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 …
Fall
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 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 …
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 …
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 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 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 …
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 …
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 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 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 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 …
I thought it would be fun to cook up a big batch of shrimp chowder with bacon, corn and fresh thyme to celebrate a national foodie day. It seems that there is a National day for pretty much any food! October 19 is National Seafood Bisque Day. It is the perfect choice for a …
This roasted carrots and mushrooms dish is flavored with fresh thyme and roasted in the oven to bring out the naturally sweet flavor of the carrots. It’s scrumptious! Using fresh herbs for cooking recipes adds so much flavor. For today’s recipe, the fresh thyme is one of the stars! It would make a great side dish for …
Fall is the time for savory comfort food casseroles with full-bodied flavor. This hearty Whole30 Shepherd’s Pie is a gluten-free and Paleo version of the traditional English casserole. My husband is English and loves it when I make Shepherd’s Pie. But the normal dish uses mashed potatoes with butter and cream, as well as flour …
Did you know that many foods have national days in their honor? October 1 is known as National Homemade Cookie Day. It seems appropriate that the first day of October would be given this honor, since October also starts three months of holiday celebrations where cookies play a big part. There are so many national …
The cooler weather is on the way and for me that means cooking lots of casseroles. This BBQ Ranch Chicken Casserole is rich and hearty and the perfect way to warm you up on a cool autumn night. And the fact that it’s one of my 30 minute meals makes it an added bonus for …