Baked Ham is something I make almost every holiday including Easter and Christmas! I usually cook Christmas dinner twice, once for my husband’s side of the family and once for us. The first dinner is a turkey so we always have ham for our own Christmas dinner. To be honest, my kids absolutely LOVE ham and they prefer it over turkey any day of the week! If you’ve been wondering how to cook a ham, don’t worry… it’s not difficult at all!...
Grilling season is the best time to gather with family and friends. And nothing sets the mood better than good food, like this sausage recipe. Everyone will love topping off these tender, flavorful, and juicy sausages with their favorite fixin’s. What are Beer Brats? A Beer Brat Hot Tub is simply a delicious simmering pan of flavorful beer & onion broth and grilled sausages. Once the brats are grilled to perfection, they are placed into a hot tub filled with a warm beer broth....
When it comes to bake sales, I love making fudge. I find it so much to make something that can be cut into squares. The kids always rave about this fudge, I will usually add in a batch of Mint Oreo Fudge or even Fantasy Fudge! Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge This chocolate peanut butter fudge recipe requires only 3 ingredients (plus totally optional toppings and some chocolate ganache is always delicious), which you likely have in your pantry!...
This Eggs Benedict Casserole is an easy twist on classic breakfast and great to feed a crowd! English muffins and back bacon are turned into a strata-style casserole. Prep the night before, bake in the morning and drizzle with hollandaise sauce (homemade or packaged). If you want to switch up your usual breakfast casserole, you’ll love this version! A Fave Egg Brunch Casserole Instead of individual servings of Eggs Benedict, this casserole version takes all the same flavors and serves it up casserole style....
Serve this easy dish alongside cilantro tomato rice or on top of Cilantro Lime Rice with a side of Mexican Grilled Corn. Add in a spoonful of Homemade Guacamole and you’ve got the perfect tableside fiesta! Easy Pork Tacos When it comes to indescribably delicious comfort food, nothing surpasses this carnitas recipe. Succulent and meaty, this dish is inexpensive, yet sensational! The first time I ever tasted pork carnitas was when my friend Mary from Barefeet in the Kitchen made these amazing carnitas!...
Fall has officially begun when pumpkin spice lattes start to appear at cafes and coffee shops! This homemade PSL is rich and creamy, with the perfect blend of pumpkin and warm fall spices. Best of all, it’s easy and no special equipment is needed! Skip the lines and make this copycat recipe before heading out to the pumpkin patch! Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte One of my favorite things about fall is sipping on a hot homemade latte....
This retro-style sour cream coffee cake has great flavor with a delicious cinnamon-sugar ribbon throughout. This tender, moist crumb cake is perfect for that mid-morning or afternoon cuppa. It’s perfect for when a friend or neighbor stops by and it freezes well! A Fave Coffee Cake Recipe A classic coffee cake does not contain coffee rather it is served alongside a cup of coffee (or tea)! I love this cake for its slightly dense yet moist and tender crumb (and delicious cinnamon flavor)....
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Apple Dumplings, you can’t ask for a better dessert on a crisp fall day! This melt-in-your-mouth recipe combines tender pastry with apples baked in a deliciously spiced, buttery sauce. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream these homemade apple dumplings will give everyone warm fuzzy feelings. What is an Apple Dumpling? If you’ve never had apple pie dumplings, then you’re in for a special treat. With flavors that are similar to apple pie, this is a favorite dessert recipe....
Delight your dinner guests by serving grilled vegetable kabobs with grilled chicken or grilled pork chops. Try adding a delicious side of Caesar pasta salad for a meal they won’t soon forget! Best Veggies to Grill Most vegetables, aside from leafy greens, can be skewered and served as vegetable kabobs. We find these ones hold their shape best and do well on the grill! Tender: zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, eggplant Flavor Packed: Quartered red onions, whole shallots, tomatoes Crunchy: bell peppers, whole baby potatoes or carrot chunks (par-boiled) How to Make Kabobs Making kabobs is rather simple, just pick your veggies, marinade them, and thread on a skewer....
