Deliciously Easy Recipes
This Instant Pot Iced Tea recipe is a quick & easy way to make deliciously refreshing iced tea using your pressure cooker. This summer staple is so simple.
We are big tea drinkers in this house. Do you love tea? It is not uncommon for us to brew a pitcher of iced tea nearly every single day. The whole family loves it.
But doing it on the stove can be time-consuming. So when I learned how to make Instant Pot Iced Tea it was a game-changer. Check it out.
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own.
It’s back to school time. Can you believe it? Seems those weekday mornings are so hectic, which makes it so hard to make sure everyone is full before the day really gets going. To keep simple breakfast options available for the kids & I like to whip up this quick & easy Homemade Blueberry Syrup to go with them.
My friends, if you aren’t making your own homemade pizza you are missing out. I’m hoping you are here because you want to change that. This recipe for Onion & Mushroom Thin Crust Pizza is ridiculously simple to make. I promise you won’t ever want to go back to those chain delivery places ever again. This gives you that awesome rustic flavor & richness you get in a wood-fired pizza place – all in the comfort of your own home.
Oh how we love chocolate in this house. I don’t think a day goes by that we don’t enjoy it in one way or another. Add to that the fun of M&M’s & you have yourself a winning recipe. This time I decided to make a cookie bar recipe that was thick & chewy, loaded with chocolate & of course topped with adorable mini M&M’s that make my hearty go pitter patter. These M&M Chocolate Fudge Bars are delicious!
Savor the comforting flavors of Zucchini Ground Beef Casserole, a hearty and nutritious dish made with seasoned ground beef, fresh zucchini, and a blend of savory spices.
Dive into the comforting embrace of a Zucchini Ground Beef Casserole! Here the heartiness of lean ground beef meets the freshness of zucchini, all smothered in layers of gooey mozzarella cheese and a rich marinara sauce.
This dish combines simple ingredients to create a meal that’s both satisfying and nourishing. Perfect for those busy weeknight dinners or a cozy meal that the whole family will love, this casserole brings a touch of homemade goodness to your table with minimal fuss.
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These days our life is so full. Some of our kids are in college and between school and work, their schedules just aren’t working with our usual daily routines. Often times they are making their own meals when the rest of us are either gone or already in bed. So, having these Easy Meals for College Students makes getting a good, hot dinner practically effortless.
Do you have a RV or travel trailer? If you follow me on Instagram then you know that we just picked up a new travel trailer over the Father’s Day weekend. While we have not been able to coordinate schedules to actually get out & use it yet, I have been super busy getting it decorated in a cool industrial black & white vibe. One thing it needed was some art – so I made this Wander Sign Camper Decor with my Cricut.
Funfetti Cake Mix Bars are a simple & easy dessert recipe for celebrating birthdays, special events or holidays. If you love Funfetti, these are a must make!
Do you love Funfetti? We sure do & look for any excuse we can to add those colorful sprinkles to just about any occasion possible. This time we had a birthday to celebrate & so we whipped up these super easy & delicious Funfetti Cake Mix Bars that were the hit of the celebration.
Enjoy freshly made Naan Bread in minutes with your air fryer! This easy recipe yields soft, fluffy naan with a perfect golden crust.
Whip up a batch of Naan Bread in your Air Fryer and get ready to be wowed by the incredible flavors and the perfect chewy yet fluffy texture. This recipe takes the classic Indian bread to new heights, making it a fun and easy way to enjoy homemade naan without the need for a tandoor.
You’ll love this soft, pillowy bread, that is lightly charred and bursting with the warm, aromatic flavors of garlic and cilantro, all made right in your air fryer. It’s the perfect accompaniment to your favorite curry or as a base for a delicious naan pizza. Whether you’re a naan novice or not, this recipe promises a fun cooking experience with tasty results that everyone will love.
