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Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are one of our favorite treats! We love pecan pie around here (and honestly, what’s not to love?!)! This easy recipe transforms pecan pie into ooey gooey chocolatey squares that are totally irresistible! Every person who has tasted these has requested the recipe! These squares start out with a buttery shortbread crust which is then topped with a decadent chocolate pecan filling! I make the filling on the stove top but you can also microwave it for about 2 minutes if you prefer....

Mmmm… Velveeta Cheese! I love it, especially made into a hot dip! My husband asked me, “Why would you want to make your own Velveeta Cheese?”. I can think of a whole list of reasons to make my own homemade Velveeta Cheese…. Velveeta is expensive It’s super yummy It’s super easy to make This recipe has only 4 simple ingredients, all of which I recognize Not every store carries Velveeta This copycat recipe for Velveeta Cheese is easy to make and tastes awesome!...

The secret to making the best giblet gravy is in that paper-wrapped prize that comes inside of every whole turkey or chicken, the giblet bag! Combined with a few simple ingredients you can prepare giblet gravy jam-packed with flavor. How is Giblet Gravy Different From Regular Gravy? Gravy is made from pan drippings and fat from roasting a turkey or chicken. Giblet gravy is kicked up a notch with flavor....

These burgers are made with favorites like cheese, mushrooms, onions and jalapeño to deliver a burger that is tender and juicy! Your family will go wild for these burgers! I LOVE Burgers! Beef, turkey, pork… I love them all! Cheese, mushrooms, onions, jalapeño…. there is almost nothing I don’t love on burgers! These might be my absolute favorite turkey burgers of all time!! The delicious jalapeño cheddar filling in these burgers keeps lean meat juicy and tender while adding tons of flavor!...

This breakfast strata is the hearty, savory, cheesy breakfast casserole you never knew you needed! This easy breakfast strata recipe starts with chunks of bread loaded with sausage and cheddar cheese. An easy egg mixture is poured overtop to soak into the bread before baking until golden. The best part? Just like our fave breakfast casserole recipe, this can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning! What is a Breakfast Strata?...

This easy stuffed pepper soup recipe is a family favorite (along with cabbage roll soup) and it reheats beautifully! Beef, Tomatoes & Rice I love the combination of beef and rice in soups, Cabbage Rolls and even in side dishes like Dirty Rice! We often make Stuffed Peppers because we love the flavors but as the weather turns cooler I tend to make a lot of soup recipes! This easy Stuffed Pepper Soup is quick to make (and less prep work than traditional stuffed peppers) but still has tons of flavor!...

A teriyaki chicken bowl is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. Tender chunks of chicken in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce is spooned over rice for make a perfect meal. Garnish with extra vegetables and chopped fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, or a drizzle of sriracha. Meal Prep Tips Make chicken and broccoli ahead of time and store them in separate air-tight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days....

This mild and creamy vegetable is becoming a new favorite and it’s no wonder. It’s so easy to prepare and works well as a side or addition to stews or soups. After baking or roasting delicata squash, substitute it into an array of easy squash recipes like Butternut Squash Risotto, or Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Chili. What is Delicata Squash? Appearance/Shape: Delicata squash is a variety of winter squash with a long cylinder shape, similar in shape to spaghetti squash and it’s between 4 to 6 inches long....

This is one of our favorite homemade Chicken and Rice Soup recipes and has unbelievable flavor and is easy to meal prep and make ahead for a busy week! I am a big time soup lover, and I love it all! Minestrone Soup, Stuffed Pepper Soup, Italian Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup or a simple Roasted Tomato Soup — they are all favorites around our place! The problem is, it’s pretty rare that I can find a soup that my kids will enjoy....

Oven Roasted Asparagus spears are simply tossed with olive oil and seasonings and roasted in the oven until lightly golden and tender-crisp. They caramelize beautifully and roasting adds another layer of flavor. This side dish both looks and tastes elegant yet it’s easy to make and can be prepped well ahead of time. Why We Love Roasted Asparagus Oven roasted asparagus recipe is one that you’ll find on our dinner table all year ’round!...

