Easy Recipes - The Cookie Rookie

A Sangria Recipe for Every Season! Sangria is one of my favorite cocktails for any time of year. The mix of wine, chopped fruit, and other ingredients (like spices and other liquors) is easy to make and it always packs a punch. Traditional sangria, originating in Spain, uses red wine, but white wine sangrias and rose sangrias have become really popular too. Some recipes are warming and comforting from red wine and warm spices....

Easter Appetizer Ideas Easter Sunday is a great time to gather friends and family to celebrate, and of course that means you’ll need lots of delicious food! These Easter appetizers are perfect to serve in the afternoon while the kids head out on their egg hunt. Or set them out to hold everyone over leading up to Easter dinner. Whether you just need a quick appetizer for the family while you cook, or need a collection of snacks and finger foods for a large Easter crowd, there are plenty of recipes here to choose from....

Guys, stop what you are doing and go and make this sauce immediately! Even I can’t quite believe how good it is. So easy to make and so many uses! You can finally enjoy the flavor of apple on everything and anything. How to Make This Apple Cider Sauce Recipe Whisk all ingredients together in a heavy-bottom, medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until sauce thickens and darkens....

Apple Oatmeal Cookies Mix up mundane breakfasts with soft-baked apple cinnamon breakfast cookies! They’re everything we love about spiced oatmeal in cookie form, quick to grab on your way out the door. Made with cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, apple chunks, and old-fashioned oats, there’s so much flavor packed into each cookie. They pair perfectly with a hot cup of coffee and keep you full until lunch. These cookies always disappear quickly, so be sure to make a double batch!...

What’s in This Asiago Ranch Chicken Club Recipe? This copycat Wendy’s Asiago chicken sandwich is packed with flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the bacon is nice and crispy. Ranch dressing adds a nice creaminess, and the Asiago cheese rounds things out with a bit of sharpness. Finish it off with lettuce and tomato, which add a bit of freshness. Chicken: We like boneless, skinless chicken breasts for an authentic taste, but chicken thighs will also work....

This fresh and tasty asparagus almondine is quick enough to make for an easy weeknight meal, but fancy enough to be able to serve as part of a celebration meal at Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter. This vegetable side dish is so quick and easy to make and is loaded with fresh and vibrant flavors. If you love asparagus, be sure to check out my Crispy Garlic Roasted Asparagus and Bacon Wrapped Asparagus with Dijon....

How to Store and Reheat Store leftover bacon pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, spread out the pancakes in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until solid, about 1-2 hours. Transfer to an airtight container or Ziplock bag to store for up to 3 months. I like to toast them up straight from frozen. My mom has been making a version of those bacon stuffed pancakes for us ever since, and it’s still one of my favorite easy breakfasts....

When I developed this recipe in 2015, I had no idea how many times I’d end up making it. We make it time and time again at our house, in about every flavor combination possible. I always end up coming back to this simple chicken filling, and its a favorite of my kid’s as well. This is the most popular recipe on The Cookie Rookie. It has been viewed over 6 million times and pinned over 2 million times....

What’s in this BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe? Calling all barbecue lovers – this chicken pizza is for you! Simple ingredients bake to perfection atop a pizza crust to deliver the best BBQ flavor. Pizza Crust: Start with any crust or dough you like. A pre-made, refrigerated crust works, or try making homemade pizza dough! Chicken: Use chicken that has been fully cooked. Grab a rotisserie chicken from the store, or make Instant Pot shredded chicken for a quick and easy option....

What’s in This Beef Burrito Recipe? If you ever ask Henry what he wants to eat, chances are he will respond “burritos with beef and cheese!”. He doesn’t let me add anything else, but I promise these other ingredients make the recipe even better. Still simple, and so delicious. Ground Beef: We prefer to use lean ground beef (90-95% lean) for less greasy burritos. If using a fattier beef, you will want to drain off some of the fat....