This is the perfect topping for turning any starch side dish into a mouth-watering entrée. Ingredients and Variations There are so many easy changes that can be to this recipe with equally delicious results! Meat: I use lean ground beef (of course) but you can sub any kind of ground meat. Turkey/chicken don’t have as much flavor so you might want to add some extra bouillon cubes. Sausage works to turn this into a sausage gravy recipe....
Tender juicy shrimp and bell peppers in a sauce with a little sweet heat. Top this dish with green onions and chopped peanuts for the perfect meal! What is Kung Pao Shrimp? Kung Pao shrimp is a sweet and spicy combination of fresh, crisp, sautéed veggies with shrimp. The sauce for this recipe combines a bit of broth with bold flavors from soy sauce, hoisin and sesame oil. A sprinkle of chili flakes add some heat (add a little or a lot)....
The result is smooth and flavorful potatoes which are the perfect side to any turkey dinner. They can easily be prepped ahead of time and kept warm in the crock pot until serving! ©SpendWithPennies.com Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes A hearty meal is just never complete without warm mashed potatoes. What’s better than mashed potatoes, you may be wondering? Mashed potatoes made in a slow cooker! Just imagine creamy potatoes with melted butter to complement your meal with very little work and only one dish....
We love this delicious cheesy stove top casserole! The great part is that it’s quick to make and I don’t have to use the oven! I love making casseroles and especially the ones where there is no cream of mushroom or condensed soups required! Depending on the brand of hashbrowns, your potatoes may soak in more of the milk mixture. If this happens, just add a little extra milk to get the desired creamy consistency!...
I use thick boneless chops and add a simple homemade spice rub. The result is a new family favorite meal in no time at all! An Easy Favorite This is an easy recipe to love, its flavorful, tender and fast! Pork chops are very lean yet, they cook up tender and juicy in the air fryer. These pork chops only take about 12 minutes to cook. The simple rub adds just the right amount of sweetness and a touch of heat but you can use any spice mixture you love....
Tender chicken breasts are stuffed with a flavorful herb butter and rolled in a bread crumb crust. They’re crispy on the outside and juicy and buttery inside. This dish is best prepared ahead (as the butter needs some time to chill), so it’s perfect to impress your guests or to bake for an easy weeknight meal! This recipe has been sponsored by Challenge Butter. Crispy Chicken Kiev We love chicken dinners from a garlic butter roast chicken to the most juicy oven baked thighs....
If your family is like mine, finding a dish everyone loves can be a challenge but everyone always agrees on this dish inspired by a favorite local Thai restaurant! You can add chicken or shrimp if you’d like! What’s in Peanut Butter Noodles? These peanut noodles are not an authentic Thai dish but they’re definitely inspired by a favorite peanut sauce of ours. Sauce: An easy and creamy sauce made with peanut butter, a hint of heat, and lots of flavor....
Ground beef and Rotel tomatoes are mixed with processed cheese and seasonings for a quick and extra creamy favorite. Prep it and keep it warm in a slow cooker. Serve it with a pile of tortilla chips alongside The BEST Buffalo Chicken Dip and Jalapeno Poppers for the best game day spread (don’t forget the Baked Buffalo Wings)! What is Rotel Dip Rotel Dip (sometimes called ugly dip) is a very simple recipe, similar to a Queso Dip made extra easy with just 4 ingredients!...
These Italian cookies are always popular throughout the winter. Serve them with coffee, tea, hot chocolate or homemade eggnog for a perfect pairing! What are Snowball Cookies? Snowball cookies are round, bite-sized butter cookies with chopped nuts. They are rolled in powdered sugar to give them a snowy whiteness. A couple things that set this cookie recipe apart from others include the absence of egg and the use of powdered instead of granulated sugar in the dough....
This is a super simple and delicious fudge that just takes a few minutes to put together! Not only is it delicious but it’s so pretty! This beautiful recipe was adapted from Cookies & Cups and I absolutely love it! Not only is it perfect for any day of the year, but it’s a wonderful Valentine’s day treat too!! You can use cookie cutters to cut out shapes! You can swap flavors of frosting in this recipe or use vanilla and add some extract and food coloring depending on the occasion!...
