Who doesn’t love vanilla cupcakes? They’re a classic, delicious treat and the perfect canvas for creative toppings!
I love this simple cupcake because it’s so easy and delicious — and I can add anything I want on top.
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Baked Jalapeno Poppers
I have to admit that while I love a hearty warm meal complete with proteins and sides, sometimes I like an evening of casual snacking while watching some games or hunkering down for movie night. These baked jalapeno poppers are one of my go-to recipes on those nights.
These spicy snacks have a delicious crunch on the outside and a heavenly cheesy chicken filling on the inside. Since they’re jalapenos, they’re not too spicy though, and you can control the heat of the filling by adjusting the hot sauce.
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Ham and Potato Casserole
I adore the mains in my meal from smoked pork to beef tenderloin but I am always all in on the sides, especially when they’re creamy and cheesy. This ham and potato casserole is a great way to get my side dish fix.
When it comes to creamy and cheesy sides most people think of macaroni and cheese or scalloped potatoes. This casserole is a far easier take on the latter.
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Savor the simplicity of juicy chicken paired with rich garlic parmesan cream sauce making Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken a gourmet meal.
I love a good chicken recipe, and this one has got me all fired up! Imagine biting into a tender, juicy chicken thigh, its skin golden brown and slightly crispy. Now, add the rich, tangy taste of Parmesan cheese and the aromatic zing of garlic.
That’s what you get with this Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe. It’s a dish that looks as good as it tastes – a perfect centerpiece for any meal, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a special occasion. The best part? It’s super easy to make!
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Chicken Noodle Soup
Is there anything more comforting than cozying up with a bowl of warm chicken noodle soup? If there is, someone needs to let me know about it.
Whether you’re trying to warm up in cold weather, nurse a cold, or just need a food-based hug after a long day, chicken noodle soup is the answer. It’s a bowl of comfort with steamy goodness that magically melts away the day.
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Panera Bread Turkey Chili Recipe
Recreate the comforting charm of Panera Bread at home with our Copycat Panera Bread Turkey Chili recipe. Savor the hearty goodness of lean turkey, black beans, and vibrant spices simmered to perfection.
Embrace the coziness of Panera Bread’s Turkey Chili with this delightful copycat recipe! This robust, flavorful chili perfectly combines tender ground turkey, an array of beans, and a mix of vegetables.
All this is simmered together in a richly seasoned salsa verde broth. If you’ve ever been to Panera, you know they have amazing soups and chilis. This great recipe is one of my favorites and I’m excited to share it!
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Ham and Cheese Quiche
I’m always looking for ways to get a tasty, filling breakfast on the table whether it’s just for us or we’re having guests. This easy ham and cheese quiche recipe has become my go-to.
Many people hear the word quiche and think the dish is super fancy but in reality, it’s just an easily-elevated egg-based dish. The mixture of cream and eggs gives it a custard-like quality and then you can add any other meats, vegetables, and cheeses you like.
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Chicken Parmesan
When I’ve had a long day I’m usually not looking to spend a lot of time in the kitchen but sometimes on those days I do want a hearty, comforting meal. This chicken parmesan is the most delicious and easy solution.
Chicken parmesan (sometimes also called chicken parmigiana) is crispy chicken that is covered in a bright, herb-filled homemade marinara sauce and smothered in melted mozzarella and parmesan. It feels decadent and yet it’s a fairly healthy meal that’s packed full of protein.
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Dill Pickle Dip
Dill pickle lovers watch out — this is going to knock your socks off! This dill pickle dip recipe is an ode to all of the dill pickle lovers like me.
I absolutely can’t get enough dill pickles. Aren’t they the perfect snack?
They’re low in calories, have so much flavor, and you can just snack on them or put them on your favorite sandwiches. You can even fry them.
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Smoked Meatballs
There’s nothing quite like homemade meatballs when it comes to comfort food. I didn’t think the traditional version could be beat but then I made these smoked meatballs!
Harnessing the power of our much-loved smoker, we were able to infuse the most amazing smoky flavor into classic meatballs. The result is a light-textured meatball with a touch of crust on the outside — and all of the smokiness, of course.
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Nutella Christmas Tree
Nutella Christmas Tree, AKA Nutella Puff Pastry is an easy and festive holiday treat to serve for parties, gatherings, and Christmas morning.
The holiday season is all about creating memories and sharing joy, and what better way to do it than with a delightful Nutella Christmas Tree? I love all things Nutella and the Christmas season is a perfect excuse to use it in a yummy recipe!
