Deliciously Easy Recipes
Make this 30-minute easy pesto pasta for weeknight dinners with Italian flavors. Only fresh flavors and aromas in pasta al pesto that you can serve as a salad or main dish.
Pasta al pesto, also called pesto alla Genovese, is a classic Italian pasta dish from Genoa, full of flavor and easy to make. Even homemade pesto is easier to make than you think, and you can use it in a lot of pesto recipes later!
View postMake these fresh peach recipes that everyone will love for your next summer party! Pick a recipe from classic cobbler to yummy peach sorbet.
It is peach season, finally! These juicy, sweet fruits are so delicious on their own that I am almost hesitant to use them in baking, but then I remember how well homemade peach cobblers and pies taste! Baking brings out even more juices and caramelized sweetness, and the peaches are the stars of the show!
This roundup has my favorite summer dessert recipes using fresh peaches that you can make in no time with pantry staples and impress your guests or bring to a potluck!
View postHomemade Hostess Cupcakes are easy, marshmallow cream-filled chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate ganache and sweet white icing with a Hostess signature loopy design. A nostalgic dessert for birthday parties and gift boxes for any occasion!
Delicious Hostess Chocolate Snack Cakes have won so many hearts over the years, and I finally decided to make my homemade version of these chocolate cupcakes. I am convinced homemade hostess cupcakes can taste as good as iconic branded ones, and be healthier, as I know exactly what went into the mix.
View postMake dinner a breeze with these 20 Summer Crockpot Recipes! From BBQ pulled pork to zesty chicken tacos, these easy slow cooker meals keep your kitchen cool and your taste buds happy all season long.
Long, sunny days call for easy dinners that don’t heat up the kitchen—and that’s where these summer crockpot recipes come in. With these slow cooker meals, you can feed a crowd after a day at the pool or just make something low-effort after a busy workday. These dishes pack big flavor with minimal fuss.
From saucy ribs and cheesy sides to spicy dips and slow-simmered tacos, there’s something here for every craving. Dump-and-go slow cooker meals are what I love about summer cooking – just toss in the ingredients, kick back with a cold drink, and let your slow cooker handle the rest.
View postThis creamy grape salad recipe is an easy fruit salad you can make in summer with fresh grapes, cream cheese, pecans, and a sweet sugar topping. A popular dish for summer gatherings!
Usually, the grape salad recipe is made with cream cheese and sour cream, but I prefer using Greek yogurt in mine! My little tip is to always let the salad chill properly; it will bring out so much flavor!
If you need something fruity for your next gathering, try my easy fresh fruit salad, Ambrosia salad, juicy peach caprese, bright and zesty Orange fluff, or watermelon goat cheese salad recipe.
View postThis Flag buttercream board is a sweet patriotic dessert board filled with favorite cookies, strawberries, blueberries, and silky smooth homemade buttercream.
Unlock a gorgeous buttercream board that you can make for special occasions or national holidays. A buttercream board with strawberries and blueberries is an easy Flag Frosting Board but you can use a buttercream board and dress it as you wish for any other celebration.
This recipe comes together in less than 10 minutes and there is no baking or cooking involved. It is fun, buttery, versatile, and most importantly, perfect for a movie night, Christmas, and a 4th July celebration.
View postSlow cooker lemonade chicken recipe makes tender chicken breasts with a sweet and tangy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners and weekly meal plan!
This easy slow cooker meal with chicken breasts cooked in sour sauce with lemonade concentrate, vinegar, brown sugar, and mustard is packed with flavors and lean protein.
View postPerfect cheese sauce with cheddar cheese, butter, and milk that you can make in just 5 minutes and use with homemade French fries, mac n cheese, or pasta! You’ll love this Cheddar Cheese Sauce Recipe.
There are many flavorful cheese sauces out there you can buy, but there is nothing as thick, rich, cheesy, and smooth as homemade cheddar cheese sauce! It starts with a roux just like basic white sauce, but then just by adding milk and shredded cheddar cheese, you can make your own cheese sauce.
View postOn a hot summer day, nothing cools you down like a frozen drink or an icy frozen cocktail. These frozen summer drinks and cocktail ideas will be perfect for lounging by the pool, hosting a backyard BBQ, or just a quick escape from the sun.