This meatballs and gravy recipe is budget-friendly and belly satisfying! Fresh or frozen meatballs that are simmered in a shortcut brown gravy with onions. Made in a slow cooker or Crockpot, these meatballs are easy to prepare in advance. Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for an easy meal. Slow Cooker Meatballs (& Gravy!) We love crock pot recipes to make weeknights extra easy! Let the Crockpot do all the work for these quick and easy meatballs and gravy!...

Tuna salad with egg combines the best of both salad worlds! A creamy tuna and boiled egg salad mixture is tossed with crisp celery in a sweet/savory dressing of mustard and sweet relish! Who says you can’t have it all (in a salad)? A Combo of 2 Faves! Why choose one when you can make both? This recipe combines a tuna salad with egg salad to create one flavor-packed salad. Crunchy celery bits meet savory mustard and sweet pickle relish that takes this salad from ordinary to extraordinary!...

Easy, impressive and full of flavor, Brussels are wrapped in bacon, brushed with maple syrup, and roasted until tender and the bacon is sticky and crisp. 3 ingredients, 3 steps, and they’re done! Bacon Wrapped Brussels are easy and so delicious! Ingredients and Variations BRUSSELS SPROUTS: If your Brussels are large, cut them in half, if they’re smaller they can be left whole. For best results, try to get them uniform in size....

‘Tis the season for cookouts. For bonfires, outdoor parties, and easy throw-together-and-go pasta salads. I’ve begun to suspect that the whole summer season is actually just one big excuse to get together outdoors and eat food. And pasta salad may just be the glue that holds these cookouts together — I don’t think I’ve ever been to any summertime celebration where there wasn’t at least one chilled Tupperware container full of dressing-soaked noodles… and whatever your familial preferences were in terms of add-ins....

We love to enjoy this sandwich alongside some delicious baked french fries or even some crispy fried dill pickles on the side! Restaurants and diners of all shapes and sizes (and prices!), and country clubs, schools, resorts, even hospitals have some version of a club sandwich recipe on their menu! And who can blame them? It is delicious, and looks so yummy too! What is a Club Sandwich? Probably the most obvious sign that you’re getting a club sandwich is the unique way it is stacked with three layers of bread and then cut into quarters and secured with a toothpick....

For easy portability, put the finished deviled chick eggs back into the egg container and then arrange on a platter once you reach your destination so they don’t slide around. How Long to Boil Eggs for Deviled Eggs Boiling eggs sounds like an easy task, but there are a few tricks to make perfect hard-boiled eggs and even easier to peel (you can also use Instant Pot Boiled Eggs for this recipe)....

In this quick side dish, fresh spinach (or frozen) is cooked in a creamy sauce for the perfect side. Why We Love This Recipe From Spinach Artichoke Dip to Quick & Creamy Spinach Pasta, I love the combination of sweet spinach and a creamy base. Creamed spinach is a side dish often served with steaks or even Oven Baked Chicken Breasts (or even with stuffed chicken breasts). A delicious combination of tender sweet spinach in a creamy sauce, just like Spinach Gratin!...

It is so easy to microwave corn on the cob! This shuck-free method makes juicy and tender corn on the cob that’s ready in no time at all! Add a little butter, salt, and pepper and they’re ready to enjoy! As much as we love grilled corn, cooking in the microwave is perfect for a fast side when you need just a couple of cobs. Easiest Way to Cook Corn! This method is great if you’d like to cook just a few cobs of corn....

Perfectly tender-crisp, caramelized and lightly seasoned with garlic, my family literally cannot get enough. It’s so easy to make that it’s going to become a go-to on your menu! Why We Love this Recipe Broccoli and cauliflower are a perfect pair, even better with garlic. Oven-roasting because it frees you up to prepare other parts of the meal and is great to cook alongside roasted meats. This dish uses simple ingredients, a splash of oil, garlic, and a few sprinkles of Parmesan cheese!...

When it comes to fresh vegetables, we can all agree that nothing quite compares to the flavor and nutrition of garden-fresh green peas! With a sweet and juicy crunch, tender peas can make a salad special or a stir fry spectacular, but which variety is best to use? Types of Peas Whether it’s your regular garden variety English shelling peas or the more exotic snow peas, there are varieties within varieties to choose from....