This fig salad is fresh figs, spinach, goat cheese and candied pecans, all tossed together in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. A quick and easy side dish that’s full of flavor. You can never go wrong with some great fall salad recipes . Some of my favorite options include pear salad, brussels sprout salad , mandarin orange salad , fennel salad , Thanksgiving salad , beet salad and kale salad ....

These grilled mushrooms are button mushrooms threaded onto skewers then grilled to golden brown perfection and brushed with garlic butter. An easy low carb side dish option! When the weather is nice, I love to grill vegetables to go alongside our meals. Some of my favorites include potato foil packets , grilled asparagus and these fabulous grilled mushrooms. When I’m looking for an easy side dish to go alongside steak, chicken or fish, I often turn to these grilled mushrooms....

These hot ham and cheese pinwheels are rolls loaded with plenty of meat and swiss, then topped with a butter poppy seed sauce and baked to golden brown perfection. I serve ham and cheese roll ups at every party and there are never any leftovers ! Crispy brown rolls filled with smoky ham and melted cheese, then doused in butter. How could you possibly go wrong with that? These ham and cheese rolls are one of the best things I’ve ever eaten!...

This slow cooker ham bone soup recipe is loaded with beans and veggies in a rich, savory broth. It’s the absolute best way to use up leftover ham ! I always make extra ham around the holidays so I have plenty of leftovers on hand to make soup recipes such as ham and beans , ham and potato soup , ham and corn chowder and this hearty ham bone soup....

These Maryland crab cakes are fresh crab combined with seasonings and cracker crumbs, then baked to make an easy yet elegant appetizer or main course. The best crab cakes you’ll ever eat! I love fresh seafood whether it’s lobster tails , bacon wrapped scallops , or a dish that features crab. These crab cakes are my go-to recipe when I’m looking for something that will impress my family and friends....

This pasta puttanesca is spaghetti tossed in a homemade tomato sauce that is flavored with olives, capers and herbs. A quick and easy dinner option that tastes like it came straight from your local Italian restaurant! My family loves Italian food, and I regularly make dishes such as slow cooker bolognese sauce , chicken parmesan , pasta carbonara and this simple yet satisfying spaghetti alla puttanesca. When I’m looking for a quick and easy dinner, I often turn to pasta recipes such as pasta puttanesca....

This pecan pie cheesecake is a creamy brown sugar cheesecake topped with a rich and decadent pecan sauce . A fun and festive dessert to serve during the holidays that looks super impressive, yet is easy to make! When I’m entertaining around the holidays, I serve a total crowd pleaser for dessert such as eggnog cake , pumpkin meringue pie , molasses cookies or this fabulous pecan pie cheesecake. Sometimes I like to whip up a fancy dessert recipe for a special occasion, and this pecan pie cheesecake is one of my go-to recipes....

This salsa fresca is a blend of diced ripe tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice, all mixed together to make a light and refreshing dip or condiment . A quick and easy recipe that tastes so much better than store bought salsa, and always gets rave reviews. There’s nothing better than homemade salsa appetizer recipes , whether it’s a tangy green salsa verde , a sweet pineapple salsa , or this classic salsa fresca....

This sushi rice is a simple blend of rice, sugar, vinegar and salt that makes the perfect foundation for any type of sushi, or a side dish to a Japanese style meal. Making sushi at home is fun and easy to do, and your family and friends will be impressed with the end result! The basis of sushi is sushi rice. Once you’ve mastered the rice, you can move on to create your favorite dishes such as shrimp tempura roll or a sushi bowl ....

These sweet and sour meatballs are homemade meatballs that are cooked in the crock pot with a two ingredient sauce. The perfect main course or party appetizer that always gets rave reviews! You can never go wrong with meatballs, whether it’s a cheesy meatball bake , Mexican meatball soup , or these super easy cocktail style meatballs. I make these for every party and they’re always the first thing to disappear!...

