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10.08.2024
Fast Instant Pot Risotto
If you love risotto but don’t love standing over the stove for an hour, this Instant Pot Risotto is the perfect answer! This is the perfect, creamy, delicious side dish for so many recipes. My kids absolutely love risotto. They honestly ask for it at least twice a month. We love it too, but with…
10.07.2024
Shrimp Linguine (30 Minute Meal)
Shrimp Linguine is an easy 30 minute meal with just a handful of ingredients. With minimal effort, it will make you look like an absolute rock star in the kitchen. Pasta seafood dishes are one of the things that always draw my eye first when I’m at a restaurant. Here’s a secret though: They are…
10.06.2024
Perfect Cinnamon Bread
Nothing smells better than delicious cinnamon bread baking in your oven. This recipe is easy to make, and perfect for even a beginning baker. Nothing brings my kids running quite like the promise of delicious bread. And they make a beeline to the kitchen for this fantastic cinnamon swirl bread. If you are nervous about…
10.05.2024
Crockpot White Chicken Chili
Crockpot White Chicken Chili is such an easy dinner idea. Your slow cooker does most of the work and you are left with a creamy and delicious soup that makes for a filling dinner. Soup is my favorite thing to feed my family in the cooler months. It is so easy to make and typically…
10.04.2024
Espresso Martini
This Espresso Martini is the perfect combo of Kahlua, vodka, and espresso. Easy to make and even easier to drink, this is a great way to celebrate ladies’ night in. There is something about being out with friends, especially when I’m traveling with them, that makes me want to have a martini. Our rare get…
10.03.2024
How to Cut Brussel Sprouts
Knowing how to cut Brussel sprouts properly can make all the difference in their texture and flavor. You’ll be cooking with Brussels sprouts all the time with these simple steps and tips. Brussels sprouts can be enjoyed so many different ways and make such a delicious side dish. While they may sound intimidating if you’ve…
10.03.2024
Egg Drop Soup
Egg Drop Soup is a restaurant classic that is so easy to make at home. Just a few ingredients and less than 15 minutes for this great side dish. I always order the egg drop soup when I spot it on a menu, but making it at home is beyond simple. Really easy to find…
10.02.2024
Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Broccoli Cheddar Soup is such an easy dinner recipe! Comforting and perfect, it is better than any bowl you will get at a restaurant. The most popular recipe on this website is my Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Since first publishing it in the fall of 2016, it has been viewed several million times and…
10.01.2024
Homemade Seasoned Salt
Seasoned Salt is so easy to make at home. Just a few different spices and ingredients combine to make this great seasoning. I love making seasoning mixes because I typically have all the ingredients needed in my pantry. This is true with this seasoned salt recipe. It comes together so quickly and is such a…
09.30.2024
Crockpot Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe
This Crockpot Chicken and Rice Casserole is just a few simple ingredients. A great easy recipe for weeknight dinners. So many people have see my recipe for Instant Pot Chicken and Rice and asked of I have a slow cooker version. So here it is! It’s easy simple ingredients are perfect for right now. This…
09.29.2024
Flatbread Pizza
Flatbread Pizza is so easy to make and is such a delicious dinner idea. This is a great last minute meal! I absolutely love flatbread pizza. Restaurants do such a great job of making so many different flavors, and truly they are always delicious. But they are crazy easy to make at home. This is…
09.28.2024
Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Is there anything better than fresh from the oven homemade chocolate chip cookies? This recipe is perfection and you will love pulling these little bites of comfort from the oven. Chocolate chip cookies are so beloved in my house, I can’t believe it took me almost 13 years of doing this to post this recipe!…