Please pass the warm, cozy comfort food...but only the kind that is quick, easy and doesn't require any cooking skills! ;) This Tortellini & Vegetable Soup is so simple and easy...it's a matter of browning ground beef, adding soup ingredients, and letting bubble over medium heat. Drop the tortellini in, just before you're ready to eat... This warm, cozy comfort … [Read more...]
Fiesta Sloppy Joes
Fiesta Sloppy Joes are the messy sandwiches we all love, with a fun pop of color! (and veggies!!) Get a lovely flavor balance and little extra pop of sweet from the red bell peppers. I'm naming these "Fiesta" Sloppy Joes because they are bright and colorful, both in looks and flavor. The red, green, and yellow remind me of the "Fiesta" season that we celebrate here in … [Read more...]
Peppermint Mocha Cookies – Starbucks Drink Cookie Series
Peppermint Mocha Cookies are the Ultimate Flavor Combination for the Perfect Holiday Treat! Peppermint and chocolate are just made for each other. These two delightful flavors are mixed in beloved and well known holiday treats, ice creams, coffee drinks. We can now add these incredible cookies to the peppermint-mocha club. Grab the ingredients and get to … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Easiest Thanksgiving side dish ever! The Thanksgiving ideas and Instant Pot recipes continue...next up is these Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes. You could easily turn these into Sweet Potato Casserole, but I think they are sweet enough after they have been pressure-steamed and can be enjoyed with some butter and spices. The sweet potatoes naturally caramelize (and sweeten … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce
I love me some homemade cranberry sauce. I recently showed how to make it on the stovetop. And it's just as easy in the Instant Pot too. It's similar - load in all the ingredients, shut the IP, press a few buttons and voila. Just like with the stovetop version, this one will thicken as it cools too. Enjoy! Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce 12 oz. bag … [Read more...]
No-Peel, No-Boil Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Once you make these Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes, you'll never make them the old way again! Seriously, mashed potatoes have never been easier thanks to the never-ending possibilities and magic of the slow cooker! These taters make the holiday cooking a little less stressful. And we could all use a little less stress! Am I right?! Speaking of less stress, this … [Read more...]
Skillet Monterey Chicken with Pasta
Skillet Monterey Chicken is a MUST TRY, quick and easy weeknight dish! This Monterey Chicken dish is perfect for using up leftover chicken, and super easy to prepare. Just a few quick minutes in the skillet and dinner is served! Alright, let's get to the how-to photos! How to Make Skillet Monterey Chicken Set out your ingredients. Add … [Read more...]
Cracker Toffee “Christmas Crack” + 8 Flavor Combos!
Christmas Crack is the Ultimate Holiday Treat! This recipe for Christmas Crack is delightful for a few reasons. It's easy to make, has simple ingredients, can be made with a variety of flavor combinations, and makes for a really sweet homemade gift! Also, good luck having just 1 piece! ;) In addition to this "core" recipe, I've got some other options and … [Read more...]
Best Buttercream Frosting for Cakes Recipe
There are 2 key elements to making the best buttercream frosting for cakes - a lot of patience and this amazing recipe! After you try this recipe for the best homemade buttercream frosting for cakes, you won't ever want to buy a jar of frosting again! The key to this recipe is patience. Making a homemade cake is a labor of love, and when planned well into your … [Read more...]
Video: 2 Dinners, 1 Rotisserie Chicken – Tuscan Chicken Pasta & Oven Chicken Tacos
Need New Recipes for Rotisserie Chicken? We have TWO Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes Made from ONE Rotisserie Chicken! Get the best bang for your buck with that rotisserie chicken!! We can even promise that it won't feel like you're eating the same meal twice. Please take special note of my oven tacos hack. All hacks are pretty cool, but a taco hack is extra … [Read more...]