This edible Christmas tree, made with layers of puff pastry and filled with creamy, chocolatey Nutella, is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. The combination of chocolate hazelnut spread and puff pastry is just plain tasty.
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Parmesan Crisps
While I enjoy whipping up a hot, delicious dinner, sometimes I’m more in the mood for a spread of appetizers and snacks. When that’s the case, these savory parmesan crisps are one of the first things I turn to.
With only 2 ingredients, these cheesy crisps are full of flavor and pair well with both sweet and savory sauces, dips, and other snacks.
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Banana Blueberry Bread
I love a classic banana bread recipe but I also like twists on tradition and wanted to try to add a new flavor to the somewhat sweet but simultaneously mellow flavored bread. This banana blueberry bread recipe did just the trick with its juicy blueberries dotting the banana bread with bright sweetness.
You can start your day with this tasty treat and a steamy cup of coffee, serve it as dessert, or make it a sweet side at a mid-day soiree. It’s really perfect for any event.
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Buffalo Chicken Sliders
When I’m entertaining I like to have a variety of snacks and appetizers from chips and dip to cheeses, meats, and crackers, but I also like to have something heartier that might not be a full-on dinner. When that’s the case, I love serving these Buffalo chicken sliders that are full of spicy flavor but also hearty enough to fill bellies while we are all throwing back a beer (or wine) or two.
While these cheesy buffalo chicken sliders are so ideal for game day, tailgating, or other celebrations, you can also make them for a weeknight meal. They’re so easy and versatile that they fit into nearly every occasion.
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Reindeer Cupcakes
Spread joy and add a dash of whimsy to your celebrations with our Cute Reindeer Cupcakes – a delightful treat for the eyes and taste buds!
Can you imagine anything more delightful than adorable reindeer cupcakes during the holiday season? These chocolate cupcakes are not just scrumptious; they’re a whole lot of fun to make and eat!
With their chocolate frosting, pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and cute red noses, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any Christmas party.
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Christmas Popcorn
Christmas Popcorn is decked out in all things Christmasy, from red and green M&Ms to crushed pretzels. It’s the perfect sweet and salty treat to get you into the holiday spirit!
Christmas Popcorn is the perfect snack full of sweet, salty, and crunchy ingredients! We take our classic popcorn and mix it with a mix of pretzels, chocolate, and candy. You can’t beat this super easy treat for the holidays.
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Oven Beef Brisket Recipe
We have a smoker that we use regularly for meats, veggies, and sides, but sometimes it’s not an option, or it’s just easier to cook inside. When that’s the case, but I want smoky beef, I turn to this incredibly delicious oven beef brisket recipe.
Brisket is undoubtedly a tough cut of meat but with the right ingredients and cooking process it can come out fork tender and nearly as amazing as what you would get if you’d smoked it. It’s all about slow cooking at a low temperature.
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Snickerdoodle Cake
It’s hard for me to pinpoint exactly what my favorite cookie is, but during the holiday season I definitely enjoy any cookie that channels the flavors of the season and snickerdoodles, with their inherent cinnamon flavor, do just that.
I decided to take that delicious, buttery and cinnamony flavor and translate it into a cake with this snickerdoodle cake.
If you haven’t had a snickerdoodle, know that they are the best of the sweet treats of autumn and winter — with their chewy texture, and full of cinnamon, they are the fall and winter seasons in cookie form.
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Christmas Cookie Board
During the holiday season we host parties or visitors on the regular and when we do I like to have some sweets ready to share. This Christmas cookie board is a great way to showcase some of your baking prowess while giving guests an amazing way to choose their preferred sweet treats.
This presentation works well for large parties as well as small gatherings and it’s incredibly customizable. Feature all of the seasonal treats that you’ve baked or even add some store-bought treats — you can even add little bowls of edible cookie dough or candies.
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Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies
If you haven’t already guessed from my collection of recipes, I tend to be partial to chocolate as well as cheesecake when it comes to desserts. So it only made sense that I’d pair them together to create a rich, chocolate brownie with sweet cream cheese filling like these red velvet cream cheese brownies.
I do love regular brownies but there’s something special about red velvet. The cocoa powder gives it that deep chocolate flavor and the red color just makes it the prettiest of desserts — especially against the backdrop of the tangy cheesecake filling in this brownie.
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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Growing up, cinnamon rolls for breakfast were a treat on holidays. So now just the scent of them brings me back to Christmas mornings with my family. While I still love those sweet treats I decided to use them as an inspiration and created this cinnamon roll pancakes recipe that reimagines cinnamon rolls in a pancake form.
