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Creamy Orzo

Creamy Orzo is a comforting one-pot dish that takes less than 30 minutes to make. It can be served as a side dish or main dish. It is super satisfying and always hits the spot. I love cooking with orzo, which is a type of pasta that resembles large gra…

Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

I have always loved cottage cheese, even before it was trendy. I love eating it with fruit for a healthy snack or using it to make whipped cottage cheese to eat with veggies and crackers. I also love using it to make homemade ranch dip and PASTA SAUCE!…

Creamy Tuscan Salmon (30 Minute Dinner!)

This Creamy Tuscan Salmon recipe is totally restaurant quality, but super easy to make! Perfectly pan-seared salmon, drowning in a creamy parmesan sauce with garlic, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and fresh basil. It’s the perfect summer meal and is done in 30 minutes! Originally published May 7, 2020. The other day Eric removed the couch cushions and…

Pretzel Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies

I LOVE cookies, they are my FAVORITE dessert. I love the classics like peanut butter cookies, sugar cookies, oatmeal cookies, and of course chocolate chip cookies. I also love creating new cookie recipes. My brown butter salted caramel snickerdoodles a…

Chocolate Chia Pudding

Chia pudding is one of my favorite meal prep recipes to keep in the fridge for easy breakfasts or snacks. Not only is it delicious, but it’s packed with nutrients like fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein. When I am in the mood for a something…

Easy Sprinkle Cookies

stacked sugar cookies with colorful sprinkles baked in.If you are a sprinkle lover like me, then you’ll love these Sprinkle Cookies! Soft and chewy sugar cookies filled with crunchy rainbow sprinkles – these are such a classic. Buttery and perfectly sweet, you can make them with any color sprinkles for any occasion. Best Sprinkle Cookies Recipe Ever Other than my chocolate chip…

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups

Cookies pressed with reeses cups and sprinkles on a wire rack.Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups are chewy cookies filled with your favorite candies, making them easy to make and hard to…

No Bake Almond Joy Bars

I love an easy no bake treat! A few favorites include: No Bake Cookies, No Bake Monster Cookie Bars, Peanut Butter Protein Balls, and No Bake Peanut Butter Bars. These No Bake Almond Joy Bars are a delicious treat combining chocolate, coconut, and almo…

Homemade Vanilla Pudding Recipe

Once you try this homemade vanilla pudding recipe, you will never go back to the box mix. Vanilla pudding from scratch is made with pantry ingredients that you probably have in the fridge right now (milk, eggs, sugar! easy stuff guys.) This recipe makes a smooth, creamy, and incredibly flavorful pudding that is perfect with…

S’mores Clusters

I love making s’mores by a blazing fire, but I also love making twists on the classic campfire treat. A few favorites include: s’mores cookies, s’mores rice krispie treats, and s’mores puppy chow. I also love S’mores Clust…

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

I LOVE baking with zucchini, especially during the summertime when I have lots of garden zucchini to use up. A few of my favorite zucchini recipes are my Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Zucchini Brownies, Oatmeal Zucchini Cookies, and Lemon Zucchini Bread. W…

Zucchini Brownies

Zucchini Recipes Everyone is always looking for zucchini recipes during the summer months when the garden zucchini is out of control, myself included. I love making zucchini salads, zucchini fritters, and of course zucchini bread (classic zucchini brea…

Caprese Salad

Classic Caprese Salad is everyone’s favorite summer salad. It’s SO simple to make and basically summer on a plate. The best part? You only need three main ingredients: These ingredients are tied together with a drizzle of good olive oil and…

No Bake Cheesecake

My go-to recipe for No Bake Cheesecake has all the classic elements you love: a dreamy creamy swirly filling on a crispy graham cracker crust. The perfect balance of tart and sweet! I have a secret ingredient that takes it over the top (it’s optional but guys, it’s so good.) No bake cheesecake is a…

Flourless Chocolate Cake

The best Flourless Chocolate Cake recipe dusted with powdered sugar and raspberries on top, with one piece being lifted to serve.This rich, fudgy Flourless Chocolate Cake recipe masquerades as a fancy dessert, but it’s the easiest cake you’ll ever make. We love to serve it dusted with powdered sugar and fresh raspberries. Craving some cake recipes? Try Lemon Cake, Berry Cake, No-Bake Cheesecake, or White Texas Sheet Cake! How to make Flourless Chocolate Cake: Melt…

Marinated Flank Steak

The best Marinated Flank Steak recipe on a cutting board with half of it sliced into thin strips.This has been our favorite Marinated Flank Steak recipe for decades. It’s only 5 ingredients and so easy and quick. More of our favorite grilling recipes include Tahini Chicken Bowls, Pork Tenderloin, Cedar Plank Salmon, or Grilled Pizza! How to make Marinated Flank Steak: Steak Marinade: Add oil, soy sauce, peach juice, minced onion, and…

Cannoli Cake

An easy Cannoli Cake recipe with a slice lifted up to show the layers.Dare I admit I love this easy Cannoli Cake recipe even more than a traditional cannoli? We’ve combined a moist vanilla cake with a light and fluffy whipped ricotta frosting and the end result is spectacular. If you love making fun cakes you have to try our Berry Cake, Lemon Cake, Coconut Cake, or Yellow…

THE BEST Brownie Recipe I’ve Ever Made!

I’m not exaggerating when I say that this is absolutely the BEST brownie recipe of my life. I spend a lot of time baking (and eating!) and I’ve never had another brownie like this one. It is the ultimate in rich, fudgy, chocolatey flavor, all thanks to the magic of browned butter. Regular brownies just…

The BEST Buttercream Sugar Cookie Frosting Recipe

The only buttercream frosting recipe you will ever need to top your soft Sugar Cookies with! Two special ingredients make this frosting the most vanilla-y recipe you ever did taste. Originally posted March 17, 2017. My tried and true Buttercream Frosting for Cookies Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! What are you doing to celebrate Ireland getting all…

Steak Sandwich

A steak sandwich may sound fancy, but I promise this steak sandwich recipe is easy to make at home and BETTER than any sandwich you can get at a restaurant. Tender, juicy pieces of steak with melty provolone cheese, peppers, onions, the most amazing ch…

Strawberry Baked Oatmeal

I love making baked oatmeal for breakfast. I have several favorite recipes; classic baked oatmeal, blueberry, apple cinnamon, peach, carrot cake, peanut butter banana, and more! During the spring and summer months, when strawberries are in season, I lo…