Author name: Julie Clark

Mocha Chocolate Chip Cookies

Jazz up your chocolate chip cookie recipe with a little mocha flavor! Espresso powder Mocha Chocolate Chip Cookies stay soft and chewy and are perfect dunked in milk. If you asked my family what one thing I couldn’t live without, they’d pro…

Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Fix and forget with this slow cooker chicken gnocchi soup! An easy soup recipe that rivals Olive Garden and is loaded with fresh flavor. When you need to get dinner ready in the morning, leave the soup pot in the cupboard and pull out the crockpot! Thi…

Coffee Toffee Cookies

Our take on a popular Levain cookie flavor! Coffee Toffee Cookies have rich dark chocolate flavor with buttery toffee bits and espresso. What do you turn to when you want to be creative in the kitchen? Sometimes I create a new soup, but most times I ge…

Whole Wheat Bagels

Learn how to make savory and delicious Whole Wheat Bagels with a perfectly chewy bagel texture. Top with everything seasoning. Fun fact about me; One of my all-time favorite breakfasts is a warm toasted bagel, that has been buttered and smeared with a …

Pepper Steak Recipe

This quick and easy pepper steak recipe is ready in 30 minutes! Tender beef, bell peppers, and a rich sauce make this a better-than-takeout dinner recipe. If you’re looking for a quick, flavorful dinner, this pepper steak recipe is your answer! With ju…

Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

This lemon chicken sheet pan dinner is a healthy chicken recipe featuring juicy chicken with lots of bright lemon flavor. Tender potatoes and green beans make a complete meal with easy cleanup. This easy lemon chicken sheet pan dinner recipe makes a de…

Birthday Cookies

Celebrate birthdays with these sprinkle and rainbow chip birthday cookies! Traditional vanilla sugar cookie base loaded with festive color. We try to make a big deal about birthdays around here. It’s harder as the kids have gotten older and aren&…

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

This slow cooker honey mustard chicken is easy to make with pantry ingredients. Tender, juicy chicken with a sweet and tangy herbed honey mustard sauce. If you love the sweet and tangy flavors of honey and mustard, this is your new favorite recipe! Our…

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with Boursin

4 cheese Instant Pot Mac and Cheese made extra creamy with Boursin. This easy mac and cheese recipe is ready in under 20 minutes. My kids LOVE macaroni and cheese. And they come by it honestly. A creamy mac and cheese is one of my favorite side dishes,…

Doritos Chicken Tenders

A kid-friendly way to serve chicken! Doritos Chicken Tenders are full of cool ranch flavor. Perfect crunchy coating on chicken tenders for game day or any day. My kids went through the “chicken strips” stage that most kids do. You know the …

Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Make your own chocolate chip cupcakes from scratch! Homemade white cupcakes that are light and moist with mini chocolate chips inside. Baking from scratch doesn’t have to be intimidating, especially with our easy chocolate chip cupcake recipe. These mo…

Walnut Cottage Cheese Bread

This Walnut Cottage Cheese Bread recipe is the perfect breakfast bread. It’s moist on the inside with a soft crunch thanks to the walnuts. 10 minutes prep! I couldn’t help but share this delicious walnut bread recipe with you today! It’s so easy to mak…

30 Minute Chicken Stir Fry

This 30 minute chicken stir fry is going to quickly be a new family favorite. Load it up with your favorite fresh veggies and serve over rice noodles. When I have veggies and meat in the fridge to use up, my mind typically turns to Mexican cuisine. Faj…

Bake the Seasons: Cinnamon Roll Challenge

Join Our Bake the Seasons: Cinnamon Roll Challenge! I’m so excited to kick off something special for you and all my fellow cinnamon roll lovers! As part of the Cinnamon Rolls for Every Season experience, I’m launching a brand-new challenge that’s all a…

Hamburger Macaroni Casserole

Hamburger Macaroni Casserole is an easy dinner recipe inspired by Hamburger Helper. This cheesy ground beef casserole with pasta has a crunchy potato chip topping. If you’re craving a no-fuss dinner with comfort food flavors, this Hamburger Macaroni Ca…

Shortbread Cookie Recipe

Learn how to make the best buttery shortbread cookies with just 5 ingredients. Discover the secret to the perfect shortbread cookie recipe, tips for refrigerating dough, and common mistakes to avoid for bakery-worthy results every time. Shortbread cook…

Garlic Butter Steak

You’ve never had a steak like this! A savory herbed butter marinade makes this Garlic Butter Steak melt in your mouth. Find tips for making the best NY Strip steak. I am so, so thrilled to be sharing this garlic butter steak recipe with you today…

Sheet Pan Pumpkin Pie

How do you make pumpkin pie for a crowd? With our sheet pan pumpkin pie! Perfectly seasoned pumpkin pie filling baked in a pie shell. Cut 24 squares for friends and family. One of the first recipes my kids request each year is pumpkin pie. They actuall…

Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Nothing is as delicious as our stuffed chicken thighs with a creamy spinach and cheese filling. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice. One of our most popular recipes is our stuffed pork chops. And then there’s our new stuffed chicken breasts. Those…

Easy Cheesecake Recipe (No Water Bath!)

If you’re intimidated by homemade cheesecake, try our no fuss, easy cheesecake recipe. Perfectly smooth and creamy with no cracks…and no water bath! A few years ago I shared with you how to make cheesecake with graham cracker crust. That ch…

Gruyere Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Gruyere Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate holiday side dish with buttery smoothness and the nutty flavor of freshly shredded Gruyere cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes. Looking for a holiday side that’s easy, delicious, and a little bit fancy? Thes…

Paleo Fried Fish

Make this crispy, Paleo Fried Fish for a healthy, 30-minute meal that kids will love! A gluten free fried fish batter that you will not believe is good for you. Do you ever get stuck in the chicken and ground beef rut for dinner? I know we do. To many …

Cinnamon Chips Recipe

Have a favorite cinnamon dessert? Take it to the next level with this homemade cinnamon chips recipe. Only 5 ingredients and easy to make! Have you ever tried Hershey cinnamon chips in any of your cookie recipes or cake recipes? They are certainly conv…

Sloppy Joe Pasta

This one pot sloppy joe pasta is a delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich. A pasta dish recipe in 35 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. One pot pasta dinners are my jam lately. From Italian sausage pasta to one pot creamy pasta an…

Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks

Slow cooker chicken drumsticks, perfectly tender and smothered in a sweet and spicy sauce. Set it and forget it for hassle-free fall-off-the-bone chicken. You know how much I love using my crock pot for easy dinners like pork chops and gravy, buffalo w…