Deliciously Easy Recipes
Childhood favorite spaghetti loops with rich tomato-based sauce with cheese and spices.
Enjoy a nostalgic bowl of Homemade Spaghettios with this simple and delicious recipe, perfect for kids and adults alike. This version offers a rich tomato sauce with a hint of cheese, making it a comforting meal for any time of day.
View postThis M&M Cookie Recipe is AMAZING. No chill time needed, these soft & chewy cookies are great for parties, potlucks, gift-giving & afternoon treats.
Friends, there are few things in life that really have the power to suck me in. Those things are absolutely irresistible to me & once I see it, it can be like a tractor-beam. I am solely focused on that thing.
In this case, it’s M&M treats. Especially treats like these M&M Cookies. I’m not sure if it is the bright colors, or the fact that they are baked into buttery goodness. But I can’t get enough.
View postGet out the pressure cooker! This recipe for Instant Pot Baked Potatoes is practically effortless AND super delicious too. Just 20 minutes to done!
My friends, I have to say – I’m no cheap date. I’m a total meat & potatoes kind of girl. No salads as my dinner for me. If I’m going out, I definitely want the filet & always pair it with a baked potato.
I made this clear when I met the hubs & fortunately it’s one of the things he loves about me. That means we enjoy a whole lot of meat & potatoes around here. Fortunately, this recipe for Instant Pot Baked Potatoes makes it super easy.
All warm fall flavors in every bite of these chewy moist and sweet cupcakes with apple cider buttercream, vanilla, and caramel topping.
These cupcakes are the perfect fall season treat that the whole family can enjoy. Cupcakes made from scratch and buttercream frosting will seduce any cupcake and frosting lover, of any age. Easy to fall in love with and hard to skip on your marathon of fall recipes.
View postCalling all caramel lovers! This Microwave Caramel Recipe is simple to make, a treat that’s perfect for the holiday season. Ready in just 30 minutes.
Do you love the flavors of fall? I get so excited when all the caramel treats start coming out. I particularly love homemade caramel & this Microwave Caramel Recipe is so quick that it makes it easy for me to have a bite or two of caramel all season long.
You see, I grew up having boxes of specialty chocolates & candies around the house throughout all of fall & winter. It was sort of a family tradition to be given these boxes of candy from our favorite chocolatier. My favorite ones in the box were always the caramels with nuts mixed in.
Bloodshot Eyeball Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are just like the soft & chewy crinkle cookies you love. But these are made spooky, so perfect for Halloween!
It’s that time of year, are you starting to think about Halloween. I start getting ideas flowing once August hits. Each year I try to make something with those funny candy eyeballs found in the Halloween party section.
Usually I go with a monster theme, but this year the hubs found me these bloodshot eyes & I knew instantly I wanted to make some deliciously soft & chewy Bloodshot Eyeball Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies.
Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Thighs are a quick & easy dinner recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes using just a handful of ingredients. You can’t go wrong!
Who loves super easy dinner recipes? I’d be shocked if someone said they didn’t, because who wants to slave away in the kitchen all night? Right?
I’m all about getting in there & keeping it quick, but it has to still be delicious. Which I why I love this recipe for Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Thighs that is packed with flavor & still ready in less than 30 minutes.
How about our Instant Pot White Chicken Chili too?
View post3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies are so easy to make & can be ready in less than 30 minutes. The perfect fall treat, great for Halloween & Thanksgiving too.
Are you ready for some pumpkin? It used to be that we didn’t really get into the pumpkin recipes until closer to Halloween & Thanksgiving. But now I see pumpkin recipes as early as back to school.
Honestly, baking with pumpkin has so many nutritional benefits, even when it is made into these 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies that you really can’t go wrong. It’s no wonder everyone is crazy for all things pumpkin right now. It’s just so good.
View postSlow Cooker Turkey Chili is a simple dump & go crockpot recipe that is perfect for those Thanksgiving leftovers. It’s the best comfort food recipe for fall. Don’t miss the instructions for making this in the Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker AND on the stovetop in about 30 minutes.
It may still be hot out for some of you but it’s hard to miss the changes upon us. Crisp cool breezes, shorter days, back to school, and almost every day we have been seeing the geese flying south.
