Jalapeno popper bites are a delicious and addictive snack that is perfect for any occasion. These bite-sized appetizers are filled with cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, bacon, jalapenos, green onions, and are double coated with a deliciously seasoned panko breadcrumb mixture and deep fried to golden perfection. If you’ve never had jalapeno…
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Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Casserole
This ham and cheese hash brown casserole is a classic comfort food recipe that is the perfect addition to the breakfast menu. Southern-style hash browns are combined with diced ham, shredded cheese, a creamy sauce, diced green chiles, and baked to perfection. I love breakfast. Some people call it the most important meal of the…
Gingerbread Cake with Molasses Frosting
Gingerbread cake is a classic holiday dessert known for its warm, spicy flavor. The combination of molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves gives gingerbread cake its signature flavor. The rich and creamy molasses frosting perfectly complements the moist and delicious cake. The holidays are a time for family, friends, and, of course, food! Of course, family…
Soft Molasses Cookies with Molasses Frosting (Bite-Size)
These bite-size soft molasses cookies with molasses frosting and candied sprinkles are a delicious and festive treat perfect for the holidays. The molasses in the cookies give a warm and cozy flavor, while the frosting and the sprinkles add a touch of sweetness. The perfect holiday cookie recipe everyone will enjoy. I love a soft,…
Fried Tortellini (Deep Fried Recipe)
Deep fried tortellini is a delicious appetizer recipe made with store-bought cheese tortellini that is coated in a crispy, deliciously seasoned breadcrumb mixture, and fried until golden brown. The crispy coating contrasts perfectly with the soft, gooey filling, making them simply irresistible. If you’ve never had deep fried tortellini, then you’re missing out! I can’t…
Brisket Sliders (Easy Leftover Brisket Recipe)
These delicious brisket sliders are the perfect quick and easy recipe to make using leftover smoked brisket. Not that you plan for leftover brisket, but just incase you end up with some, this is the perfect recipe to enjoy. Sliders are one of my favorite sandwiches to serve for lunch, dinner, or appetizers at parties….
Fried Zucchini
Fried zucchini is a crispy, delicious appetizer or side dish recipe that is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and fried to golden perfection. Whether you eat them as appetizers or a Southern fried side dish, you can’t go wrong with fried zucchini. I should know. I’ve been making them for years. I…
Chuck Roast Chili
This chuck roast chili is a hearty and flavorful chili made with tender chunks of beef, ground beef, beans, spicy seasonings, onions, bell pepper, and more. It’s a rich and savory homemade chili recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a delicious game day party meal. It’s almost fall, y’all, and that means…
Crispy Chicken Strips
These crispy chicken strips are a delicious chicken breast recipe that is seasoned perfectly, fried to golden perfection, and are the perfect weeknight dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy. Fried chicken strips are always a big hit with anyone in any family. From childhood to adulthood, almost everyone seems to love chicken strips, and…
Jumbo Pumpkin Muffins
These delicious jumbo pumpkin muffins are moist and fluffy and are topped with a brown sugar pecan topping and a cinnamon vanilla glaze. These pumpkin muffins are a delicious and decadent treat for any occasion. The combination of flavors and textures makes these muffins simply irresistible. Ah, muffins. Is there anything better? They can be…
Avocado Empanadas
These deep-fried avocado empanadas have a delightfully crispy crust filled with savory chunks of avocado, Oaxaca cheese, cream cheese, seasoning, cilantro, green onions, and more. A delicious empanada recipe the whole family will enjoy. I love avocados, and I love empanadas, so I decided to combine those two loves into one amazing recipe. That’s how…
Mini Raspberry Cheesecakes
These mini raspberry cheesecakes are a delicious and easy-to-make bite-size cheesecake dessert that the whole family will enjoy. They are made with a graham cracker crust, a tangy cheesecake filling, and a swirl of fresh raspberry sauce on top. The raspberry swirl adds a touch of sweetness and tartness to the cheesecakes, and the buttery…
Mini Gingerbread Cupcakes
Mini gingerbread cupcakes are a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for the upcoming holidays. They are made with a moist gingerbread cake batter and topped with a smooth and creamy cinnamon molasses frosting and candy sprinkles. The holidays are almost upon us, you guys! Wait, wait, WAIT! I know some of you are…
