This stuffed pepper soup is a hearty meal loaded with ground beef, onions, rice and bell peppers in a tomato based broth. It tastes just like classic stuffed peppers , but without all the work! I love stuffed peppers, but it seems like they take forever to bake, and I always end up with peppers that are either too crunchy or too mushy. Stuffed pepper soup has all the same flavors but is so easy to put together on a busy weeknight....
This ham glaze is a combination of butter, brown sugar, pineapple juice and spices, all simmered together until thickened and delicious. Coat a ham in this glaze, then bake the ham to golden brown perfection and watch the rave reviews come in. When the holidays roll around, I always make family favorite side dishes including crockpot mashed potatoes , candied yams , and this brown sugar glaze served over a spiral cut ham, for an epic Easter or Christmas dinner....
These onion rings are coated in beer batter and deep fried until golden brown. Homemade onion rings are even better than what you’d get at a restaurant, and they also happen to be fun to make! I love to recreate some of my family’s favorite restaurant foods at home, including corn dogs , sweet potato fries , bacon mac and cheese and these light and crispy onion rings. There’s nothing better than a pile of of golden brown onion rings, and this homemade version is the best I’ve ever tried....
These slow cooker turkey meatballs are Italian style and made with lean ground turkey, parmesan cheese, herbs and spices. They’re slow simmered to tender perfection in the crock pot and are perfect served over spaghetti or as a hearty appetizer. Meatballs are always a hit in my house, I often make sweet and sour meatballs , teriyaki meatballs , and these lighter turkey meatballs. Whenever I’m stuck on what to make for dinner, I turn to spaghetti and meatballs....
A list of popsicle recipes including fruit popsicles like key lime, cocktail popsicles like strawberry sangria and creamy popsicles like raspberry cheesecake. The perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day! Everyone loves a popsicle when it’s hot outside, but homemade popsicles are the very best treats of all! There are dozens of options to make your own popsicles that your family will enjoy all season long. Popsicles seem to be the all-time favorite kid snack for the summer....
Summer entertaining can be fun and festive without a lot of work involved. Here are 5 simple patriotic entertaining ideas that your guests will love! I am so ready for summer – we’ve had some strange weather in California lately and I can’t wait to trade in the constant cloudy skies for some sunshine and hot weather. One of my favorite summer activities is having family and friends over for barbecues, especially on the 4th of July....
This broccoli salad recipe is a blend of fresh broccoli florets, apples, bacon, red onion and sunflower seeds, all tossed in a creamy dressing. A classic salad that feeds a crowd and is perfect for potlucks and family gatherings. You can never go wrong with a cool salad on a warm day, my family goes crazy for creamy cucumber salad and chickpea avocado salad . You can also never go wrong with broccoli salad, because bacon makes everything taste better!...
These adorable 3 ingredient candy cane hearts are a fun and festive treat! A super easy candy cane dessert that’s great for party favors, gifts and more. You can never go wrong with peppermint and chocolate! These candy cane hearts actually taste as good as they look. Sometimes you need an easy holiday treat that doesn’t use 15 ingredients and take 4 hours to make. These fun little candy cane hearts are always enthusiastically welcomed at any gathering, and they’ll only take you about 15 minutes to make....
This cherry pie filling recipe is made with fresh sweet cherries that are simmered with a little sugar for a thick and rich filling . Use your pie filling for baked goods, breakfast pastries, as an ice cream topping or in a parfait. You can use cherry pie filling in so many different ways! Aside from the classic cherry pie, I use my homemade filling to make cream cheese danishes and cherry bars which are both always a hit....
This chocolate pudding cake recipe is a rich chocolate cake that’s made with pantry staples and is ready from start to finish in less than an hour. It also happens to be low fat! Chocolate pudding cake has a fudgy cake layer with molten chocolate pudding underneath. It takes just minutes to put together and is elegant enough to serve to company. I’ve mentioned a couple of times that I used to have a food blog a while back before I had kids....
