These ramen noodles with ground beef are a symphony of textures and tastes, from the satisfying ground beef mixed with the crisp-tender vegetables to the savory homemade sauce. A quick and easy weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy. I grew up in California, so in addition to delicious Mexican flavors, I was exposed to…
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Deep Fried Burritos
This deep fried burrito recipe is a culinary adventure where crunchy meets cheesy, savory, and spicy, and familiar gets a gloriously golden upgrade. These deep-fried burritos are loaded with flavor from the deliciously seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and lots of gooey cheese and fried to golden perfection. As Deadpool would say, “It’s time to…
Valentine’s Day Cookies
These homemade Valentine’s Day cookies are bursting with love and flavor. Imagine melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies studded with vibrant red mini M&Ms and shimmering pink candy sprinkles. The perfect Valentine’s Day treat. I’ve always believed Valentine’s Day is a holiday for both romantic and platonic love. I enjoy making delicious, festive snacks for my family and…
Jalapeno Cheese Rolls
These jalapeno cheese rolls are the homemade dinner roll recipe for those who love a ton of flavor. These soft, squishy rolls are full of cheddar cheese and jalapeños, making them a zesty addition to any meal! All of you know by now how much I love Mexican and Tex-Mex food, so it should come…
Chopped Italian Wrap
This delicious chopped Italian wrap recipe is a delightful fusion of textures and tastes. Chopped pepperoni, salami, and ham are topped with provolone cheese, and then layered with a creamy lettuce mixture that is so full of flavor, all stuffed into soft flour tortillas. You might not know this about me, but I’m a big…
Jalapeno Artichoke Dip
This Jalapeno Artichoke Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful dip recipe that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of diced jalapeños, artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic is simply irresistible. With just FIVE ingredients, it’s a great appetizer recipe for game day, parties, family gatherings, or a midday snack, and it…
Mississippi Chicken Enchiladas
Mississippi Chicken Enchiladas are an easy-to-make enchilada recipe made with boneless skinless chicken breasts and all the delicious ingredients in the classic slow cooker recipe, along with shredded cheese, and flour tortillas. This delicious chicken enchilada recipe is one that might surprise you a bit. It certainly surprised me when I first made it. I…
Mini Banana Nut Muffins
These mini banana nut muffins are miniature banana bread studded with crunchy nuts, crowned with a pillowy swirl of light and fluffy cream cheese frosting. These bite-size treats are bursting with flavor and provide the perfect pop of sweetness for a midday snack, an after dinner dessert, or a delicious treat any time a craving…
White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
These white chocolate peppermint cookies are soft and chewy, loaded with white chocolate chips and Andes peppermint chunk baking chips, and made with brown butter. White chocolate and peppermint are such a delicious combination. Over the years, I’ve made all kinds of recipes with that combo. My white chocolate peppermint hot chocolate? Divine, you guys….
Sausage Peppers and Potatoes (Easy Air Fryer Recipe)
These simple air fryer sausage peppers and potatoes are a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe bursting with flavor and color. Smoky bites of savory sausage and the colorful caramelized bell peppers and onions, along with the tender baby creamer potatoes and seasoning, creates a flavor combination that will be requested over and over again….
Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing
These homemade cinnamon rolls are absolutely delicious and made with a pillowy soft dough swirled with a delicious cinnamon filling, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a light and fluffy cream cheese icing. The ultimate comfort dessert recipe the whole family will enjoy. If you love cinnamon rolls, then this is the recipe for…
Fried Tacos with Seasoned Ground Beef
These fried tacos are a quick and easy fried taco recipe that is crispy, loaded with perfectly seasoned ground beef and cheese, and fried in a corn tortilla. A delicious way to enjoy tacos any day of the week. If you love tacos, but you want something a little different, then I have just the…
Mini Chicken Biscuits with Honey Butter
These mini chicken biscuits are the perfect bite-size comfort food recipe where the flaky buttermilk biscuits cradle crispy, golden, deep fried chicken nuggets that are perfectly seasoned, drizzled with hot honey, and brushed with a sweet and sticky honey butter mixture that is absolutely scrumptious. I love chicken and biscuits. There’s something about fried chicken…
Mini Butternut Squash Muffins with Brown Sugar Pecan Topping
Enjoy the delicious flavor of fall with these mini butternut squash muffins, topped with a sweet and crunchy brown sugar pecan topping. These bite-sized treats are packed with the wholesome goodness of roasted butternut squash and the topping is irresistible with its sweet, crunchy explosion of fall flavors in every bite. Most people think of…
Cranberry Pecan Sandies
These delicious cranberry pecan sandies are loaded with the sweet and tart flavors of fresh cranberries and chopped pecans, nestled amongst the buttery goodness of a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread, baked to perfection, and dusted with powdered sugar. The perfect festive cookie recipe to serve during the holidays that everyone will enjoy. Pecan sandies are one of…
Apple Cranberry Crisp
This delicious apple cranberry crisp is packed with tender, tart apples and tangy cranberries, nestled beneath a golden, buttery crisp topping, and baked to golden perfection. The perfect festive, holiday dessert the whole family is going to enjoy. Apple crisp is a classic dessert loved by all throughout the year. Cranberries are the quintessential holiday…
Banana Bars
These Banana Bars are super moist, full of rich banana flavor, and slathered with a light and luscious cream cheese frosting. The sweetness of the bananas balances out the tangy frosting into a flavorful combination that is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser. If you love bananas, you’re going to adore these delicious banana bars. This banana bar…
Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
These soft and chewy Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies are packed with flavor. The combination of chewy oats, tart cranberries, melty dark chocolate chips, and crunchy walnuts makes them simply irresistible. Perfect for a midday snack, a holiday cookie swap, or just because you need a little something sweet. Unlike dried cranberry oatmeal cookies, this recipe uses…
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These easy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich, nutty flavor. Every bite is filled with gooey chocolate chips, a hint of buttery, nutty browned butter flavor, and just enough sea salt to balance out all the sweetness. They’re the kind of cookies that disappear way too fast once they…
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 comforting soup recipe that is perfect on a cold night or a busy weeknight. From tender chunks of potatoes to crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions, it’s got all the flavors you love in loaded baked potatoes. It’s an easy-to-make and budget-friendly soup the…
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
Steak Enchiladas are bold, hearty, and incredibly delicious. The flour tortillas are stuffed full of tender steak, spicy cheese, and then smothered in enchilada sauce. They are simply irresistible and make a great busy weeknight dinner. I grew up in California and now live in Texas, so Mexican food runs in my veins. And, this…
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 a crunchy sweet brown sugar and pecan topping. The combination of flavors makes this cheesecake bars recipe simply irresistible. It’s fall, y’all! Well, it’s close enough for me,…
Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole
Casseroles have always been a staple in my household, and this Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole is one of my all-time favorites. It’s cheesy, comforting, and super easy to make, whether you’re cooking for one or feeding a whole family on a budget. Casseroles have been a big part of my life, starting with my mother…
Easy Beef Pot Pie
This Beef Pot Pie Recipe is filled with a savory beef and vegetable filling that is coated in a rich gravy and topped with a flaky, golden brown crust. It’s a great way to satisfy your comfort food cravings with something a little different from your typical homemade chicken pot pie. Pot pie is a regular…
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
Summer-ready and potluck-perfect, this creamy, tangy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is made for sharing, built for seconds, and guaranteed to disappear fast! Combining 2 favorites—deviled eggs and pasta salad—this crowd-pleasing side fits right in at any picnic, BBQ, or family dinner table. If you’re a deviled egg lover and a pasta salad fan, get ready…
Pumpkin Pie Cookies
These delicious Pumpkin Pie Cookies are a festive fall treat that combines the best of both worlds! From the soft sugar cookie dough to a rich buttercream frosting all cut into the shape and look of a piece of pumpkin pie. These are the best fall cookies and make the perfect way to celebrate the…
Cookie Monster Cookies
“Me want cookies!! Om nom nom nom!” If you’ve ever channeled your inner Cookie Monster (I know I have!), then these Cookie Monster Cookies are exactly what you need. Soft, chewy, packed with sweet chocolate chips, crunchy chocolate candies, Oreo bits, and -of course- that iconic blue coloring! In honor of the classic cookie-loving monster…
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…