Dirty Redbird Martini I live in a house divided. I grew up in KC and you guys know I talk about the Royals pretty much non-stop. My blood is blue, BUT…I live in St. Louis. I’m married to a die hard Cardinals fan. Pat loves the Cardinals as much as I love the Royals, and he should! STL is maybe the best baseball town in America, and the Cardinals are quite the team to love....

These cookies are one of my favorite baking hacks, and I’m going to show you exactly how to make cookies from cake mix too. Spoiler alert: it’s the easiest baking recipe you’ll ever make. So easy, the kids will be able to help! I’m also sharing some of my favorite easy cake mix cookie recipes for you to try, along with more flavor variations and ideas. I love how creative you can get with these....

What’s in a Mcdonald’s Egg McMuffin? The egg McMuffin is an iconic breakfast sandwich on the McDonald’s menu, and for good reason! Who can say no to gooey cheese, fried eggs, and juicy, Canadian bacon encased in a buttery English muffin? Not me! English Muffins: The classic bread choice for a McMuffin. Unsalted Butter: Helps cook the Canadian bacon without burning it. Canadian Bacon: Thick, juicy, and perfectly round! Eggs: The real meat of an egg McMuffin....

What’s in a Crockpot French Dip Sandwich? French Dip Sandwiches are so good! They definitely hit the spot when we’re craving comfort food. The tender roast beef, the melted cheese, and that amazing au jus. Yum! Roast Beef: A top or bottom round roast (AKA: boneless chuck roast) works best. The long cooking time will help to make tougher cuts more tender. Au Jus Sauce Mix: 2 packets of this flavorful mix enhance the flavor of the beef and the dipping sauce....

Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives are the perfect New Year’s Eve appetizer. They’re simple, they’re bite-sized, and they’re addictingly good paired with the garlic aioli sauce! In a past life (about 10 years ago), I was a waitress at a really beautiful high-end martini bar/restaurant in Jacksonville Beach. Considering my hermit like lifestyle these days (kind of kidding), it’s weird to think about what a social life I had right after college....

Who said that making chicken fried chicken has to be a long, drawn out process? This fried chicken dinner comes together in just over half an hour! With a few simple ingredients and easy steps, I always have the best flavorful, never greasy fried chicken and the creamiest gravy. This is one of my tried and true weeknight dinners that I can always count on to satisfy everyone at the table....

Herb Crusted Salmon This herb crusted salmon recipe is perfectly complemented by the amazing goat cheese polenta for an easy and healthy meal! When I lived in Florida, I was a waitress for a little while at a martini bar known for it’s awesome chef (hi SWEET PETE!). Every night, we would get to dine on the best the city had to offer, and my favorite was a simple salmon over goat cheese polenta....

Why We Love This Honey Glazed Chicken Recipe Tender, juicy chicken is cooked in a sweet, tangy, and savory sauce for the perfect easy weeknight dinner your whole family will love! Crispy. All-purpose flour helps the chicken crisp up in the pan before it’s doused in the sticky sauce. Juicy. This chicken is cooked to tender perfection on the stovetop. Flavorful. Honey, orange juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic create sweet and savory perfection!...

How long is chicken good for? Wondering how long that chicken will last in the fridge or freezer? Cooked or raw, stored in the fridge or in the freezer, I’ve got all the answers for you, with a handy chart for easy reference. Whether you buy chicken breast, thighs, drumsticks, wings, or a whole chicken, you’re going to need to store it until you’re ready to cook and eat it. And it’s the same regardless of which part you use, boneless or bone-in, skinless or skin-on....

Simple Mango Smoothie A Simple Mango Smoothie is a delicious breakfast to jump-start any groggy morning. Made with just three simple ingredients, it comes together in a snap and always tastes scrumptious! For those of you hanging on to those New Year’s Resolutions, this may be just the thing to keep your healthy eating on track. Frozen mango, sweet honey, and wholesome almond milk blend together perfectly to create a healthy drink that doesn’t taste like “health” food at all!...

