Deliciously Easy Recipes
I sure love a big ol’ cheesesteak sandwich. Who’s with me on that? All the tender, juicy beef smothered in cheese – oh my word. So it’s no surprise that I found a way to simplify the recipe & make Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak that is crazy easy!
Indulge in our savory Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet (or beef burrito skillet) recipe. Satisfyingly hearty and bursting with flavor.
Get ready to whip up a storm in the kitchen with a dish that’s about to become your new favorite: the Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet. You’ll find tender, lean ground beef, fluffy grains of white rice, and a rainbow of bell peppers and tomatoes, all sautéed together in a large skillet.
This one-pan wonder is infused with the rich, warm flavors of taco seasoning mix, making every forkful a delightful experience. Whether you’re craving the zest of Mexican food on a busy weeknight or looking for an easy meal that the whole family will love, this recipe is a surefire hit.
View postPressure Cooker Brown Sugar Ham made in about 30 minutes. Break out that Instant Pot & make the best holiday ham, no oven required. So easy!
Yep- you read that right. You can make your holiday ham right in your pressure cooker in just about 30 minutes, and that includes the natural release time.
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Who loves peanut butter? We sure do! Which is why it is always on the menu when planning our March basketball parties. One of our favorite recipes to serve are these Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookie Dippers.
This Lemon Pepper Chicken Crock Pot recipe delivers effortlessly tender chicken slow-cooked to perfection for a mouthwatering meal.
Imagine biting into a piece of chicken that’s so tender and juicy, that it practically melts in your mouth. Now, add the zesty punch of lemon and the warm, aromatic kick of pepper.
That’s what you get with this Lemon Pepper Chicken Crock Pot recipe! This dish turns simple ingredients into a flavorful, comforting meal that’ll make your taste buds dance. It’s perfect for those days when you want a delicious dinner with minimal fuss.
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Do you love churros? With a house full of cinnamon lovers, we definitely do. So it’s no surprise that the family swoons for these Easy Churro Waffles made with Eggo Waffles & Reddi-Wip.
Slow Cooker Carrot Cake is the perfect dessert recipe for spring, summer or fall. Just whisk the ingredients & let your crockpot do the rest. Just add cream cheese frosting.
Do you love carrot cake? It is a HUGE favorite in this house. My family can’t get enough of it.
But did you know that you can use your slow cooker to bake a cake? Yep – check out this Slow Cooker Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.
View postAs you can imagine I am having way too much fun with my donut maker. I love having donuts over the weekend. It sort of makes the weekend just a little more special. Especially when it comes to these Banana Coconut Donuts.
Our family really looks forward to this time of year because a lot of our all-time favorite family recipes happen in spring. So, I wanted to share with you our Egg Salad Sliders just in time for Easter. (It’s right around the corner.) This is the perfect recipe to use up those hard boiled eggs from the holiday.
Oh you guys!!! I have a treat for you! My sweet friend (& occasional contributor here) Erin from Table for Seven is here to share with you a super YUMMY treat today. Erin shares some pretty amazing recipes on her blog. I could literally structure all our time in the kitchen around the recipes she shares. So I know you will not only love this recipe for Lemon Oreo Fudge – but Erin as well. Please give her a nice warm welcome, print off the recipe & then head over & say hello.
Blueberry Baked French Toast is an easy breakfast recipe for any day of the week. You’ll love how easy it is to make this overnight french toast casserole.
Wow- I feel like it’s been forever since I shared with you all a blueberry recipe. Blueberry recipes are some of my all-time favorites to make. So of course, this Blueberry Baked French Toast just had to happen.
View postRaspberry White Chocolate Blondies are heavenly. Tangy raspberries and creamy white chocolate, baked into moist, chewy blondie perfection.
Here is a cookie bar that combines the buttery richness of blondie base with the tartness of raspberries and the heavenly sweetness of white chocolate.
These Raspberry White chocolate Blondies are seriously tasty, combining juicy raspberries and creamy white chocolate chips into a chewy, golden brown treat.
View postIrish Apple Cake is a simple cake recipe that is packed full of apples & just perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. This is a hit for any apple lover.
