This chicken stew is a hearty blend of tender chicken pieces, potatoes and vegetables, all in a thick and hearty broth. The perfect comfort food classic to warm up with on a cold day! My family loves soup, and I love that it’s an easy, one pot dinner. Some of our favorite soup recipes include crock pot chicken noodle soup , tortellini soup , and this chicken stew loaded with plenty of veggies....

These Christmas cookie bars have a chewy brown sugar cookie base that’s loaded with plenty of holiday M&M candies and sprinkles. An easy and delicious treat that’s perfect for feeding a crowd! When I need a simple but festive snack during the holidays, I turn to dessert recipes like Grinch cookies , Christmas crack , crock pot candy and these fun Christmas cookie bars. Don’t forget some festive drinks on the side like a peppermint martini , Christmas Jello shots or a Jack Frost cocktail !...

This cowboy beans recipe is made with ground beef and bacon, all baked together in a sweet and savory sauce . A hearty side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled meats and seafood. I’m always looking for easy and delicious side dishes to round out my meals. Some of my favorite options include corn fritters , dill potato salad , baked potato wedges and these fabulous cowboy beans. Have you ever tried cowboy beans?...

This crock pot spaghetti is homemade beef meatballs that are simmered in tomato sauce, then tossed with spaghetti to make an easy and hearty meal. A slow cooker comfort food classic that’s always a hit with both kids and adults! Some of my recipes are just so good and easy that I make them almost every week. Rounding out my top favorites are slow cooker bolognese sauce , slow cooker whole chicken , garlic butter sirloin steak and this ultra flavorful crock pot spaghetti....

This green bean salad is made with fresh green beans, tomatoes, feta cheese and olives, all tossed in a Greek style dressing . An easy and satisfying salad that’s full of bright flavors and colors. Salads don’t need to contain lettuce. In fact, some of my favorite salads are lettuce-free such as black bean and corn salad , cherry tomato salad and this amazingly delicious green bean salad. I’m always looking for chunky, veggie based salads to take to my next gathering....

These grilled potatoes in foil are diced potatoes cooked in ranch butter, then topped with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives. All the flavors of a loaded baked potato in foil packet form! Foil packet recipes are easy to make with minimal cleanup required. Classics such as salmon foil packets and grilled asparagus in foil are always hits. These potato foil packets are my go-to summer grilling recipe, because let’s face it, you can never go wrong with bacon!...

This Instant Pot carnitas recipe is pork seared to golden brown perfection, then pressure cooked with citrus and spices to make the most tender and flavorful meat. An easy recipe that produces authentic results in no time! When I have a hankering for Mexican food, I whip up some shrimp tacos with mango salsa , green chile chicken enchiladas or this super easy carnitas recipe. Whenever I go to my local Mexican restaurant, I order a plate of carnitas....

This easy pico de gallo recipe is the perfect topping for tacos and burritos and makes a great dip for tortilla chips! Salsa fresca takes just minutes to make and tastes so much better than the store bought kind. You can never go wrong with a fresh and colorful dip like cowboy caviar or this fabulous tomato based pico de gallo. I happen to love salsa, it’s the ultimate low calorie condiment!...

This pink cake is layers of fluffy pink velvet cake with a Swiss meringue buttercream and plenty of festive sprinkles. A beautiful dessert offering that’s perfect for any occasion! When I’m looking for impressive dessert recipes , I turn to some of my favorites including black forest cupcakes , strawberry lemon cake , Nutella cake , heart cake , berry chantilly cake or this festive pink velvet cake. Sometimes you need a colorful treat to brighten up a gloomy day, and that’s where this pink cake comes in!...

This sparkling raspberry limeade has just 4 ingredients and is a super refreshing drink for a hot day. It’s made with fresh raspberries and sparkling water to help keep you cool. Everyone always thinks of lemonade on a hot day, but limeade is my drink of choice, especially when it’s full of fresh raspberries. Can you believe the color of this sparkling raspberry limeade? It’s the perfect refreshing drink for a hot day and you’ll only need 4 ingredients to make it!...

