Best Texas Sheet Cake If you are looking for a truly decadent chocolate cake, you have got to try this Texas sheet cake! It is a chocolate cake that is topped with warm chocolate frosting with nuts. This cake is unique because it’s baked on a jelly roll pan or baking dish. Texas sheet cake gets its name because it’s a Texas tradition to bring this cake to large events such as funerals or potlucks....

What’s in this Twice Baked Potato Recipe? These are a little fancier than classic baked potatoes. Each crispy skin is filled with mashed potatoes overflowing out of the shell all covered with more shredded cheese and toppings. My mom and I developed this baked potato upgrade, and since making it, it’s my go-to spud recipe to make for special occasions. Potatoes: I like Yukon Gold best, but Russets also work. Vegetable Oil: Prevents the potato skins from burning in the oven....

What’s in this Green Milk recipe? All you need to make this fun and festive green drink is 4 ingredients. The vanilla mint flavor is unbeatable, and the kids will love it. Milk: Use your favorite kind of milk. This works with skim, 2%, whole milk, or dairy-free options like almond milk and oat milk. Mint Extract: This adds a cool and refreshing, mint-y flavor. Vanilla Extract: A little bit of vanilla makes this drink extra delicious....

Holiday meals are all about the side dishes for me! You can have so much fun with them and get really inventive! This zucchini gratin is everything a side dish should be – comforting, cheesy and packed full of flavor. This has to make an appearance on your table this year! How To Make This Zucchini Au Gratin Recipe (Cheesy Zucchini Tian) It looks like a lot of instructions, but this dish only takes 20 minutes to prep!...

What to Make with Apples this Fall Autumn is apple season! So this is the best time of year to make all of the best apple recipes you can think of. You might be planning your pumpkin recipes for fall, but you don’t want to forget this amazing fruit! My family and I love apple-picking, which usually means lots of leftover apples to use up. I use them to make delicious desserts and baked goods, but they work in drinks, breakfasts, and even savory recipes too....

Easy Potato Wedges Piping hot, perfectly salty, and ultra crispy potato wedges are always a good idea! Thanks to the air fryer, these potato wedges come together quickly and easily – no oven required. Potato wedges are a welcome addition to game day, a side dish for BBQs and cookouts, or as a party appetizer. Fancy them up with freshly grated parmesan and a sprinkle of rosemary, or serve them bar style with a variety of dips....

Fresh Apple Cake Why fight over cake or pie when you can have both? This easy apple cake recipe gives you the taste of apple pie, but in cake form! What’s more, it’s cooked all in one baking dish, leaving you with less mess and more yum. Serve this moist cake for dessert at your next holiday gathering, potluck, or dinner party. Everyone will adore the nostalgic taste of fall that comes with every bite....

This chicken feta pasta is packed with Italian flavor, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese. It’s the perfect balance of fresh and creamy, and even my kids love it! I love that it only takes a few minutes of prep, and I can cook the pasta while the sauce is baking. So easy! How to Store and Reheat Store leftover baked chicken feta pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days....

Easy Dinners to Make in an Air Fryer These beginner-friendly air fryer dinner recipes are perfect if you need quick and easy meal ideas for weeknight dinners! My Air Fryer has become one of my favorite things in the kitchen because it’s so easy to use, and I can cook so many different foods in it–and fast! I love using it for quick side dishes but it’s great for main dishes too....

How To Brine Chicken Breast with Garlic and Crispy Sage This Brined Chicken Breast recipe features a flavorful garlic brine and crispy sage. There’s nothing better than an easy and DELICIOUS chicken meal. It’s something we are always looking for in our family. I may just love a staple chicken dish even more than I love cheesy dips. MAYBE. Some of my favorite easy weeknight recipes from the blog include:...

Brownie Cookie Recipe Sometimes when I’m baking for the holidays, I find myself asking a very difficult question: do I want cookies or brownies? Cookies are easier to eat without making a mess, which comes in handy at holiday parties when everyone is grabbing desserts to eat while chatting. But brownies are…well, amazingly FUDGY and full of chocolate. They’re hard to beat. Now I have the perfect solution to that dilemma: Brownie Cookies!...

The best side dishes, in my humble opinion, should be easy, make ahead and packed full of flavor and these burgundy mushrooms tick all of those boxes! They are so perfect to serve with Prime Rib Roast for a indulgent Christmas feast! How to make burgundy mushrooms Recipe variations Use vegetable stock cubes to make this side dish suitable for vegetarians. Can you make burgundy mushrooms ahead of time? These mushrooms can be made up to three days ahead of time, making them an ideal side dish to serve as part of a big feast, especially during the holidays....

I love classic BBQ sauce, but sometimes I want something a little different. This Carolina gold BBQ sauce is the lighter, tangier cousin of heavier tomato-based BBQ sauces, and it’s sooo yummy! I love it on chicken and pork especially; its bright and tangy flavor makes everything taste better. How to Store You can store this Carolina gold sauce in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 month....

I love classic marinara sauce, but it can be time-consuming to make, so I developed this cherry tomato pasta sauce recipe to be ready to eat in just 30 minutes! This light but flavorful sauce uses both canned and fresh juicy cherry tomatoes to create a sauce that tastes like it’s been cooking all day long– trust me, no one will know your secret! What’s in This Cherry Tomato Sauce Recipe?...

What’s in the Best Chicago Deep Dish Pizza? Pizza dough baked to thick, soft, chewy perfection under a bed of homemade sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and hearty meats create an undeniably delicious deep dish pizza. There’s a reason it’s only gotten more popular every year since its creation in 1943! Water: Warm water hydrates the pizza dough and activates the yeast. You want the water to be about 105-110°F. Any cooler, and it won’t activate; any hotter will kill the yeast....

All the great flavors of my favorite chicken bacon ranch wrap on a pizza?! It doesn’t get much better than that! With all the great premade pizza crusts and premixed pizza doughs out there, I hardly ever see a reason to make my own. Any way you slice it, this pizza is super quick and easy to make. Just slather the toppings on a prebaked crust or stretched dough, bake, and enjoy!...

This chicken cordon bleu sandwich is so simple to make but feels quite decadent to eat. It’s quickly become one of my favorite lunch recipes since it comes together in less than 30 minutes and tastes amazing! Who wouldn’t want a hot and delicious lunch made from scratch right at home?! Bonus that it tastes just like the Chicken Cordon Bleu. I’ve made a lot of delicious sandwiches here before, but this is really up there....

I love a good chicken Parmesan, whereas my kids love meatballs and spaghetti. So, I combined the two and created these chicken Parmesan meatballs to satisfy everyone’s cravings! I make the meatballs from scratch and then fry them to make the outside SUPER crispy. This is my secret to getting that authentic chicken Parmesan taste! Then, all I have to do is bake them in the marinara sauce – so easy....

We are big fans of Indian food in our house, and thought it was time to combine two of my favorite things in this recipe! These flavorful wings are inspired by chicken tikka masala, loaded with Indian spices for a truly amazing game day appetizer! If you are a wing lover like me, be sure to check out my other homemade chicken wing recipes. How to Make This Chicken Tikka Masala Baked Wings Recipe Trim any excess fat off the chicken wingettes and pat dry....

What’s in this Chili Mac Recipe? This easy, cheesy dinner is so hearty and comforting. I’ve filled it with beans, ground beef, cheese, macaroni, and lots of other good stuff. This has quickly become a family favorite in our house! Onions + Garlic: Add rich, earthy flavor. Seasonings: White and black pepper, and cumin. Add other seasonings or spices as desired. Ground Beef: Substitute ground chicken or turkey if you like....