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09.05.2023
Pumpkin Cupcakes
Pumpkin Cupcakes are easy to make and have the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Top them with my cream cheese frosting for the best fall dessert. Pumpkin Cupcakes are the new muffin in my house. My family kept referring to this great recipe as a muffin. And I can’t decide if it was to…
09.04.2023
Salmon Alfredo
Salmon Alfredo is a restaurant quality dinner at home in under 30 minutes. An amazing homemade Alfredo sauce smothers fettuccine and easy to make baked salmon. Making Fettuccine Alfredo at home is so simple. It takes about 25 minutes, and the results are a rich, delicious sauce you can’t believe you just made. This is…
09.03.2023
Irresistible Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
These Philly Cheesesteak Sliders are so delicious. Melty provolone cheese combines with peppers, onions, and roast beef on soft dinner rolls. These are the perfect easy dinner, party recipe, appetizer, or game day snack! Sliders are the perfect way to feed a crowd. There are so many different ways you can do them, but the…
09.03.2023
Easy S’mores Dip
S’mores Dip is such an easy appetizer. Made with just five ingredients, this is the perfect recipe to whip up for parties. This tasty s’more dip made with marshmallow fluff is the perfect appetizer for a party. Made with just a small handful of ingredients, this dip is such a great last minute recipe. Not…
09.01.2023
Tequila Sunrise
My Tequila Sunrise is the perfect ratio of orange juice, grenadine, and tequila. You will love this simple and delicious classic cocktail. If it’s been a bit since you were able to escape to a tropical destination, let’s do something small that can bring the tropical destination to you. I think we should pass on…
08.31.2023
Mini Calzones
Mini Calzones are the perfect easy lunch or dinner for the kiddos. Made with four simple ingredients, or made totally from scratch, these are perfect for busy families! This recipe (which barely counts as a recipe) was something I made a million years ago when my kiddos were very little littles. Made with four simple…
08.30.2023
BLT Pizza
This BLT Pizza is going to become the new family favorite. It is easy to make, and with my no fail pizza dough, it is absolutely delicious in every way. If you have never felt confident making pizza at home, this is the recipe for you. It starts with my homemade pizza dough, which comes…
08.29.2023
Pork Roast Recipe
This Pork Roast recipe only takes about five minutes to prep, and is delicious, moist, and perfect. This pork recipe is great for a family dinner, but would absolutely work for entertaining. I’m so excited to be giving you this recipe today. Not only is this Pork Loin Roast absolutely delicious, but it is incredibly…
08.27.2023
The Best White Chicken Chili (Without Cream Cheese)
White Chicken Chili is the perfect comforting soup recipe. This soup is made completely from scratch and is sure to become a family favorite. As someone who could could eat soup seven nights a week in winter, my soup standards are very high. I want it to be more than a bowl of soup. I…
08.25.2023
Sex on the Beach
Sex on the Beach is the perfect tropical cocktail. Made with simple ingredients, you will love this delicious drink! This delicious cocktail doesn’t have to just be for when you are on vacation. Even if you don’t have a stocked at home bar, this is a great and easy recipe to make. Serve it for…
08.24.2023
Flavor Packed Instant Pot Pinto Beans
Instant Pot Pinto Beans come together in a snap and are a fantastic vegan dinner or easy side dish. Blend them and use them as the perfect burrito filler! Since publishing my Crockpot Pinto Beans last year, they have become super popular. Despite being a vegan recipe, they are perfect for meat eaters to use…
08.22.2023
Simple Syrup
Simple Syrup is essential for any home bar. With just two ingredients, it is so easy to make and with my instructions, you can make it in so many different flavors! Simple syrup is a key ingredient in so many great cocktails and recipes. The combination of water and granulated sugar over heat makes the…