Steak and Cheese Quesadilla with Hatch Green Chiles
This steak and cheese quesadilla recipe is made with tender, delicious chunks of steak, two types of cheese, and roasted hatch chiles, all stuffed into flour tortillas and cooked to gooey, melty perfection. Quesadillas are great, aren’t they? They’re a basic Mexican classic that you can keep simple or dress up as much as you…
Maple Cheesecake Bars with Brown Sugar Pecan Topping
These maple cheesecake bars with brown sugar pecan topping are rich and creamy, delicious, and easy to make. The crunchy topping adds an amazing nutty flavor to the bars, and the nutty flavor complements the maple flavor of the cheesecake filling. If you’ve never tried maple cheesecake before, then you’ve been missing out, my friends!…
White Chocolate Raspberry Bread Pudding
This white chocolate raspberry bread pudding is a rich and delicious bread pudding recipe that combines sweet and tart flavors and is made with just a few simple ingredients. One of the ingredients used you would never think to use. If you love delicious recipes that make you look like a super hero without any…
Nectarine Cream Cheese Hand Pies
These delicious nectarine cream cheese hand pies are filled with a sweet cream cheese filling, a sweet nectarine mixture, and baked in a flaky, golden brown crust. I’m a big fan of pie. I love all kinds of pies from pudding filling to fruit filling, baked and no-bake – you name it. If it’s pie,…
Hot Corn Dip with Chili Cheese Fritos
This hot corn dip with chili cheese Fritos is a crowd-pleasing, easy dip recipe perfect for gameday parties, family gatherings, or as a delicious side dish that pairs nicely with beef, chicken, and pork. It’s a winning combination of flavors everyone will enjoy and request often. If you’ve never had corn dip, you’re missing out!…
Jalapeno Fries (Easy Deep Fried Recipe)
These crispy jalapeno fries are a super crunchy, delicious, and flavorful addictive appetizer recipe that is easy to make, and always a favorite. Get ready for a delicious snack that will be requested often, and craved even more. If you’re looking for a side dish, appetizer, or snack that’s a little different, then look no…
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
These mint chocolate chip cookies are absolutely delicious with the classic flavor combination of mint and chocolate. These cookies are soft and chewy on the inside, with a slightly crispy exterior, and are a favorite, festive cookie the whole family will enjoy. If you’re a fan of the classic combination of mint and chocolate, then…
Potato Broccoli Cheese Soup
This hearty potato broccoli cheese soup recipe combines potatoes, broccoli, and cheese to create an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner, and even more perfect when paired with a sandwich or grilled cheese. Potato soup is great. Broccoli and cheese soup is amazing. What’s even better than both of those?…
Peach Pretzel Dessert
This delicious sweet and salty peach pretzel dessert is a refreshing summertime treat that is made with a homemade pretzel crust, a sweet cream cheese filling, and a can of peaches, and fresh peaches for the topping. If you grew up in the South, you probably know exactly what a pretzel salad is. If you…
Cheesy Taco Pasta
This cheesy taco pasta is a hearty and delicious pasta recipe loaded with taco-seasoned ground beef, corn, black beans, pasta, and more. A quick and easy, one-pot, weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy. I love tacos, and I love pasta. So this delicious taco pasta is the perfect dish for me. I’ve been making…
Cherry Empanadas
These cherry empanadas with cream cheese are a great way to use up extra cherries! These dessert empanadas are filled with a fresh cherry filling and a sweet cream cheese mixture, and are baked until flaky, golden perfection. You might think of ground beef, onions, and spices when you think of empanadas. And why wouldn’t…
French Bread Pepperoni Pizza
This easy French bread pepperoni pizza recipe is loaded with fresh mozzarella cheese, two types of pepperonis, and seasoned roasted garlic butter, An easy and delicious weeknight meal the whole family will enjoy. I’ve always loved making pizza bread variations for dinners, snacks, or parties. There’s just something about that soft bread topped with all…
Butterscotch Cookies with Brown Butter
These delicious butterscotch cookies are made with brown butter which gives the cookies an amazingly complex flavor. Soft, chewy, rich, and flavorful, these delicious cookies are both sweet and salty, and make the perfect sweet treat everyone will enjoy. I’ve always loved the flavor of butterscotch. When I was a little girl, my grandmother had…
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
This white chocolate bread pudding is an easy and delicious bread pudding recipe made with Starbucks® White Chocolate Mocha coffee creamer which provides a rich addition to the custardy filling. Bread pudding is one of my favorite desserts to make. It’s so decadent and delicious and so incredibly easy to make. That’s the perfect combination…
