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11.23.2023
Daiquiri
This simple Daiquiri recipe is one of my very favorite cocktails. It is three super simple ingredients, but it is spectacular. I’m so excited to share this recipe with you today. It is one of my favorite cocktails. It comes together with just three really simple ingredients, but the result is a cocktail that makes…
11.22.2023
Pulled Pork Tacos
These Pulled Pork Tacos will rock your world. They have just 15 minutes of hands-on time, and then you come home to the most delicious dinner. My whole family fell head over heels for this recipe, a sure winner. I just have to tell you that I am absolutely in love with this pork taco…
11.20.2023
Simple Caramel Corn Recipe
This Caramel Corn recipe is an easy treat that your whole family will love! Made with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, this recipe is a winner! Family movie night is one of my favorites. I love laughing with my kids and spending time cuddled up together. Family movie night watching holiday movies…
11.18.2023
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Bacon Wrapped Scallops are a great easy appetizer. Wow your guests with this delicious and simple recipe. My husband loves scallops. Since bacon is also pretty high on his list of favorite inventions, this is the perfect appetizer for him. I always love cooking things that the people I love enjoy. This is a super…
11.17.2023
Corn Casserole
This Corn Casserole is made completely from scratch and is epically delicious. This cornbread casserole is made from my popular, moist cornbread recipe and is a side dish you don’t want to pass up. If you love the taste of cornbread, you are going to absolutely love this comforting corn casserole. Its base is half…
11.14.2023
Smashed Potatoes
These Smashed Potatoes are loaded with garlic, seasonings, butter, and lots of cheese. Quick and easy, they’re a perfect side dish for any night of the week! Your family is going to love this smashed potato recipe! They are super easy to make and so delicious. Gooey cheese, garlic, butter, and herbs on tender red…
11.13.2023
Balsamic Vinaigrette
This Balsamic Vinaigrette is a simple and easy recipe that anyone can make at home! Slightly sweet and deliciously tangy, you will fall in love with this recipe. Balsamic Vinegar Dressing is my absolute favorite! It goes so perfectly on so many different salads. You will love this easy balsamic dressing recipe made with only…
11.12.2023
Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Mushrooms
A creamy chicken and wild rice soup loaded with two kinds of mushrooms, tender chicken, herbs, and a rich homemade broth. Using cooked wild rice keeps the soup quick, coming together in about 40 minutes, without sacrificing any of that cozy, slow-simmered flavor. The thing I cook more of than probably anything else is soup.…
11.08.2023
Cranberry Sauce Recipe
This Cranberry Sauce recipe has only five ingredients and is the most flavorful fresh sauce recipe for Thanksgiving. You’ll never reach for the canned stuff again! Cranberry Sauce is key to just about every Thanksgiving table. But with how easy it is to make at home, this is a recipe you will definitely want to…
11.07.2023
Roasted Acorn Squash
My Roasted Acorn Squash is a super simple recipe that is easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but delicious enough to be a holiday side dish. There are a lot of reasons to love fall cooking. There are so many great flavors – like cinnamon, nutmeg, and curry – that go with the warmth and…
11.06.2023
Turkey Lasagna
Turkey Lasagna is the most delicious comfort food. This lasagna recipe uses a from scratch sauce and is perfect for freezing and pulling out on a busy weeknight. It is comfort food season! Anyone else want to put on some sweats and eat all the delicious cheesy casseroles? Good, I’m glad I’m not alone. This…
11.05.2023
Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
This Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe has the perfect pumpkin flavor with smooth cheesecake texture and the best chocolate ganache on top. With these easy to follow instructions, you will have the best pumpkin cheesecake. If you have been following me for some time, you probably know that a big part of my food philosophy is that…












