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This pomegranate margarita recipe is a flavorful blend of pomegranate and lime juice with tequila, triple sec and grenadine. A refreshing drink that’s quick to make and perfect for the holidays ! You can never go wrong with festive drink recipes for the holidays. Some of my favorite options include a cranberry mimosa , Christmas hot chocolate , poinsettia cocktail , cranberry moscow mule , peppermint hot chocolate , Christmas margarita and this delicious pomegranate margarita....

These pumpkin pancakes are light and fluffy buttermilk hotcakes flavored with pumpkin puree and spices . The perfect easy breakfast for the colder weather months! When it’s pumpkin season, I’m constantly preparing our fall breakfast favorites such as pumpkin muffins , pumpkin churro French toast sticks and these delicious pumpkin pancakes. My kids request more elaborate breakfasts on the weekends such as French toast, waffles, and other items that we typically don’t have time to make on busy school mornings....

These slow cooker chicken wings are simmered in the crock pot in a savory sauce, then broiled to crispy perfection. The ultimate appetizer or game day snack ! You can never have too many hearty appetizer recipes for game day. Some of my favorites include spinach dip , bacon wrapped jalapenos and crock pot chicken wings. These tender bone in wings are so good, sometimes I make them for dinner. When I do, I like to serve them with honey cornbread and black bean and corn salad ....

This homemade turkey broth recipe is a carcass, assorted vegetables, herbs and spices that are all simmered together with water to make a rich and flavorful liquid . Turkey broth is great for soups, sauces and makes the absolute best turkey gravy. When I have leftover turkey after the holidays, I repurpose every part of the turkey to make dishes such as turkey casserole , turkey salad , and delicious homemade turkey broth....

This recipe for blueberry banana bread is a moist loaf of the classic sweet bread that’s chock full of juicy blueberries. It’s the perfect snack or dessert option and can be frozen for later use! Banana bread is a classic recipe, but when you add fresh blueberries to the mix, you end up with an amazingly delicious treat that your friends and family will love. As I’ve mentioned before, my kids consume bananas at a rapid pace and it’s rare that we have any left over at the end of the week....

This buffalo chicken mac and cheese is crispy chicken tossed with pasta in a spicy and creamy cheese sauce, then garnished with chopped celery. A unique take on macaroni and cheese that’s sure to be a total crowd pleaser! Mac and cheese is a classic dish, but I like to jazz things up a bit by creating new versions such as jalapeno popper mac and cheese , chili mac and this spicy buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese....

This Cajun chicken pasta is a Chili’s copycat recipe that’s made with grilled Cajun chicken breast served over creamy pasta, then finished off with fresh tomatoes. An easy dinner that tastes even better than the restaurant version! Creamy chicken pasta is always a hit at my house, and this take on one of Chili’s most popular dishes is no exception. It’s the perfect way to bring a restaurant favorite to your dining room table!...

These candied carrots are sliced carrots in a brown sugar and butter glaze that are simmered until tender. A super easy side dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a holiday meal! Even the most staunch veggie haters will adore these carrots coated in a sticky sweet glaze. They’re so simple to make you won’t even believe it! Serve these carrots alongside London broil or baked boneless pork chops for a fabulous and memorable meal....

This chickpea salad is loaded with avocado, tomato, feta cheese and herbs, all tossed in a Greek style dressing. A healthy chickpea salad is a great addition to any barbecue, pot luck or picnic! When I need a quick and easy side dish or meatless main course, I turn fresh and colorful salads such as black bean salad , Mexican corn salad and this easy and flavorful chickpea salad. Summer is the perfect time to make a nice chilled salad that’s not only easy, but looks impressive....

These chocolate covered Oreos are Oreo sandwich cookies dipped in either dark or white chocolate and decorated with colorful sprinkles . Chocolate covered Oreos make a great dessert, snack or party favor. Chocolate dipped Oreos look so fancy, but they couldn’t be any easier to make! I love to gift chocolate covered Oreos around the holidays along with homemade peppermint patties and crock pot candy . Oreos are great on their own, but they’re about ten thousand times better when they’re covered in chocolate....

