These banana bars are moist and delicious and topped with a light and luscious cream cheese frosting. The sweetness of the bananas perfectly complements the tangy frosting, and the flavor combination is simply irresistible. Every bite, from the soft and moist banana bar to the smooth and creamy frosting, is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser. If you…
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Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies with Dark Chocolate Chips
These soft and chewy oatmeal cranberry cookies are packed with flavor, and the combination of chewy oats, tart cranberries, dark chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts is simply irresistible. These cookies are perfect for a midday snack, are great for holiday cookie exchange parties, or for a special occasion. Some holiday recipes are over the top….
Brown Butter Cookies with Mini Chocolate Chips
Imagine biting into a cookie so soft and chewy, infused with the rich, nutty aroma of browned butter, bursting with mini chocolate chips and dark chocolate chunks, offering bursts of bittersweet bliss in every bite. Baked to perfection, the cookie is then lightly sprinkled with a touch a sea salt, creating a perfect balance of…
Easy Cajun Chicken Pasta
This easy Cajun chicken pasta is a simple chicken pasta recipe made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, zesty seasonings, and pipe rigate pasta, in a creamy, saucy Cajun pasta sauce. It’s a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy. If you love simple, hearty recipes that are full of flavor, not…
Loaded Potato Soup
This creamy loaded potato soup is a hearty and delicious, budget-friendly, comforting soup recipe that is perfect on a cold night or a busy weeknight. All the flavors we love in loaded baked potatoes are in this soup: tender chunks of potatoes, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and topped with sliced green onions. It’s an easy-to-make…
Slow Cooker Flank Steak and Peppers
Slow cooker flank steak and peppers is a hearty and flavorful meal that is easy-to-make and is perfect for a busy weeknight or a casual weekend dinner. The flank steak is seasoned perfectly and slow cooked in a savory sauce with onions, peppers and garlic, resulting in a tender and delicious meal the whole family…
Caramel Pecan Bread Pudding
Caramel pecan bread pudding is a delicious bread pudding recipe. Soft, pillowy cubes of bread in a rich and creamy custard, topped with a brown sugar pecan topping, baked to perfection and drizzled generously with a luscious caramel sauce. The flavor combination is simply irresistible. This bread pudding is so soft and rich, and it’s…
Beef and Broccoli
This crock pot beef and broccoli is made with tender beef, a simple sauce that is made with soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, a few seasonings, broccoli florets, and is slow-cooked to tender perfection. I might have mentioned this before, but in addition to southwestern and southern food, I’m a big fan of…
Caramel Apple Slices (Easy Puff Pastry Recipe)
These irresistible caramel apple slices are an easy apple recipe made with Granny Smith apples, caramel, cinnamon and sugar, and puff pastries. A delicious combination of flavors that will have you savoring every bite. As you may have already guests by my plethora of puff pastry recipes on my site, I adore pastries of all…
Cranberry Crisp
This delicious cranberry crisp is a rustic treat with a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring a sweet and tart cranberry orange walnut filling, nestled beneath a rich and buttery crisp topping that melts in your mouth. The flavor combination is simply irresistible. Christmas is almost here, and if you’re looking for a delicious dessert…
Chocolate Raspberry Bars
These chocolate raspberry bars are a delicious and decadent dessert recipe that is definitely a crowd-pleaser. The rich chocolate perfectly complements the raspberry flavor, creating a flavor combination that is irresistible. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these chocolate raspberry bars are easy to make and are perfect for any…
Steak Enchiladas
These steak enchiladas are a hearty and delicious enchilada recipe that is perfect for an easy weeknight meal. They are made with tender, flavor steak, a spicy cheese blend, flour tortillas, all smothered in a savory red enchilada sauce. The combination of flavors is simply irresistible. I’m a big fan of Mexican food. I grew…
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Brown Sugar Pecan Topping
These pumpkin cheesecake bars with brown sugar pecan topping are the perfect fall dessert. Made with a gingersnap crust, a creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling, and topped with the delicious and popular brown sugar pecan topping. The combination of flavors makes this cheesecake recipe simply irresistible. It’s fall, y’all! Well, it’s close enough for me, anyway….
Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole
This broccoli cheese rice casserole is a delicious side dish recipe made with tender broccoli, lots of cheese, and fluffy rice in a creamy cheese sauce. It’s a quick and easy comfort food recipe that is the perfect side dish for a special occasion or an easy weeknight meal. Casseroles have always been a big…
Beef Pot Pie
This hearty beef pot pie is a true comfort food, a classic dish that has been warming homes for generations. Imagine a flaky, golden brown crust, filled with a savory filling of tender beef, mixed vegetables, and a rich gravy. It’s enough to make you mouth water. It is the perfect meal to serve on…
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
Deviled egg pasta salad is a delicious and unique twist on two classic favorites: deviled eggs and pasta salad. Made with hard-boiled eggs mayonnaise, mustard, relish, and onions, tossed together with ditalini pasta. The result is a creamy, flavorful and favorite side dish recipe that is definitely a crowd-pleaser. Deviled eggs are like a favorite…
Pumpkin Pie Cookies
These delicious pumpkin pie cookies are a festive fall treat that combines the best of both worlds, soft sugar cookie dough with a rich buttercream frosting, and cut out shaped like a piece of pumpkin pie. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from Thanksgiving gatherings to Halloween parties, and the perfect way to celebrate…
Cookie Monster Cookies
Cookie monster cookies are soft and chewy, blue-colored cookies loaded with chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, Oreos, and mini chocolate M&Ms. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, such as birthday parties to baby showers to holiday gatherings. ME WANT COOKIES! That’s a classic line from the Cookie Monster on Sesame Street, and boy, does…
Cranberry Walnut Bread
Cranberry walnut bread is a festive and delicious quick bread recipe that is perfect for the fall and winter seasons. It’s made with fresh cranberries, orange zest and juice, and chopped walnuts and is baked until golden. If you’re looking for the perfect sweet treat to serve family and friends this holiday season, then you’ve…
Pumpkin Sausage Soup
Pumpkin sausage soup is a hearty and delicious soup that is easy to make and is perfect on a cold fall or winter day. It’s made with a combination of pumpkin puree, sausage, chicken broth, and spices. It’s a rich and creamy soup recipe the whole family will enjoy. When fall rolls around, three things…
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Pot Pie
Broccoli cheddar chicken pot pie is a classic comfort food recipe that is a hearty and satisfying dish made with tender chicken, broccoli, and a creamy cheddar cheese sauce. The flaky crust adds the perfect finishing touch to a delicious meal the whole family will love. I love making pot pies of all kinds. I’ve…
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
These delicious pumpkin sugar cookies are the perfect way to celebrate the fall season. They are decorated with delicious frosting and candy sprinkles, and are the perfect festive treat for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any fall gathering. I love baking year-round, but there’s something so special about baking during the fall. The cool weather, the changing…
Cranberry Crumble
Cranberry crumble is a festive and delicious classic dessert that is perfect for the holidays. It is packed with a tart cranberry pecan filling and a buttery, crumbly topping. The fresh cranberries give the crumble a tart and tangy flavor, while the topping adds a buttery richness that is simply irresistible. One of my favorite…
Cookie Bites with Pumpkin Mousse (Bite-Size Recipe)
Cookie bites with pumpkin mousse are the perfect fall treat. These bite-sized cookie cups are filled with a light and airy pumpkin mousse filling, and topped with whipped cream and a sprinkling of pumpkin pie spice. These mini cookie cups are perfect to serve at parties, potlucks, holiday gatherings, or for enjoying as a special…
Cheesy Beef Pasta
Cheesy beef pasta is a classic comfort food recipe that is loaded with deliciously seasoned ground beef, a creamy cheesy tomato sauce, and shell pasta. The pasta recipe is the perfect weeknight meal and is a great dish to feed a crowd. As a busy mom, I was always a fan of simple, hearty meals…
Cream Puff Recipe with Pumpkin Mousse
This delicious cream puff recipe with pumpkin mousse is a delicious, festive, and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for the fall season. The cream puffs are light and airy, with a rich buttery flavor, and the pumpkin mousse is smooth and creamy, with a warm and inviting pumpkin spice flavor. The two flavors complement each…
Brownie Crinkle Cookies
These brownie crinkle cookies are rich and delicious. Soft and chewy on the inside, and covered with powdered sugar with helps to create a delicious crunch on the outside, with mini chocolate chips added for the perfect amount of sweetness. I love brownies, and I love cookies, so it should come as no surprise that…
Mini Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
These mini pumpkin spice pancakes are packed with the warm, cozy flavors of fall, and what better way to celebrate the season than with these bite-size pancakes. They are simple to make and are perfect for any occasion. The only thing better than a stack of pancakes is a stack of pancakes on a fall…
Mini Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Pot Pies
These mini chicken broccoli cheddar pot pies are an individual-sized comfort food recipe that is made with deliciously seasoned, tender pieces of chicken, broccoli florets, sharp cheddar cheese, and individual flaky pie crusts. A delicious and convenient meal option sure to please everyone at the table. I love pot pies – any kind of pot…
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken fried rice is a classic comfort food that is easy to make, packed with flavor, and is especially delicious with tender chicken, fluffy rice, vegetables, eggs, and different sauces. A quick and easy weeknight meal the whole family will enjoy. I make all kinds of Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes, but don’t let that fool…
Caramel Apple Crumble with Brown Sugar Pecan Topping
Caramel apple crumble with brown sugar pecan topping is a classic fall dessert that is both delicious and easy to make. The tart apple mixture is topped with a buttery crunchy pecan topping and drizzled with caramel sauce. The crumble topping gets golden brown and crispy, while the apples caramelize and become gooey and tender….
Malibu Chicken Recipe (Easy Sizzler Copycat Recipe)
This Malibu chicken recipe is a classic copycat recipe from the popular restaurant chain, Sizzler. It’s made with a crispy chicken breast that is topped with sliced ham, Swiss cheese and is served with a delicious dipping sauce. This delicious copycat recipe is a family favorite and is sure to be a hit with your…
Chicken Fried Steak Recipe
This chicken fried steak recipe is a classic Southern dish that is made with tenderized beef cube steak coated in a seasoned flour mixture, and fried until golden brown. A delicious comfort food recipe that is typically served with a country gravy. If you love beef and you’re a fan of fried food, then you’ve…
Sausage Potato Skillet with Rice
Sausage potato skillet with rice is a classic comfort food recipe that is perfect for an easy weeknight meal. It is hearty, satisfying, and easy to make. The combination of smoked sausage, tender potatoes, and rice is a delicious dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy. Growing up, my mother always made dishes that were…
Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage
This delicious creamy tortellini soup with Italian sausage is a hearty and satisfying meal that is a flavorful, easy to make, budget-friendly, soup recipe the whole family will enjoy. An easy sausage tortellini soup that is perfect on a cold night. I love tortellini soup, but as much as I love to cook, there’s no…
Salisbury Steak Meatballs
Salisbury steak meatballs are a delicious and hearty dish that is made with ground beef, seasonings, breadcrumbs, eggs, and are covered with a savory beef gravy. Salisbury steak meatballs are delicious served over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. This Salisbury steak recipe is a classic dinner that has probably made more than one appearance on…
Jalapeno Popper Bites (Easy Deep Fried Recipe)
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…
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,…