Lemon Pretzel Salad: The Dessert That's Totally Lying About Being a Salad! Listen, I don't make the rules...but I do know that if there's cream cheese, whipped topping, and a buttery pretzel crust involved, we are NOT in salad territory anymore. Somehow, generations of home cooks decided that anything served in a 9x13-inch dish with some fruit on top earned the title of … [Read more...]
Air Fryer Cheesy Toast
Air Fryer Cheesy Toast – The Easiest 1-Minute Side Dish You'll Make on Repeat My boys ask for this at least once a week - and I always say yes because it's easy to make a gluten free version too! If you've ever needed a quick side dish that feels a little fancy without any extra effort, this Air Fryer Cheesy Toast is about to become your new best friend. In just 1 … [Read more...]
Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake
Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake: The Hearty Weeknight Dinner Your Family Will Actually Request If you love everything about a classic sloppy joe...that sweet, tangy, saucy meat mixture piled high on a bun... wait until you try it baked into a big, bubbly pasta casserole. This Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake takes all the nostalgic flavors you grew up with and turns them into a filling, crowd … [Read more...]
Mississippi Sloppy Joes
Messy, Melty, Mississippi Sloppy Joes: Your New Family Favorite? Meet your new favorite weeknight sandwich. These Mississippi Sloppy Joes pile tangy banana peppers and gooey provolone on top of a rich, savory meat sauce that's anything but ordinary. Fair warning: these are called sloppy for a reason...so grab extra napkins. You can easily make these gluten-free with a … [Read more...]
Ground Chicken Gyros
Ground Chicken Gyros: An Easy Homemade Mediterranean Dinner the Whole Family Will Love All the bold, satisfying flavors of your favorite Greek restaurant are closer than you think — and this Ground Chicken Gyros recipe proves you don't need a vertical rotisserie to pull it off at home. Seasoned with a fragrant blend of Mediterranean spices and lemon juice, the ground … [Read more...]
The Fruit Flag Dessert – July 4th, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day!
If you're looking for a patriotic and uber healthy dessert, look no further! For Memorial Day, we headed to my dad's house for a backyard BBQ. Before I had both feet in the door, I'd been recruited to help with the fruit flag. It's not terribly time intensive, and with 2 of us working on it, I was surprised at how quickly it came together. And I learned quite a few tricks … [Read more...]
Cannoli Brownies
Cannoli Brownies: A Decadent Dessert Mashup You Have to Try What happens when you take two beloved desserts and combine them into one show stopping treat? You get these incredible Cannoli Brownies — and trust us, once you try them, there's no going back. It starts with a classic brownie: rich, fudgy, and deeply chocolatey. But the real magic happens with the … [Read more...]
Hatch Chile Chicken Soup
Hatch Chile Chicken Soup: A Bold & Flavorful Southwest-Inspired Comfort Bowl If you've ever tasted the smoky, slightly spicy magic of roasted Hatch green chiles, you know they have a way of transforming any dish into something truly special — and this Hatch Chile Chicken Soup is no exception. Born from the flavors of the Southwest, this soul-warming soup brings together … [Read more...]
Beefy Ranch Tortellini Soup
Beefy Ranch Tortellini Soup: A Hearty One-Pot Dinner Ready in 30 Minutes If you're looking for a cozy, satisfying meal that comes together in no time, this Beefy Ranch Tortellini Soup is about to become your new weeknight favorite. Packed with tender cheese tortellini, seasoned ground beef, and a rich, creamy broth with just the right kick of ranch flavor, every spoonful is … [Read more...]
Round-Up: July 4th Recipes
We've got all kinds of fun and frugal ideas for July 4th Recipes to serve at your BBQ, party, picnic, or backyard bash! Here's a list of some of our favorites from the archives... Beverages Breakfasts Side Dishes To Grill Desserts We hope you have a wonderful time celebrating our country and its independence this week! … [Read more...]