For us, the cool weather marks the start of the comfort food season! Of course, any season can be a comfort food season but, it’s those meals that warm you inside and remind you of the warmth of the fireplace, home, and family.
Did you know that making Homemade Kettle Corn is super easy? All you need is a microwave for this simple & delicious kettle corn recipe. So good!
Do you love kettle corn? I had only had some maybe a couple of times before my daughter came home from a birthday party raving about how they had some there. She was in love & completely obsessed.
I told her that I actually had a recipe from my mom. It is super easy, no special equipment required. Just a microwave & a paper lunch sack along with a couple ingredients are all you need for this Homemade Kettle Corn.
This creamy and flavorful mac and cheese combines the richness of Gouda with the sharpness of white cheddar. Baked in the oven, it’s perfect for a comforting family dinner or a satisfying side dish.
If I say macaroni and cheese and your taste buds start tingling, this is the classic baked mac n cheese recipe for you. With everything we love: cheese, cheese, and cheese.
View postThis recipe for Shrimp Scampi without Wine is served in a tasty garlic butter sauce. It’s so simple and quick to make and keto-friendly too.
I love seafood. Like, I cannot tell you enough how happy seafood makes me. So today I’m going to bring you another delight from the sea with my Shrimp Scampi without Wine!
Imagine this: juicy shrimp, sautéed to perfection in a garlic-infused butter sauce, sprinkled with zesty lime and fresh parsley, all dancing a jig on your taste buds. That’s the delicious magic of our Shrimp Scampi without Wine. And the best part? It’s simple, quick, and perfect for busy weeknights!
View postLoaded with spinach, garlic, sausage, ricotta & smothered in marinara sauce, these Stuffed Shells make a great easy family dinner idea that everyone loves.
I have been craving stuffed shells for quite some time now. I think it’s because when we make them it’s sort of a family event. We all get in the kitchen & we are all working on one aspect of putting it all together.
One person is watching the pasta, one is mixing the ricotta mixture, one is slicing the bread & usually when it’s time to get it put together the hubs & I work as a team to get all those shells stuffed ever so perfectly.
Don’t miss my slow cooker stuffed shells or my chicken alfredo stuffed shells.
Bring on the flavors of fall with these Mini French Apple Pies. Simple to make & perfect for all your seasonal gatherings. Such a delicious holiday dessert.
Who loves the flavors of fall? We are cinnamon freaks around here so the whole family gets really excited when I start making all the fall recipe favorites.
One thing I make every year is apple pie. It is one of the things the hubs grew up on, being that he had an orchard in his backyard. But sometimes I like to take that favorite recipe & make these Mini French Apple Pies that are just the perfect bite of everything we love this time of year.
If you love peanut butter then this No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie will be your new favorite dessert. Simple & easy no-bake goodness that everyone will love.
Our family is crazy for peanut butter. I really think it gets a bad gig – it’s tasty, packed full of protein & just a tablespoon will keep me from getting hungry for nearly the entire day.
The whole family loves it whenever I decide to go with peanut butter as my main ingredient for goodies like this peanut butter pie. It’s a simple & easy no-bake recipe that I can whip up in just a few minutes. I can make it before dinner prep & pop it in the refrigerator to chill while we make & enjoy dinner.
Loaded with chicken, seasonings & a deliciously cheesy sauce, this Triple Cheddar Chicken and Pasta is so quick & easy, making it the perfect weeknight dinner.
Is dinnertime crazy for you? I know that it is so hectic in our house. We only have a short span of time to get dinner on the table before we are off to all of the evening activities. This is why I love super quick & easy dinner options like this Triple Cheddar Chicken and Pasta.
I love meals that are practically effortless. In fact, I require them to be just that during the week. The work, class, dance & theatre commitments have us going like crazy & I’m to the point where I’m just happy if we can all get to the table at the same time.
View postCinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling, an easy cinnamon roll recipe loaded with apple pie filling make the perfect fall breakfast treat. Simple to make & incredibly good.
