This slow cooker pork roast with applesauce and vegetables is a very easy recipe that tastes just amazing. The pork has a sweet rosemary mustard sauce that compliments the applesauce beautifully for a wonderful fall meal. Ahh…the wonders of crock pot recipes. No other kitchen appliance can make a dinner with hardly any preparation at …
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This ground turkey chili has three different types of beans and a boatload of flavor. This is the latest addition to my collection of crock pot recipes. In our house, a great-tasting chili is the ultimate winter comfort food. When the temps are cold and the weather is harsh, there is nothing quite like a …
These banana pumpkin pie spice waffles have a rich flavor with a hint of pumpkin pie spice. Making them for breakfast is the perfect way to enjoy a cool fall morning. This recipe is also a 30-minute meal, which makes choosing it to make for breakfast or brunch even better. Keep reading to learn how …
There’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of chicken and dumplings with Bisquick. This one-pot meal is simple to prepare and perfect for feeding a hungry family. This soup is made with chicken, vegetables, and a flavorful broth. The dumplings cook on top of the simmering broth, soaking up all its flavor. Whether you’re cooking …
Are you having a party for Independence Day or Memorial Day? These 4th of July Candy Jars will be a hit with the kids (and the young at heart!) This patriotic party table decor idea will dress up your dessert table with red, white, and blue colors and put your guests in the party spirit …
This roasted carrots recipe is a family favorite. The Parmesan roast carrots are topped with grated cheese and Panko bread crumbs for a wonderful flavor and crunchy texture. Roasting carrots brings out their natural sweetness and I often cook them this way. It’s easy and a great way to get kids to eat vegetables they …
These lemon cupcakes with grass frosting are sure to be the hit of any Easter gathering that you hold this year. Easter is such a fun time of the year. It brings out the joy in children and tells us all that spring is just around the corner. From Easter lilies to Easter eggs, and …
These Easter Egg Nest Cheesecakes are easy to make and they will be the hit of your party dessert table. We love cheesecake recipes in our house, and also have a fondness for speckled Easter eggs, so I know my family will love them. Easter will soon be here and now is the perfect time to …
This one pot spicy chicken stew comes together in a large dutch oven on your stove top, filling the kitchen with the delicious aroma of winter comfort food. The easy chicken and vegetable recipe features hearty veggies that are simmered in a tomato and wine broth that is flavored with spices. One pot meals are …
These heart shaped cupcakes are a fun holiday treat. If you don’t have a heart shaped cupcake tin, you can still make them with this easy trick. I am a frugal person by nature. It was a part of my upbringing and has lasted to this day. Anytime I can do a cooking hack that will …
This easy-to-make cranberry pecan fudge recipe has loads of fall favor and just a hint of sea salt. It’s perfect for holiday entertaining and gift-giving. The taste is sweet, tart, and crunchy, all in one delicious bite! Normally, I am all about peanut butter and chocolate when it comes to fudge. Today, we’ll be veering …
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 …
These layered pudding pops with their red, white and blueberry stripes are perfect for a 4th of July or Memorial Day barbecue party. Summer is almost here and cold desserts are really desirable right now. I enjoy making pudding pops instead of juice pops. The texture comes out more like a creamsicle than a Popsicle and I …
Here is one of my latest cooking tips for the holidays – making your own homemade pumpkin puree. Pumpkin puree is a staple in Halloween and Thanksgiving cooking. From oatmeal to smoothies, to fudge and energy bites, this raw fresh pumpkin recipe adds an earthy flavor to all your fall recipes. You can buy …
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 …
These 25 spooktacular Halloween Recipes are the perfect way to celebrate this fun holiday. Halloween will be here before we know it. This holiday is such fun for kiddos and gives parents a chance to be a kid again, too! Halloween party food is fun, spooky, and whimsical and looks great on a table. Check …
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 …
This chocolate cherry cheesecake bundt cake has a rich cherry and cheesecake center surrounded by dark chocolate cake and topped with a rich chocolate and icing glaze. It is the best of worlds – cheesecake and chocolate cake – made in one pan. This dessert would be a good focal point on any party dessert table. …
If you are looking for a switch from the normal pico de gallo, try this Roasted Beet Salsa with tangerines and red onion. It is hearty with a hint of sweetness and very low in fat. One of my favorite things to do each week is make a trip to my local Farmer’s market. The …
This one-pot lasagna soup recipe is a meal in a bowl brimming over with bite-sized lasagna noodles, and rich marinara sauce smothered with cheesy goodness. Onions, garlic, and fresh Italian herbs give this mouth-watering soup a delicious aroma and taste. Once you have had this soup, you may never ask for normal lasagna again! Keep …
This steak fajita chili recipe is brimming over with chunks of fork tender beef and fajita style vegetables in a rich, spicy chili base. The whole recipe is made on the stove top to coax out the flavors that only one pot meals made in layers can deliver. There is nothing quite like the look or …
This one-pot chicken barley stew is just chock-full of healthy veggies for a winter comfort food taste. It is rich and hearty, and the clean-up is a breeze after making it. The hearty winter vegetable stew is perfect for those chilly nights when you want to eat something that will warm you to the bones …
This quick and easy one pot Jambalaya recipe has loads of textures and tastes and a splash of New Orleans flavor! The recipe is gluten free, healthy and features chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausages. Perfect for a busy weeknight meal! Time for some Southern charm in a bowl. This recipe is sure to make you …
This one pot chili con carne has layers and layers of flavor that develop on the stove and in the oven in the same pan. It has become one of my family’s favorite one pot meals. When the weather turns cold, my thoughts turn to warming up with a winter comfort food recipe. Nothing beats …
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. These apple oatmeal bars are sweet and hearty, and so easy to prepare, and are perfect for National Oatmeal Day on October 29. Bar …
This roasted carrot salad with mushrooms, cranberries, and pecans is topped with feta cheese and dressed with a tangy balsamic dressing. Fall is a great time to serve salads that are made with roasted vegetables. I love having hearty salads as a lunchtime meal. Adding something extra to a normal garden salad gives you a …