Shrimp Marinade

The absolute best shrimp marinade made with garlic, herbs, spices and lemon. You can cook your marinated shrimp on the grill, stove top or in the oven for perfect results every time. I love a good shrimp dish, I often whip up some shrimp salad or garlic butter shrimp for a quick and easy meal. This marinated shrimp is so full of flavor; my family requests it every week, it’s just that delicious!...

January 17, 2026 · 5 min · 885 words · Joan Freese

Slow Cooker Ham And Bean Soup

This slow cooker ham and bean soup is made with a mixture of dried beans, vegetables, tomatoes and diced ham, all cooked together for a hearty and flavorful meal. An easy crock pot dinner that’s perfect for a cold night! It’s also a great way to use leftover ham. I love to use my slow cooker to make soup recipes . Some of our favorites include chicken tortilla soup and chicken tortellini soup ....

January 17, 2026 · 8 min · 1577 words · Melody Ward

Slow Cooker Mac And Cheese

This recipe for slow cooker mac and cheese is a blend of tender pasta with two types of cheese and plenty of seasonings, all cooked together to creamy and cheesy perfection . It’s the easiest crock pot macaroni and cheese ever! This macaroni and cheese is total perfection, my kids absolutely adore it and ask for it every week. Pair it with dishes such as Cajun shrimp , pan seared chicken breast , burnt ends , roasted chicken and sauteed asparagus for a complete meal that’s sure to get rave reviews....

January 17, 2026 · 9 min · 1752 words · Latisha Frediani

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin

This slow cooker pork tenderloin is simmered in a garlic and herb gravy and produces perfect results every time. An easy crock pot dinner that the whole family will love. Pork tenderloin in an inexpensive cut of meat that’s tender and full of flavor. It gets even better when you slow cook it with plenty of seasonings. Slice and serve for an amazing meal! I serve my pork tenderloin with a side of homemade Rice-A-Roni and roasted carrots for a complete dinner....

January 17, 2026 · 7 min · 1455 words · Gary Williams

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

This slow cooker pot roast is a chuck roast simmered to tender perfection in a crock pot with carrots and potatoes. A comfort food classic that’s simple to make, and is great for feeding a crowd. When it’s cold outside, I often make slow cooker favorites such as salisbury steak , chicken noodle soup and this easy and hearty pot roast. Slow cooker pot roast is a great way to turn an inexpensive piece of meat into an extraordinary meal....

January 17, 2026 · 6 min · 1259 words · Ellen Williams

Tortellini Soup With Sausage

This tortellini soup with sausage is a complete meal in one pot that’s ready in less than 30 minutes ! It’s full of sausage, beans, veggies and cheese tortellini, all cooked in a savory tomato broth. I make soup at least once a week, it’s quick, easy and my family loves it. Some of our favorites include Italian wedding soup , cheeseburger soup and this tortellini soup. With school in session, I am ALL about the quick and easy dinner ideas....

January 17, 2026 · 6 min · 1277 words · Kathleen Bonds

16 Instant Pot Recipes

A list of quick and easy Instant Pot recipes for any occasion with options for chicken, beef and pork including hearty beef stew, flavorful chicken thighs and savory pork chops. Save some time and unlock amazing flavors with the power of the Instant Pot. Whether you are new to this amazing appliance or you are a pro, make the most of your Instant Pot with these fabulous recipes! Instant Pot recipes are here for the crazy busy nights that are ahead....

January 16, 2026 · 3 min · 432 words · Thomas Scranton

25 Fabulous Mexican Appetizer Recipes

Have a fiesta with these 25 fabulous Mexican appetizer recipes! From queso to taquitos to bean dip and salsas, there are plenty of snacks to keep your party guests happy. Whether you’re looking to host a Cinco de Mayo celebration or entertain on game day, there’s a wide variety of Mexican snacks to choose from! From savory dips to finger foods you cannot go wrong with these Mexican appetizer recipes. The possibilities are endless....

January 16, 2026 · 2 min · 349 words · Joseph Buchanan

Apple Pork Chops

These apple pork chops are browned in butter, then simmered in the most delicious cider sauce with fresh apples and sage. These chops are the ultimate fall dinner that’s quick to make and always gets rave reviews! Serve them alongside other fall favorites such as sour cream mashed potatoes and roasted parsnips for a complete meal. We eat a lot of chicken, but sometimes I buy some pork chops to mix things up a bit....

January 16, 2026 · 7 min · 1314 words · Stella Howerton

Avalanche Cookies (No Bake)

These no bake avalanche cookies are loaded with peanut butter, chocolate and marshmallows. Best of all, they take just minutes to make, this is a must try recipe ! Whenever I want a no bake cookie, I turn to easy haystack cookies , no bake peanut butter cookies , festive buckeye balls or these delicious avalanche cookies. Have you ever been to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory? If so, you’ll know exactly what these avalanche cookies are all about....