Beef and Cheese Empanadas
These beef and cheese empanadas are a quick and easy empanada recipe to make, but they taste like a lot of work. The flaky, buttery crust encases a delicious filling of ground beef, spices, and two types of cheese. Growing up in California, I always enjoyed Mexican food. Then, when I moved to Texas, I…
Brisket Empanadas (Leftover Brisket Recipe)
These brisket empanadas are made with leftover smoked beef brisket with a delicious cream cheese mixture that is seasoned perfectly, loaded with shredded cheese and diced jalapenos, then baked in a homemade flaky crust. If you love Mexican-inspired dishes, and you’re a fan of beef, then get ready for the best empanada recipe you’ve ever…
Caramel Macchiato Bread Pudding
This delicious caramel macchiato bread pudding is super easy to make and starts with store-bought Starbucks caramel macchiato coffee creamer, along with challah bread, eggs and cinnamon, and a homemade caramel sauce. If you haven’t noticed, I’m a big fan of bread pudding. I have several variations on my site, and there are even some…
Raspberry Cream Cheese Empanadas
Raspberry Cream Cheese Empanadas are the perfect light and flaky, delicious hand-held dessert empanada, and one of the best parts of summer. Fresh raspberries with a sweet cream cheese filling enclosed in flaky pie crust and baked until golden brown. If you’re looking for a delicious dessert that’s a little different, then I have something…
Peach Puff Pastry
This delicious peach puff pastry is a delicious pastry recipe using fresh peaches, a sweet cream cheese mixture, and flaky puff pastry dough to create the perfect summer dessert recipe the whole family will enjoy. I make pastries of all kinds all year long, but when the warm weather comes around, I really love to…
Pulled Pork Sliders (Leftover Pulled Pork Recipe)
Pulled pork sliders are a quick and easy leftover pulled pork recipe that can be made in less than 30 minutes. Toasted slider buns are covered with sharp cheddar cheese and pulled pork, baked, and then topped with coleslaw. These make a delicious, quick lunch or dinner everyone will enjoy. I love making pulled pork,…
Cherry Cream Cheese Egg Rolls
The classic Chinese egg roll gets a revamp! These Cherry Cream Cheese Egg Rolls are a tasty, sweet twist on a traditional favorite! If you’re looking for a unique dessert to serve family and friends, then you’ve come to the right place. These delicious dessert egg rolls are filled with the classic, sweet and tangy…
Blackberry Puff Pastry
This delicious blackberry puff pastry is packed with deliciousness from the sweet cream cheese filling and the blackberry sauce, then surrounded with flaky puff pastry baked until golden brown and drizzled with glaze. If you ask me, there are few things in this world better than a good pastry and a cup of coffee. In…
Brisket Grilled Cheese (Easy Leftover Brisket Recipe)
This brisket grilled cheese is a delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich we all know and love. Adding smoked brisket, with sharp cheddar and pepper jack cheese, grilled between two slices of thick Texas toast, makes the ultimate grilled cheese. Okay, everyone, get ready for the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich. Yeah, ham and…
Raspberry Pastry (Easy Pastry Braid Recipe)
This delicious, flavorful, and flaky raspberry pastry is made with a sweet cream cheese filling and a fresh raspberry sauce, baked until flaky, golden brown, and lastly, drizzled with glaze. As any regular reader of my blog knows by now, I’m a pastry fiend. I just love the crust, the filling, and the glaze. Mmm….
Lemon Pepper Asparagus (Easy Air Fryer Recipe)
Lemon Pepper Asparagus is an easy air fryer recipe that is quick and delicious with lemon pepper seasoning. A tasty side dish recipe that is a great accompaniment to chicken, beef, pork, and fish. Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables to pair with almost anything. I love it roasted, baked, fried, steamed, or boiled,…
Pancake Cups with Cream Cheese and Strawberries
Pancake cups with cream cheese and strawberries are a delicious and easy breakfast treat. They are the perfect way to start the weekend out right. Dessert for breakfast, anyone? Well, of course, you said yes. Dessert for breakfast is a guilty pleasure that we all enjoy. But what if you had a recipe that actually…
Brisket Egg Rolls (Leftover Brisket Recipe)
These delicious crispy brisket egg rolls are made with leftover smoked brisket, cream cheese, diced jalapenos, pepper jack cheese, and seasonings, then fried to crispy perfection. These delicious, beefy egg rolls make a great appetizer, lunch, or dinner. They’re zesty, beefy, and cheesy, and I love to make them to use up my leftover beef…