Deliciously Easy Recipes
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.
View postIt’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.
View postDuring 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.
View postIf 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.
View postGrowing 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.
View postIt’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.
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.
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.
View postWhen 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.
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.
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.
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.
View postWhen 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.
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.
View postWhen 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!
View postEveryone 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.
There are tons of different kinds of traditional cookies that I like to make during the holidays. However, one of my favorites to bake and serve are these gorgeous stained glass cookies.
These cookies look absolutely amazing and definitely give the impression that you spent a lot of time in the kitchen. Yet, they’re actually fairly simple and come together relatively quickly.
View postI love a seasonal cookie and these peppermint snowball cookies are just thing to fulfill that craving, whether it’s for Christmas or just cold weather.
They’re so pretty with their bright white and powdery coating. But then when you bite into them they have all of the minty flavor of the season.
View postWatching holiday movies is one of my favorite things to do in December and while there’s a long list of ones that I enjoy, I can’t help but continue to love How the Grinch Stole Christmas. So, clearly, that’s my inspiration for making these green Grinch pancakes.
These themed pancakes taste like any other delicious pancake on their own. However, they’re made extra sweet by topping them with a sweet cream cheese icing, green whipped cream, and red heart sprinkles.
I often start my day with savory breakfast food but there’s something about the holiday season that makes me want to indulge in something sweet like breakfast pastries in the morning. These raspberry pastry twists are a crafty compromise — they’re definitely sweet, but the airiness of the puffed pastry makes them feel like a lighter option.
While I do like to indulge in these myself, I also love making them for a crowd. Not only are they tasty, but they also make for a beautiful presentation on the table whether it’s for breakfast or dessert.
View postIs there anything that says “holiday time” more than a perfectly prepared plate of Christmas cookies? The best part of a well-made tray of cookies is in the variety from the traditional to the newly created versions — these Linzer cookies are a must to add to your cookie presentation.
Linzer cookies are, indeed, a traditional style cookie but their intricate aesthetic may make them seem less approachable to a novice baker. Trust me, though, these are way easier to make than they seem.
View postOnce the Christmas songs come on, I’m excited for all of the holiday desserts, even the store-bought ones. One of my favorites to see on the shelves inspired this Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dip.
Little Debbie knows how to make a popular snack cake or two, and this particular one doesn’t disappoint. Their Christmas tree cakes are so festive and adorable just as they are but I couldn’t resist making another dessert with them.
Once the turkey and stuffing are stashed in the fridge, I’m already full of all of the holiday cheer. I’m also ready to spread the holiday spirit (or spirits, if you will) sometimes in the form of this holiday punch.
When I’m entertaining during the holiday season, I love to have tons of family and friends over to celebrate but I also like to be able to actually enjoy their company rather than spend my time only in the kitchen. This great punch helps me to do that.
View postGluten-Free Christmas Cookies are a cute cut-out cookie treat for all your gluten-free friends. Gluten Free Sugar Cookies are tasty too!
Get ready for a holiday treat that everyone at your table can enjoy – Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies. These cookies are as delightful to look at as they are to eat, with their festive shapes and colorful decorations.
Imagine a sweet, buttery cookie with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, all dressed up in bright icings and sparkly sprinkles.
View postReindeer Oreo Balls are a cute no-bake holiday treat that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Fun for parties, potlucks, and more.
Hey there, holiday bakers! Are you ready to add some whimsy and joy to your festive dessert table? Let me introduce you to the delightful Reindeer Oreo Balls. These charming treats are not just adorable to look at but also a blast to make and eat!
Imagine bite-sized Oreo truffles, dressed up like little reindeer with pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and a bright red nose. They’re perfect for holiday gatherings, Christmas parties, or just as a fun baking project with the family.
View postIf you’ve never heard of buckeye candies (or buckeye balls), let me tell you — they are extremely popular in the midwestern states in the US, particularly in Ohio. These delicious buckeye cookies beautifully emulate the original treat.
The original candies are made to look like buckeye nuts, largely dark in color (from the chocolate) but with a bit of brown (from the circle of peanut butter) exposed. These cookies look very similar.
View postKeto Fudge is a delicious holiday treat made with cream cheese. It is a great low-carb alternative to traditional holiday fudge recipes. Tastes so good, you’ll never know it’s sugar-free.
Are you looking for a delicious and indulgent keto dessert that will help you stick to your diet? Look no further than this keto fudge!
It’s easy to make, and it’s perfect for satisfying those sweet cravings. Plus, it’s low in carbs and sugar-free, so you can indulge without feeling guilty. Not to mention that it works like a fat bomb, so it keeps your macros in check!
View postRed Velvet Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies are soft and chewy and so easy to make with just 5 ingredients. Plus, there’s no chill time required! Perfect for Christmas – everyone loves them!
Wanna know a little secret? You can make delicious cookies from cake mix. Yep, that box of cake mix in your pantry can be transformed into something even more magical than cake.
These red velvet crinkle cookies are easy to make and taste amazing. Plus, they’re perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges! They are a crowd favorite – so be sure to make a double batch.
View postDecadent chocolate chip chocolate pound cake infused with loads of chocolate flavor. Moist crumb, bouncy cake texture, and heaps of melty chocolate chips inside.
If you love traditional pound cake, this recipe is like that but on steroids because we have not just double, but triple chocolate flavor: we have cocoa powder and chocolate chips in the cake batter, and we have rich creamy chocolate glaze on top of the cake (the best part of the cake, of course, especially if you ask children).
View postWhen I go to a party I definitely hover by the food — it’s a little dangerous to leave me by the chips and dip. This homemade cheese ball is exactly the kind of party appetizer that will have people crowding around it at your next gathering.
If you’re looking for easy appetizers to add to your holiday party spread look no further. This beauty takes nearly no time and yet it will be the best thing on your holiday table.
This Breakfast Charcuterie Board is the perfect spread to serve your holiday guests. Such a cute arrangement that makes holiday meals fun and easy for all ages. We made it into an Elf on the Shelf Breakfast Charcuterie Board but you could do any type of Christmas Breakfast Charcuterie Board.
Let’s start the day with something fun and delicious – a Breakfast Charcuterie Board! This meal is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds.
Imagine a large board brimming with a bunch of breakfast favorites: fluffy waffles cut into cute Christmas shapes, savory sausage links, creamy cheeses, and an array of fresh fruits.
View postIt’s no secret that I love to cook, but some weeks I like to plan ahead so I have a few nights free — making a Sunday roast is a great way to do it. When that’s my game plan, I use this super easy oven roast beef recipe.
With only a few simple ingredients and just a smidgen of hands-on prep time, I can have this roast ready to pop in the oven in nearly no time at all. Then, I can whip up some other sides while it’s roasting (or sit down to watch the game).
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