Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs is the Easy Dinner You Need in Your Life! There's just something extra delicious about turning a simple and traditional pasta dish, tossing it into a dish and baking to melty perfection! The super simple steps are: toss cooked pasta into baking dish with some flavor, then add meatballs, sauce and cheese! How to Make Baked Spaghetti & … [Read more...]
DIY Big Mac Sliders – Game Day Snacks
Big Mac Sliders are Best Game Day Snack for the Family! The perfect Game Day snack that you can make at home -------- Big Mac flavor....on a little slider bun! We don't go through the McD's drive thru very often (hardly ever, tbh)...but I do enjoy the Big Mac sauce. You can recreate this at home with a simple salad dressing! For these sliders, I'm going to … [Read more...]
Tortellini & Vegetable Soup
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...]
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 Because homemade … [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 … [Read more...]
Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix (Regular & Dairy-Free!)
Perfectly simple and delicious Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix! This homemade mix is perfect for any hot cocoa lover, because there is a regular AND dairy free version. It makes a precious gift for your loved ones, neighbors, and besties too! Mix it - Store it - Gift it! :) Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix A regular and dairy-free version of hot cocoa mix … [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...]
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...]