This sweet potato casserole is so easy to put together and is sure to become a holiday tradition after just one bite.
Halloween Candy Bar Pretzels
Halloween Candy Bar Pretzels are easy to make with mini candy bars sandwiched between pretzels. A spooky treat perfect for Halloween parties! Candy bar pretzel bites are one of my go-to holiday treats. They are easy to make and easily customizable for any occasion. When I found some spooky eyeball sprinkles at the store recently, […]
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 […]
Mini Apple Crisps
These Mini Apple Crisps have sweet, tender apples with a crunchy crumb topping. Individual apple crisps are perfect for parties and holidays! Everyone loves apple crisp during the fall and I would choose apple crisp over apple pie any day! Making mini apple crisps is the perfect way to share fall baking with family and […]
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 […]
Crescent Roll Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Crescent Roll Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are so easy to make and are perfect for fall. This small batch of cinnamon rolls is drizzled with caramel and icing. Fall is in the air and I couldn’t be more excited! Autumn is my favorite season with the cooler weather and colorful foliage. The leaves on some of […]
Mini Chicken Taco Pizzas
Mini chicken taco pizzas are perfect for parties or make them for a fun family dinner. These mini chicken tacos are bursting with flavor and so easy to make! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Ortega. The opinions and text are all mine. Cinco de Mayo is just around the […]
Mexican Pigs In A Blanket
These Mexican Pigs In A Blanket are easy to make and full of flavor! One of the MOST POPULAR appetizers is even better with a MEXICAN TWIST! Everyone loves pigs in a blanket. They are present at pretty much every party, celebration, and potluck. I decided to take the classic appetizer and give it a […]
Pomegranate Punch
Sparkling Pomegranate Punch is a pretty, family-friendly drink perfect for holiday celebrations and parties from Thanksgiving to Christmas! Raise your hand if you look forward to pomegranate season every year. My kids would eat them every day if I kept them on hand! This pomegranate lime holiday punch has both pomegranate juice and pomegranate arils. […]
Cranberry Pecan Salad
This creamy Cranberry Pecan Salad recipe with cranberry sauce, sugared pecans, and glazed pretzels is perfect for holiday dinners! This cranberry pecan pretzel salad with sweet cranberry sauce, sugared pecans, and pretzels. It’s a cool, creamy treat that will be a hit at your holiday potluck!
Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Casserole
Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food and the best side dish for holiday parties and potlucks. Topped with French fried onions for more flavor! Who can resist a good old potluck? It’s so much fun to fill up a plate with little bits and bites of the most delicious foods. Cheesy […]
Slow Cooker Apple Cider
Slow Cooker Apple Cider is so easy to make! It’s a copycat of Caribou Coffee’s Hot Apple Blast and is perfect for parties and holidays. Along with cold weather comes delicious warm drinks, from coffee and hot chocolate to apple cider and tea. There’s nothing better than wrapping your hands around a warm mug of […]
Easy Coconut Macaroons Recipe
These Easy Coconut Macaroons drizzled with chocolate are chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside. They are like a homemade Mounds bar! It’s the season for holiday baking and Christmas cookies really have their moment during this time of the year. From cookie platters at holiday parties to cookie exchanges, we love them […]
Apple Nachos Recipe with Cinnamon Chips
This easy Caramel Apple Nachos recipe with crispy cinnamon sugar tortilla chips, caramel, whipped cream, and fresh apples is the most delicious fall dessert! The kids are back in school, there’s a chill in the air and we are excited for fall! We love pulling out the sweatshirts, watching the leaves turn golden, and visiting […]
Caramel Apple Pretzel Salad
This Caramel Apple Pretzel Salad recipe is a delicious way to enjoy a taste of fall with crunchy apples, candied pretzels, and sweet caramel sauce. When it’s apple season, we enjoy eating as many apples as we can in as many ways as we can. It’s fun to buy different varieties to see which one […]
No Bake Monster Cookie Protein Bars
These No Bake Monster Cookie Protein Bars are a chewy, crunchy, delicious breakfast. These energy bites also are a great snack option! Ahhh…the lazy days of summer! Just kidding, it’s more like the CRAZY days of summer. What happened to summer vacation? We’ve got so much going on this summer that it’s going to be […]
Mini Nutella Pies
Mini Nutella Pies have scalloped-edged pie crust cups filled with Nutella mousse, drizzled with chocolate, and topped with chocolate curls. Pies are fun no matter the type, but there’s something about the mini size or the individual serving size that makes them a little more special. When I was a teenager, I used to request […]
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 […]
Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Dumplings
Slow Cooker Garlic and Herb Cheesy Chicken Dumplings are a fun twist on this classic recipe! It’s easy to make and perfect for cold nights. This slow cooker recipe has a flavorful chicken stew topped with cheesy biscuits! You can add veggies to the filling and serve it with a simple salad.
Loaded Baked Potato Dip
This easy Loaded Baked Potato Dip recipe with bacon is the perfect party appetizer when served with potato chips or waffle fries! This dip is like a loaded baked potato without the potato itself! The potato element is added back in the form of potato chips, French fries, or waffle fries.
Rainbow Veggie Kabobs
These Rainbow Veggie Kabobs have a bright rainbow of colors on a stick and can be served at any occasion from last-minute get-togethers to planned parties. Sponsored by Marzetti® Veggie Dips. Whether or not you are the New Year’s resolution kind of person, most people make a commitment to eat healthier foods after all of the […]
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 […]
Chocolate Peppermint Brownies
These Chocolate Peppermint Brownies have a fudgy chocolate brownie base and melt-in-your-mouth peppermint buttercream frosting topped with smooth chocolate mint icing and crushed candy canes. It’s that combination of chocolate and mint that gets me every time! Brian and I even served chocolate mint brownies at our wedding in addition to a wedding cake. During much […]
Snowman Veggie Tray
A Snowman Veggie Tray is a fun addition to any holiday celebration. Arrange your favorite fresh veggies in the shape of a snowman! Sponsored by Marzetti® Veggie Dips. The holiday season should be called the eating season because we eat all the time! When getting together to sing Christmas carols, there are cookies and hot cocoa. […]
Pomegranate Fruit Salsa
This Pomegranate Fruit Salsa recipe is fun to serve from pomegranate bowl at holiday parties! The diced fruit is perfect with crispy baked cinnamon chips. During the holidays we have so many sweet desserts that I decided to make a pomegranate fruit salsa that’s perfect for the holiday season. This pomegranate fruit salsa recipe includes […]
Pretzel Crusted Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Pretzel Crusted Mozzarella Cheese Sticks are great for parties and after-school snacks. The cheese and pretzel combo makes this appetizer recipe irresistible! My family is always in the mood for mozzarella cheese sticks. Whenever we go out to eat, we HAVE to order them as an appetizer. When we are at home, my kids like […]
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 […]
Pepperoni Pretzel Balls
This Pepperoni Pretzel Balls recipe has a soft pretzel surrounding pepperoni and cheese. They’re perfect for an after school snack or a party appetizer. I’ve been making my easy pepperoni rolls recipe for years now and my kids love it but since they have a slight obsession for soft pretzels, I decided to combine […]