My family is crazy for cinnamon, which makes fall their favorite season. Seems once the weather gets a little chilly we make more frequent stops over to visit our friend farmer Joe & we always come home with flats & flats of apples.
Be sure to try our Instant Pot Apple Cider & Apple Cider Donut Cake!
View postNeed a FAST & EASY dinner? Break out the pressure cooker because this Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Casserole is ready in about 15 min & it’s SO GOOD!
My friends, have I got a treat for you! I’m all about the super quick & easy dinners. The other night I wanted to make my standard chicken noodle casserole. It is a crowd favorite & one of our most popular recipes here.
But I didn’t have a ton of time. We had to run out the door for dance & a theatre audition in about an hour. Plus it was HOT that day. I didn’t want to turn on the oven.
View postYou CAN do holiday entertaining in less than one hour with easy family dinner ideas like this Spinach & Sausage One-Pan Alfredo. Simple & delicious!
I know the stress is at a high level this time of year. Not only do you have the regular everyday demands of life, but now with the holidays coming & guests & everything else – oh man. Life is busy & it can get overwhelming.
So add to that the added stress of hosting people for holiday entertaining & I can hear you say “no way”. But today I’m going to share with you how you can pull together a holiday party in less than 1 hour & still feast like you spent all day in the kitchen with this incredible Spinach & Sausage One-Pan Alfredo.
View postThis French Apple Pie is loaded with cinnamon & nutmeg & topped with buttery, brown sugar crumbles. The perfect dessert for your Thanksgiving holiday feast.
Who loves apple pie? It is an American favorite & my family can’t ever get enough.
But instead of making a traditional apple pie, they love this recipe for French Apple Pie which is similar to a Dutch Apple Pie but with a slightly different topping. So good, check it out!
This Back to School Kid Favorites Menu Plan will have you ready for the kiddos to head back to class. If you need recipes to help ease the fall chaos, check these out!
Are the kiddos back to school yet? We homeschool & create our own calendar, so we are nearing the end of our year already. But with dance & theatre & work schedules, we still need super quick snack & meal ideas.
It can be hard to find things that the kids like & are easy to make, especially when we are tight on time. So I was really excited to join a bunch of my friends to share our favorite back to school snacks that the kids love.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Jack Link’s. The thoughts and opinions are my own.
With back to school, endless activities & hectic work schedules, Easy On-the-Go Snacks are a must. Check out what we always pack when heading out.
If you are like our family, you always have a full calendar. This makes it really difficult to find a moment to eat a snack that can carry you through the day. That being said, eating out can be expensive, so we try to bring instead of buy whenever we are on the go. However, many of you are familiar with the added dilemma of finding a quick snack that is better for you.
Considering all of our busy schedules, we frequently have to remind our son to eat something because he becomes so preoccupied with his college projects or workdays that he forgets to stop for a bite. Our daughters are better about remembering to eat but also struggle to find a good time to take a break between the older daughter’s job, the youngest’s school load, and both of their dance schedules. Therefore, it is handy to have something to throw into a backpack that is easy to eat but still offers some energy.
Break out the pressure cooker for this quick 30-minute dinner. Instant Pot Crack Chicken, otherwise known as chicken bacon ranch is SO easy & delicious.
Are you tight on time? I hear you! Between all the things the kids have going on & all the running around, I need dinner to be quick & easy. Fortunately, the pressure cooker helps in that department.
Dump & go Instant Pot dinners are my FAVORITE THING & this Instant Pot Crack Chicken is positively INCREDIBLE! So full of flavor, not complicated at all & everyone is begging for more. You really can’t beat that.
This nostalgic Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is a cozy comfort food dessert recipe that’s perfect to serve on a chilly fall night.
Ah, bread pudding. It’s a comfort food that I grew up with and still love to this day. My grandma used to make it for us whenever we spent time at her house.
Over the years I’ve tried to recreate the comforting recipe she always made. I think I’ve gotten close with this recipe! It’s my Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce recipe!
View postApple Pie Pockets are easy to make fall treats. 4 ingredients are all you need to make this handheld version of the All American classic dessert.
Who loves apple pie? It is such a favorite in our house. So it is no surprise that we are always looking for more ways to make treats & goodies that give us all that great apple pie flavor that we love.
