Looking for a cocktail recipe to make for a weekend brunch or for some hair of the dog after a night out? Try making this spicy Bloody Mary recipe! It’s full of flavor, and has just the right amount of heat. Anyone who likes vodka and can handle some heat will love this drink. Keep reading…
Every New Year’s Day we make this split pea soup recipe in my home. This crock pot recipe is not only delicious but a lucky food as well. It was my grandmother’s recipe and she swore that if you ate split pea soup on New Year’s Day, it would mean that money would be prosperous…
These Christmas kiss cookies are an adaptation of the classic peanut butter blossom recipe. Instead of a peanut butter base, this recipe uses sugar cookie dough. The chocolate kiss in the center of the cookie gives it the signature look, and the red and green sprinkles dress up the cookie for the holidays. These cookies…
Building a gingerbread house starts with the right dough. This gingerbread recipe for building holiday houses makes a sturdy dough that holds its shape and supports candy decorations. The recipe uses pantry staples and bakes to create strong, even pieces that won’t warp or crack. You’ll learn how to mix, roll, and bake the dough…
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…
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…
This delicious coffee martini recipe makes a great 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…
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…
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…
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…
These 30+ Halloween Recipes are the perfect way to celebrate this fun holiday. Halloween will be here before we know it. This holiday is a blast for kids and gives parents a chance to be kids again, too! Halloween party food is fun, spooky, and whimsical, and looks great on a party table. Whether you…
These apple cheesecake bars have a three-layered mixture that features a crumb crust, a creamy cheesecake layer topped with cinnamon apples, and a streusel crumble. If you like cheesecake recipes with a twist, you will want to try this recipe. The taste is amazing and, like most bar recipes, these cheesecake apple bars are super…
Looking for a warm and comforting meal to make one night this week? Try this creamy garlic mushroom chicken recipe. The recipe ticks all the boxes for easy comfort food and tastes delicious, too. There are so many wholesome ingredients that go in this creamy garlic mushroom chicken dish. It calls for penne pasta, boneless…
The comforting feeling of a big bowl of soup is something that few other recipes can deliver. This vegan butternut squash soup recipe is a remake of my non-vegan version of this soup. My husband and daughter love soups, so I am always on the lookout for a new soup recipe. Since we also all…
These toasted pecans are coated with maple sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg and cooked on the stovetop until they take on a delightful flavor. They are an easy appetizer that comes together very quickly. They’re a great snack to bring to a party because they are dairy-free, Paleo, gluten-free, vegan! Pecans are one of those nuts…
This apple pecan stuffed pork chops recipe is comfort food at its best! The recipe is one of my 30 minute meals (actually 5 minutes over but those 5 minutes are worth it!) For this autumn recipe, I’ve stuffed boneless pork chops with an apple and pecan stuffing. I know how well these natural flavors…
We love Italian food in our house and lasagna is one of our favorites. Today, I decided to roll up my lasagna noodles into individual serving sized lasagna roll ups. Rolling the lasagna noodles makes the ingredients stay together nicely. These roll ups are not only easy to serve, but provide a fun twist on…