Author name: Lauren Allen

Peanut Butter Brownies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies are the most irresistible dessert with the classic of chocolate and peanut butter done so well! The brownies are fudgy, the peanut butter frosting is creamy, and there are mini reese's cups in every bite!Our chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies are the ultimate treat for chocolate and peanut butter lovers! We’re talking rich, chewy, and covered in a creamy peanut butter frosting, then chocolate glaze, and Reese’s peanut butter cups in every bite. How to make Peanut Butter Brownies: Make Brownies: Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until…

4 Award Winning Chili Recipes For Your Next Cook-Off

This bold and spicy chili recipe is perfect for cozy nights and guaranteed to please chili lovers.Win your next chili cook-off or just keep the crowd happy at your fall get-together with these unbeatable chili recipes. Chili cookoffs and trunk-or-treat nights go hand in hand this time of year. Whether you’re competing or just feeding a hungry crowd, a big pot of chili is always a win. And my crockpot and…

18 Easy Chicken Recipes for When You Don’t Know What to Make

This Garlic Chicken recipe gives mellow garlic flavor in a one‑pan, easy dinner.Easy chicken recipes to save dinner when you’re out of ideas. We all hit that point: you get home, open the fridge, and nothing seems inspiring. But when it comes to versatility, budget, and crowd-pleasing power, chicken is the unbeatable MVP. That’s why I pulled together these 18 easy chicken recipes – from soups and…

Chocolate Mousse Cake

This easy Chocolate Mousse cake has layers of moist chocolate cake and a creamy homemade chocolate mousse, topped with a smooth chocolate frosting. It's elegant, delicious, and perfect for any occasion!This amazing Chocolate Mousse Cake recipe combines moist chocolate cake layers with a rich chocolate mousse filling and a warm chocolate frosting poured on top. It’s the ultimate chocolate lover’s cake! How to make Chocolate Mousse Cake: Bake Chocolate Cake: Mix sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.…

Loaded Potato Skins

Crispy potato skins loaded with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives are everyone's favorite appetizer or side dish! Learn how to make potato skins at home!This crispy Potato Skins recipe is easy to make at home and loaded with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives. Perfect as a game day snack or crowd-pleasing appetizer, these baked potato skins come out golden and delicious every time. How to make Potato Skins: Bake and Scoop: Bake potatoes on a baking sheet…

Baked Rice Pudding

This baked rice pudding recipe is easy and inexpensive to make with just a handful of pantry ingredients. It transforms leftover rice to a delicious and comforting dessert!This old-fashioned Baked Rice Pudding recipe is made with cooked rice, milk, eggs, raisins, and cinnamon, baked into a creamy custard. How to make old fashioned rice pudding: Beating eggs and sugar in a bowl.  Slowly mix in milk and cream.  Add vanilla, cinnamon, rice, and raisins and stir to combine.  Pour into a casserole…

The Pumpkin Dessert Everyone Will Beg You to Make Again

This easy Pumpkin Tiramisu recipe has a perfectly spiced pumpkin mascarpone layered with espresso dipped ladyfingers and dusted with cocoa powder. It's the perfect seasonal twist on the tiramisu we love!Our Pumpkin Tiramisu recipe combines creamy pumpkin mascarpone spice filling with espresso-soaked ladyfingers for a no-bake treat that tastes like autumn in every bite. How to make Pumpkin Tiramisu: Pumpkin Mascarpone: Beat whipping cream in a mixing bowl, just until barely stiff peaks. In a separate mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, brown sugar, mascarpone, vanilla, cinnamon,…

14 Halloween Recipes Kids Will Love

Witch hat cupcakes are a fun Halloween baking project with simple ingredients and kid-friendly decorating.Halloween recipes for kids that are more fun than scary. If your kids are anything like mine, they love Halloween for one reason: the treats. These Halloween recipes are all about fun, flavor, and family-friendly charm – nothing scary. This list has something for everyone. If you’re hosting a party, prepping school snacks, or just…

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

The best Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake recipe tastes professional but couldn't be easier to make with moist cake layers, fluffy peanut butter filling, and smooth chocolate frosting.Our easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake is a dream come true for peanut butter cup lovers. It’s a moist, rich chocolate cake stacked with fluffy peanut butter frosting and smothered in silky chocolate. How to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake: Make Cake Batter: Whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking…

12 Unexpected Ways to Use That Can of Pumpkin

These pumpkin waffles bring breakfast into fall mode with warm spices and fluffy texture.A cozy list of pumpkin recipes that go way beyond pie. Think pumpkin is just for pie? Think again. That humble can in your pantry is the secret ingredient for some of the coziest and unique treats of the season, from sweet breakfasts to delicious dips, fun drinks, and of course, show-stopping desserts. These pumpkin…

Oatmeal Cookie Bars

Homemade Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars cut into squares on parchment paper, ready to enjoy.Our favorite Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars are thick, chewy, and so easy to make! They’re perfect for a crowd and are easy to transport in a 9×13 pan. How to make Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars: Make Cookie Dough: With a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar…

12 Easy Mexican Recipes That Beat Takeout Any Night of the Week

This crispy southwest wrap is a quick-grilled dinner or lunch option packed with Tex-Mex flavor and perfect for on-the-go meals.A mix of quick wins and cozy favorites, these crowd-pleasing Mexican-inspired recipes bring bold flavor to your dinner table. Mexican-inspired meals are a staple in our house, not just because they’re packed with flavor, but because they’re usually quick, easy, and everyone at the table is happy! If you want to make your meal extra…

