What’s in a Cosmic Brownie? These homemade brownies are chewy and thin, just like the Little Debbie snacks you know and love. The frosting on top is so smooth, chocolatey, and perfectly sweet! Of course, what really makes these brownies cosmic in appearance is the sprinkle of rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips on top. All-Purpose Flour: Gives these brownies structure and texture. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Gives these brownies their rich chocolate flavor....

What’s in Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken? Seasoned chicken breasts are made tender in the slow cooker so they’re easy to shred or pull. Rustle up a batch for your meal prep and use it for appetizers, lunch, or dinner! Chicken Breasts: Cooked low and slow, boneless, skinless chicken breasts shred perfectly! Salt + Pepper: Enhance the natural flavor of the chicken. Garlic Powder: Adds a bit of earthiness. Italian Seasoning: Adds classic Italian flavor that pairs well with almost anything....

Peanut Butter Banana Bundt Cake Peanut Butter Banana Bundt Cake is a delicious and simple recipe that everyone will love. This peanut butter and banana pudding cake is so rich, so moist, and so tasty! I’ve come a long way on this cooking journey of mine. I first made this Peanut Butter Banana Bundt Cake back when I was SUPER new to baking…and new to basically everything that happens in the kitchen outside of eating for that matter....

What’s in Deep Fried Chicken Wings? One of the best things about this classic fried chicken recipe is its simplicity. With just a few ingredients and some basic cooking techniques, you can whip up a plate of wings that will be a hit with everyone. Buttermilk: Buttermilk is the tangy, slightly sour, and low-fat liquid that remains after butter is churned from cream. It’s a versatile dairy ingredient I keep on hand for pancakes, biscuits, and all my best fried chicken recipes....

Easy Fruit Salsa with Homemade Cinnamon Pita Chips This fresh fruit salsa is so delicious and bursting with vibrant colors and flavors. Served with some crispy cinnamon chips, it’s perfect for scooping all year round! Great to serve as a breakfast, side dish, appetizer or dessert, there’s no bad time to enjoy this fruit salad! Be sure to try my strawberry pretzel salad and this cream cheese fruit dip! How to make Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions!...

Aside from it being so delicious, this chicken soup with green chiles couldn’t be easier to make. I use leftover shredded chicken (usually rotisserie) to save time and canned white beans for convenience! I can easily have this dinner on the table in less than 40 minutes, and my family can’t get enough of it – it’s that good! What’s in This Green Chile Chicken Soup Recipe? Under 10 ingredients?...

What’s in This Carrot Cake Recipe? I’m so excited to share this delicious homemade carrot cake recipe with you, it will easily rival any bakery-bought cake! Three fabulous layers of the most moist and flavorful cake are covered in my favorite cream cheese frosting for a really indulgent and delicious treat! Self-Rising Flour: A premade mixture of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. It makes this recipe super simple. Spices: A combination of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and allspice richly flavors this cake and enhances the natural sweetness of the carrots....

What’s in this Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing? This honey mustard salad dressing uses only 5 simple ingredients, and it’s so good we just had to use it as a marinade for the juicy grilled chicken. But tender chicken isn’t the only yummy topping we have on this hearty salad! It’s also accompanied by crispy bacon, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and avocado slices for an irresistible medley of crunchy textures and vibrant flavors....

I love that this home fries recipe only calls for a handful of ingredients, most of which are already in my pantry. Learning how to make home fries has made me the hero of breakfast! They are super simple for me to cook up anytime one of the kids gets a craving. How to Store and Reheat Once cooked, I let the home fries cool completely, then store leftovers in an airtight container....

There is never a bad time to have a slice of cake! I love how quick and easy it is to put this loaf cake together, and it’s perfect to enjoy when it’s grey and cold outside! How to Make This Iced Lemon Loaf Cake For this recipe I used Bob’s Red Mill’s Unbleached White All Purpose Organic Flour. This product is a STAPLE in our kitchen and the only flour I use if we are using all-purpose flour....

