If you’ve never made a compound butter before, you’re going to totally love this! Compound butter is just a fancy way to say butter flavored with add ins… and the add ins can be sweet (like in this Whipped Strawberry Butter) or savory like in this recipe for Garlic Herb Compound Butter! Not only is compound butter easy to make, it looks beautiful. I roll the softened mixed butter in plastic wrap and refrigerate it....
Grilled pork chops make for an easy summer (or anytime) dinner. An easy lemon herb marinade makes them tender, juicy, and flavorful. Serve them with a simple salad and add some grilled veggies, then dine al fresco! Perfectly Grilled Pork Chops Pork, AKA ‘the other white meat’, is a healthy meal, and they’re easy to grill! The marinade adds flavor while making for extra tender meat.This recipe can be made with bone-in or boneless chops....
Jello Shots take only about 5 minutes of prep (and an hour or so to chill). Choose any fruity gelatin flavor and some fun shaped ice cube molds or even plain old ice cube trays if you must. But make sure you make plenty because they’ll be gone before you know it! Cheers! The best jello shot recipe uses flavored vodka so you can make an assortment of colorfully tasty grown up treats!...
Easy Easy Easy This Lazy Crock Pot Lasagna is a family favorite! It seems we’re always off at some activity or event and some nights it seems like everyone is going through a revolving door. This is perfect because it’s quick to make and we can have it ready for when we get home from soccer practice. We love lasagna and although there are a lot of steps involved in making a lasagna from scratch, the results are always worth it!...
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into yummy loaded mashed potato cakes! Mix leftover spuds with crispy bacon bits, green onions, and lots of cheddar cheese, and then panfry them until golden brown and crisp. Serve with a dollop of sour cream & chives, a squeeze of ketchup, or top them with leftover turkey and gravy. Did you enjoy these Loaded Mashed Potatoes? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!...
They are flaky and buttery with lots of chocolate chips in every bite! A Breakfast Favorite Scones are a perfect breakfast filled with blueberries, cranberries or even cheddar! This version is sweet and chocolaty while being light and flaky! They are great to make ahead and freeze well either before or after baking. Brush them with a simple glaze before serving for an extra touch of sweetness. Eat them warm with honey butter, pumpkin butter, or some decadent whipped strawberry butter....
Peanut Butter Lasagna has layers of fluffy peanut butter filling, rich chocolatey pudding and a sweet whipped topping all nestled on a chocolate Oreo cookie crust. This easy no bake dessert can be made ahead of time and is a potluck favorite! This Peanut Butter Lasagna is an amazing dessert recipe that is both light and rich at the same time! Chocolate lasagna has been a long time favorite in my household… and very few things go better with chocolate than peanut butter!...
I love cranberries! They are one of my favorite things about the seasons changing and fall turning into winter! I love the tart fruity flavor they can bring to any dish, sweet or savory, and this Sour Cream Cranberry Bar recipe is no exception! This recipe combines both dried and fresh cranberries for loads of incredible cranberry flavor. These easy bars combine a buttery crumbly oat base with the sweet and tangy texture of fresh cranberries in a creamy sour cream layer....
This delightfully decadent yet deceptively easy-to-make strawberry cream cake tastes like a slice of summer! A basic cake mix is upgraded with fresh berries and a a few extras, slathered in whipped cream and topped with heaps of fresh strawberries! This cake is as pretty and delicious as it is easy to make. An Easy Fresh Strawberry Cake Who doesn’t love a moist cake recipe? Even better when it’s super quick and easy!...
What is a Roasting Pan? Roasting Pans are a must-have kitchen item, but picking the right one can something be a chore. Here’s a quick tutorial on this kitchen essential. A roasting pan is a large, high sided pan, typically with removable racks and/or a ribbed bottom and handles. And yes, you do need one, or something like it, if you plan on cooking whole turkeys or large cuts of meat in the oven....
