Beef Burger Internal Temperatures Making the best burgers starts with cooking the beef to the perfect temperature. But what is the ideal burger internal temperature? And how long does that take? It depends on how you like your burger done, of course! You can cook them to medium-rare, medium, medium-well, or well-done. This will generally change the level of juiciness and the intensity of the flavor. All four options are good, but everyone has a different preference....

What’s in this Cast Iron Pizza Recipe? Making deep dish pizza in a skillet is such an easy way to get a crispy, flavorful pizza stuffed full of tasty ingredients for pizza night at home. You only need four ingredients and one pan to make this dish! Bread Dough: I’m using frozen bread dough for the skillet pizza crust. It makes a nice, fluffy yet crispy crust that’s ideal for this recipe....

I love a fancy snack, and these cheese puffs are just that. I thought making choux would be super intimidating, but it was surprisingly simple. It just takes a little bit of patience! I actually found stirring in the eggs quite meditative, and now I enjoy making these gougeres any time we have company. What’s in This Cheese Puffs Recipe? Butter: Salted butter adds moisture to these puffs and creates a flaky texture....

What’s in Cheesy Bean Dip? This easy appetizer contains a handful of simple ingredients to make the perfect easy refried bean dip every time! Refried Beans: One of the great Mexican favorites, refried beans are one of the central necessary ingredients in this easy bean dip recipe.Sour Cream: The sour cream in this cheesy refried bean dip recipe gives this dish a creamy texture and tangy taste.Green Chiles: A little bit of spice and heat is added to this recipe through the use of green chiles....

Why We Love This Chicken and Waffles Recipe This is the ultimate fun brunch or dinner recipe! Here’s why it’s worth turning on the waffle maker for: So crispy: The best chicken and waffles recipe has to have super crispy chicken, and that’s why I use Corn Flakes. By coating the drumsticks in Corn Flakes, you are able to oven-bake them and still achieve that delicious crunchy bite. Homemade waffles: This easy recipe for homemade waffles is so fluffy and amazing!...

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe This light and fluffy Chocolate Buttercream Icing the perfect way to top cakes! So easy and so delicious, it’s a chocolate frosting recipe that’ll blow your mind, perfect for piping on your favorite desserts. Why you’ll love this Chocolate Buttercream Frosting An easy homemade frosting. Made in just 5 mins with 5 ingredients, simple and easy!Better than store bought. So easy and delicious, you won’t go back to packaged icing....

Hot Buttered Rum Mix Chocolate Hot Buttered Rum Mix is easy to make, and turns into the most delicious drink. Make it as a gift, or keep it for yourself! This post is going to be short and sweet. It’s a simple mix you can make and save to use throughout the winter season, any time you’re carving a special treat. Or you use it as an easy homemade Christmas gift for friends, co-workers, or whoever is on your list....

Homemade Crab Rangoon If you are hosting drinks over the festive period, then you’ll no doubt want to serve up some tasty appetizers, and you really can’t go wrong with crab rangoon. Simple to make and impressive to serve, these little bites are perfect finger food to serve to guests. Perfectly creamy and well seasoned, and the fried wontons add a delicious crunchy texture. Be sure to try my Crab Rangoon Bites and Crab Rangoon Dip too!...

Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Parmesan It’s great when simple ingredients come together to create such a luscious dish! Pan seared shrimp, tossed in garlic and covered in a creamy cheese sauce. Parmesan, chili flakes and lemon work so well with the shrimp in this easy seafood recipe. Serve over pasta or rice for a super satisfying meal! Looking for more shrimp recipes? Why not also try my Shrimp Creole and my Honey Sesame Shrimp!...

Creamy Spinach Dip Appetizer Creamy spinach dip plus toasty crostini equals the best party appetizer! This easy spinach parmesan dip gets piled onto fresh crostini for a bit size treat. I don’t know why I’ve never thought of this before. I love spinach dip and I love crusty French bread; clearly the two seem like a match made in heaven. So I’ve combined them to create this Creamy Spinach Dip Crostini Appetizer!...