These chocolate fudge cookies are rich, chewy cookies filled with plenty of semisweet chocolate chips. An easy and decadent dessert option for any occasion! I’m always looking for delicious dessert recipes to serve at parties, and these chocolate fudge cookies definitely fit the bill. Serve them alongside other treats like black forest cupcakes and red velvet brownies for an impressive display! This recipe is for all the chocolate lovers out there!...

This fennel salad is a blend of arugula, fresh apples, thinly sliced fennel, celery and candied pecans, all tossed together in a homemade dressing. A unique and unexpected salad that always gets rave reviews! I love hearty and healthy salad recipes , including summery grilled chicken salad , creamy and decadent lobster salad or crab salad , hearty couscous salad , and this simple, but totally satisfying fennel salad. In my opinion, fennel is an underrated vegetable....

This recipe for honey roasted carrots is whole carrots, bathed in honey and seasonings, then roasted over high heat until tender and caramelized. A super easy yet elegant side dish! I always have a bag of carrots in my fridge; they’re inexpensive, last for weeks and my kids will always eat them! Whether it’s glazed carrots or sauteed candied carrots , this sweet and savory veggie is definitely a big hit....

This jalapeno popper dip recipe is creamy, cheesy, spicy, loaded with bacon and totally addicting! It’s made with a blend of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, fresh jalapenos and bacon, then topped with crunchy breadcrumbs. Serve your popper dip with tortilla chips for the ultimate party snack. I love a cheesy hot dip, especially when I’m entertaining. I often serve pizza dip , Philly cheesesteak dip and this amazingly delicious jalapeno popper dip to my guests at gatherings....

These neapolitan waffles are three types of batter cooked together to form a breakfast version of the classic ice cream flavor. When I was asked to participate in Waffle Week 2015 I knew I had to come up with something really good. For weeks I watched my fellow bloggers come up with great recipe ideas and I still had nothing. Then one day the idea for these neapolitan waffles just came to me....

These pork tacos feature slow cooked shredded pork and pico de gallo in warm tortillas with a sprinkling of cotija cheese. The shredded Mexican pork can also be used for burritos, nachos, enchiladas and more! When I know my day is going to be busy, I often put meat in the slow cooker to make meals like chicken tacos , barbacoa beef tacos and these flavorful pork tacos. I make a lot of tacos around here, mostly because they’re pretty simple to put together and my kids love them....

This pumpkin cheese ball is a blend of cheeses and seasonings that is shaped like a pumpkin and coated with crunchy cheese cracker crumbs. A fun and festive appetizer option for fall gatherings! When I’m entertaining in the fall, I turn to appetizer recipes such as cranberry jalapeno dip , pumpkin dip , cranberry meatballs and this adorable pumpkin shaped cheese ball. You can never go wrong with a classic cheese ball recipe , but it’s also fun to create new ones based on the holidays....

These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are light and fluffy cookies made with pumpkin puree and plenty of chocolate chips. A one bowl cookie recipe that’s perfect for the fall! Chocolate chip cookies are a universally adored treat. When you add pumpkin and fall spices to the mix, you get an amazingly delicious cookie that’s perfect for snack time, lunch boxes or any fall gathering. If you love pumpkin treats, don’t miss my amazingly delicious pumpkin cake , pumpkin muffins or pumpkin gooey butter cake !...

These roasted parsnips are coated in garlic, olive oil and herbs, then cooked in the oven until golden brown and tender . A quick and easy side dish option that pairs perfectly with chicken, beef and pork. I’m always looking for simple veggie sides to round out my meals. Some of my favorite options include bacon brussels sprouts , sauteed kale and these savory roasted parsnips. In my opinion, parsnips are an underrated vegetable....

These easy roasted sweet potatoes are tossed in maple cinnamon butter and cooked until caramelized and tender. A simple yet satisfying side dish that’s perfect for a casual dinner, yet elegant enough for a holiday meal! We can’t get enough of sweet potatoes! From Hasselback sweet potatoes and sweet potato casserole with marshmallows to twice baked sweet potatoes , they’re always on our table. This recipe for roasted sweet potatoes takes just minutes to put together, but the end result tastes anything but ordinary....