Easy Beer Bread Muffins Recipe This beer bread recipe makes the perfect little Beer Bread Muffins! They’re so simple and so tasty. You gotta make these bisquick muffins for every occasion! These tasty Beer Bread Muffins are inspired by an old favorite. Back when I used to work in an office, there was a little bakery down the street that was my go-to lunch spot. They had this INCREDIBLE beer bread, and it called my name on a weekly basis....

What’s in this Blackberry Cocktail? This blackberry champagne drink is sparkling, delicious, and beautiful! I love making these for parties and special occasions, and they look amazing. It’s so easy to make something that looks party-perfect! Blackberries: I prefer using fresh berries, but you can use frozen if needed. Just thaw them out before making the syrup. Sugar and Water: These ingredients are used to make the simple syrup. Champagne: I went with a classic Champagne, but any sparkling wine will do....

I made this baked buffalo chicken dip recipe with lots of blue cheese crumbles because I love its unique flavor. I also wanted to make it a little lighter for guilt-free snacking on game day, so I use Greek yogurt and light cream cheese. That brings this dip to just 130 calories per serving! What’s in this easy Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe? You only need 5 ingredients and a couple of spices from the cabinet to make this buffalo chicken dip recipe!...

One Pan Chicken and Potatoes I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for meals that cut down on clean up time, especially during the week. This delicious one pan meal is a life saver with little prep and even less clean up. Chicken, cheese, bacon, corn, potatoes all in one pan for one delicious meal! How to Make Cheesy Bacon Crusted Chicken You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions!...

What’s in This Chicken and Broccoli Stuffed Shells Recipe? The rich and creamy filling made with pantry staple cream of chicken soup is honestly genius. It takes so little time to put together, and it’s absolutely packed with flavor! Chicken: I like to keep things healthier with boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Shells: I used a whole 12-ounce box of jumbo shells for this recipe. Cream of Chicken Soup: Forms the base of the creamy filling and keeps it thick and moist....

Hot Buttered Rum Recipe Hot Buttered Rum is a classic winter drink, but this CHOCOLATE hot buttered rum recipe will blow your minds. So easy and so delicious! On Thursday I posted Chocolate Hot Buttered Rum Mix, an awesome homemade gift idea for the holidays. Now it’s time to use it to make our drinks! Everyone has probably tasted Hot Buttered Rum, but have you tasted CHOCOLATE HOT BUTTERED RUM? I bet not....

Lime Shrimp Scampi Recipe This easy shrimp scampi recipe has a cilantro lime twist! Eat it as an appetizer or turn it into cilantro lime shrimp pasta! It’s shrimp time! Sometimes you just want to refuel, eat something good, and get a good night’s sleep. I mean, I’ll still watch reality TV, but we all have our vices. This One Pot Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi is one of my favorite quick and easy recipes....

What’s in This Chick Fil A Copycat Sandwich? This copycat Chick Fil A sandwich tastes just like the real thing and is available on Sunday! What’s not to love?! Chicken: We like boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but you could also use thighs. Marinade: milk, dill pickle juice, and lemon juice make up the marinade for the chicken. In place of the milk and lemon juice, you could use buttermilk. Egg: Helps the coating to stick to the chicken....

I’m not kidding when I say this Crock Pot Chicken is my most-used recipe! I cook a batch almost every week to make sure that I always have some shredded chicken breast on hand. You can eat it shredded, or leave it whole and use for so many meals throughout the week. A lot of my recipes call for pre-cooked or leftover chicken because that’s what makes dinner time the easiest for me, so having this prepped and ready to go ends up saving me so much time throughout the week!...

Slow cooked in sweet onions, bell peppers, and savory seasonings, this slow cooker whole chicken always turns out so juicy and delicious. Pop it under the broiler for a few minutes to crisp up the skin and you have a rotisserie chicken without all the work! If your life is nearly as hectic and busy as mine is, you need EASY recipes like this one to get the job done....