From slushy sips to alcoholic warm-weather refreshers and classic frozen lemonade.
This collection features simple recipes made with fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and smooth, icy textures that scream summer. Many of these drinks use just a few items you probably already have at home, making it easy to stay cool without a trip to the store. The best part? All recipes are easy to blend up in minutes.
View postThe ultimate layered chocolate mousse cake is packed with rich chocolate flavor on every level: moist cake layers, creamy chocolate mousse layers, and shiny chocolate ganache covering the whole cake.
If you ever wanted to try making a classic layered cake, but always felt intimidated by how perfect they look, this recipe will surprise you with how easy it is to actually whip up something stunning from scratch with minimal ingredients.
View postMake your family this comfort food for dinner. Slow cooker beef curry with perfectly seasoned beef, creamy coconut milk, curry paste, fresh ginger, and just the right amount of heat!
This slow cooker beef curry is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes because of its rich flavors, thick curry sauce, and amazing leftovers that taste even better the next day.
View postWhen hot summer days come and we dust off our grills and smokers to cook up some nice smoky meats, these cold summer salad recipes offer refreshing side dishes for any occasion, from the 4th of July to a family backyard BBQ.
From hearty options like pasta salads, creamy potato salads, and filling bean salads, to the sweet and savory combination in fruity salads with peach, watermelon, and lime dressings, and, of course, old-fashioned fluff salads – each dish brings a burst of seasonal flavor to your table.
View postTake the classic chocolate chip cookie recipe to the next level with brown butter! These brown butter chocolate chip cookies are chewy, nutty, sweet, and oozing with melted chocolate.
The browning process helps extract the nutty flavor of the butter and really makes these chocolate chip cookies stand out.
View postThe ultimate loaded French fries with queso dip, jalapenos, bacon, onions, and loads of cheese. Ready in under 20 minutes this pile will make a definite crowd-pleaser at any party or game day.
This is better than any fast food restaurant can offer you, I promise! Tex-Mex style crispy fries with fresh toppings, bacon bits, a generous load of sour cream, and all of that just smothered in melted cheese. Mouthwatering, easy appetizer!
View postThese slow-cooker chicken wings, cooked to crispy perfection and smothered in sweet and savory sticky glaze, make the ultimate appetizer for game day and summer BBQS.
The slow cooker is the god’s gift for our kitchens, and it makes cooking so effortless! You can cook frozen chicken wings in amazing sauce and quickly broil them to serve your guests, probably the best hot wings they’ve ever had!
View postAbsolutely delicious lemon cream spaghetti aka Spaghetti al Limone – buttery, lemony, and insanely comforting to make for a quick weeknight dinner.
A twist on lemon and olive oil simple spaghetti, with a rich buttery and creamy lemon sauce you can make from scratch. If you have ever been to Italy, you know how good this pasta is!
View postDiscover 20 delicious cupcake ideas that are perfect for any occasion—from classic flavors to creative twists, these easy cupcake recipes will wow every sweet tooth!
Celebrate your beloved Mom, bridal shower, or birthday with the sweetest gesture this year by whipping up one of these adorable cupcakes that double as both dessert and décor on your brunch table!
View postDelicious creamy béchamel sauce recipe to smother layers of pasta for the best lasagna you’ve ever had! Made with just 6 basic ingredients, this traditional white sauce is a must-have in your cookbook!
The best lasagna recipe won’t be the best without this bechamel. I’ve been cooking for a long time, but I love to come back to basics. Just butter, flour, and milk make a cup of one of the most delicious sauces in the world, and you can make it at home!
View postEasy no-bake Oreo pie recipe with cream cheese and Oreo filling, chocolate Oreo pie crust, and homemade whipped cream topping!
Oreo lovers, behold! This is a perfect dessert for summer and holidays that you can make ahead of time without even turning on your oven.
View postDelicious 30-minute Hawaiian chicken salad with tropical flavors of pineapples, macadamia nuts, and creamy spicy dressing!
Elevate your standard chicken salad recipe with this great recipe – just a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors! And as someone who lives in Hawaii, trust me, this delicious salad is an amazing island dish!
View postDeliciously tender and perfectly seasoned, this slow cooker Mongolian Beef is a fork-tender steak cooked with garlic, ginger, savory sauce, and red chilli peppers is an amazing dump-and-go family dinner!