A while back I was looking for a way to use up some extra apple pie filling I had made. The hubs was already begging me for more apple pie, but there wasn’t enough filling for a whole pie. So I came up with these Apple Pie Pockets that are positively scrumptious.
No-Bake Chocolate Caramel Oat Bars are fall treat recipe made with chocolate, caramel & butter & brown sugar covered oats. Simple & quick to make, it’s a family favorite for sure.
Who loves quick & easy dessert recipes? We are right at the part of the season where it feels like fall, but the temps still keep me from wanting to bake.
Which is why I love to make goodies that I can whip up without my oven, like these No-Bake Chocolate Caramel Oat Bars. With just a few minutes at the stove top & a little bit of set time, we have some insanely good treats to enjoy after dinner.
You’ll love this Black Beans Instant Pot recipe that’s tender, flavorful, and ideal for a quick side dish for many of your favorite meals.
Have you ever craved perfectly cooked black beans, bursting with flavor and ready in no time? I’m with you on that. Look no further! This Instant Pot Black Beans recipe is here to make your life easier and your meals tastier.
With tender beans, fragrant spices, and a hint of red wine vinegar, this dish will become a staple in your kitchen. It’s one dish I cook a lot when I want something simple and filling.
View postBest Back to School Dinner Ideas takes the guesswork out of the evening meal. Quick, easy & delicious. These will please the whole family! YUM!
Have you all settled into the back to school routine? We run on a calendar year, so we are just nearing the end of our school year & I couldn’t be more thrilled. It will give us more time in our days for getting out & enjoying the holiday season which will be here before you know it.
But just because we are ending our school year it doesn’t mean we are any less strapped for time when it comes to the evening meal. I’m just like you, I don’t want to spend all evening preparing dinner, eating & then the never-ending clean up afterward. That’s no fun.
Discover the perfect easy Sourdough Bread Recipe using a homemade starter. Learn step-by-step instructions to create delicious, tangy sourdough bread with a crispy crust and chewy interior. Ideal for home bakers of all skill levels.
Imagine the satisfaction of slicing into your very own homemade sourdough bread. This bread has crust that is golden brown and satisfyingly crunchy, giving way to a soft, airy interior with the perfect touch of tanginess. YUM!
This Sourdough Bread recipe will guide you through creating a loaf with a beautifully complex flavor and rustic texture that only traditional methods can get you. Whether you’re a beginner ready to dive into the world of natural yeast breads or a seasoned baker, this recipe gives you a simple process without losing the bread’s artisan quality.
View postCheck out these tasty Cinnamon Pear Chips made with just 2 ingredients. So incredibly delicious, they are sure to disappear as fast as you can make them.
My friends, I’m obsessed with these Cinnamon Pear Chips. We picked up a ton of produce at the local farm here in town. It was super fun & now I can’t get enough of these fall recipes with all the apples & pears we have around here.
This is perfect if you are like me & either have your own fruit trees OR have orchards all around you selling their bounties for next to nothing. I am seriously in produce heaven & I think I actually might have a hoarding problem when it comes to having fresh produce in the house.
Instant Pot Meatball Stroganoff takes the classic recipe you love and makes it quick and easy to make with the electric pressure cooker.
Let’s talk about stroganoff! I remember when I was young, we use to make the hamburger helper version. To a kid’s taste buds, that stuff was amazing and I still have fond memories of it.
These days I need something a bit more homemade. Enter the Instant Pot Meatball Stroganoff! Imagine a creamy, rich sauce surrounding tender meatballs, infused with savory herbs and spices, punctuated by the soft bite of perfectly cooked egg noodles.
View postOreo S’mores with gooey marshmallows, rich chocolate, and Oreo cookies, this indulgent dessert is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Everyone loves the rich, chocolatey flavor of graham crackers and chocolate combined with the gooey marshmallow goodness of a classic campfire treat. Now imagine swapping the graham crackers for Oreos!
These Oreo S’mores take your favorite childhood memories of roasting marshmallows under the stars and give them a fun twist. Each bite brings layers of chocolate, creamy Oreo filling, and perfectly toasted marshmallows.
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