The best Snickerdoodle Cookies are soft, chewy, and moist! Ditch the crumbly store-bought ones and make them homemade in less than 30 minutes. I have too many favorite cookie recipes, like classic Soft Sugar Cookies, Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies, S’mores Cookies, Biscoff Cookies, and Oatmeal Creme Pies. How to make Snickerdoodles: Make Cookie Dough: Cream…
Any one can make this frenched Rack of Lamb recipe, served on a bed of roasted garlic smashed potatoes. It’s a sophisticated dish that couldn’t be easier to make. How to make Roasted Lamb: Prep Potatoes: Add potatoes to a large pot of cold salted water over medium heat. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.…
You really can’t beat this homemade Clam Chowder recipe that’s thick, creamy, and full of clams, potatoes, and veggies. We like to serve it in a bread bowl for the ultimate experience. How to make Clam Chowder: Prep Potatoes and Clams: Drain clams with a mesh strainer, letting the juice fall into a large stock…
There’s a reason the Hershey Chocolate Cake recipe has been the best chocolate cake recipe for decades! It’s soft, moist, and has the perfect chocolate flavor, and don’t even get me started on that homemade chocolate frosting! This one of our favorite desserts! How to make Chocolate Cake: Make Cake Batter: Combine sugar, flour, cocoa,…
Using a weekly meal plan is the best way to cook healthier for your family and save money and time! This week’s menu includes our popular Mini Meatloaf, Black Pepper Chicken, Pink Sauce Pasta, Baked Salmon, and Pot Roast. Did you know you can customize this meal plan, swap out recipes, and make your own…
In the cooler months I CRAVE this Hungarian Goulash Stew recipe with tender beef, potatoes, and carrots in a flavorful broth. It’s hearty and absolutely delicious; must serve with a slice of crusty bread! How to make Hungarian Goulash: Sear Meat: season bite-size pieces with salt and pepper and flour and sear in hot oil until…
Our easy baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe is healthy and flavorful, with a perfect crispy outside and juicy inside. The best part is it’s so easy to make! How to make Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken: Coat Chicken: Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Mix olive oil and garlic in a shallow bowl.…
Our simple Pork Tenderloin Marinade recipe is simply the best, with so much flavor and made with just a few pantry ingredients. Cook your tenderloin on the grill, oven, or crockpot. How to make Pork Tenderloin Marinade: Combine: Sprinkle salt and pepper on all sides of the pork tenderloin. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, dijon…
This easy Biscuits and Gravy Casserole recipe has a homemade sausage gravy baked with eggs and homemade biscuit dough. It’s the ultimate make-ahead breakfast! How to make Biscuits and Gravy Casserole: Prep Ingredients: Cook sausage in a large saucepan, breaking into pieces with a meat chopper or wooden spoon. Soak up most of the grease…
This easy Date Nut Bread recipe is a classic for a reason. It’s moist and the flavors are perfectly balanced. It’s made with pantry staples and is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack! How to make Date Nut Bread: Soak Dates: Place dates in a bowl with boiling water to soak, and allow…
No-bake Cookie Dough Truffles are an easy treat everyone loves, with edible cookie dough dipped in melted chocolate; so crave-worthy! How to make Cookie Dough Truffles: Make Cookie Dough: Beat butter, brown sugar, and vanilla in a bowl then mix in the heat treated flour* just until combined. Add 1-2 teaspoons of milk if the…
Our soft Sugar Cookies recipe has that perfect texture and couldn’t be easier to make! They’re my go-to for holidays, cutting them into fun shapes, decorating with frosting and sprinkles. How to make Sugar Cookies: Make Cookie Dough: Cream together the shortening/butter and sugar then mix in eggs, milk, and vanilla. In a separate bowl,…
This Mini Pavlova recipe is as delicious as it is beautiful! A light, whipped meringue mixture baked then topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. It has a delicate, crisp exterior with a marshmallow-like center. It’s everyone’s favorite dessert! How to make Mini Pavlova: Beat Egg Whites: Separate egg yolks from whites and allow the…
In my opinion, the best Burrata Appetizer allows the burrata to take center stage, drizzled with a balsamic reduction, and paired with accoutrements like pear, prosciutto, toasts, jam, dates, and nuts. No cooking required, and only 10 minutes to make! How to make a Burrata Appetizer: Arrange: Place burrata on your favorite serving board then…
This pan Seared Scallops recipe is so easy to make, with a beautiful golden crust and garlic butter sauce to spoon on top. It’s a restaurant-quality dish that you can cook confidently at home! Buy the right kind of Scallops: How to cook Scallops: Prep Scallops: Pat scallops dry with paper towels. (Remove the small…
This creamy Pink Sauce Pasta recipe is warm, comforting, and has the best flavor! It’s inspired by the popular pasta dish at Mama D’s restaurant in Newport, CA. How to make Pink Sauce Pasta: Sauté Shallot and Crush Tomatoes: Sauté shallot in butter and oil over medium heat. Add garlic and dry spices and cook…
And if you want even more ideas, check out my full list of Appetizer and Finger Foods. I shared this post January 2024. Updated February 2025.
Our Cookie Butter Biscoff Cake recipe will be a showstopper at every occasion! It has moist cookie butter flavored cake layers with a creamy biscoff buttercream frosting. How to make Biscoff Cake: Make Cake Batter: Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add vanilla then eggs, mixing after each one until combined. Add…
This easy crockpot BBQ Meatballs recipe could not be more simple with homemade or store-bought meatballs, cooked in a simple BBQ cranberry sauce. They are sweet, tangy, and the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer! How to make BBQ meatballs: Make Sauce: Pour frozen meatballs in slow cooker and mix together cranberry sauce, cocktail sauce, brown sugar, water,…
This easy Shredded Brussels Sprouts recipe is my absolute favorite vegetable side dish! I love how it’s a simple side that only takes 10 minutes to make and is absolutely delicious. How to shred Brussels Sprouts: Chop: Use a food processor, mandolin or sharp knife to thinly chop/shred the Brussels Sprouts. Cook: Heat olive oil…
This classic Swiss Bircher Muesli recipe has oats, milk, grated apple, almonds, and raisins, just like the original that has been popular in Europe for over 100 years. It’s hearty and filling and known for it’s health benefits. How to make Bircher Muesli: Combine oats and milk in a bowl. For regular oats, soak the…
The best Mini Meatloaf recipe is delicious and easy to make, cooked in a muffin tin. We top it with a simple homemade sauce that is irresistible. How to make Mini Meatloaf: Combine: With clean hands, a large spoon, or meat chopper, mix ground beef (or ground turkey), breadcrumbs, BBQ sauce, mustard, onion, chili powder,…
These crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings take 5 minutes to prep with basic pantry seasonings. They can be cooked from fresh or frozen and have multiple different sauce options. How to make Air Fryer Chicken Wings: Dry and Season: Pat wings dry with paper towels. This step is essential for the wings to be crispy.…
Our easy Chicken Noodle Casserole recipe is the ultimate kid-friendly comfort food! It is made from scratch with a simple white sauce combined with chicken and egg noodles and baked with cheese on top. How to make Chicken Noodle Casserole: Combine: Cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Make the sauce by melting butter in…
This simple Black Pepper Chicken recipe has crispy chicken tossed in a homemade sauce with sautéed bell pepper, celery, and onion served on a bed of rice. It’s flavorful, comforting, and ready in less than 30 minutes! How to make Black Pepper Chicken: Marinate Chicken: Add chopped chicken to a bowl with soy sauce, oyster…
