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Healthy Instant Pot Recipes
Looking for Healthy Instant Pot Recipes? You have come to the right place. You’ll find some delicious recipes here to get cooking with your Instant Pot.
Do you love your Instant Pot? Maybe you just received one as a gift and you need some recipe inspiration? Well, you have come to the right place for Healthy Instant Pot Recipes.
Dark Chocolate Pistachio Fudge
Dark Chocolate Pistachio Fudge is a delicious holiday fudge recipe that is the perfect blend of salty and sweet. Perfect for all those dark chocolate lovers!
It is time for fudge! One of my favorites combines delicious dark chocolate and perfectly salty pistachios.
It’s perfection in a bite-sized dessert if you ask me!
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Peppermint Crunch Bites
Peppermint Crunch Bites made with white chocolate, Captain Crunch cereal & chopped peppermint candy bars. It’s a simple, no-bake dessert that makes great holiday gifts.
Looking for a quick and easy dessert this holiday season? Look no further. These are made with just a handful of ingredients, no baking required and everyone just raves over them. Check out these delicious Peppermint Crunch Bites.
How to Make Graham Cracker Crust
When making cheesecakes and pies, always start with my recipe for How to Make Graham Cracker Crust. It’s so buttery with the perfect crumble.
Today, let’s dive into the world of buttery Graham Cracker Crust. It’s a simple yet magical base that can transform your desserts from good to absolutely fantastic.
During the holiday season, it’s always good to have one on hand for making your favorite pies. This buttery, slightly sweet, and perfectly crumbly crust serves as the foundation for a variety of desserts.
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Frosted Holiday Mint M&M Brownies
Frosted Holiday Mint M&M Brownies are an easy dessert recipe you can make with the kids for Christmas. You can’t go wrong with chocolate and mint together!
The craziness of the holiday season is here. So that means you need some quick and easy dessert recipes that are great for gifting and enjoying too. Check out these Frosted Holiday Mint M&M Brownies that are insanely delicious!
Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies
Soft & chewy Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies topped with white chocolate are the perfect cookies for any celebration. Make for Christmas, Mother’s Day & summer holidays.
My friends, have you ever had a cheesecake cookie? They are soft, creamy, and not overly sweet, but just right.
We loaded these with dried raspberries and white chocolate chips because that really is the perfect pairing when it comes to cheesecake, isn’t it?!
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Dark Chocolate Pistachio Truffles
Dark Chocolate Pistachio Truffles are made with just 3 ingredients. So easy to make, these are perfect for holiday parties, potlucks or neighbor gifts.
One thing I love to make each holiday season is truffles. They are incredibly simple & are a huge hit with everyone.
Every time I bring them to a holiday gathering they are one of the first things to disappear.
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Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread Cookies
Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread Cookies start with an easy, 3-ingredient cookie recipe. Then they are topped with a chocolate frosting and crushed candy canes.
Do you love shortbread cookies? We sure do. Either plain, right out of the oven or topped with all sorts of extra goodness, like these Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread Cookies, they are a holiday favorite.
Microwave Corn Pudding
Microwave Corn Pudding is a simple corn casserole recipe made in your microwave. Perfect side dish for dinner or for your Thanksgiving & Christmas feasts.
My friends, the holidays are here. Life is getting chaotic and there aren’t enough hours in a day. So what if I told you that you can make one of your holiday side dish recipes in your microwave? I know! I was super excited too. Check out this Microwave Corn Pudding.
Butter Mints
A party isn’t complete without these classic Butter Mints. Not only are they easy to make but they can be customized for any occasion.
Today, I’m absolutely thrilled to share with you a super easy and incredibly delicious recipe that’s been a hit at every party: Homemade Butter Mints. Imagine popping a little piece of heaven into your mouth—it’s creamy, it’s minty, and it just dissolves like magic, leaving a sweetness that makes you smile.
These butter mints are like the ones Grandma used to have in her crystal candy dish, only better because they’re homemade. Perfect for baby showers, weddings, or as a little treat after dinner, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat!
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Eggnog Hot Chocolate
Eggnog Hot Chocolate is an easy non-alcoholic eggnog recipe that the little ones love. But it’s so good that even the kids at heart will want some too. Perfect for the holidays. Make Thanksgiving and Christmas so good with this easy drink recipe.
Who loves eggnog this time of year? We like to make sure the kiddos can enjoy some too, so we whipped up this Eggnog Hot Chocolate that they absolutely LOVE!