As most of you know- I have been making baked breakfasts for the kids for close to a year now. We have been making a conscious effort to reduce the number of ready-made foods & I’m feeling better & better about our progress.
This week I think we went a little overboard with the produce at Costco & I ended up with way more than we could reasonably consume- even with having some 3 meals a day. Soooo- I decided to take some of the apples & make this Irish Apple Cake.
This moist & delicious Snickerdoodle Coffee Cake is so easy to make with one secret ingredient. Packed with great cinnamon flavor, perfect for coffee time.
I talk a lot about making things for the kids. In fact, yesterday I shared a great breakfast recipe that the kids loved!
But rarely do I make something specifically for the hubs & I. But this Snickerdoodle Coffee Cake was perfect for sharing along with our cup of jo.
Don’t miss these Coffee Cake Muffins too!
You’ll love these Rainbow Cupcakes. They are moist and fluffy, a vibrant celebration of joy, perfect for birthdays, parties, or any occasion.
Step into a world where each bite is a burst of joy with Rainbow Cupcakes! These cupcakes are a celebration in every bite, with homemade cupcakes topped with a swirl of vibrant colors of sweet rainbow frosting.
Imagine the smiles and wonder at your next birthday party or St. Patrick’s Day celebration as guests discover the bright colors hidden beneath a fluffy cloud of frosting. Rainbow Cupcakes aren’t just delicious; they’re a feast for the eyes, too, making any day brighter and more magical!
View postSt. Patrick’s Day Irish Soda Bread Recipe is one of those easy to make, 4-ingredient bread recipes that will have you coming back for more. So simple, no yeast & oh so delicious. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!
I originally had something else planned for today. But then I was given a little inspiration on Sunday & Monday that prompted me to dig into my Irish heritage & create something to get a little closer to it.
Air Fryer Maple Glazed Donuts are a quick & easy breakfast recipe that’s ready in just 15 min. Great for weekends, check out the other glaze flavors too.
I really love a good donut. But it sort of ruins the whole idea of having a lazy weekend morning when you have to get dressed & head to the donut shop to pick up breakfast before you have had any coffee.
So we like to make these Air Fryer Maple Glazed Donuts that are so easy & delicious.
View postSweet Pork Barbacoa made in the slow cooker. If you love Cafe Rio’s pork, you’ll love this insanely easy crockpot recipe. It’s a fave for dinner any night.
Some of the best dinners start in the slow cooker. Sweet Pork Barbacoa is my all-time favorite food!!
If you love Cafe Rio’s pork, you’ll love this recipe. It’s beyond easy to make & incredibly DELICIOUS!
Did you know you can bake in your air fryer? You can make rich, chocolaty recipes like this Air Fryer Chocolate Zucchini Bread! It’s quick, easy & delicious!
Our family really loves making zucchini bread, especially chocolate zucchini bread. It’s almost considered a dessert in this house.
Our new favorite recipe is for this Air Fryer Chocolate Zucchini Bread that is so quick and easy – because it is made in our air fryer in about 30 minutes.
Be sure to try our Air Fryer Pumpkin Bread too!
View postDecadent carrot cake with light cream cheese icing – perfectly moist crumb with warm spices, raisins, nuts, and orange zest.
Why is THIS the best carrot cake recipe you may ask? Because it has as many spices, add-ons, and moist ingredients in the carrot mixture as you can imagine. All the good stuff!
View postThis Blueberry Pie Bars Recipe is the perfect dessert recipe for blueberry lovers. Loaded with fresh blueberries, these buttery bars are great for any occasion.
Oh my goodness- I love making treats with fruit. I love Yummy Bar Recipes!
I wander around the produce aisle or look in our co-op produce basket & the wheels start turning in my head of all the things I can make. This time, I had a pile of blueberries to inspire this Blueberry Pie Bars Recipe.
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I sure love coffee. I actually look forward to the morning when I’m heading to bed, because I know that there will be a nice cup of coffee waiting for me in my office when I get there. One of my favorite coffee recipes is this Vietnamese Cold Brew Coffee.
