If you’ve never seen McDonald’s strawberry cream pies, don’t feel bad. This sweet treat from the Golden Arches is the less-familiar (and less commonly available) cousin of the classic McDonald’s apple pie. Luckily, I’ve devised a way to make them at home so I never have to go without! Plus, these homemade hand pies are healthier than the ones from McDonald’s and still just as fun to eat. My kids love them!...

Why We Love This Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe This chicken tortilla soup is so good. It’s made on the stove, so if you don’t have slow cookers and instant pots, don’t worry! I love the extra creamy texture of this recipe compared to regular chicken tortilla soup. Easy. You can use raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cook them directly in the soup, or you can add precooked chicken later on....

Creamy Green Smoothie Recipe (Green Detox Smoothie) This Green Detox Smoothie is our favorite way to wake up in the morning. I’m NOT a morning person. Since having Henry, waking up earlier is a must, and that means amazing breakfast recipes are also a must! As a busy Mom, I just don’t have time to slave over breakfast like I used to. These days I rely on simple and quick recipes as we are running out the door to fuel my morning, and smoothie recipes have become my go-to!...

What’s in Slow Cooker Chex Mix There’s nothing complicated about this homemade chex mix! It’s made with just a few everyday ingredients, and using the Crock Pot makes it so easy. Chex Cereal: It can be any combination of corn, rice, or wheat. Tiny Pretzels: I recommend using plain salted mini pretzels with no additional flavors, since we’ll be creating our own flavored butter. Cheese Snack Crackers: Any brand will work!...

I love making classic twice baked potatoes in my crockpot! This method is so effortless and they come out so perfectly. The middle of the baked potatoes are so creamy and light, and when loaded with bacon, cheese, and green onions, they become the perfect accompaniment for any meal! How to Store and Reheat Store crockpot twice baked potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days....

What’s in this Croissant Recipe? A flaky exterior that gives way to a soft, buttery, fluffy interior is key when biting into a Croissant. This recipe never fails to deliver those key elements! Get ready to knead and roll, because this is a baking staple you’ll want to make time and time again. Whole Milk: Provides moisture to the dough, which helps create a tender and soft crumb. Using warm milk also helps to activate the yeast....

What’s in this Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe? The best part of this recipe is those first bites of soft flour tortilla, crispy tostada shell, taco meat, and all your other favorite ingredients. Ground Beef: I’m using 85% lean ground meat. Taco Seasoning: This perfectly-spiced blend adds the best flavor to the ground beef. Tortillas: Large flour tortillas are best since you’ll be wrapping them around the rest of the ingredients. Tostadas: Deep-fried tostada shells add the crunch in Crunchwrap Supreme....

Antipasto Appetizer Skewers Let’s face it, the holidays are BUSY. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and then New Years all jam packed into the jolliest time of the year. Good food, good friends, and so many celebrations. No one has time to be in the kitchen all day, BUT that doesn’t mean we can’t still have the most fun and delicious appetizers in town. These Appetizer Antipasto Skewers are fun, festive, EASY, but most importantly super yummy....

Veggies, rice, diced chicken, and cheddar cheese come together to create a one-pot dinner I absolutely love making. I love that I can let the crockpot do all the work so I can enjoy a relaxing evening. Plus, the flavors of this crockpot chicken and rice are so rich and comforting. What’s in this Easy Crockpot Chicken and Rice Recipe? Brown Rice: For the best results, I recommend using long-grain brown rice....

Pigs in a Blanket with Everything Bagel Seasoning Is there an appetizer more tried and true than pigs in a blanket? We think not! This is an easy, classic recipe for a snack you already know and love, but with a flavorful little twist. Everything bagel seasoning makes this two-bite savory treat even tastier! If you’re anything like me, you’ll end up sprinkling more than enough of this savory seasoning on your crescent dough....

