Having a few tasty dip recipes in the rotation is a total must around here. Whether it’s for holiday appetizers, entertaining with friends and family, or simply after school snacking, dips do it all! While I love the occasionally cheesy, melty, queso-riffic indulgence, yogurt dips are where it’s at! They’re light and healthy (this is a dill dip without mayo), which means I can not only make them more often but also eat more in a serving....
If you’re looking to make this as an appetizer or snack dip it into leftover meaty spaghetti sauce! These easy cheesy breadsticks are a fun recipe that even the kids can join in on! Let them create their own shapes…maybe their initials? How fun! How to Make Cheesy Breadsticks This breadstick recipe uses prepared raw pizza dough, or you can try this no fail pizza dough recipe. Even a quick can of Pillsbury Pizza Dough will do in a pinch....
Simply season and cook, it literally could not be easier to get dinner on the table. Air Fried Chicken Thighs This tasty recipe has just 3 simple ingredients and such quick and easy prep and cleanup. This air fryer chicken is truly delicious and crispy! This recipe is keto-friendly and low carb, perfect for a healthy dinner. Find our favorite air fryer here. No Air fryer? No Problem! Make Baked Chicken Thighs in the oven....
Cake Mix Cookies Cake batter is one of my favorite dessert flavors, second only to chocolate. I have a treasure trove of cake batter infused recipes on my website, and even a well-loved funfetti cake recipe that’s made from scratch, but is specifically designed to imitate that classic cake mix flavor. However, I hadn’t ever used cake mix as an ingredient in one of my own cookie recipes before. I’d played with the standard, few-ingredient cake mix cookie recipes in the past and had always been happy with the results, but this time I decided I wanted to doctor the recipe a little more and really learn how to make cookies from cake mix that would be absolutely delicious....
I am all about the quick and easy dinner options, and you can almost never go wrong with chicken dishes! This chicken is covered in an ultra creamy spinach and artichoke sauce that takes just minutes to put together. I sear my chicken breasts to golden brown with a little olive oil. You can use boneless chicken thighs if you prefer, just be sure to add a few extra minutes to the cooking time....
These are so delicious and loaded with fresh veggies and lots of flavor! Lettuce for Lettuce Wraps Chicken lettuce wraps can be wrapped in any kind of lettuce but the following are my favorites: Butter Lettuce or Bibb Lettuce: has a great shape and won’t crack when folded but is soft so it can rip if you’re not careful Iceberg Lettuce: fresh, sturdy and crunchy. Can crack if you bend them....
We love this recipe because they are easy to make, portable, and they satisfy even the biggest of appetites! What Kind of Steak is Best for Steak Bites? Just like in our Soy Ginger Steak Bites, we love to use sirloin, sirloin strip or ribeye. If using less expensive cuts, you can tenderize them by pounding them meat mallet before cutting into bites. Another quick and easy way to tenderize steak bites is to put them in a zippered bag with about 2 tablespoons of bottled Italian salad dressing....
This Chili’s copycat recipe has tender, juicy chicken breasts baked in a tangy bbq sauce and topped with cheese, bacon, and tomatoes! What is Monterey Chicken? Monterey chicken is so popular is the perfect combination of southwestern bbq flavors. No need to fire up the grill for that savory, baked-in flavor. One dish means easy cleanup, too. This homemade version is even better because the chicken is thicker and juicy (but it won’t break the bank!...
Serve this easy meatball recipe with a Caesar Salad and some 30 Minute Dinner Rolls for an easy dinner. Meals baked in the oven are so fantastic if you have a busy schedule (and who doesn’t)? These porcupine meatballs are perfect because they can be prepared ahead of time and while they bake, you can fix a classic wedge salad and pot of rice or some Mashed Potatoes for a complete, delicious and easy meal!...
Great for breakfast (along with some make ahead egg muffins for a savory treat), a snack or even in a gift basket for a new mom, these moist morsels take the cake…or muffin! How to Make Raisin Bran Muffins There’s always a good recipe out there for raisin bran muffins including banana bran or blueberry bran muffins. Making them yourself takes the guesswork out of factory added sugars, preservatives, and additives....