These crab stuffed mushrooms are mushroom caps filled with flaked crab and three types of cheese, then baked to golden brown perfection. An easy and elegant appetizer that can be assembled ahead of time! Whenever I’m entertaining, I like to put out a hearty spread of appetizers including favorites such as a relish tray , garlic parmesan wings , shrimp cocktail , baked chicken wings and BLT dip . Stuffed mushrooms are always a great addition to any menu and they’re a total crowd pleaser....
These grilled Brussels sprouts are coated in olive oil, garlic and herbs, then threaded onto skewers and cooked until caramelized. A unique and unexpected summer side dish that pairs perfectly with chicken, beef and seafood. During the warm weather months, I spend a lot of time grilling up vegetables such as grilled zucchini , grilled mushrooms and these simple yet totally satisfying Brussels sprouts. My favorite way to cook fresh vegetables is on the grill – the veggies take on a smoky flavor and sear quickly under the intense heat....
This Grinch cocktail is a green drink that gets its hue and flavor from Midori, vodka, fruit juices and lemon lime soda. A quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for your next Christmas party! You can never have too many drink recipes during the holiday season. Some of my favorites include Christmas sangria , the Jack Frost cocktail , a pomegranate margarita , Mexican mule , blood orange margarita , a cranberry Moscow mule , a cranberry mimosa and this easy Grinch cocktail....
These homemade cinnamon rolls feature a soft and fluffy dough wrapped around a brown sugar and cinnamon filling . The rolls are baked to golden brown perfection, then finished off with cream cheese frosting. The best cinnamon rolls I’ve ever had! I love to host brunch parties, and I often serve breakfast casserole with bacon , tropical fruit salad , and a homemade baked good like these decadent homemade cinnamon rolls....
This Ruth’s Chris sweet potato casserole is a copycat of the restaurant version. It’s a layer of creamy sweet potatoes that’s topped with the most delicious brown sugar and pecan streusel . This sweet potato casserole is perfect for your holiday meals! Sweet potato casserole is a must-have for my family for all of the holidays. This version from Ruth’s Chris Steak House is one of the best I’ve ever had....
This salmon seasoning is a blend of herbs and spices that creates the perfect sweet and savory flavor for salmon and other types of seafood. A pantry staple that takes just minutes to put together and tastes so much better than store bought spice rubs! I prefer to make my own seasonings whenever possible as they’re easy to make and taste amazing. Some of my favorites include Jamaican jerk seasoning , steak seasoning , Cajun seasoning and this flavor packed salmon seasoning....
These smashed potatoes are baby potatoes that are boiled until tender, then smashed flat, topped with garlic and herb butter, and roasted until crispy and browned. A unique and unexpected potato preparation that always gets rave reviews ! You can never go wrong with potato side dishes , whether it’s Irish colcannon , baked potato wedges , crock pot mashed potatoes , or this simple but satisfying smashed potatoes recipe....
This squash casserole is sauteed yellow squash tossed in a creamy sauce with plenty of cheese, all topped off with cracker crumbs and baked to perfection. An easy and decadent make ahead side dish! When I’m looking to add a vegetable side to a meal, I often turn to simple casseroles such as corn pudding , broccoli casserole , or this cheesy squash version. A great way to use up all the squash from your summer garden....
This recipe for Tuscan kale salad is full of kale, grilled chicken, avocado, tomatoes, almonds and feta cheese, all tossed in a simple lemon dressing. An easy and healthy meal! When I’m looking to eat a little healthier, I whip up a big salad such as Mediterranean farro salad , brussels sprout salad or this fabulous kale salad. Lately I have really cleaned up my eating – gone are the sweet treats and processed foods....
This vegetable stir fry is a blend of colorful veggies cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. An easy side dish or main course that’s light, fresh and totally delicious ! Serve your veggie stir fry over rice for a complete meal. I am a HUGE fan of stir fries, from shrimp stir fry and tofu stir fry , to my famous honey garlic chicken stir fry , I can never get enough....
