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This braised cabbage recipe is wedges of cabbage slow cooked with carrots, onions, butter and seasonings until tender. The absolute best way to eat cabbage! When I’m looking for simple yet satisfying veggie side dish recipes to go along with a meal, I turn to glazed carrots , parmesan zucchini or this succulent braised cabbage. In my opinion, cabbage is a totally underrated vegetable. It’s inexpensive, readily available year round and is totally delicious when prepared properly....

These protein packed vegan Buddha bowls are loaded with colorful veggies, sweet potatoes, roasted chickpeas and cashews, all topped off with a creamy tahini dressing. An easy recipe that’s loaded with nutrition! When I’m looking to eat a little healthier, I often turn to rainbow quinoa salad , Mediterranean farro salad , or these hearty Buddha bowls. You probably know by now that I’m all about the chicken recipes on this site....

These cake truffles are made with cake crumbs, frosting and candy melts, then decorated with sprinkles. You can customize cake truffles to make them whatever flavor you like and decorate them for any holiday! Cake truffles are a fun and festive treat, and they’re actually quite easy to make. This is a basic formula for cake truffles that can be easily adapted to fit your special occasion. For more delicious and decadent treats, be sure to check out my cheesecake brownies and Oreo brownies recipes!...

This chicken tetrazzini is spaghetti, mushrooms, peas, chicken and cheese, all tossed together in a homemade creamy sauce and baked to perfection. The ultimate comfort food classic that’s perfect for feeding a crowd! When I’m looking for a dish that I know will please both kids and adults, I turn to baked pasta recipes such as buffalo chicken pasta , pasta al forno and this easy and delicious chicken tetrazzini....

These Christmas Jello shots are layers of red and green gelatin mixed with vodka, then finished with whipped cream and holiday sprinkles. A fun addition to any Christmas party! It isn’t the holidays without some fun drink recipes ! When I’m entertaining, I offer festive favorites such as a Grinch cocktail , Christmas sangria , Jack Frost cocktail , cranberry mimosa and these beautiful and easy Christmas Jello shots. Classic Jello shots are a treat that are always a hit at gatherings, but I also love to make holiday themed shots recipes like these red and green layered Christmas Jello shots....

This cilantro lime rice is fluffy long grain rice that’s flavored with garlic, plenty of cilantro and fresh lime juice. An easy side dish that pairs perfectly with Mexican and Asian cuisines, and takes just minutes to put together. I make Mexican food for dinner at least once a week, and my family always requests easy cheese enchiladas , hearty chile colorado , succulent Instant Pot carnitas , and this simple, but totally satisfying cilantro lime rice....

This Cincinnati chili recipe features a hearty meat sauce that is flavored with tomatoes and spices, then simmered to perfection. Serve the chili in the classic style over spaghetti with a variety of toppings, then watch the rave reviews come in! When I want comfort food that’s sure to please both the kids and adults, I turn to traditional recipes such as biscuit chicken pot pie , stuffed green peppers , cabbage and sausage skillet , slow cooker pot roast , hamburger casserole and this savory Cincinnati style chili, which is also known as Skyline chili....

This coconut chicken is chicken tenders rolled in a sweet and savory coating, then deep fried to golden brown perfection. A restaurant style appetizer or main course that’s super easy to make at home. I love to recreate my restaurant favorites at home, including cream cheese wontons , egg rolls , and this ultra crispy coconut chicken. Chicken tenders are great, but they’re even better when they’re made tropical with coconut!...

This dumpling sauce is a blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, herbs and seasonings. The perfect dipping sauce for a variety of dumplings and potstickers . I often make my own Asian food recipes like potstickers and fried wonton , and every good dumpling needs some dumpling sauce to accentuate the flavors! Sometimes you need a little something extra to take your dumplings to the next level. This dipping sauce has the perfect blend of savory, spicy and sweet flavors, and is ready in minutes!...