There are some things that are just known for being the best. Cooking at the firehouse definitely is one of those things. Firemen can COOK I tell you & they have lots of Easy Family Dinner Ideas like this all-time Best Firehouse Chili Recipe!!! (probably why I have to watch what I eat, right?)
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting & topped with OREO Carrot Cake Cookies are the perfect dessert recipe for all your spring celebrations.
I love carrot cake. The soft, sweet & spiced flavor paired with delicious cream cheese frosting is so delicious.
But then I took it a step further & added these tasty OREO Carrot Cake Cookies that are the perfect topping for these Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting.
View postJuicy boneless pork chops are coated in a seasoned panko crust & air-fried until crispy to make Air Fryer Panko Crusted Pork Chops. A quick and easy dinner recipe everyone loves.
I love making crunchy pork chops for dinner. My family flips for them. This is why I am so stoked about these Air Fryer Panko Crusted Pork Chops that are so simple to make & are ready in just over 20 minutes.
Don’t miss our Air Fryer Cauliflower for a simple side dish that’s easy to make and healthy too!
View postIrish Cream Mint Brownies are a thick and fudgy homemade brownie recipe loaded with Irish cream & mint chocolate, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
On Friday I shared with you my recipe for Homemade Honey Irish Cream Liqueur. I was itching to make some recipes with it, so I spent a day in the kitchen playing with different ideas. I came up with these Irish Cream Mint Brownies that are so incredibly moist & fudgy.
Capture the bold flavors of Chili’s Southwest Chicken Soup with this delicious copycat recipe! Packed with tender chicken, hearty beans, corn, and a medley of spices, this comforting soup offers a taste of Tex-Mex goodness right from your own kitchen.
Get ready to savor every spoonful of our Copycat Chili’s Southwest Chicken Soup. This is no ordinary chicken soup; it’s a fiesta in a bowl!
Packed with tender chicken, black beans, hominy, and a kick of chipotle, this soup is like a warm hug from the Southwest. It’s the perfect dish for a cold night or when you need a little comfort food.
View postAir Fryer Banana Bread is easy to make & takes only 40 minutes. Loaded with nuts & delicious banana flavor, it’s a classic breakfast recipe, simplified.
Do you love banana bread? My kids love it so much that they purposely ignore the bananas we buy just so they will ripen to the point where we have to make bread with them.
But this time I decided to make this Air Fryer Banana Bread that is just perfect for two.
View postItalian Garlic Butter is loaded with parsley, garlic and parmesan cheese. perfect for adding to french bread, dinner rolls or on your favorite filet.
I think I have finally made something that I can spread on nearly everything. You know those things that you make & then you wonder how on earth you ever lived before you made it?! Yea- this Italian Garlic Butter is one of those things.
Crockpot Chicken Florentine, an easy & delicious soup made in your slow cooker. Loaded with chicken, spinach & cheese, this is soon to be a family favorite.
Well, it’s been a couple of weeks since I brought you Easy Family Dinner Ideas. Do you ever just start throwing things in your slow cooker without really giving it much thought as to what you are truly creating?
I do it all the time & then I have to come up with a name for it. That’s how this Crockpot Chicken Florentine came about.
View postIf you love thick and chewy brownies, this Air Fryer Brownies recipe is easy & so delicious. Top with some ice cream, these are perfect for sharing.
I confess, I really love brownies. I crave them almost all of the time. So when I figured out how to make these Air Fryer Brownies when writing my cookbook, I was sure in heaven.
Be sure to try our Air Fryer Pumpkin Bread too!
View postBiscoff Tiramisu, made with Biscoff cookies soaked in espresso and layered with creamy mascarpone, creates a decadent dessert that will captivate your taste buds.
Today, I’m going to share a recipe that’s sure to delight your taste buds – Biscoff Tiramisu. This dessert combines the creamy goodness of traditional tiramisu with the distinct flavor of Lotus Biscoff cookies, creating a heavenly fusion that’s simply irresistible.
Picture layers of espresso-soaked Biscoff cookies, nestled between clouds of creamy mascarpone cream, all topped with a delicate dusting of cocoa powder. It’s the perfect make-ahead dessert for any occasion!
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