What’s in This Instant Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe? Sloppy Joes are an absolute staple at our house. I’ve tinkered with all sorts of fun flavors and creative versions in the past, but this super simple and classic Instant Pot version is one I come back to time and time again. When I’m stressed about busy nights and need to get dinner on the table, this recipe is a winner. Beef: Ground beef is the base of this sloppy joe recipe....

What’s in Italian Chicken Meatballs? These are the best Italian meatballs because they are cooked in a delicious marinara sauce containing mozzarella cheese, kale, dry herbs, and spices. However, the chicken meatballs are the star of the show, rolled with breadcrumbs, egg, milk, and a flavorful Italian seasoning blend. Ground Chicken: You’ll need this for the base of the meatballs, of course. Breadcrumbs: Any breadcrumbs will do, whether it’s panko breadcrumbs, Italian breadcrumbs, or gluten-free breadcrumbs!...

Lemon Sauce Lemon sauce is the perfect addition to blueberry pancakes. Switch out your maple syrup and try this lemon syrup instead! Lemon Sauce is light, fresh, and citrusy. The flavor is bold without being overwhelming, and I absolutely love the way it tastes drizzled over fresh blueberry pancakes. Lemon and blueberry just tastes like the perfect summer flavor combination! Lemon Syrup is a welcome change for simple pancakes. Maple syrup can often feel heavy (even though it’s super delicious)....

These cookies are seriously delicious, I really can’t wait for you to try them! These giant cookies are so perfect and loaded with toppings for a truly indulgent treat! How to Make This Loaded Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (Giant Cookies) Heat oven to 350°F and position the oven rack to the middle position. Line 2-3 large baking sheets with parchment paper. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine granulated sugar, brown sugars, butter and oil....

What’s in Frosted Sugar Cookies? Frosted Lofthouse sugar cookies are the prettiest, loveliest cookies to make with simple, familiar ingredients you likely already have in your pantry and fridge. Flour: Use all-purpose flour for this recipe for the best results. Baking Powder: Baking powder is an easy-to-find staple in most pantries. I prefer buying aluminum free. Baking Soda: The addition of baking soda helps the cookie dough rise even more and helps balance out the acidity of the sour cream....

When you ask her how it’s looking, she responds that people aren’t answering, so it’s hard to tell. That night you have a bunch of no shows and last-minute cancellations leaving empty seats that you could have filled earlier. You’re not sure what to do. You could write it off as a cost of doing business, but there must be a way to avoid both the cumbersome process of calling people and the no shows....

CLICK FOR FREE PRINTABLE Free Meat Temperature Chart Making sure your meat is properly cooked is essential to cooking safe and delicious recipes at home. Here you will find a free printable chart, along with lots of extra tips and info, so you always know the best cooking temperatures for chicken, beef, pork, seafood, and more! We’ve compiled all the info we’ve gathered over the years on the perfect internal temperatures for cooking meat!...

Meatball Parmesan Casserole This hearty Meatball Parmesan bake marries up homemade meatballs, marinara, and Italian cheeses in one skillet or pan. Meatball Parmesan is perfect for an easy weeknight meal and so versatile… use it on subs, pasta, and more! How To Make Meatball Parmesan – Step By Step You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions! Mix together the meatball ingredients. Place the sauce in a skillet and add the meatballs Pour sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle with cheese....

What’s in this New York Pizza recipe? There’s no denying that a slice of New York style pizza is downright delicious. Thin, crispy crust is topped with a layer of pizza sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. You’ll find no frills here, only the classic pizza flavors that you know and love! Water: Warm water adds moisture to the dough and provides an ideal environment for the yeast to bloom, allowing the dough to rise....

What’s in Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken? Chicken breast is wrapped in thin slices of prosciutto, then cooked in the most delicious sauce and baked to perfection. It’s filled with garlic and rosemary for a nice savory flavor, then topped with parmesan to finish it off. Chicken: Use large boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe. Prosciutto: You’ll want large slices that wrap most of the way around the chicken, but you can overlap multiple slices if needed....