An absolutely delicious meal you would get for takeaway from a Chinese restaurant, now made easy and cheap in the comfort of your home.
View postA fruity twist on an Italian classic, this raspberry tiramisu is loaded with fresh raspberries, vanilla, and coffee flavors, and comes together in just 30 minutes.
This raspberry version of the classic tiramisu doesn’t use egg yolks, frozen raspberries, or raspberry syrup.
View postDiscover delicious and easy Mother’s Day brunch ideas, from sweet treats to savory favorites, guaranteed to make her feel extra special.
Celebrate your lovely mom with an amazing breakfast spread and late morning brunch this Mother’s Day! Every mom deserves to feel special, and there is no easier way to show love than to make food for her.
Does she like sweet or savory food for brunch? Not to worry, these Mother’s Day Brunch ideas have it all, from simple loaf cakes and egg recipes to impressive charcuterie boards, her favorite pastry and baked goods, creative salads, and even a few refreshing drinks!
View postDelicious chicken and broccoli baked casserole with rich, gooey cheesy sauce and aromatic seasoning blend. Easy and quick comforting weeknight dinner!
My best tip to make baked broccoli and chicken casserole is to make the double cheese sauce with condensed cream of cheddar cheese soup and extra shredded cheddar cheese – this sauce just smothers chicken and sticks to it, and the top is bubbly and has that perfect cheese crust.
If you love broccoli, you should try these smashed broccoli, broccoli cheddar soup (Instant pot), and this super simple broccoli pasta.
View postCreamy and crunchy cucumber and onion salad with sour cream dressing is a perfect summer side dish to serve alongside salmon, chicken dishes, and spicy food.
This easy creamy cucumber salad recipe is a staple in my kitchen that I can whip up ahead of dinner in just 18 minutes.
View postThis copycat Levain cookie recipe brings the famous thick chocolate chip cookie to your kitchen. With a touch of brown sugar and chopped pecans, you can make the world-famous cookies in no time!
An indulgent cookie packed with buttery soft texture, with the gooey center filled with chocolate chips and chopped nuts, and crispy browned edges…are you craving it yet? If I’m being completely honest, I do! But I don’t have Levain Bakery here in Hawaii, so I make my own cookies.
View postWhip up the authentic salsa roja bursting with fresh, zesty, and smoky flavors in just 20 minutes for your next dinner party. This Mexican salsa is perfect for Taco Tuesday and Cinco de Mayo cookouts.
Making your seasonings and salsa from scratch makes a big difference in flavor. It is much healthier, always cheaper, and rather satisfying. If you love Mexican food, you surely have tried salsa roja – they serve it with pretty much all the dishes.
View postMake this authentic limeade, aka Brazilian lemonade recipe, with fresh limes and condensed milk for your next party! Perfect refreshing drink for summer!
If you love quick lemonade recipes and are looking for something different from our regular lemonade, you have to try this Brazilian lemonade! And I know how to make it not taste bitter.
View postDelicious slow-cooker chicken tacos with bell peppers, pulled juicy chicken breasts, and delicious ranch dressing. A 5-minute prep time meal that goes a long way!
My secret to making game night meal prep a breeze is to always have some of this slow-cooker chicken taco meat frozen. You then just thaw it and assemble tacos with Mexican-style toppings – and you’re done!
View postThis crockpot Mexican casserole with ground beef and tortillas is a perfect blend of all of the favorite Mexican flavors for a Taco Tuesday or weeknight meal for the whole family.
I love comfort food and this slow cooker casserole can fill you up and make delicious leftovers for the next day. My tip to make it taste just like a taco in a casserole dish is to add red enchilada sauce,
View postI absolutely LOVE these delicious smoothie popsicles! They’re the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day while enjoying a healthy snack.
These popsicles are packed with fresh fruit and creamy Greek yogurt, giving them a yummy texture and flavor that both kids and adults will adore.
View postHomemade deep-fried chocolate-glazed sourdough donuts with light sweet, sour, vanilla, and chocolate flavors and soft texture.
The secret to getting the best sourdough donuts is to give the sourdough starter enough time to work its magic on the dough. The enriched dough with butter and vanilla is deep-fried in hot oil and glazed with creamy chocolate frosting – these sweet treats are a definite crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
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