Every holiday season, I end up making at least one dessert cheese ball, and this strawberry version is the one that disappears first. It’s creamy, fruity, and coated in mini chocolate chips, so it looks like a party dessert but comes together with almo…
Some of the best side dishes don’t need a ton of effort, and these slow cooker cheesy vegetables prove it. With just a bag of frozen California medley, Campbell’s Cheddar Cheese Soup, broth, and a little extra shredded cheese, you get a creamy, c…
When I think of summer cookouts, pasta salad is always on the table. But this jalapeno popper pasta salad recipe? It’s a whole different level. It’s creamy, cheesy, a little spicy, and loaded with bacon, basically everything you’d want from jalapeno po…
This birthday cake cheese ball is the ultimate funfetti dessert ball, it tastes just like cake batter, but in dip form. Think of it as a no bake birthday cake dip rolled into a sprinkle-covered ball. Made with cream cheese, butter, funfetti cake mix, p…
There’s always at least one cheese ball at my holiday table or game day spread, and this version with everything bagel seasoning is a crowd favorite. It’s creamy, savory, and loaded with flavor from three different cheeses. The best part? It only takes…
In my family, fluff salads are as much a part of the holidays as the turkey or ham. They’re the colorful bowls that get passed around at Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving– and even summer cookouts. The magic of fluff salads is how easy they are. Th…
When my grandma makes Rolo Ritz Crackers, my kids light up — and to be fair, I get the appeal. A gooey Rolo candy melting into a salty cracker, making a bite that’s crunchy, chocolatey, caramel-filled, and just the right mix of sweet and salty. Yes, pl…
When rhubarb season rolls around, this easy skillet rhubarb crisp is one of the best ways to turn those tart stalks into something warm, sweet, and irresistible. Whether you call it a rhubarb crisp, rhubarb crumble, or oat streusel bake, it’s the kind …
If you’re looking for a quick, easy and popular appetizer made with simple ingredients and minimal prep, these Ritz cracker sandwiches are a solid go-to. They’re warm, melty, a little buttery, and perfect for parties. While you can mix up what you use …
If you’re looking for a quick and filling breakfast, these pancake-wrapped sausage links with melted cheese check every box. Made with boxed pancake mix and cooked sausage, they come together fast and reheat well, making these breakfast pigs-in-a-blank…
If you’re looking for a cast iron skillet chicken recipe that’s fast, flavorful, and doesn’t require a pile of dishes, this is one worth making. It started as a no-expectation weeknight dinner using Girard’s Caesar Dressing and turned out so good…
This viral shaved carrot salad is all over TikTok and with good reason. It’s light, tangy, and crunchy, made with thin carrot ribbons, a sesame-soy dressing, and no mayo in sight. I gave the viral carrot ribbon salad a try, and while it’s not my usual …
This sour cream and onion mashed potato casserole is my version of a creamy, cheesy side dish that feels a little different from the usual cheesy hash brown bake. It’s warm, comforting, and crowd-sized and the twist is that it uses frozen diced potatoe…
These spinach dip pinwheels are one of my favorite cold appetizers to prep ahead of time. I usually make them for potlucks, holidays, or even lazy weekend lunches, especially when I’ve got a leftover pack of tortillas sitting in the pantry. They …
The first time I made these cream cheese sausage balls was for a Saturday brunch with a few friends. I wasn’t sure how they’d turn out with the cream cheese and Rotel combo in more of a finger food form, but they were the first thing gone. …
This BBQ brown sugar sausage is one of those easy party recipes I always circle back to. Just three ingredients, nothing fancy, and somehow it’s always the first thing gone at any get-together. The sweet barbecue glaze turns sticky in the oven and work…
There’s always one appetizer at every party that people crowd around. These little smokies in the crockpot are that one. They disappear fast, stay warm for hours in the slow cooker, and the flavor is ridiculously good thanks to a sweet and tangy …
These mini corn dog muffins are the perfect mashup of cornbread and classic hot dogs, baked into bite-sized snacks that are easy to grab and hard to resist. Whether you’re packing lunchboxes, making after-school snacks, or prepping game-day bites, this…
If you need a party appetizer that’s fast to prep and impossible to stop eating, these brown sugar bacon crackers deliver every time. They’re salty, sweet, smoky, and crisp, which is everything you want in a bite-sized snack. Made with Club crackers, b…
I’ve made more dips than I can count, but this pineapple cream cheese dip is one of those recipes that never makes it to the end of the night. It’s so light, creamy, and sweet that everyone ends up scraping the bowl. It’s light, sweet…
Planning your 4th of July party menu? Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, heading to a block party, or hanging out by the pool before the fireworks, this list of easy holiday recipes has you covered. From patriotic red, white, and blue dessert…
When my daughter had a group of friends over for a sleepover, I set this out straight from the fridge, and without missing a beat, one of her friends looked up and said, “Is that Grinch Dip?“ That was all the confirmation I needed. Mission …
If you’re looking for a simple pancake recipe, you’re in the right place. This is my go-to version, no boxed mix, no complicated steps, just soft, golden pancakes made from basic pantry ingredients. Whether you’re flipping them for a weekend breakfast …
Jasmine rice makes some of the best fried rice you’ll ever eat. It’s light, aromatic, and just sticky enough to hold onto all that flavor without turning gummy. I almost always have a bag of jasmine rice in the pantry, and when I want somet…
French toast has always been one of my favorite breakfast treats. It is simple, comforting, and so easy to customize depending on what you are craving or who you are feeding. Over the years, I have tested quite a few versions in my kitchen, from skille…