I love recreating the nostalgic taste of Kentucky Fried Chicken anytime in my kitchen, especially to go with my crockpot mashed potatoes. Lucky for me, the Chicago Tribune leaked the original family recipe in 2016 and revealed the list of 11 secret herbs and spices that make it taste so good. It might seem intimidating to deep fry chicken if you’ve never done it before, but it’s easier than I thought....

Caramel Soft Batch Cookies Recipe Almost every time I introduce my occupation to someone new, they’re bound to say “Oh I LOVE cookies! How cool that you get to bake them all day every day!”. My eyes glaze over. Because I have to explain to them that I’m actually terrible at making cookies. The name The Cookie Rookie comes from being a rookie cook more than it has to do with literal cookies....

Loaded Smashed Potatoes Recipe I for one love a tasty potato side dish, and when you add bacon, sour cream and chives they really don’t get much better! I also love serving these as a group appetizer – they disappear so quickly! How To Make Loaded Smashed Potatoes You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions! Prep: Rinse the potatoes and boil them until they are fork tender and drain....

What’s in This Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe? If you’re looking for some Thanksgiving dishes you can make ahead of time, then these easy baked mashed potatoes are exactly what you need. Creamy ingredients, simple seasonings, and an optional topping make delicious potatoes. Potatoes: Yukon Gold potatoes are the best for fluffy mashed potatoes with a creamy texture. Butter: Softened butter adds richness, moisture, and flavor. We also add cubes of butter on top, which gives them a browned and buttery finish....

This orange ginger wellness shot is bright, zingy, and full of good-for-you ingredients. I made a big batch with just 4 all-natural ingredients, and it’s great for boosting immunity with vitamin C, anti-inflammatories, and antioxidants. It’s become a winter ritual to enjoy these wellness shots in the morning with my whole family. Tips for Success If your ginger is organic you don´t need to peel it, just remove dry and stringy pieces If your blender is not powerful enough to blend very finely, for example blending spinach until it is so fine you don´t see pieces anymore, you might want to juice the fruits first....

This oven baked chicken Parmesan is one of my favorite easy weeknight meals. It’s a lot healthier than traditional fried chicken Parmesan, and I cooked the broccoli right on the pan with the chicken to make things super simple. I don’t ever feel like I’m missing out with this healthier chicken Parm recipe. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful! Tips for Success Pat the chicken dry before dredging. This will help the breading to adhere better....

If, like me, you love pizza and you love burgers, you’re going to really love this recipe for pizza burgers with grilled hamburger patties and stacks of pizza-inspired ingredients. These tasty burgers are made from a blend of ground beef and Italian sausage, then topped with sautéed vegetables, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, and basil. It’s a two-in-one meal that I love to make! What’s in this Pizza Burger Recipe?...

Pomegranate Champagne Sorbet Recipe This sorbet recipe is the perfect treat for the holiday season. Pomegranate Champagne Sorbet is simple to make and it’s just beautiful! Christmas is in just TWO WEEKS, and New Year’s Eve is coming in only THREE WEEKS…where did the year go? I can’t believe the holiday season is here already, but let’s toast to it with this Pomegranate Champagne Sorbet! I love to cheers in frozen dessert form…don’t you?...

Pumpkin Dessert Lasagna This dessert lasagna is the perfect thing to serve this holiday season. Combine layers of pumpkin, whipped cream, and lady fingers to make this sweet pumpkin lasagna! It’s not Thanksgiving without something pumpkin on the table. Pumpkin Pie is the go-to pumpkin dessert for most people (including me–I love pumpkin pie!). But this Pumpkin Pie Dessert Lasagna is the perfect thing make for something a little different. I mean, make the traditional pie too, because you can never have enough pumpkin!...

What’s in this Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe? This squash is baked in a maple, butter, and broth mixture, and it adds so much flavor. Plus the natural sweetness of the butternut squash comes out while roasting, and it all combines so well. Top it with a bit of crumbled feta cheese after baking, add some thyme or parsley, and wow! I could eat this every night. Butternut Squash: Nutty, earthy, and slightly sweet, this bright orange squash is the perfect side!...