Homemade Italian Bread – Easy Crusty Italian Bread Recipe with Fresh Herbs

This crock pot chicken corn soup is the latest addition to my long list of chicken crock pot recipes. Prep this meal during the day and let the slow cooker to all the work! There’s nothing more comforting than a big bowl of soup when the weather starts to get colder. This slow cooker chicken …

This recipe for pumpkin cream cheese dip is easy to make and so delicious. It’s a creamy dip that is made of pumpkin puree and cream cheese with a splash of bourbon! I am always looking for easy appetizers to serve at parties. This pumpkin dip recipe with cream cheese is a favorite of my …

Try making this banana chocolate chip muffins recipe. This easy breakfast recipe, taste great and makes a perfect grab-and-go breakfast. Do you need to use up some ripe bananas? These amazing muffins have a natural sweetness that comes from using ripe bananas.  Keep reading for the banana chocolate chip muffins recipe. Ingredients for these banana chocolate …

Two of my favorite Italian meals are lasagna and fettuccini Alfredo. I have combined them together to make these chicken Alfredo roll ups. The recipe gives all the flavors of both dishes but in small individual sized parcels. This lasagna roll up recipe is a fun way to bring Italian comfort food to the table …

These butterscotch squares are a delicious bar recipe that would be a great choice for any party dessert table. You will be amazed how quickly these squares disappear.  These blondies are filled with sweet butterscotch morsels that give them a flavorful center. They also have chopped pecans which give them a crunchy texture. Keep reading to get …

Now that fall is here, it’s finally pumpkin season! I’ve compiled a list of 50 of the best pumpkin recipes to celebrate. No matter what you like to eat, you’ll find something in this list that works for you! There’s desserts, savory dishes, breads, drinks and more. I’ve made sure to include recipes that fit …

A coconut dream bar is a decadent bar dessert made in layers. Also called Hello Dolly bars, 7-layer bars, and magic cookie bars, they are always a hit when I take them to potluck dinners. These layered slices are quick to prepare and incredibly delicious. With their combination of sweetened condensed milk, pecans, chocolate chips, toasted coconut, …

 These cheesy scalloped potatoes are a perfect fall side dish. The creamy cheese sauce gives the potatoes a richness that is so delicious.  Every time I serve this recipe, it disappears quickly. And if you do happen to have any left, it is great heated up later and even tastes good cold. This recipe for cheesy …

Many of the crock pot recipes that I feature on my blog are a version of my mother’s favorite recipes. These slow cooker Boston baked beans are no exception! I grew up eating my mother’s Boston baked beans on Saturday nights. She used to make her recipe on the stove but I’ve adapted her recipe …

If you love caramelized onions, you’ll be delighted with the 20 recipes using caramelized onions that are linked below. Each one of the dishes is enhanced by the sweet, mellow flavor of caramelized onions. Most people make caramelized onions in batches, because it takes about an hour to cook them. With large batches, sometimes it’s …

The best mashed potatoes are fluffy but not too airy, seasoned perfectly, lump free, and have just the right amount of butter. These cooking tips will show you how to make the perfect mashed potatoes every time. Nothing says comfort food to me like a bowl of creamy and fluffy mashed potatoes. Combining this delicious …

Looking for a mouth-watering soup that can be made in your Dutch oven? Try making this one-pot lasagna soup recipe!  While traditional lasagnas take hours to prepare, this lasagna-inspired soup recipe is easy, with all the flavor of the original dish. Plus it’s a one pot recipe, which makes clean up a breeze. There is …

The delicious coffee martini recipe is a refreshing cocktail that provides a boozy coffee taste with each delightful sip. If you like espresso martinis, this coffee cocktail is for you! This cocktail recipe isn’t for a someone who prefers a sweet and fruity cocktail (though those are tasty too!). This spirit forward, vodka based cocktail …

These Paleo Banana Nut Muffins are simple to make and have no added sugar. They are one of my favorite quick grab and go breakfast recipes for those mornings when you have to get out the door in a hurry. Baking can be a challenge on a Paleo diet, but these Paleo baking tips will …

Today’s pumpkin recipe features these delicious pumpkin spice cookies. They are sweetened with pure maple syrup and contain gluten-free oats for a clean eating treat. In case you didn’t notice it, fall is on the way. On social media that means months of everything pumpkin! Pumpkin spice is something that I use all the time …

Missing your favorite restaurant food right now?  If you love the tasty of tangy and tart dishes with a smooth and velvety sauce, this recipe for chicken piccata with artichoke hearts is for you. The dish is one of my favorite 30 minute meals, but tastes as though you spent hours on it. It is …

Halloween is a the best time of year to get creative with both food and drink recipes. Get inspired by 10 Halloween cocktails with vodka that are sure to have your party guests shrieking with delight. Vodka is the perfect spirit to use to conjure up some spooky Halloween drinks. It is versatile and blends …

This candy corn dessert idea is the perfect way to use up leftover candy corn from Halloween. Kids and adults alike will love the chewy texture and sweet taste of these easy white chocolate candy corn blondies. Since candy corn is so readily available this time of the year, it makes the perfect add-in for …

Say hello to the Frankenstein Martini. This green Halloween cocktail recipe brings together Frankenstein’s two main colors – black and green – in one delightfully ghoulish drink. It’s so fun to use color in Halloween drinks. There is nothing quite as spooky as a Halloween cocktail using a colored liqueur as a base for the …

Looking for cute Halloween brownie ideas? These yummy Halloween brownies, shaped like mummies, will be the first sweet treat to disappear from your Halloween party dessert table. These mummy brownies are fudgy and whimsical with an eerie, kid-friendly look. Halloween-themed desserts are a hit with both the kids and fun-loving adults. Best of all, they …

Looking for a cocktail recipe that is easy to make, and creative enough to be the talk of your Halloween Party? Try making this Witches Brew cocktail.  This blue Halloween drink looks like something a witch would brew in her cauldron! It has a black sanding sugar rim which not only looks eerie but also …

Don’t throw the pumpkin seeds away when you carve pumpkins this year! Instead turn the often wasted seeds into spiced toasted pumpkin seeds! I love using all parts of the pumpkin. The puree can be used to make biscuits, waffles, muffins, cakes, and energy bites, but the seeds are often left out of recipes. There …

Are you looking for new fall recipes to try? This one pot sausage rotini bake is full-bodied, hearty, and best of all, everything comes together in one pot.  Fall is a great time to prepare one pot meals. It’s a busy time of year, and nothing is easier to put together than meals made in …

If you like the taste of caramel apples in the fall, you will love these caramel apple bars. They taste just like the traditional fall favorite but without all the fuss.  This apple oatmeal bar recipe is sweet and hearty, so easy to prepare, and is perfect for National Oatmeal Day, which falls on October …

Here is one of my latest cooking tips for the holidays – make your own homemade pumpkin puree. Pumpkin puree is a staple in Halloween and Thanksgiving cooking. From oatmeal to smoothies, to fudge and energy bites, making fresh pumpkin adds an earthy flavor to many of your fall recipes.   You can buy it …

This pumpkin spice oatmeal takes an ordinary bowl of oatmeal to a whole new level with the addition of fresh pumpkin puree, spices, pecans, and pumpkin seeds. The pumpkin recipe comes together in less than 15 minutes and is perfect for a busy morning. It’s hearty, tasty, and a recipe that your family will ask …