I first made these green chile chicken enchiladas for Cinco de Mayo a few years ago and haven’t been able to stop making them ever since! A creamy mix of salsa verde, greek yogurt and shredded chicken fills soft tortillas and it’s all baked to perfection beneath a generous layer of Monterey Jack cheese… needless to say, this is an easy dinner that I don’t mind making for my family upon request!...

Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Homemade halfway to heaven bars are all I need in this world. When I used to live in Florida and traveled home for Christmas, I would hope and pray these chocolate chip cookie bars would be on the menu for the holidays. A family-favorite recipe, these cookie bars feature a thin layer of cookie dough topped with chocolate chips and a brown sugar meringue. The combination is truly delightful – heavenly, even!...

Why We Love This Ham and Potato Soup Recipe To me, there is nothing more comfortable than a homemade pot of this Creamy Ham and Potato Soup. Here are some reasons why we make it time and time again: Easy. Grab a few pantry staples, some leftover ham, and a couple other basic ingredients to make this easy ham and potato soup in just half an hour! Creamy. Russet potatoes, cream of celery soup, and half-and-half make this soup silky smooth....

Why We Love This Christmas Punch Recipe We love serving a fun party punch when we have people over for the holidays. It just makes us happy! Big-Batch. This recipe easily serves 14 people as written. Fruity. The combination of cranberry juice, orange juice, and sparkling apple cider is fruity and refreshing. Easy. There’s virtually zero prep, and it comes together in just 10 minutes! Non Alcoholic Holiday Punch Yes! If you want an alcohol-free punch for your Christmas or holiday party, simply skip the liquor when mixing everything together....

3 Ingredient Magic Shell Take ice cream to a whole new level with chocolate magic shell topping! This homemade chocolate sauce isn’t your ordinary dessert sauce – when poured over cold ice cream, it quickly sets and forms a hard chocolate shell. It’s so satisfying to break into this chocolate coating! Jazz up any frozen dessert with this simple 3-ingredient magic shell topping. Be sure to try my Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip too....

Blanching Vegetables If you’re wondering what it means to blanch vegetables, you’re in the right place. Is there a recipe instructing you to blanch something? Are you trying to freeze fresh veggies, but you’re not sure how to start? This is a basic cooking skill everyone should learn, and it’s very easy. Keep reading to find out what blanching is, why you need to do it before freezing veggies, and how to blanch vegetables (step by step)!...

If you are anything like me and a bit of a caffeine addict, you are going to love this homemade iced espresso. It’s perfectly sweet and creamy with all that good buzzy caffeine to keep you going. The homemade brown sugar syrup is simple to throw together and makes enough for the whole week, so there’s no excuse! I love this delicious iced espresso recipe! What’s in This Iced Espresso Recipe?...

The Best Instant Pot Hamburger Recipe We are huge burger lovers here, always tasty and always a crowd pleaser! I was sceptical at first about using my Instant Pot to make them, but I couldn’t have been more wrong! These hamburgers come out so juicy, flavorful and perfectly cooked, and I love that it’s a hands off method! Perfect to serve for an easy family dinner, and awesome to serve to friends and family for game day!...

Why We Love This Instant Pot Ribs Recipe These Instant Pot BBQ Ribs will be a hands-down hit! Coated in an addictive dry rub then cooked in chicken broth, Worcestershire, garlic, and a host of other seasonings – these come out succulent, with a wonderful crust – slather in BBQ for the ultimate ribs. Variations on Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs This rib recipe is super simple and easy to customize....

Why We Love This Instant Pot Turkey Breast Recipe Cooking a turkey can be intimidating, so we love to make this simple, juicy, and delicious Instant Pot Turkey Breast. It has graced our table several times and it’s a family favorite. Quick. From start to finish, this recipe only takes 1 hour! Easy. You only need a few ingredients and a pressure cooker to make this turkey breast. Tasty. Fresh herbs like sage, rosemary, thyme, and parsley add so much flavor to this dish....