When I am entertaining, I love to make platters and appetizer boards because they are so easy to put together and they look so impressive to serve! This fresh and vibrant fruit platter is accompanied by a sweet and delicious cream cheese fruit dip, which is so easy and quick to make. You only need 4 ingredients to make the cream cheese dip, then your choice of fresh fruits for the board....
Why We Love This Creamed Peas Recipe These old-fashioned creamed peas are a Thanksgiving classic. Bright, flavorful peas in a creamy and slightly sweet sauce is the perfect easy side dish to add to your holiday table. Quick. This recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and utilizes frozen peas to save time. Creamy. Half-and-half thickened with flour creates a rich and creamy sauce. Healthy. These peas are a great source of protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium!...
What’s in this Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe? This easy cucumber salad is a mix of cucumbers, apples, and radishes, tossed with the perfect cucumber salad dressing. It’s made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and parsley. It has such a cool and fresh flavor, with just the right kick from the radishes and parsley. Cucumber: A large cucumber makes up the base of this salad. It’s light, crunchy, and refreshing!...
Is it even the festive season without creamy garlic mushrooms?! They are always on our menu at some point during the holidays and they’re always a favorite. This is my go-to recipe each year! How To Make This Creamy Garlic Mushrooms Recipe Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and stir to coat in the butter. Cook on medium-high for 2-3 minutes, stirring often. While cooking, season with salt and pepper to taste (a little salt goes a long way since we are using salted butter and adding parm later)....
I love to make my classic 40 clove garlic chicken in a slow cooker for an easy dinner. It’s savory, super flavorful, and comes out perfectly cooked every time. Using my crockpot makes my life so much easier, and the chicken still tastes just as wonderful! What’s in This Crockpot 40 Clove Garlic Chicken Recipe? Flour: All-purpose flour helps the chicken brown and develop a crust. Chicken: I used and recommend boneless, skinless chicken thighs, but chicken breasts will also work....
I’m all about simplicity in the kitchen, especially when I’ve had a busy day. That’s why I love this slow cooker chicken and noodles recipe! I prepare the ingredients in the morning (it takes less than 10 minutes!), pop the crockpot on low, and then throw the noodles in when I get home in the evening. By the time dinner rolls around, all I have to do is shred the chicken and serve it with some crusty bread....
I think I’ve made this crockpot queso chicken for every Superbowl and Cinco de Mayo party for the past few years! But recently, my family has been requesting it for weeknight dinners, too. I just throw all the ingredients in my crockpot and let it do its magic while I go about my day. The flavors get even better the longer it cooks, and the chicken falls apart at the touch of my fork....
Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Recipe Unlike most slow cooker recipes, this Tuscan chicken takes under 3 hours to make! That’s right – no waiting around for hours on end while the kitchen smells like delicious food and your stomach growls. As far as slow cooker recipes go, this is a quick one. And don’t worry! Just because it’s quick doesn’t mean it’s not incredibly delicious. This dish is intensely Italian flavored, creamy, and undeniably satisfying....
Melting chocolate can be such a chore, but I have found that it’s way easier in the slow cooker. These white chocolate haystacks are stirred together in the crockpot, and there’s no risk of burning the chocolate or little hands. My kids love helping me make these Christmas haystack cookies, and I love making them in my slow cooker. They’re crunchy, sweet, and so delicious! Tips for Success Be sure to spray your crockpot with nonstick spray before adding the ingredients....
What’s in This Easy Chicken Stroganoff Recipe? We love finding ways to mix up classic recipes, and this easy chicken stroganoff is no exception! We’re swapping chicken for beef in this traditional recipe. It’s just as creamy, flavorful, and comforting as the original, with that signature sauce we know and love. Noodles: While traditional stroganoff is served with egg noodles, feel free to use your favorite kind of noodles (or even mashed potatoes) for this chicken stroganoff....
Chex Mix for Halloween Every party needs a good Chex Mix, and this Halloween Chex Mix recipe is irresistible! The perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy means everyone will be eating handful after handful. You’ll find everything you love in this snack mix, including apple cinnamon Chex, Bugles, pretzels, candy corn, Reese’s Pieces and more, all coated in a brown sugar drizzle. Make multiple batches to ensure there’s enough for everyone, because this will go fast....
Just smelling the aromatic rosemary and garlic in this recipe is enough to make my mouth water. This one-pan wonder honey mustard chicken skillet is ready in no time and super easy to clean up, too! The Dijon mustard, honey, fresh rosemary, sliced onions, and minced garlic make this chicken anything but bland. It’s the best balance of sweet and savory flavors. How to Store and Reheat Once everything has cooled to room temp, you can store any leftovers you have in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days....
Honey Mustard Whole Roasted Chicken A whole roasted chicken is one of my favorite things to cook, and this recipe takes it up a notch! Honey mustard roast chicken is no more complicated than your traditional roast, but it is so flavorful! I’m pretty sure this will be your go to recipe from now on! Be sure to check out my Herb Butter Roasted Chicken and Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken too!...
What’s in this Instant Pot Pulled Pork Recipe? Making shredded pork in an Instant Pot only requires a few ingredients and a few minutes of prep. And cook time is relatively short compared to other cooking methods (like smoked pulled pork) for this BBQ favorite. Pork Shoulder: Pork shoulder is best for pulled pork because it has a high fat content, so it turns out really juicy and tender, and it’s easy to shred....
I’ve tried every method in the book to make my turkey moist and juicy, and while some of them have worked, none of them have been as easy as this mayonnaise roasted turkey. There’s no complicated brining or messy frying involved here. All I did was slather on some seasoned mayonnaise and roast my bird to perfection. How to Store and Reheat Store leftover mayonnaise roasted turkey in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months....
Have you gotten a pizza out that’s light on toppings? I hate it when that happens! The last time we went out for pizza, the pie had most of the toppings on only one side, and it was such a bummer. But now that I know how to make homemade pizza dough and marinara sauce, I knew that I could make Pat’s favorite pizza at home for less. This meat lovers pizza recipe is super simple and way better than take-out....
Pitcher Of Passionfruit Margaritas If you are looking for a cocktail with a twist to serve during Cinco de Mayo, I have you covered with this delicious drink! Full of zesty and tropical flavors, this Mexican inspired drink is sure to get the party started! Be sure to check out my raspberry mango daiquiris and frozen strawberry margaritas! For an extra refreshing treat, try these Margarita popsicles! How to make Passionfruit Margaritas You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions!...
Brownies with Peanut Butter Homemade peanut butter brownies are easy to pull together for the holidays or any night of the week. Your friends and family will LOVE devouring these killer brownies anytime you decide to make them. They are so good! How to Make Peanut Butter Brownies You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions! Serving Suggestions These brownies are good to go straight out of the oven but if you are feeling extra decadent, serve them with melty vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce....
I love pecan pie, but it can be a chore to make. These pecan pie cookies are like having a shortcut in the palm of my hand! The filling is so quick and easy to put together, and the dough is super simple, too! I get a perfect mouthful of pecan pie in every bite! How to Store Store leftover pecan pie cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month....
Pecan pie is one of my favorite desserts over Thanksgiving, and I love cake, so why not combine the two?! This cake is full of fall flavors and a real treat on a grey afternoon. How to Make This Pecan Pie Pound Cake Recipe What is a pound cake? A traditional pound cake gets it’s name form the weight of the ingredients to make the cake, one pound each of flour, sugar, butter and eggs....