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Ice Cream Bread
This Ice Cream Bread has chocolate and vanilla swirls braided together and is such a fun way to change up that old boring bread recipe.
Welcome to the sweet and simple world of homemade delights! Today, I’m thrilled to share with you a recipe that’s been tickling taste buds and sparking joy in kitchens everywhere – the one and only Ice Cream Bread! This loaf isn’t just a bread; it’s a creamy, dreamy slice of heaven.
This bread loaf has a soft, tender crumb that comes from your favorite full-fat ice cream, a beautiful golden crust, and a playful swirl of chocolate and vanilla flavors that dance together in every slice. It’s as fun to make as it is to eat, and I promise, the result is as yummy as it sounds!
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Sausage Green Beans and Potatoes
Easy Thanksgiving recipe to make succulent sausage, green bean, and potato dish full of comforting flavors. A complete meal with simple ingredients.
If you don’t want just simple green beans but a hearty, filling baked dish for your holiday table, adding some smoked sausage, bacon, and tender potatoes is a great way to jazz some things up yet stay on a budget and within 50 minutes of cooking time.
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5-Minute Walnut Fudge
5-Minute Walnut Fudge is a classic holiday treat. Made in the microwave so you know it’s super easy. Perfect as a food gift for friends and neighbors.
Do you love fudge? What if I told you that you could make fudge in just 5 minutes using your microwave? Yes- you certainly can with this 5-Minute Walnut Fudge!
Black and White Cursive Free Printable Gift Tags
Black and White Cursive Free Printable Gift Tags are a quick and easy way to add some pretty personalization to your holiday gift giving.
Need some pretty little gift tags for your holiday presents this year? I made these Black and White Cursive Gift Tags to help you give those gifts the last little finishing touch this season.
Cranberry Pistachio Cookies
These easy-to-make Cranberry Pistachio Cookies have all the classic holiday flavors in one soft and buttery cookie. Perfect for the season.
Ah, the holiday season! That magical time of year when homes are filled with the aroma of freshly baked cookies. If you’re looking for a new recipe that’ll stand out at your next cookie exchange, let me introduce you to these Cranberry Pistachio Cookies.
Imagine biting into a chewy cookie filled with tart cranberries, salty pistachios, and a drizzle of sweet white chocolate. The festive red cranberries and green pistachios make these cookies look as delightful as they taste. It’s like Christmas in every bite!
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Holly Jolly Cookie Bars
Holly Jolly Cookie Bars are an easy to make Yummy Bar Recipe that is perfect for leaving under the tree on Christmas Eve or giving to friends and neighbors.
Delicious chocolate chip cookie bars loaded with holiday M&M’s are the perfect treat to leave under the tree on Christmas Eve. The kiddos will be so excited when they see these tasty little bars. Super easy to make and they always bring lots of smiles.
Jack Frost Pinwheel Cookies
Soft & chewy Jack Frost Pinwheel Cookies are blue and white and coated with blue sanding sugar and snowflake sprinkles. Perfect treat for the holidays.
This time of year it is so fun to make cookies. Seems we are making cookies every single day and one of our favorits are these Jack Frost Pinwheel Cookies.
Holiday Nutella Bites
Holiday Nutella Bites are 3 ingredient truffles made with Nutella and coated in a hard chocolate shell before being sprinkled with holiday decorations. Perfect for neighbor gifts and all your holiday parties. YUM!
I’m so excited for the holiday season. Mainly because I really love making treats. The best part is that not all treats this time of year need to be baked. Some of my favorites, like these Holiday Nutella Bites are so easy and take minimal prep work.
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
This post is sponsored by Nielsen-Massey Vanillas. All comments and opinions are my own.
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are thick and chewy chocolate cookies packed full of dark chocolate chips and incredible peppermint flavor. Delicious!
It is baking season in our house. Each and every day we have some sort of goodie being made and the whole house smells absolutely incredible. It makes this time of year so very special. Today we are making these Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies.
Rocky Road Fudge
Rocky Road Fudge is an easy 4 ingredient holiday fudge recipe that is incredibly simple to make. Gift it has gifts to the neighbors, teachers and friends.
It’s FUDGE SEASON! This time of year it is all about FUDGE around here, and I couldn’t be happier. This time I whipped up one of my favorite varities, Rocky Road Fudge.
Merry Swiss-Mas Free Printable Gift Tags
Merry Swiss-Mas Free Printable Gift Tags to pair perfectly with a cup of cocoa Christmas gift. What an inexpensive and adorable way to give from the heart.