The pancakes themselves are filled with all of the cinnamon flavor while the decadent cream cheese glaze reminds me of the icing on traditional cinnamon rolls.
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Grinch Crinkle Cookies
It’s a tradition during the holiday season at our house to watch our favorite Christmas movies throughout the month and one classic movie we can’t get enough of is How the Grinch Stole Christmas. So, naturally, I had to make some Christmas cookies that paid homage to that.
These Grinch cookies will steal your heart. They’re bright green and have an adorable tiny red heart on top channeling all of the Grinchiness.
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Christmas Truffles
During the holiday season we frequently have visitors and I like to keep some sweet treats around for when they stop by. These Christmas truffles are so easy to make I can whip them up quickly and keep them in the fridge to serve any time.
Christmas truffles are essentially a no-bake cheesecake filling with a simple coating of festive sprinkles. They pack the same flavor punch and texture of traditional cheesecake but without the time commitment that it takes to prepare and bake cheesecake.
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Hawaiian Dinner Rolls
Chewy, light, and thick Hawaiian dinner rolls made from scratch with signature subtle pineapple flavor and fluffy texture. Perfect roll to pair with a comforting meal.
Classic dinner rolls are a type of recipe I think we all should have bookmarked somewhere. Savory, lightly sweet, salty, and perfectly squishy.
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Christmas Charcuterie Board – Gift Box
When it comes to the Christmas season, I am always looking for something unique to put on the table or to gift to friends and family. With the more recent advent of takes on traditional charcuterie boards, I decided to make a Christmas charcuterie board.
Yes, traditional charcuterie boards are typically filled with prosciutto, mortadello, and even more recently salami roses. But the new charcuterie board is all about a variety of tastes and flavors that doesn’t revolve around meat.
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Champagne Frosting
There are few things more celebratory than a glass of bubbly Champagne but the sparkly beverage also adds a kick to baked goods. That’s what inspired me to make this gorgeous Champagne frosting.
While this frosting isn’t bubbly, it’s brimming with Champagne flavor and is perfect for all sorts of occasions from bridal showers to holidays. You can even add a little orange juice or zest to the frosting to make some mimosa cupcakes for a special brunch.
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Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies
Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are a favorite during the holidays. They’re easy to make with just 5 ingredients and taste delicious! Plus, they’ll be sure to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Get ready to bake the tastiest gingerbread cookies of all time! Perfect for Christmas and holiday festivities, these delicious Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies will make your kids and grandparents smile.
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Christmas Cookie Fudge
Christmas Cookie Fudge tastes just like your favorite sugar cookies during the holidays! It’s made with only 5 ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to make.
Christmas Cookie Fudge is a delicious treat that combines two of our favorite things – sugar cookie flavor and fudge. This delectable confection combines the sweet taste of your favorite holiday cookie recipes with smooth, creamy fudge for a truly decadent experience.
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Grinch Truffles
When it comes to Christmas time I am all about making desserts that are themed around the holiday not only for the day itself, but also for holiday parties or for festive snacking at home. These Grinch truffles are one of my favorites to make.
These truffles are a seasonal take on classic Oreo balls. You still combine Oreos and cream cheese for the filling but then you coat them with chocolate that’s a bright green color and then decorate with a heart, channeling all of the Grinchiness.
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Lemon Cookie Bars Recipe
Sweet, crumbly lemon cookie bars with a perfect balance of sweet and citrusy, are a great sweet snack for Christmas.
Lemon desserts work really nicely after a nice hearty and filling Christmas dinner – they are refreshing, subtly sweet, and simply delicious.
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Rum Balls
When I entertain during the holiday season I love putting together a holiday cookie platter or a dessert tray with all sorts of different sweets. These rum balls are a necessary addition every year.
While many cookies take a bit of time to bake (and decorate), these little no-bake boozy treats come together in no time. And they’re always a hit!
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Peppermint Cake
Everyone has their favorite flavors that they seek out or that are their comfort at any given time of the year and I think I probably speak for a lot of us when I say that peppermint is that wintertime flavor I can’t get enough of. That’s why I decided to make this pretty peppermint poke cake.
For me, this cake just exudes holiday cheer with its bright white topping speckled with vibrant red peppermint candies. And the cake itself has just enough peppermint extract that’s balanced by the creamy mellowness of white chocolate in the pudding and the cake.