This caprese sandwich recipe is the classic combination of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil with the welcome addition of avocado slices, all sandwiched together between slices of buttery toasted bread. I happen to love anything caprese – from caprese salad to caprese chicken , and of course this amazingly delicious grilled cheese version! In my house grilled cheese sandwiches are a staple – the kids request them for lunch almost daily! While a standard grilled cheese sandwich is always delicious, a fancy grilled cheese sandwich is even better!...

These grilled pork chops are soaked in a flavorful marinade, then cooked to golden brown perfection . A quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for any BBQ or summer gathering! In my opinion, pork chops are an underrated cut of meat. They’re inexpensive, juicy and packed full of flavor. Some of my favorite pork chop recipes include mushroom pork chops , brown sugar pork chops , and these simple yet satisfying grilled pork chops....

This ground beef stroganoff is a mix of hamburger meat and mushrooms, all in a creamy sauce with egg noodles. A comfort food classic that’s easy to make and is always a big hit with family and friends. I always have a container of ground beef in my freezer for quick and easy meals including cheesy hamburger casserole , one pot homemade hamburger helper , hearty hamburger steak with mushrooms , and creamy ground beef stroganoff....

This recipe for Hawaiian chicken kabobs is juicy chicken breast, pineapple and vegetables in a sweet and tangy sauce , threaded onto skewers and grilled to perfection. Serve with coconut rice for a taste of the tropics at home! I love easy chicken recipes like grilled chicken tenders , pineapple chicken , baked chicken wings and these delicious kabobs. There’s just something about the combination of chicken and pineapple that I love....

This honey mustard chicken is seared chicken breasts that are coated in a honey, mustard and butter mixture, then baked to perfection. A simple yet delicious dinner option! Baked honey mustard chicken is packed full of flavor, and uses a handful of ingredients that you likely already have in the house. This is one of my go-to chicken dinner recipes ! Serve your chicken with mashed red potatoes and asparagus salad for a memorable meal....

These Instant Pot mashed potatoes are perfectly creamy, full of flavor and are so easy to make! Pressure cooker mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for an everyday meal or for a special holiday dinner. I always use my Instant Pot to make mashed potatoes, it’s a one pot dish that’s always a huge hit with both kids and adults. Serve these mashed potatoes alongside a roasted chicken and some roasted asparagus for a complete meal....

This Mediterranean salad is a blend of tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, olives and feta, all tossed together in a homemade dressing. A quick and easy side dish option that’s perfect for parties and always gets rave reviews! You can never go wrong with a good salad, whether it’s a zesty tomato avocado salad , a hearty chicken salad with grapes , or this fresh and colorful Mediterranean salad....

This recipe for a mixed berry smoothie is a refreshing and healthy combination of fruit and yogurt that’s kid-approved and super easy to make! Smoothies are a great choice for breakfast or as a mid-day snack. We are smoothie crazy in my house, we make smoothies almost daily including pineapple smoothies , blueberry smoothies and this simple mixed berry smoothie. Looking for something a little more decadent? Don’t miss my blueberry milkshake recipe!...

These monster cookies are the classic oatmeal peanut butter cookies all dressed up for Christmas with red and green M&M’s, white chocolate chips and holiday sprinkles. A fun and festive treat for cookie exchanges and gift giving! It’s Christmas cookie time again, and along cookies recipes such as stained glass cookies and cream cheese spritz cookies , these Christmas monster cookies are on my must-make list every year. You’ve heard of monster cookies, right?...

This peperonata is a classic Italian recipe of stewed bell peppers, onions and tomatoes. An easy side dish that’s great when served with grilled meats, spooned over crostini or stirred into pasta. You can never go wrong with simple side dish options. Some of my favorite include balsamic brussels sprouts , creamed spinach and this savory peperonata stew. Whenever I have extra bell peppers on hand, I whip up a batch of this peperonata....

These pinto beans and rice are the perfect sides for your Mexican meal. The mexican rice has a secret ingredient that makes it taste like it came from a restaurant, and the pinto beans are ready in just 10 minutes. We eat Mexican food at least once a week, and these delicious beans and rice are on the menu every time! Who loves Mexican food? I sure do. We have a Mexican restaurant in town that we’ve been going to for more than 10 years....