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Our pets are like members of our family. How about you? Do you treat your pets the same as you do your family? Ours are so dear to us all. It can be hard working from home because being here with the pets all day can get distracting. We love them so much & they are so cute that I wish I could just cuddle & play with them all day giving them treats they love like 100% Real Meat Dog Treats from Milo’s Kitchen.
Lately I have been really focusing on what we are eating as a family. I’m checking the ingredients list more frequently & trying to make better choices. Since our pets are family too, this means I’m conscious about the food we feed them & even the dog treats we use to reward them.
Baked Meatballs in Oven, also known as BBQ and Grape Jelly Meatballs or Baby Shower Meatballs, are a simple and easy appetizer that everyone loves.
Today, we’re diving into a delicious, easy recipe that’s perfect for a family dinner or your next party: Baked Meatballs in the Oven. They’re juicy, tasty, and so simple to make. Traditionally, meatballs are cooked on the stovetop in a pan with some olive oil.
Today, we’re going to let the oven do the work for us! These oven-baked meatballs are a super easy way to get a hearty meal with minimal effort. Let’s roll up our sleeves and get into the kitchen fun!
View postPretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies feature crunchy crushed pretzels combined with rich, melty chocolate chips. The perfect salty and sweet combo!
Hello, dear readers! Today, I’m going to share with you one of my all-time favorite cookie recipes, – Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies. This delicious combination of sweet chocolate chips and salty pretzels offers a unique twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie.
Don’t worry if you have picky cookie eaters. These things will wow them all! With this recipe, you’ll create an irresistible blend that satisfies both your sweet tooth and salty cravings.
View postIf you swoon for the bright colors of Funfetti, then you will love this adorable Homemade Funfetti Cake. No need for a box mix, this recipe is quick & easy!
I absolutely adore the colorful sprinkles in Funfetti. It just makes me happy. I mean, how could sprinkles in all those pretty colors not make you smile? I love them so much I decided that I really needed to whip up my very own Homemade Funfetti Cake. (Don’t miss our Confetti Sheet Cake – Funfetti Sheet Cake recipe and our Birthday Cheesecake)
This post was sponsored by Nabisco as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.
Are you hitting the road this summer? We just bought our first family-sized RV & we will definitely be spending some time getting away from home & exploring. Even though this is our first RV we have been road trippin’ for over 20 years & have compiled a list of MUST HAVE Road Trip Snacks for your trip mile after mile.
Black Bean Jalapeño Popper Queso is a simple & easy dip that is perfect for game day, pool parties, backyard BBQ’s, potlucks, holidays or really, any celebration.
It’s absolutely the best queso recipe to make and pair with Mission® Strips Tortilla Chips.
We sure love gathering for some delicious food in our house. Chips & dips like this queso recipe always top our list because they are not only quick to prep but are perfect for entertaining a crowd.
There is one thing that is consistent in every single gathering, backyard bbq or celebration in our house, tortilla chips. Mission Strips Tortilla Chips to be exact. Whether it’s chips & salsa, some epic nachos, a crunchy topping on a casserole or paired with a delicious queso dip like this one, chips are the ingredient we can’t live without.
Be sure to check out our Smoked Queso Dip too!
Do you love smoky bbq flavor? We do to. In fact, we are a bit obsessed with it. So of course we had to season the new smoker with some delicious Smoked Baby Back Ribs. It is easier than you think & I’m going to show you how.
**Pair these with our Texas BBQ Sauce! & IF YOU LOVE SMOKER RECIPES – TRY OUR PORK BELLY BURNT ENDS!
These Bourbon Baked Beans are a summer staple. Loaded with bourbon, brown sugar & bacon & the ease of a slow cooker makes these the best side dish to go with all your summer grilling.
What is your favorite side dish when it comes to grilling & backyard bbq’s? For us it’s Bourbon Baked Beans. We make them all the time.
They are truly one of my family’s favorite things to pair with dinner. When it comes to Easy Family Dinner Ideas this recipe is one we make again & again & again.
Chocolate Malted Crunch Ice Cream, just like your favorite childhood Thrifty Ice Cream flavor. This easy summer dessert is simply the best homemade ice cream flavor EVER!