Why We Love This Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore Recipe This Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore might just be better than your local Italian restaurant’s! Because it’s cooked in the Crockpot, the chicken in this recipe always comes out unbelievably tender and really infused with the flavor you love in classic chicken cacciatore. Filling. Serve your hearty chicken cacciatore with some white rice to make it even more filling! Plus, the rice is great for making sure none of that delicious sauce goes to waste....

This creamy crack chicken is one of the recipes friends and family ask me for the most. I love bringing it to parties and potlucks, or serving it when people come over. Making crack chicken in a Crock Pot is just so simple–it’s a hands-off, set it and forget it recipe! Use it as a sandwich filling, dip, or served over rice. What’s in this Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Recipe?...

I love smothered pork chops, but sometimes I just don’t have time to cook! These slow cooker pork chops take away all the work. All I have to do is give them a quick sear in a pan, then toss them in the crockpot, and they’re ready to go in just a few hours. I love making them on busy weeknights! How to Store and Reheat Store leftover crockpot pork chops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months....

Moist, rich chocolate cake with layers of gooey coconut pecan frosting, this German Chocolate Cake recipe is pure heaven! It looks as good as it tastes, even novice bakers can whip this up with ease. Great for parties, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Wednesdays, any days really! Looking for more cake recipes? Why not also try my Black Magic Chocolate Cake and my Velvet Chocolate Cake Recipe! Why you’ll love this German Chocolate Cake recipe A dreamy, creamy filling....

Best Pork Tenderloin Recipe Pork tenderloin is one of my favorite cuts of meat and this recipe makes an ideal centerpiece for your Christmas dinner. Smothered in a sweet and tangy honey and mustard sauce, I promise everyone will be asking for seconds! This easy sheet pan meal is perfect served up with my Brown Butter Glazed Carrots and Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts. Why you’ll love this Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin The pork and potatoes are cooked on the same sheet pan making clean up a breeze!...

Crispy Instant Pot Pork Carnitas Recipe I love carnitas, but I hate that I don’t always have the time to make them! These Instant Pot carnitas are everything you’d expect; full of flavor and perfectly crispy, but they require very little effort to make and are much quicker to make compared to the traditional method. Pile them high in tacos, burritos, quesadillas and anything. else you fancy for an easy dinner....

Now that grilling season is here, that means one thing…burgers! A well cooked burger is the star of any backyard BBQ, if they are cooked properly! This is my technique for crowd pleasing burgers every single time – I can’t wait for you to try it out! How to make Juicy Grilled Burgers Divide burger meat into 4 equal, 5-ounce portions. Gently press each round (without overworking the meat) into a patty ½-inch wider than the bun and about ½-inch thick (depending on the size of the bun)....

What’s in This Chicken Francese Recipe? Tender chicken coated in an egg batter and bathed in a creamy lemon sauce is the ultimate weeknight meal. Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the classic choice for this recipe. Flour: All-purpose flour creates a crispy coating. Spices: Garlic powder and ground paprika add so much flavor to the breading. Egg: Helps the flour stick to the chicken. Lemon: Adds rich lemony flavor. Garlic: Enhances the savory and earthy flavor of the dish....

Homemade Naan If you’ve never made Naan Bread in your own kitchen, you’re really missing out! This pillowy soft flatbread has been a staple in cuisines around the world for thousands of years. That’s not an exaggeration – it dates back about 2,500 years! This tried and true homemade Naan recipe keeps things classic with no unnecessary steps or extra ingredients required. You know the saying “if it’s not broke, don’t break it?...

What’s in This Old Fashioned Baked Chicken and Rice Recipe? This baked chicken and rice casserole dish is the epitome of what pure comfort food is all about. It tastes delicious and will warm your belly and spirits right up! Chicken: We used bone-in, skinless chicken thighs. You can use an equal amount of bone-in, skinless chicken breasts with no adjustments. For boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, bake the rice (without the chicken) for 30 minutes, then add the chicken and finish baking....