This recipe for teriyaki shrimp stir fry is shrimp and vegetables coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce. An easy and healthy dinner option that’s ready in less than 20 minutes! You can never go wrong with Asian food recipes at meal time. My family enjoys honey garlic chicken stir fry , beef and broccoli stir fry , moo goo gai pan , and this teriyaki shrimp stir fry. It’s a simple yet satisfying dinner recipe !...

These Christmas candy recipes are perfect for gift giving and holiday parties with favorites such as peanut brittle, rocky road fudge and peppermint bark. From chocolate delights to peppermint treats , there’s a candy here for every sweet lover on your list! “ Deck the halls ” with…. Christmas candy recipes? Oh, yes! ‘Tis the holiday season to get out your best apron and ingredients, and cook and bake until your heart’s content....

These healthy snack recipes are fresh, colorful and loaded with plenty of nutrition including dishes such as sweet and juicy Mexican fruit cups and elegant caprese skewers. If you’re looking for ways to get a little extra nutrition into your diet, there’s sure to be a sweet or savory healthy snack on this list to help keep the hunger away! I love a good snack and so do my children. I like to serve snacks that are are filled with colorful fruits, fresh veggies and lean proteins....

A collection of amazing holiday entertaining recipes that will bring cheer to all your festivities, including honey baked ham, cranberry relish and rum balls. Make entertaining fun and delicious with these fantastic dishes that are sure to be crowd-pleasers! The holidays are near! I get excited about trying new recipes, but I worry about finding the perfect dishes that will please both the kids and adults at the table. To make your life a little easier, I’ve created this list of foolproof holiday favorites....

This buffalo chicken pasta is crispy chicken pieces tossed with penne pasta in a spicy and creamy cheese sauce, then baked to golden brown perfection. This unique baked pasta dish is great for serving a large crowd! You can never go wrong with cheesy pasta, my kids request it every week! I often make pizza pasta , taco pasta and this delicious buffalo chicken version. Buffalo chicken pasta marries the classic flavor of buffalo chicken with a cheesy pasta that bakes up golden and bubbly....

These cherry bars are a soft cookie crust topped with cherry pie filling, more cookie dough and a drizzle of vanilla glaze . An easy and impressive dessert that’s perfect to feed a crowd! I love a good pie, and these bar cookies are almost like a handheld pie, but with much less work. They are perfect holiday cookies to serve on a platter with molasses cookies , thumbprint cookies and snowball cookies ....

This cookie dough dip tastes like chocolate chip cookies, but is egg free and flour free making it totally safe to eat! Serve your cookie dip with graham crackers, vanilla wafers and fruit for a fun and unexpected snack or dessert. Dessert dips are an easy way to serve up a sweet treat without a ton of effort. I often serve dessert recipes such as cannoli dip , cherry cheesecake dip , cream cheese fruit dip and this cookie dough dip....

This crock pot ham is a spiral cut ham topped with a 3 ingredient glaze, then slow cooked to perfection. This is the BEST way to make your holiday ham, the slow cooker does all of the work! I’m always looking for ways to make holiday entertaining easier, and this crock pot ham is about as simple as it gets. All it takes is 5 minutes of prep time, and you end up with the most tender and succulent ham of all time!...

This easy garlic butter shrimp is succulent shrimp tossed in an easy garlic and lemon sauce. The perfect quick dinner or appetizer! If you love garlic, you’ll love these lemony, garlicky shrimp which are on the table in less than 10 minutes. In my opinion, sometimes the most simple preparations of food can be the most delicious. You don’t need to add a whole lot to shrimp to turn them into a culinary delight....

This Greek salmon salad is seared salmon fillets with cucumber, tomato, olives, red onion, avocado and feta cheese, all tossed in a garlic and herb dressing. A lighter meal option that’s fresh, colorful and totally delicious! I love a good main course salad, it’s a great way to get your protein and veggies all in one place. I often make Tuscan kale salad , avocado tuna salad or this salmon salad when I’m looking for a lunch that won’t weigh me down....