When I was a kid we had a drug store called Thrifty. Did you have one near you? They were founded way back in 1919 & they were everywhere when I was growing up.
They have since gone through several changes & I think they are now owned by Rite-Aid. But if you lived on the west coast then you probably know what I’m talking about.
View postIf you’re looking for the perfect fries, this recipe is a total winner. These air fryer frozen french fries are crispy and delicious — and so much easier (and healthier) than making them in a deep fryer.
All you need is a bag of fries and about 20 minutes, and you have an easy side dish (or snack) ready to go. Get your favorite sauce ready in the minimal time it takes them to cook.
View postHomemade Crunch Bars are an easy to make, 3-ingredient recipe. If you love rich, chocolaty crisp candy bars, you will love this quick no-bake recipe.
What is your favorite candy bar? I have many I love very much, but there is one in particular that I like because it’s light & yet rich, chocolaty with crunch. Crunch candy bars are something I crave. But I crave these Homemade Crunch Bars even more.
You see, I never know when the craving will strike. But when it does, it is nice to know that I can take just a couple minutes in the kitchen to whip up a batch that makes enough for the whole family to indulge after dinner.
View postChewy Patriotic Brownie Cookies are a soft & fudgy cookie recipe that will satisfy any brownie lover out there. Loaded with chocolate chips & patriotic M&M’s, these will be the hit at all your summer parties.
Oh my goodness. Have you ever had a brownie cookie before? I first had the pleasure of trying them years ago when we picked some up at the bakery.
I instantly fell in love & swore I would make some every week. They are my guilty pleasure for sure! Since we are close to 4th of July & I have bags & bags of patriotic M&M’s, I decided to top this batch with them to make these Chewy Patriotic Brownie Cookies.
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Crispy Air Fried Artichoke Hearts are a simple & easy appetizer. These delicious panko coated artichoke hearts are the hit of every party. Perfect for backyard BBQs & every holiday.
Do you love artichoke hearts? Our family sure does & they are always looking for a reason to add them to every occasion they can.
When planning our holiday gatherings this summer we thought using our air fryer to whip up some Crispy Air Fried Artichoke Hearts was a great idea. They really are the perfect bite-sized snack & everyone loves them.
View postStrawberry simple syrup is a sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in strawberry-infused water. It is commonly used as a flavoring agent in various beverages and desserts.
The syrup is versatile and can add a delightful strawberry flavor to cocktails, lemonades, iced teas, sodas, and even drizzled over desserts like pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.
Welcome to the delightful world of Strawberry Simple Syrup, a concoction so perfect, it’s like capturing summer in a bottle. Bursting with sweet strawberry flavor, this versatile syrup is the magic ingredient you need to make your drinks and desserts irresistible.
But this isn’t just a summer delight; this syrup is a year-round staple you can use in a multitude of ways. Let’s find out how to create this homemade marvel.
View postJava lovers, if you have ever wanted to know how to make cold brew coffee, you absolutely must check out this recipe for Salted Caramel Cold Brew Coffee. It’s positively delicious & so easy too.
**Try this cold brew with our Bulletproof Iced Coffee
If you love using your pressure cooker, then you simply must try this recipe for Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs. Moist, juicy & fall off the bone deliciously easy. Soon to be a favorite for dinner.
Do you love ribs? We are a family that can’t seem to get enough. Each & every year we really look forward to grilling season because ribs are easy to find & we make them quite often.
After years of making our tried & true recipe, I decided to stray from the norm & put my Instant Pot to the test. We created these Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs that definitely gave our usual recipe a run for its money. We may never go back – check it out. You might also like our Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs.
**Pair these with our Texas BBQ Sauce!
Smoked Corn on the Cob is an easy way to make Mexican corn to pair with all your summer grilling recipes. It’s loaded with butter, cheese & chili powder & great smoky flavor.