Dinner rolls are loaded up with all of your favorite Reuben sandwich fillings, topped with a seasoned buttery topping and baked until warm and melted. This is going to be your go-to party dish! I love a good Reuben sandwich. Rye bread loaded with dressing, swiss cheese, and sauerkraut and cooked in a pan until perfectly grilled. Those flavors together just blend so well and make the perfect sandwich or even pasta salad....
In this side dish, thinly sliced potatoes and onions are layered in an easy homemade cream sauce and baked until tender, golden, and bubbly. Potato perfection! An Easy Classic Of all the potato side dishes from Oven Roasted Potatoes to Perfect Baked Potatoes, nothing says comfort food like creamy side of scalloped potatoes (except maybe creamy buttery mashed potatoes). So exactly what are Scalloped Potatoes? Thought to have originated in England, the word ‘scallop’ is basically a definition for how the potato is sliced....
The whole family will love this incredible spinach pie thanks to its crispy shell and flavorful cheesy center! What Is Spanakopita? It’s a spinach pie that’s made with flaky phyllo dough like that originated in Greece. The filling is loaded with spinach (of course), feta, garlic, parsley, onion, and more, making every bite delicious! The dough is brushed with olive oil adding even more delicious Mediterranean flavor! How To Make Spanakopita This easy Greek spinach pie comes together in three steps:...
This is the perfect meal sized salad and full of flavor. Serve with garlic toast. A Hearty Salad Make the dressing well ahead of time (up to 4 days) for a quick meal. Pre-washed lettuce is a time saver. Swap out seasoned chicken in the recipe below for either rotisserie or grilled chicken if desired. Tuck into a wrap for a handheld meal! Ingredients CHICKEN Fresh chicken breasts are pan-fried in this recipe....
Just like a delicious taco salad or zesty chicken burrito bowl, serve this fajita salad with a side of salsa and all your favorite toppings! What’s in a Fajita Salad? Lettuce: We love a nice crisp romaine for this salad but you can use any type of lettuce or a combination of kale and lettuce Vegetables: Traditional fajita veggies including bell peppers and onions. Protein: Chili Lime Chicken Breasts are the star of this meal....
Keep the ingredients for these chocolate coconut macaroons in your cupboard as your dessert emergency kit! No Bake Cookies without Peanut Butter While we’ve always called these cookies no-bake macaroons, but they go by other names too like Haystacks or even just chocolate coconut cookies. While we do make no bake cookies, this recipe is a bit different since there is no need for peanut butter (or flour). A Note on Oats Oats are one of those grains that are labeled so many different ways in the grocery store that it’s easy to get confused....
This luscious recipe is a twist on Nanaimo Bars with a dense chocolate base, a layer of creamy mint filling, and a rich chocolate topping. It’s hard to have just one. What is a Nanaimo Bar? Nanaimo Bars are a Canadian confection with a cream filling between two different chocolate layers. The creamy layer is similar to buttercream frosting but with the addition of custard powder for a slightly denser consistency....
Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy stove-top soup is quick and easy! Creamy, hearty, and full of flavor, this soup is a favorite. Why We Love This Soup Not only is Cannellini Bean Soup ultra-hearty and packed with fiber and flavor, its perfect for leftover add-ins and mix-ins. It’s a great base soup recipe for whatever is on hand in the pantry or the fridge! Add in extra veggies, chopped peppers, or leftover chicken breasts....
Easy Fruit Pizza is the best summer dessert. Sweet juicy berries with a citrus cream cheese filling spread over a sugar cookie crust. It’s all topped with a rainbow of fruits for a beautiful dessert. Colorful, sweet, and full of flavor! A fresh fruit pizza is a perfect way to enjoy ALL of the fresh summer berries and fruits while they’re in season. A Perfect Summer Dessert This fruit pizza recipe is an easy dessert topped with fresh fruit....
This recipe uses only a few ingredients and while it takes time, it’s easy. Even YOU can make the perfect loaf of french bread! This is great to serve alongside a spaghetti dinner (or any pasta recipe) and makes a delicious garlic bread. It’s also perfect for homemade French toast for a lazy Sunday morning! Tips for Baking Bread Yeast The most important part of this recipe is to make sure your yeast is not expired....
