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…
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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…
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 full of fudgy richness with a soft and chewy texture on the inside, and delicious crunch on the outside! They have double the chocolate with cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips added for the perfect amount of sweetness and intense chocolate flavor. I love brownies, and I love cookies, so…
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 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. It mixes up in minutes and is great to serve a crowd. Although I love pumpkin everything during the fall, I never…
Copycat Sizzler Malibu Chicken
No time machine needed for this recipe—just a skillet and a few simple ingredients! Copycat Sizzler Malibu Chicken is a retro-style, homemade favorite that delivers all the crispy, cheesy, golden-fried flavors right to your dinner table. It’s a recipe the family will enjoy that doubles as a weeknight win! If you’re a fan of the…
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…
Easy Skillet Smoked Sausage and Potatoes
Smoked sausage and potatoes cook up in a skillet with rice makes 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. This sausage and…
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…
Easy Salisbury Steak Meatballs
Salisbury Steak Meatballs are pure comfort food in bite-sized form. These made-from-scratch juicy meatballs are simmered in a rich onion and garlic beef gravy until everything is tender and flavorful. Serve them with pressure cooker mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, and you’ve got a hearty meal for your family. I grew up on classic dinner…
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. You’re going to love my take on the classic gingerbread with the added touch of…
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,…
Crispy Fried Tortellini
Deep Fried Tortellini is an easy and delicious appetizer recipe made with store-bought cheese tortellini! We coat it in a crispy, deliciously seasoned breadcrumb mixture, and fry it up until golden brown. The crispy coating contrasts perfectly with the soft, gooey filling, making this party appetizer simply irresistible. If you’ve never had deep fried tortellini,…
Easy Leftover Brisket Sliders
This delicious beef Brisket Sliders Recipe is the perfect quick and easy appetizer recipe to make using leftover smoked brisket. They make the perfect sandwiches to serve for lunch and dinner, but also everyone’s favorite party appetizer. I’ve made all kinds of sliders from chicken to pulled pork. One of my favorites is this brisket…
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 the ultimate comfort food; it’s rich, hearty, and packed with bold flavor. Tender chunks of beef, ground beef, beans, onions, and bell peppers, all simmered in a spicy, savory sauce that’ll make your kitchen smell amazing. It’s the kind of homemade chili that hits the spot on a busy weeknight…
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…