A selection of easy no bake cookie recipes including classic no bake chocolate cookies, haystack cookies, turtle cookies and more! Try these quick and easy desserts when you don’t have any oven space, or you don’t want to heat your oven! Every holiday my kitchen is a madhouse. When my oven is filled with savory dishes for everyone to enjoy, I can run out of oven space for desserts. That’s when I turn to my favorite no bake cookie recipes....
This recipe for almond crusted salmon with honey garlic sauce is a healthy and quick 7 ingredient meal that’s full of flavors. Fresh salmon fillets are coated with chopped almonds then seared to perfection . Salmon is great on its own, but when you add a crunchy almond crust and a sweet and savory sauce, you get a super delicious dinner that will earn you rave reviews. Serve with fried rice for a complete meal....
This beef chili is a blend of meat, tomatoes, spices and beans, all simmered together to make a delicious and hearty meal. An easy classic chili recipe that’s quick to make and always gets rave reviews! You can never go wrong with a piping hot bowl of soup on a cold day, whether it’s chicken pot pie soup , taco soup , or this zesty and comforting beef chili. Beef chili is traditional recipe for good reason – it’s simple to make, packed with flavor and is a great way to feed a crowd....
These black forest cupcakes are homemade chocolate cakes filled with cherries, then topped with a cherry buttercream frosting. An impressive and elegant dessert offering! When I’m celebrating a special occasion, I love to offer beautiful and delicious dessert recipes such as a strawberry lemon cake , pink cake , Nutella cake , heart cake , berry chantilly cake , red velvet brownies and these decadent chocolate cherry cupcakes. I love the flavors of black forest cake, but I don’t always have the time to put together a fancy layer cake....
This chicken broccoli casserole is a one pot meal with sauteed chicken, rice, broccoli florets and cheese, finished off with a crunchy topping. A comfort food classic that’s quick to make and always gets rave reviews! You can never go wrong with a hearty casserole such as cheeseburger casserole , chicken noodle casserole , and this creamy and cheesy chicken broccoli bake. Casseroles are popular for good reason – they’re quick to assemble, feed a crowd and can be easily modified to suit your tastes....
This cranberry Jello salad recipe combines raspberry gelatin with cranberry sauce, pineapple and orange zest for a delicious side dish or dessert that’s perfect for the holidays. No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without at least one cranberry recipe. My favorite ways to serve cranberries include cranberry relish , cranberry bread , cranberry meatballs and this easy yet elegant cranberry Jello salad. Ah, the gelatin mold. Such an old school classic that has the ability to be super delicious or not-so-appealing depending on how you make it....
This cranberry relish is a blend of fresh cranberries, apple, orange and sugar, all mixed together to form a sweet and tart condiment. Cranberry relish is a unique and welcome addition to any holiday meal! Cranberry sauce is often on holiday dinner menus, but have you ever tried cranberries in relish form? This fresh and chunky sauce pairs perfectly with roasted turkey and glazed ham . I always make a traditional cooked cranberry sauce, but then I stumbled across the idea of uncooked cranberry relish in a magazine and was intrigued....
These eggnog cookies are soft and chewy cookies topped with a homemade eggnog buttercream frosting . An easy and festive cookie that’s perfect for any holiday party! It’s that time of the year again…time for baking! I love to bring a selection of treats to gatherings, such as eggnog cake , Christmas tree brownies and these amazingly delicious eggnog cookies. One of my readers sent me this recipe for her eggnog cookies....
This eggplant lasagna is layers of roasted eggplant with meat sauce and three types of cheese, all baked to golden brown perfection. A low carb version of the classic pasta dish that always gets rave reviews! I love Italian food, you can never go wrong with traditional dishes such as chicken parmesan and baked ziti . When I’m looking to enjoy some Italian food without a heavy carb count, I turn to this easy and flavorful eggplant lasagna....
This fattoush salad is a blend of lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs and pita chips, all tossed in a lemon dressing. A light and refreshing salad that’s the perfect side dish to grilled chicken, fish or beef. I love to serve a green salad alongside my meals, such as arugula salad , apple kale salad , and this classic cucumber tomato salad. Whenever I go to my local Middle Eastern restaurant, I always have to order the fattoush salad....
