This brown sugar fudge reminds me of the maple candy you start seeing around the holidays. It is very sweet, to me, even sweeter than traditional fudge, with a buttery brown sugar flavor and a smooth, dense texture. Unlike my easy fudge recipe, which u…
These smashed sweet potatoes have crispy roasted edges, soft centers, maple brown butter, pecans, and toasted marshmallows all in one bite. Holy cow, these were good. There is so much going on texture-wise that I ate three of them with my fingers almos…
Pumpkin mashed potatoes are an easy way to give regular mashed potatoes a fall twist without making them sweet. I used canned pumpkin puree, and it worked perfectly here. The pumpkin flavor stays mild and savory, and swirling it through the potatoes in…
This basic overnight oats recipe starts with oats, milk, and a little Greek yogurt, then you can change the flavor with fruit, peanut butter, chocolate chips, cinnamon, or honey. Everything is mixed right in the jar and refrigerated overnight, so break…
Fall pear salad is an easy seasonal side made with spring mix, thinly sliced pear, spiced balsamic pecans, Parmesan cheese, and a homemade balsamic Dijon dressing. It’s fresh and crunchy with a little sweetness, making it a great salad for fall dinners…
There are certain recipes that instantly take you back, and rainbow sherbet punch is one of those for me. This is exactly the kind of punch I remember seeing at bridal showers and baby showers with my mom in the late ’80s and early ’90s. A big punch bo…
Jello roll ups are a simple 3-ingredient treat made with flavored gelatin, mini marshmallows, and water. As the mixture sets, you get the two-tone look that turns into those colorful spirals once everything is rolled and sliced. You can use just about …
Kool Aid pie is one of those ridiculously easy no bake desserts that comes together with just a few ingredients. The cherry Kool-Aid gives the filling all of its flavor, and a premade graham cracker crust keeps the prep especially simple. I topped mine…
These Circus Animal Cookie Truffles are one of those desserts that are just fun. The inside tastes exactly like you would expect from crushed frosted animal cookies mixed with cream cheese, and the bright pink and white coating makes them almost too cu…
Strawberry Shortcake Fluff Salad is basically strawberry shortcake turned into an easy, creamy dessert salad. Fresh strawberries, chunks of pound cake, mini marshmallows, whipped topping, and sweetened condensed milk are all folded together, and there …
This Olive Garden pasta salad is an easy cold rotini pasta salad made with crisp bell peppers, black olives, shredded carrots, Parmesan cheese, and Olive Garden Signature Italian Dressing. This isn’t based on an Olive Garden menu item. The name c…
Sautéed bok choy is a quick side dish with tender stalks, lightly wilted leaves, and plenty of savory flavor from garlic, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Crushed red pepper adds a little heat, while sesame seeds finish it off with a simple garnish. This s…
This Slow Cooker Pink Sauce Pasta with Chicken is an easy way to turn chicken breasts into a creamy pasta dinner with farfalle and plenty of melted mozzarella. The chicken cooks first in the slow cooker, then the pasta and cheese go in at the end. I ma…
These easy lasagna rolls use soft flour tortillas filled with Italian sausage, cottage cheese, pasta sauce, and mozzarella, then bake under another layer of sauce and melted cheese.
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These grilled ham and pineapple kabobs are an easy summer dinner made with chunks of ham, fresh pineapple, green pepper, and red onion. Everything gets threaded onto skewers and brushed generously with a sweet brown sugar pineapple sauce while it cooks…
Chicken Parmesan Pasta Skewers turn classic chicken parm into a fun, easy dinner made with cooked chicken, penne pasta, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella. The chicken and pasta are threaded onto skewers, sauced, covered with cheese, and baked until…
Blueberries are one of my favorite things to keep stocked in the kitchen, and not just for muffins. Over the years they’ve turned into breakfast casseroles, cake donuts, a skillet appetizer, dump cakes, jello salads, and a fresh fruit salad that&…
Thanksgiving morning is not the time to be standing at the stove. I learned that the hard way years ago, trying to cook eggs to order while the turkey hogged the entire oven and a house full of family waited around hungry. Now I stick to casseroles I c…
I make a lot of breakfast casseroles around here, but this one is different from the rest. Instead of a hash brown or tater tot base, this one starts with real russet potatoes that get boiled, then pressed flat and baked into a crispy crust right in th…
This broccoli cheese chicken bacon pasta takes the cozy, cheesy flavor you love from a classic broccoli cheese soup and turns it into a hearty pasta dinner, loaded with chicken and bacon for extra protein. Bacon gets cooked first for flavor, then brocc…
This dumpling lasagna takes the flavors of a classic dumpling and layers them lasagna style, using wonton wrappers in place of noodles. A seasoned pork filling gets sandwiched between the layers, then the whole thing steams right in a small glass bakin…
I have made a lot of peanut butter cookies over the years, including my peanut butter…
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These panko crusted, cream cheese stuffed chicken pockets take ground chicken, season it simply, and press…
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This mashed potato gratin combines two favorite potato textures in one dish. A base of creamy,…
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Air fryer marshmallows are the easiest way to get that toasted, gooey s’mores marshmallow without a…
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