Looking for a cute and clever holiday gift idea? Check out these adorable mugs stuffed full of cocoa mix and adorned with this “punny” gift tag. These are sure to bring big smiles to everyone on your list.
Browned Butter Salted Caramel Sauce
Browned Butter Salted Caramel Sauce has a rich flavor, unlike any caramel sauce you have tried before. Great when drizzled on ice cream, apples and pie.
Ever come across something that you then can’t live without? For me, it’s this Browned Butter Salted Caramel Sauce. It unlike any other caramel sauce out there. It has swept me off my feet.
Crock Pot Turkey Rice Soup
Crock Pot Turkey and Rice Soup is the perfect recipe to make with all those Thanksgiving leftovers. This also makes for an easy dinner on those super cold days when you just want to curl up by the fire.
Want something warm & comforting? Already thinking about what you will do with all those Thanksgiving feast leftovers? My mind is in both those places at the moment thinking of Easy Family Dinner Ideas.
I like to use all those turkey leftovers & make something hearty & filling on these cold days when you just want to curl up on the couch & get cozy.
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Smoked Turkey Wings
Smoked Turkey Wings are a great way to change up your holiday spread. Packed full of flavor and easy to make. They are oh-so delicious.
Here’s one that might be a little different for you. Every year we cook turkey, right? Generally speaking, when Thanksgiving comes around, we roast a whole bird.
That, or we have turkey legs at the state fair! Have you ever tried just the wings, though?
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New York Cheesecake Rum Float
This post is sponsored by San Bernardo Ice Cream but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
New York Cheesecake Rum Float is loaded with cream soda, crushed cookies & sprinkles! It’s a delicious ice cream float recipe that is sure to cool you down.
Is it starting to cool off outside or what? Fall has officially arrived! No matter the season, ice cream always hits the spot, but there are times when not just any ice cream will do. That’s why my “go-to” is San Bernardo ice cream– It’s not like the rest. I like to whip up a little boozy treat to enjoy on the couch after a long day. This New York Cheesecake Rum Float is perfect for that!
Naked Chocolate Cake
This 3-layer Naked Chocolate Cake is so easy to make. It’s great for birthdays, bake sales, potlucks, holidays, or just about any occasion.
If you’re anything like me, there’s nothing more tempting than the rich goodness of chocolate. You know what I’m talking about, right? Food doesn’t get much better than good, quality chocolate.
So, in light of that, I want to share a recipe with you for a decadent chocolate cake that won’t soon be forgotten. It’s a naked chocolate cake recipe that will bring more happiness into your life, haha!
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Sparkling Cranberries
Sparkling Cranberries are the perfect addition to your holiday table. To impress your crowd this Thanksgiving, check out How to make Sparkling Cranberries.
Do you want a simple, yet beautiful little holiday treat for your seasonal gatherings? I like to make things that are quick & easy & yet look so incredibly special.
It doesn’t take all day in the kitchen to create something that is a show-stopper at your next party.
These Sparkling Cranberries (sometimes called sugared cranberries) recipe gets people oohing & ahhing over just how pretty & tasty they are.
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Apple Butter Pancakes
Apple Butter Pancakes are an easy fall breakfast recipe. Loaded with sweet, cinnamon apple butter. These are the perfect way to start the day.
Do you treat yourself on the weekends to something a little yummier than the standard breakfast??? We do sometimes- if I’m up for it we will make a full breakfast.
But the other day I decided I would whip up a small batch of Apple Butter Pancakes for the kids. Nothing special was happening that day – it just seemed like a great idea. Partially because I am up to my eyeballs in apple butter around here.
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Chocolate Mousse
My best chocolate mousse recipe that is easy to make in under 15 minutes with only 4 ingredients. Creamy, lush, sweet, and decadent.
If you’re an experienced chocolate lover, you know how good, really good, fresh chocolate mousse is. And if you were lucky to try one in France…you know there is nothing more velvety and decadent than classic mousse.
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25+ Thanksgiving Recipes
Need to update your Thanksgiving menu? Here are 25+ Thanksgiving Recipes that are sure to please everyone at the table. Rock your Thanksgiving dinner!
It’s that time of year! Time to start planning your Thanksgiving dinner. Yep- no matter how much you want to put it off – it will be here before you know it. It’s going to get nuts, chaotic & total crazy. Life is going to go into warp speed here & we need to be ready for it.