This fresh strawberry pie recipe is a no bake delight that’s made with a graham cracker crust, loads of fresh strawberries and a sweet glaze . Top it with whipped cream for a show stopping finish to any meal! Anything with strawberries is huge hit in my house. This fresh strawberry pie is a favorite because the glaze makes the strawberries even more delicious. Some other great recipes with strawberries are strawberry lemon cake , cheesecake stuffed strawberries and strawberry waffles ....
This fried okra recipe is fresh sliced okra coated in buttermilk and a seasoned cornmeal mixture, then deep fried to golden brown perfection. A classic side dish or appetizer option that’s easy to make and totally delicious ! When I’m looking to serve up some traditional Southern recipes, I make Hoppin’ John , Southern cornbread dressing , fried cabbage and this ultra crispy fried okra. In my opinion, okra is an underutilized ingredient....
These easy honey garlic pork chops are coated in a sweet and savory sauce, then cooked in the slow cooker until tender and succulent. The perfect easy meal for a busy day! If you’ve never experienced crock pot pork chops, now is your opportunity to give them a try! The pork comes out fork tender and the sauce has just a handful of ingredients, yet is complex in flavor. Chicken is a staple for crock pot cooking, but did you know that pork chops are also a perfect protein for the slow cooker?...
This honey garlic shrimp stir fry is shrimp and broccoli tossed in a super easy sweet and savory sauce. A healthier dinner option that everyone will love! This shrimp and broccoli stir fry is perfect for those busy nights when you need a fresh dinner on the table in no time. This meal is done in just 20 minutes! The funny thing about blogging is you just never know when a recipe is going to take off....
This recipe for Mexican pork carnitas is tender meat slow cooked with citrus and spices, then broiled to crispy perfection. Carnitas is the perfect taco filling and tastes even better if it’s made a day in advance. Pork carnitas is a restaurant worthy dish that’s actually quite easy to make at home. You can even make a double batch and freeze the leftovers for another night. I serve my carnitas with sides of beans and rice , along with homemade pico de gallo ....
This vodka punch is a refreshing blend of fruit punch, pineapple juice, orange juice, vodka and lemon lime soda. Add some fresh fruit for garnish and you’ve got a delicious cocktail that’s perfect for a crowd ! When I’m entertaining, I like to offer a variety of drink recipes , both with and without alcohol. Some of my favorite options include a pomegranate margarita , cranberry mimosa , pineapple punch , champagne punch and this easy vodka punch....
A list of amazing summer dinner recipes that include favorites like grilled pork chops, grilled chicken kabobs, fried corn and strawberry lemonade. These recipes have everything you need for summer like grilled meats, kabobs, foil packet recipes, side dishes, drinks and more. It’s about that time of year when you start planning for BBQ weekends with amazing friends and family. Summer dinner recipes are ones that make memories. People refer to your gathering by the dish you made or ‘ remember when you brought that one salad, ‘ so give them something to remember this summer....
This slow cooker barbacoa recipe is so easy to make and is the perfect filling for tacos, burritos, enchiladas and more! Cubes of beef are simmered in the crock pot with chiles, garlic and spices until they become ultra tender. This recipe is great for feeding a crowd! I make tacos almost every week, and we alternate between slow cooker chicken tacos , tilapia fish tacos , baked beef tacos and this super easy barbacoa....
This burrata salad is a blend of fresh tomatoes, creamy cheese and basil leaves, all drizzled with a simple lemon dressing. An easy and elegant side dish that is perfect for summer entertaining! When the warmer weather months roll around, I celebrate the seasonal produce by making salad recipes such as colorful corn salad , zesty cucumber tomato salad , avocado egg salad , and this impressive looking burrata salad....
These candied sweet potatoes are tossed in a mixture of butter, brown sugar and spices, then are roasted until caramelized . A simple yet satisfying side dish that’s the perfect accompaniment to chicken, pork, turkey and beef. Sweet potatoes are a staple on holiday menus, and this candied version is one of my favorite ways to enjoy this vegetable. Serve your potatoes alongside roast turkey , corn casserole , homemade dinner rolls and cranberry Jello salad for a memorable and delicious meal....