Lean ground beef and onions are combined with our favorite bacon cheeseburger toppings and spread into a flaky crust. I add my favorite cheesy topping and bake until golden. The results are an easy pie that is reminiscent of your favorite summer bbq meal! How to Make Cheeseburger Pie When summer arrives we’re always firing up the grill to make our favorite Jalapeño Cheddar Burgers serving them up with big bowls of Dill Pickle Pasta Salad!...
Stir up a pot of this filling soup easily on the stovetop or slowly simmer it in the slow cooker. What’s In Beef Stroganoff Soup? Beef stroganoff soup combines everything we love most about comfort food (and beef stroganoff of course); a flavorful broth, noodles, tender beef and a rich gravy! Chuck steak is a cut of beef that benefits from a low and slow cooking to unlock its intense beefy flavors while becoming so tender it can be cut with a spoon....
Bucatini is a long tubular pasta, almost like a hollow spaghetti and it pairs perfectly with a rich and flavorful tomato sauce. This dish is like a taste of Italy along with other favorites like Italian Wedding Soup or mozzarella stuffed meatballs, and an appetizer of bruschetta. What is Bucatini? Bucatini pasta is shaped like spaghetti (but thicker) and it is hollow in the middle. The hole in the middle of this long pasta captures all of the juicy goodness of the sauce....
Caprese Pasta Salad is a bright, tangy summer salad that is perfect to take to a potluck or picnic. Fresh juicy tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and tender pasta are tossed in a simple dressing and topped with fresh basil. This Caprese pasta salad is a great meatless meal or top it with grilled chicken breasts or shrimp. A Summer Favorite Salad This pasta salad has all of the flavors of our favorite Caprese salad turned into a meal....
Stay in your jammies, sip your coffee, and serve this tasty breakfast omelet with a side of oven-baked bacon and a helping of fresh fruit salad. This is an easy breakfast filled with veggies and cheese! What is a Denver Omelet? There isn’t much difference between a Denver omelet vs a western omelette; they are basically one and the same! If you order one at a restaurant, the terms are almost interchangeable, but most restaurants offer many variations on the fillings....
Spread some holiday cheer to your adult friends. These treats pack a punch that makes the cookie tray season just a little bit brighter! This rum balls recipe is definitely a tradition that I look forward to every holiday season. My Grandma made legendary rum balls, known far and wide by everyone that loved her. The secret is how easy they are with just 4 ingredients (plus sprinkles). They’re so good and last for a couple of weeks in the fridge making them perfect for gifting too....
This tomato salad recipe is a staple at my house and a perfect summer salad. Fresh tomatoes from the garden pair perfectly with red onions and herbs and is simply dressed to create a dish that is packed with fresh flavor! This delicious combination is the perfect lunch or a great side dish to accompany our favorite Easy Quiche Recipe or Oven Fried Chicken! A Summer Favorite This salad (along with cucumber tomato salad) is a summer staple for us....
Serve this delicious recipe with oven baked chicken breasts and a side of roasted potatoes for a full meal everyone will love! Easy Roasted Carrots In just 3 simple steps, have this easy honey roasted carrots recipe on the table! Wash and dry carrots. Depending on their size, slice them in half or quarters down the center from the thick top to the bottom or quarter the halves if they are still too thick....
Just like Chocolate Chip Cookies, these oatmeal raisin cookies freeze perfectly and are a great addition to a lunchbox. Oatmeal and raisins take main stage in this cookie recipe with just a hint of cinnamon. To top things off, these cookies are the perfect combination of soft and chewy! How to Make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Cookies are generally made the same way, no matter if it’s Funfetti Cookies, or our favorite Chocolate Crinkle Cookies....
Green with a mild, crisp texture, sugar snap peas are tossed in a flavorful coating with a little crunch. These are great alongside almost any meal. Savory Snap Peas These sweet little pea pods are easy to find year-round in the produce section of most grocery stores. Short on time? Frozen snap peas will work for this recipe. Snap peas can be eaten raw or lightly cooked. They are loaded with antioxidants and fiber so they make a healthy addition to any meal....
