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…
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…
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…
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. These candy corn blondies are rich and tasty. They are made with brown sugar to sweeten the batter and…
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…
These spiced pumpkin seeds are an easy fall snack made with fresh pumpkin seeds, olive oil, pumpkin pie spice, sugar, sea salt, and cracked black pepper. Roasting the seeds brings out their nutty flavor, while warm spices and a touch of sugar create a delicious sweet-and-savory combination. Making roasted pumpkin seeds is a great way…
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…
The El Diablo cocktail is an easy-to-mix tequila drink with a vibrant and refreshing flavor that is perfect for Halloween. Although not strictly a Halloween cocktail, El Diablo means “the devil” in Spanish, and the reddish hues of the drink make it a popular choice for the holiday. The drink is made with crème de…
This delicious caramel apple martini uses Granny Smith apples, chopped nuts and a delicious blend of alcohol for one amazing cocktail. Caramel apples are a fun thing to do in the fall but you don’t need to wait for the cold weather to enjoy the taste of them. Today we’ll be getting the memory of those…
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…
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 butterscotch bars recipe is perfect for fall. It combines the sweet flavor of butterscotch with the comforting taste of apple pie. The bars have a crumb crust that is topped with an apple pie filling. They are finished with a butterscotch drizzle. Keep reading to learn how to make the butterscotch bar recipe. Some of…