18 Brownie Recipes That Practically Disappear at Bake Sales and Potlucks

Lemon Brownies offer bright citrus flavor and chewy texture for a crowd-friendly dessert that stands out from the chocolate.From fudgy classics to fruity twists, these no-fuss brownie and bar recipes are the first to vanish at any bake sale or potluck. When friends ask what you’re bringing, you want desserts that don’t just look good – but vanish fast. These recipes deliver just that: tried‑and‑true brownie and bar recipes that disappear at bake…

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

These easy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins recipe is moist and perfectly spiced with a cream cheese filling and a crunchy streusel topping.Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are a soft and moist pumpkin spice muffin filled with a creamy cheesecake center and topped with buttery streusel. This easy fall recipe is even better than the bakery and makes the perfect sweet breakfast, snack, or dessert. How to make Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins: Cream Cheese Filling: In a small…

Meal Plan (210)

A collage of 5 recipes from meal plan 210.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 Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie, Calzone, Quinoa Burger, Short Rib Ragu, and Cabbage Roll Soup. Monday: Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie $11 Tuesday: Calzone $8 Wednesday: Quinoa Burger $15 Thursday: Short…

This 500-Year-Old Turkish Breakfast Might Be the Best Egg Dish Ever

This easy Turkish Eggs recipe has perfectly poached eggs on a bed of lemon garlic yogurt, topped with a drizzle of a quick spiced chili butter.This delicious Turkish Eggs recipe (Cilbir) is a traditional Turkish breakfast dish made with creamy lemon garlic yogurt, perfectly poached eggs, and spiced chili butter. Served it with a warm pita or crusty bread for dipping. How to make Turkish Eggs: Mix Yogurt: In a bowl mix Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.…

Sour Cream Pound Cake

The best Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe is moist, sweet, and so easy to make!This easy Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe is rich, buttery, and incredibly moist with a perfectly tender crumb. It’s a classic, easy-to-make bundt cake that’s perfect for any occasion. How to make Sour Cream Pound Cake: Make Cake Batter: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl,…

Short Rib Ragu

This short rib ragu recipe is restaurant-quality and so flavorful! It's easy to make and absolutely delicious!Our Short Rib Ragu recipe features fall-off-the-bone braised beef simmered in a rich tomato and red wine sauce, enveloped in pasta. It’s a restaurant-quality homemade ragu that’s easy to make and packed with flavor. How to make Short Rib Ragu: Sear Beef: Season short ribs with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a Dutch oven…

Bread Trends 2025: 10 Recipes Everyone is Loving

This homemade focaccia recipe is fluffy inside with crisp edges and can be topped with herbs, olives, or tomatoes for endless variations.The bread recipes everyone’s baking right now, from cozy classics to bold new favorites. There’s something about the smell of fresh bread baking that makes a house feel like home, especially as the weather cools and cozy season begins. In my kitchen, it always starts with our #1 staple: The Best and Simplest Homemade Bread.…

Thai Meatballs

These Thai-inspired Green Curry Meatballs are easy to make and have the most incredible green curry sauce. These Thai Meatballs are made in just 30 minutes and absolutely delicious!These Thai Meatballs are quick to make and bursting with bold, savory flavor from a homemade green curry coconut sauce. They’re the perfect 30-minute dinner served with jasmine rice or veggies. How to make Thai Meatballs: Thai Meatballs: Mix oats, egg, and milk; let sit 10 minutes. Add ground meat, ginger, curry paste, fish sauce,…

26 Fall Baking Recipes That Make Your Kitchen Smell Like a Dream

Pumpkin roll is an impressive dessert that’s simple to prepare and perfect for sharing.These Fall baking recipes just scream “cozy” with warm spices and seasonal flavors everyone will love. There’s nothing like the smell of fresh-baked treats in the fall. As the crisp air settles in and leaves start to turn, warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves fill the house and make it instantly cozy. From bubbling…

How to Can Applesauce

Canning Applesauce is the easiest canning recipe for beginners! Only 2 ingredients: apples and water! It's easy and delicious to stock your pantry with fresh applesauce all year!We love Canning Applesauce because it’s easy, healthier and a simple way to preserve the fresh taste of fall apples all year long. How to Can Applesauce: Prep Apples: If using an applesauce maker, leave the peels and core, cut apples in half or quarters and place in a large pot with a few inches of water.…

Chocolate Cobbler

This easy Chocolate Pudding Cake recipe is moist, decadent, and has the most incredible warm chocolate pudding naturally baked in the chocolate cake. It's easy to make in just a few minutes with simple pantry ingredients!This warm Chocolate Cobbler is a rich, gooey dessert with a fudgy pudding sauce that forms as it bakes. It’s made from scratch with simple pantry ingredients and is the perfect dessert, topped with vanilla ice cream! How to make Chocolate Pudding Cake: Make Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Chop butter and place in…

Cauliflower Salad

Cauliflower Salad made with raw cauliflower and cooked bacon,served in a bowl.This easy Cauliflower Salad recipe is loaded with bacon, red onion, and a sweet lemon basil dressing that ties it all together. It’s the perfect make-ahead side dish for potlucks, barbecues, or any weeknight dinner. How to make Cauliflower Salad: Cut Cauliflower: Remove the leaves, then cut around the stem to release the florets. Slice…

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