January 16, 2026 · 6 min · 1232 words · Darlene Ivy

Baked Chicken Meatballs

The best chicken meatballs baked until golden brown and flavored with garlic, herbs and spices. These meatballs are great served as an appetizer, or over a big plate of spaghetti. My family loves meatballs, I often make their favorite versions including meatball soup , grape jelly meatballs , Italian meatballs , slow cooker meatballs , sweet and sour meatballs , and this lighter chicken version. My family loves dinner recipes that involve meatballs, and these tender and juicy chicken meatballs are their all-time favorite....

January 16, 2026 · 6 min · 1151 words · James Gronlund

Cajun Jambalaya Pasta

This recipe for Cajun jambalaya pasta is full of andouille sausage, shrimp, Cajun spiced chicken and vegetables, all served over creamy pasta. A hearty meal that’s perfect for an everyday dinner or for entertaining! You can never go wrong with a meaty pasta dish, my family loves taco pasta , Philly cheesesteak pasta and this fabulous jambalaya pasta. We do a lot of entertaining during the summer, and I’m constantly trying to come up with easy yet elegant meals to serve to our guests....

January 16, 2026 · 6 min · 1131 words · Sheila Beck

Carne Guisada Recipe

This Mexican style carne guisada recipe is chunks of beef that are stewed with tomatoes, peppers and spices until tender and flavorful . Serve your stewed beef as-is in its own gravy, or use it to make burritos, enchiladas, or many other different specialty dishes! In my house, we enjoy Mexican food at least once a week. Some of our favorites include chile Colorado , marinated carne asada , chile verde , pumpkin enchiladas , chicken fajita foil packets and this savory carne guisada....

January 16, 2026 · 8 min · 1559 words · Carey Drake

Creamy Garlic Chicken

This garlic chicken is chicken breast tenders with plenty of fresh minced garlic in a creamy parmesan sauce. A quick and easy meal that tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant! I’m constantly coming up with new and easy chicken dinners – some of my favorites include balsamic chicken , garlic and herb drumsticks and this simple yet satisfying garlic chicken. When I’m looking for a speedy dinner, I often turn to chicken breast tenders....

January 16, 2026 · 5 min · 961 words · Charles Connor

Fried Cabbage With Bacon

This fried cabbage is cooked to tender perfection with bacon and onions. A super easy low carb side dish that’s perfect for any occasion! Cabbage is such an underrated vegetable in my opinion – it’s inexpensive, available year round, and totally delicious! I also love to make other cabbage dishes like my flavorful cabbage roll soup and my tender and savory braised cabbage . Cabbage is one of those things that most people never think to cook....

January 16, 2026 · 6 min · 1104 words · Mona Riggs

Greek Salad Dressing

This homemade Greek salad dressing is a blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, herbs and spices. A quick and easy dressing that adds so much flavor to any salad, and can also be used as a marinade or to season roasted veggies. I happen to love Greek food including crispy spanakopita , hearty chicken souvlaki and this 5 minute Greek salad dressing that makes vegetables taste so delicious....

January 16, 2026 · 5 min · 965 words · Mary Alvarez

Grilled Chicken Tenders

These grilled chicken tenders are marinated in lemon, garlic, herbs and olive oil, then grilled to golden brown perfection. The ultimate easy main course for summer time! Chicken tenders are inexpensive, quick cooking and are perfect to toss on the grill. Add an easy marinade to the mix and you’ve got tender and flavorful chicken that’s great as-is, or served on a salad or in a pasta dish. We eat a LOT of chicken tenders in this house....

January 16, 2026 · 4 min · 728 words · Linda Attaway

Healthy Blueberry Muffins

These healthy blueberry muffins are made with whole wheat flour and oatmeal for added nutrition, but they still taste as good as the original recipe! Just because you’re eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite baked goods! When I need a lighter breakfast option, I turn to options such as breakfast egg muffins , baked oatmeal cups and healthy blueberry muffins. Muffins are notorious for being loaded with sugar and fat, but it doesn’t have to be that way....

January 16, 2026 · 7 min · 1376 words · Joe Hosick

Homemade Chex Mix

Your search for the perfect homemade Chex mix ends here – this from scratch Chex mix is made with cereal, crackers, pretzels and nuts, and is SO much better than the recipe on the box! Once you try making your own Chex party mix, you’ll never go back to the store bought kind again! It takes just minutes to make and is perfect when paired with other savory appetizer recipes such as a relish tray , bacon wrapped smokies , air fryer chicken wings , sausage balls , potato skins , cowboy caviar and fried shrimp ....

January 16, 2026 · 6 min · 1171 words · Lynne Munyon

Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

This honey garlic chicken stir fry recipe is full of chicken, broccoli and carrots, all coated in the easiest sweet and savory sauce . A healthier dinner option that the whole family will love! When I’m looking for a quick meal, I turn to Asian style dishes such as chicken and green beans , chicken and asparagus stir fry and this flavorful honey garlic chicken. So it seems like stir fries have kind of become my thing....

January 16, 2026 · 8 min · 1540 words · Debbie Hoium