The BEST Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

This Butter Pecan Pie is gooey, delicious, salty and sweet and the perfect pie to make for Thanksgiving. Toasted pecans with vanilla and butter give this pie its signature flavor profile.   Last year was the first year that I hosted a Thanksgiving in its entirety. Since I write this blog, I wasn’t stressed at […]

Sweet and crunchy Candied Pecans are so easy to make and even easier to eat! With just a handful of ingredients, this delightfully easy recipe makes for a delicious holiday gift and is the perfect topping for desserts, breakfasts, and salads! This really is the best candied pecan recipe you’ll ever try! Love pecans? MakeView […]

Lemon Pepper Baked Chicken Wings are a game day staple that are great for dinner too! These Lemon Pepper Wings are baked until golden and crispy and then brushed with a mouthwatering lemon pepper butter sauce that will have your friends and family fighting over the last one – so good! Looking for more amazingView […]

This easy Greek Chicken recipe is loaded with authentic Greek flavors in an easy to make weeknight dinner! A lovely Greek marinade made with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano and garlic provides an abundance of bright, fresh flavor to chicken thighs and potatoes. Love easy chicken dinners? Make sure to try my Chicken Stir Fry and ChickenView […]

Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes are a fall favorite! These pumpkin pancakes are perfectly soft and fluffy with warm spices throughout. You are going to love this easy pumpkin pancake recipe! More fall breakfast favorites include these Pumpkin Donuts and Pumpkin Muffins! The BEST Pumpkin Pancakes There is nothing better than a hot stack of pumpkin pancakesView […]

These easy Roasted Potatoes are perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside! This roasted potatoes recipe is made with herbs and spices you have in your pantry. A quick and easy side dish that will become part of your regular rotation. Fantastically easy to make, this family favorite side dish is incrediblyView […]

These Loaded Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies have all of your favorite flavors in one amazing cookie! Fabulously easy to make with no chilling time, this chocolate chip cookie recipe is full of peanut butter, chocolate, and pretzels for an undeniably delicious treat. Love chocolate chip cookies? Make sure to try my Chewy Chocolate ChipView […]

It’s not even Halloween yet, but it’s never too early to start planning for Thanksgiving, so I’m going to throw you this little tip to save for later. There are so many moving parts that go into making sure a Thanksgiving meal is hot and ready all at the same time, and it’s even more […]

Have you ever had a recipe call for just a partial can of pumpkin purée? And then you’re like, “well, what am I going to do with the rest of this??” Instead of searching for a recipe that calls for the exact amount of pumpkin purée that you have leftover, I like to add a […]

I’m constantly looking for new ways to use my favorite (not) Sun Dried Tomato Sauce in recipes because it’s just SO good. So, the other day I was thinking, “Hmmm, I wonder if I can just make it into a really tasty soup.” The answer is yes. Yes, that deliciously tangy, herb-infused sauce is the […]

It’s always been my philosophy to keep my kitchen equipment basic, with as few single-purpose tools and appliances as possible. But there are a few kitchen tools that go above and beyond. They’re multi-purpose items that are absolutely invaluable in my kitchen, and they get used almost every day. I want to share this short […]

Potstickers are steamed and then pan-fried. These potstickers are filled with ground pork, fresh ginger and cabbage; resulting in super flavorful, delicious and perfectly crispy potstickers that are served with a dipping sauce.  I’m not sure about you, but I miss traveling and going to restaurants so much. And while I have been going to […]

This Brown Butter Mini Sheet Cake with Maple Frosting the perfect seasonal cake. It’s super fluffy, nutty in flavor and the maple frosting is light and delicious. Clover Sonoma Dairy I love Clover Sonoma and find myself reaching for their milk, butter and other dairy products when I’m at the market. If you’re unfamiliar with […]

The Vodka Cranberry is perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day or sipping at a holiday party! Bursting with tart cranberry flavor and a hint of lime, this Cape Cod drink is bright, bold and incredibly refreshing. Dress it up with lime wedges and cranberries to elevate this drink to holiday party status.View […]

Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies! Such a great after-school (or work!) snack. They’re made with cocoa powder, peanut butter, oats, sugar, butter, and milk. Drizzle with extra peanut butter to make these peanut butter no bake cookies extra special! Continue reading “No Bake Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cookies” »

Looking for a simple, rustic dessert just bursting with fall fruit flavor that doesn’t require rolling dough or fussing? This gorgeous crostata is poised and ready to be THE fall dessert of the season! Continue reading “Cranberry Apple Crostata” »

A chocolate sheet cake the size of Texas! This thin cake is blanketed with a warm, pourable frosting and topped with pecans. It’s definitely a crowd-pleaser! Continue reading “Texas Sheet Cake” »

Garlic presses get a bad rap, but if you find a good one it’s an incredibly useful, helpful tool. The OXO garlic press beats all others! Continue reading “Why I Love OXO’s Garlic Press” »

This fudge recipe is adapted from the original Kraft back-of-the-can recipe—but with extra chocolate. It’s easy to make with marshmallow fluff, chocolate, evaporated milk, and walnuts. It makes a huge batch so you can share with friends! Continue reading “Easy Fantasy Fudge” »

Canned artichokes, lemon zest, and parsley combined with a cheese trifecta of Ricotta, Swiss, and Parmesan make this surprisingly light, cheesy artichoke pie. It only takes 30 minutes to assemble and less than an hour in the oven! Continue reading “Cheesy Artichoke Pie” »

Meet your new go-to chocolate cupcake recipe. These cupcakes have it all — moist, rich cake, thick fudgy frosting, even sprinkles on top. They’re perfect for birthdays, baby showers, holiday gatherings, and everything in between. Continue reading “Double Chocolate Cupcakes” »

One of my go-to side dishes is steamed green beans. Why? Because they’re so fast, they’re uncomplicated, delicious, and you can make them several different flavors to match your main dish. They’re just the perfect no-brainer side dish. If you’ve only ever had canned green beans, please promise me that you’ll try steaming fresh green beans […]

This easy Snickerdoodle recipe makes the best soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookies you’ve ever had! Coated in cinnamon and sugar, this classic cookie is a must have for the holidays but we enjoy it year round. Absolutely delicious! Love cinnamon? Make sure to try my Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter, Maple Cinnamon Glazed Peanut Butter Cookies andView […]

This easy Cherry Cheese Danish recipe is fancy enough for holidays and special occasions yet simple enough to make on a Tuesday morning. The cherries are literally the cherry on top of a perfect cheese danish! A tasty shortcut makes this a family favorite! More breakfast favorites: Breakfast Casserole, Homemade Biscuits, Buttermilk Pancakes, and our favorite –View […]