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We start with Perfect Gingerbread Cookies or even Sugar Cookies as a base. This gingerbread house icing is quick drying, sturdy and strong. Gingerbread House Icing is the perfect “glue” for your baking! This can be used to make full gingerbread houses however, we also use it to make gingerbread houses out of graham cookies or mini gingerbread houses. (I have the cutest mini gingerbread house cookie cutters). How to Make Gingerbread House Icing Gingerbread house icing is more than just icing, it’s the glue to hold your gingerbread house together....

Savor the flavors of fall and make this homemade hot apple cider recipe that’s guaranteed to chase the chills away! This recipe has just the right combination of apple and spices to make it the nicest fragrant cozy drink. Add it to the list of holiday and winter favorites! Cozy Hot Apple Cider Everyone loves a cozy cup of apple cider! Kids love it warmed with a dollop of whipped cream and adults will love it served as a hot toddy spiked with a splash of rum or another alcohol like Irish whiskey....

What is Poultry Seasoning You may be wondering what’s in poultry seasoning?! Poultry Seasoning is simply a seasoning blend often used in turkey and stuffing recipes. I always add a little spoonful to my broth or chicken soups to add that savory flavor we associate with turkey dinner. Hints of sage and rosemary make dishes taste so homey. You can find it in the spice aisle at the grocery store (or online) but you can also quickly and easily make your own at home....

You’ll need just 4 ingredients to make this recipe; honey, mustard, mayonnaise and a dash of garlic powder. Double up the batch and use it for dipping soft baked pretzels, crispy chicken nuggets, or drizzling over roasted chicken breasts! The Perfect Dipping Sauce This sauce is so good, I dip anything and everything in it! The best part is that it’s ready in about 2 minutes. Ingredients/Variations 4 simple ingredients are all you need for this recipe...

We love comfort food around here, from shrimp and grits to homemade mac and cheese. Creamy and delicious, this homemade sausage gravy is totally irresistible! How to Make Sausage Gravy With just 5 ingredients, a great Southern Sausage Gravy is a cinch to make and pretty much fool proof! To make homemade sausage gravy: Crumble up the ground sausage while it cooks until the pieces are very fine. You need the fat to make the roux so do not drain the sausage once cooked (or even add a bit of bacon grease- so good!...

This creamy Caesar Chicken Pasta is bursting with the kind of epic deliciousness you can’t even imagine. It has a few components but some of the steps are optional such as marinating your chicken and making Garlic Croutons. Both are simple to do, but not necessary if you are in a rush or just feeling plain lazy (which happens to me all the time). So this Caesar Chicken Pasta recipe can be as quick and simple as you want it to be – just don’t skimp on the Caesar Parmesan Sauce – it’s worth every second....

A fresh, simple dip that can be thrown together in under 15 minutes! This Cowboy Caviar makes a great side dish for any picnic, potluck, or party, and is a great way to use up your summer produce! I tried cowboy caviar for the first time at a potluck last summer and was instantly obsessed I didn’t expect it from this unassuming, summery dip that at first glance I confused with chunky salsa or pico de gallo, but one bite and I knew that I was hooked for life....

When the weather gets cooler, in my house it’s officially soup season. There is just something about a delicious warm bowl of soup that warms your belly from the inside out and this creamy cabbage soup recipe is no exception. If a hug were food, it would be this soup. Cabbage and Sausage Cabbage and sausage just seem to go hand in hand. If you’ve read my blog before, you likely know that I love all things cabbage from Cabbage Roll Soup to Sausage and Cabbage cooked on the grill!...

This easy Beef Stroganoff is pure comfort food (and really easy to make). This one pan dish simmers tender chunks of beef in a rich and creamy sour cream mushroom gravy. Serve this over egg noodles or spoon it over mashed potatoes for a complete meal! A Quick Weekday Meal! This beef stroganoff recipe tastes like it’s been cooking for hours but it’s quick and easy to make. It needs just one pan, which means less mess and fewer dishes to wash....

Spaghetti Salad is a simple pasta salad side dish, perfect for barbecues or potlucks. Tender spaghetti is tossed with juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers and peppers, and red onions, it’s all mixed in a favorite dressing and topped with cheese! This side salad is packed with healthy veggies and overflowing with texture, crunch, and tangy flavors. Everyone raves about this dish! A cold spaghetti salad is also a great way to use leftover spaghetti without having to serve the same dish twice in a row!...