My friends – have you ever had smoked corn? This Smoked Corn on the Cob is so incredibly delicious & easy to make too. It really is the perfect side dish for all your favorite summer recipes.
Smoked corn on the cob is an absolute favorite of mine. So simple, yet so delicious. It’s also a great dish to make ahead and serve at a party where hungry guests are waiting.
View postDo you love salted caramel? How about when it is paired with crunchy pretzels & chocolate? Do I have your attention now? My girls & I were wanting to create something over the top delicious for our 4th of July celebration this year. We thought if we layered chocolate, pretzels & caramel into an insanely rich & delicious bar recipe it would definitely be pretty amazing. Topped with some red, white & blue M&M’s for the holiday & the result was these Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars that we can’t get enough of.
Red White & Blue Daiquiri is the perfect patriotic cocktail to serve at all your Memorial Day & 4th of July celebrations. This is a delicious rum mixed drink. Don’t miss the optional mocktail recipe so the kiddos aren’t left out.
Since it’s warmer out & I’m wanting to bake less- we have been working on creating some new & refreshing beverages for the summer. We bought a cocktail shaker/bartender kit & some things to start getting creative with drinks.
I will probably be putting the baked goods on hold as much as possible & focusing on more refreshing goodies to share with you here. I mean- who really wants to be in a hot kitchen when they could be out enjoying the beauty of summer right??!! For now, let’s enjoy this Red White & Blue Daiquiri!
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Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cookies are the perfect spring & summer dessert. Soft & chewy sugar cookies topped with delicious vanilla frosting & fresh strawberries. These taste just like your favorite old-fashioned strawberry shortcake.
Who loves strawberry shortcake? Growing up in Southern California, we had access to some of the freshest strawberries for a good portion of the year.
One of my favorite things to make with those strawberries was, of course, a strawberry shortcake. But over the holiday weekend, I decided that I wanted to take that nostalgic flavor & change it up a bit. I made these Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cookies that were AMAZING!
Everyone loved these! But honestly, who wouldn’t when you have cookies topped with creamy frosting & fresh strawberries? These cookies were the perfect addition to our celebration & they were so incredibly easy to make.
View postKick off your holiday with a bang & serve this Patriotic Cake Batter Dip at your 4th of July celebration. Simple & easy to make, it’s absolutely perfect when paired with NILLA Wafers. YUM!
Who loves sprinkles? I sure do! They always make everything better, which is why I’m always looking for a reason to add them to so many things. When planning our 4th of July menu I knew I wanted to serve a simple & easy dessert dip.
Knowing that cake batter is a favorite flavor, it was a must-make – only with a patriotic flair. Check out this Patriotic Cake Batter Dip!
This is such a fun recipe because everyone can just grab NILLA Wafers, scoop their own bite & continue on enjoying the festivities. There isn’t a huge commitment when it comes to choosing a dessert. You can have the perfect amount for you.
Plus it is SUPER DELICIOUS. Really, the possibilities of NILLA Wafers are endless when paired with delicious summer recipes.
View postPatriotic Trail Mix Recipe is the perfect snack for all your holiday celebrations. Great for Memorial Day or 4th of July parties. This salty-sweet grub is a favorite to eat during all the patriotic family events like parades & fireworks too.
Who loves awesome snacks like trail mix? We sure do, especially when we are on the go exploring all the great things to see here in North Idaho.
Trail mix is one of my favorite things to munch on & so I decided it would be super cute to create this Patriotic Trail Mix Recipe for the family to enjoy during all our celebrations his summer.
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Do you love making fun new graphic t-shirts? We sure do. One of the things we often say in this house is “that would make a great shirt”. So because I call my ever-happy daughter “Miss Sunshine” all the time, I knew I had to make her a shirt that said just that. Check out this Miss Sunshine T-Shirt Iron-On that you can make too.
When my daughter is at work she is often complimented on how much she smiles & what a friendly disposition she has. I love that about her. She always finds the positive note in any situation. So this Miss Sunshine t-shirt is absolutely perfect for her.
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