This sweet chili chicken is battered chicken pieces that are cooked to crispy brown perfection, then tossed in sweet chili sauce. Serve over rice for a complete meal that’s even better than take out ! I love to make my take out favorites at home, like cream cheese wontons , egg rolls , lemon chicken and Mongolian beef . This sweet chili chicken is a remake of a dish I get at my local Thai restaurant and let me tell you, it’s a good one....

This Szechuan beef is a spicy stir fry made with tender pieces of beef and colorful vegetables, all tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. A classic Chinese style dish that is even better than what you’d get at a restaurant! I’m always making our favorite take out dishes at home including Kung Pao beef , pork fried rice , chicken almond ding , beef fried rice , beef lo mein , beef and broccoli stir fry , and this spicy Szechuan beef....

This teriyaki chicken bowl recipe is diced chicken, colorful vegetables and steamed rice served with a homemade teriyaki sauce. A quick and healthy dinner option that always gets rave reviews from friends and family! My family loves it when I recreate our favorite take out dishes at home including bang bang shrimp , miso salmon , kung pao beef and these light and fresh teriyaki chicken bowls. We have a local Japanese restaurant that makes the best teriyaki chicken bowls, and I decided it was time that I learned to make this dish at home....

This London broil recipe is beef steak that is marinated in olive oil, garlic, herbs and spices, then cooked to tender and juicy perfection. An easy main course option that produces perfect results each and every time. I love great beef recipes , whether it’s succulent filet mignon with garlic butter , zesty Texas chili , Instant Pot corned beef , crockpot meatloaf , a quick and easy pepper steak stir fry, or this simple, yet totally satisfying London broil....

These thumbprint cookies are soft vanilla cookies filled with fruit jam and baked until golden brown. An easy and classic cookie recipe that’s perfect for parties, after school snacks and special occasions. When the holidays roll around, I find myself in the kitchen whipping up plenty of festive Christmas recipes including Italian cookies , Oreo stuffed cookies , eggnog cookies , Nutella cookies and these beautiful little thumbprint cookies. Thumbprint cookies are a classic for good reason – they’re simple yet look so impressive, and they couldn’t be any easier to make!...

A list of festive red, white and blue 4th of July recipes including drinks like a blueberry smoothie, desserts such as a fresh strawberry pie and savory dishes like a patriotic charcuterie board. These fabulous recipes are perfect for the 4th of July, and are also great for Memorial Day celebrations and other patriotic holidays. Do you have any traditions for the 4th of July? Usually, around here we have a BBQ and light a few fireworks....

This avocado corn salad is a blend of corn kernels, fresh avocado, ripe tomatoes and red onion, all tossed in a homemade lime dressing. A colorful side dish that is quick to put together and always gets rave reviews! I can’t get enough of fresh salad recipes during the warmer weather months. Some of my favorites include a main course grilled chicken salad , classic cucumber tomato salad and refreshing avocado corn salad....

These bacon wrapped water chestnuts are crunchy marinated water chestnuts covered in bacon and a sweet and savory sauce, then baked to perfection . A quick and easy appetizer option that’s always a big hit! I love to serve a variety of appetizer recipes when I’m entertaining including mozzarella sticks , hot spinach dip , and this classic dish of bacon wrapped water chestnuts. Growing up, my mom always used to serve bacon wrapped water chestnuts at parties....

This beef brisket is coated in a homemade spice rub and barbecue sauce, then slow cooked until tender. An easy dinner option that requires minimal prep work and is great for feeding a crowd. When I want a main course that’s impressive without a lot of effort, I make a whole roasted chicken , beef tenderloin , or this this simple yet totally satisfying BBQ style beef brisket. Whenever I go to my local BBQ restaurant, I order the sliced beef brisket....

This beef bulgogi is steak in a sweet and savory marinade that’s grilled or pan seared to perfection. A traditional Korean dish that’s perfect served over steamed rice or inside lettuce leaves. When I’m in the mood for steak, I often prepare marinated flank steak , steak kabobs or this simple yet totally satisfying bulgogi dish. Whenever I go to my local Korean restaurant, I have to order the beef bulgogi....