I don’t know about you guys, but I could always use a vacation to the beautiful islands that make up Hawaii. Unfortunately, I can’t get there nearly as often as I want. But lucky for me, this unbreaded, cooked on the stove-top, easy Hawaiian chicken will have your tastebuds going on a tropical vacation in no time. It is better than take-out, and absolutely mouthwatering with both sweet and tangy notes....

Mashed Sweet Potatoes are beautifully simple and pair well with almost any main dish. An easy side with boiled sweet potatoes mashed with butter and some warm spices. A creamy texture and buttery flavor (and not too much sweetness) makes this a healthy side. While many recipes for mashed sweet potatoes (or Sweet Potato Casserole) have added ingredients like marshmallows or pecans, I prefer mashed sweet potatoes to be smooth and creamy....

A quick peanut butter mixture is combined with crisp cereals, pressed into a pan, and cooled. Top it with chocolate for the perfect easy treat! Why We Love Peanut Butter Bars Loaded with peanut butter, they’re perfect for snacking or as a treat! They’re quick and easy to make and no oven is required. Peanut butter bars are rich in flavor and both light and crisp in texture. They keep well making them perfect for lunchboxes and outings....

Chicken Cordon Bleu is a fancy-sounding dish that’s actually easy to make at home. It’s made with tender chicken breasts, smoky ham and goey swiss cheese all rolled up and baked in the oven until the chicken is tender and juicy. To make it extra special, it’s served with a simple creamy dijon sauce. What is Chicken Cordon Bleu? Chicken Cordon Bleu is a fancy-sounding French dish that’s surprisingly easy to make at home....

They have a cakelike texture and a bright, tangy lemon flavor! These cookies make the perfect sweet treat, dessert, or lunchbox snack. If you like Lofthouse cookies, you’ll love these soft frosted lemon cookies. Ingredients in Lemon Cookies THE BASICS: Almost all cookies need flour, sugar, egg, baking soda, powder, and salt. But what makes these cookies extra soft and fluffy is the addition of Greek yogurt, for the rise and tart flavor....

Much like a traditional chili recipe, you have a lot of options to vary this recipe to your taste. Instead of using only kidney beans, you could make vegetarian black bean chili. Or, use a variety of beans, including white, pinto, and even garbanzo beans! Serve this vegetarian chili recipe with some homemade cornbread for the perfect comfort food meal! Vegetarian Chili is a delicious belly warming recipe and you do not have to be vegetarian to enjoy it!...

Foil packets are my favorite summer meals because they’re so easy. From Asparagus Salmon Foil Packets to Cabbage and Sausage Foil Packets and now these BBQ chicken foil packets, they’re always a fun crowd pleaser! Barbecue chicken foil packs are the perfect summer meal! They can be made ahead of time and everyone loves getting their own serving made separately and we love cooking chicken on the grill. Chicken Foil packets can be made with any veggies you might have on hand and want to use up....

Pre-made cake mix recipes have come a long way since they were first introduced to American homemakers in the 1920’s. Just add eggs and oil and a delicious homemade treat could be ready in the hour! We love cake mix cookies around here, from red velvet cookies to classic cake mix cookies. They are so easy! Easy Cake Mix Cookie Recipe Nowadays, cake mixes come in dozens of really fun flavors and colors, and along with ready-made frosting!...

This baked chicken noodle casserole will be on the dinner menu rotation all year long! A cozy creamy casserole with chicken, egg noodles, and green peas is smothered in a creamy sauce and baked until bubbly. This recipe uses a shortcut sauce (from scratch instructions are included too!) to create a belly-warming meal in no time at all! An Easy Take on Chicken Noodle Casserole Who doesn’t love chicken and noodles?...

These shortcut Garlic cheese biscuits are the ultimate savory side! Garlic butter, parmesan cheese, and parsley are tossed with pieces of biscuit dough and then baked up hot and fluffy in minutes. They’re a perfect way to dress up any meal. Easy Cheesy Biscuits Make delicious parmesan biscuits in minutes with this shortcut recipe.Quick and easy enough to make for everyday dining but special enough for holiday meals.Swap up the add-ins to match your meal, jalapenos, onions, or different cheeses....