20 Plus Spectacularly Spooky Halloween Treats
Halloween is one of our favorite holidays. I especially love all the spooky (and not-so-spooky) treats, so I'm collaborating with some of my favorite…
25 Plus Fabulous Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love that it's all about delicious food and spending time with my family. And now that my kids are…
25+ Fourth of July Recipes
Independence Day is right around the corner, and it's always such a fun time for fun summer food! And I think you're going to love this…
30 Plus Recipes for Valentines Day
Valentine's Day is such a fun holiday when it comes to sweet treats. And this collection of recipes covers all the bases, whether you want to fix a…
Apple Pomegranate Salad
One of our favorite holiday season sides is Apple Pomegranate Salad. I got the recipe from my sister years ago and it's been a favorite at our house…
Baklava Bites
If you've ever made baklava, you know it can be a tedious process. Well, now you can have all the flavors of baklava without all the work, thanks to…
Balsamic Garlic Roasted Green Beans & Mushrooms
It's always a challenge to find simple yet delicious ways to serve vegetables to my family, but these Balsamic Garlic Roasted Green Beans &…
Best Toffee Ever
I have tried many, many toffee recipes over the years. Quite a few of them have been complete failures (and I have a funny feeling it wasn't the…
Brown Sugar Balsamic Roasted Baby Carrots
My kids won't touch raw carrots with a 10 foot pole, but they all love cooked carrots. Which is weird to me, because they're carrots either way.…
Brown Sugar Carrots with Bacon
My kids are pretty good about eating raw vegetables (as long as I serve some Ranch dressing on the side), but carrots are one of the few veggies they…
Buttermilk Marinated Turkey Breast
If you're intimidated by the idea of cooking a whole turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, or you just don't need that much turkey to begin with, this…
Candy Bar Pretzel Bites
I really don't want to exaggerate here, but these Candy Bar Pretzel Bites may just be the best thing to ever happened to my holiday recipe…
Cheesy Lemon Parsley Potatoes
Aside from steamed veggies, or the less fancy baby carrots and Ranch dressing, I don't have a lot of side dishes in my repertoire. But I believe you…
Cherry Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf
One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving dinner is the side dishes. I absolutely love the stuffing, but not everyone in my family is a fan (what…
Cherry Pie Stacks
Friends, I'm about to introduce you to the easiest Valentine's Day dessert you've ever made. Say hello to Cherry Pie Stacks! Refrigerated pie crust,…
Chocolate Covered Gumdrop Hearts
If you're looking for a last-minute Valentine's Day treat with a homemade touch, I've got you covered. All it takes is a bit of melted chocolate to…
Chocolate Covered Peppermint Sticks
I love the idea of packaging up cute holiday treats and giving them away to neighbors, teachers and friends. But sometimes I find that the holidays…
Chocolate Covered Raspberries
It seems that chocolate covered strawberries get all the attention when Valentine's Day rolls around. And for good reason. They're beautiful and…
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake
A few summers ago, our family decided to rate every flavor of shake that was available at Sonic Drive In. Out of about 25 flavors, their Chocolate…
Chocolate Pots de Creme
If you're looking for an elegant but easy dessert for a special occasion, you really must try these Chocolate Pots de Creme. The rich, silky…
Chocolate Raspberry Bites
I'm a big believer in keeping it simple. And these Chocolate Raspberry Bites are a perfect example. Made with just two ingredients, but oh so tasty,…
Chocolate Raspberry Dream Bars
I can't resist a dessert with lots of delicious layers, not to mention, any kind of chocolate and raspberry combination, so when I say these…
Cinnamon Caramels
I'm not a big candy maker, mostly because of all that waiting and stirring. I didn't even own a candy thermometer until I saw these caramels…
Classic Cornbread Stuffing
I am of the opinion that the stuffing is the best part of Thanksgiving dinner! My mom used to start saving bread ends well before…
Classic Deviled Eggs
I don't know why I don't make deviled eggs more often. I love them! They are a good way to use up all those hard boiled eggs at…
Coconut Layer Cake
This cake is so delicious! And starting with a boxed cake mix make it so easy. You can even use frozen whipped topping instead of…
Coconut Tres Leches Cake
One of my favorite things about celebrating Cinco de Mayo is having an excuse to make tres leches cake. I'd make it more often, except my…
Cranberry Almond Rice Pilaf
Rice is such an economical side dish, and one that my boys all love, so I'm always looking for new ways to prepare it. This Cranberry Almond Rice…
Cranberry Apple Red Hots Cider
I love keeping a pot of warm cider simmering in the slow cooker on Christmas Eve. I've tried all kinds of different recipes over the years, and this…
Cranberry Balsamic Glazed Pork Medallions
I participated in the National Pork Board Porksgiving program as a member of One2One Network. I received compensation but all opinions are my…
Cranberry Butter
Over the summer, I tried a recipe for strawberry butter. I was pretty much in strawberry heaven. So when I came across a recipe for Cranberry Butter,…
Cranberry Chocolate Pecan Pie
If you love pecan pie, and even if you don't, you're going to love this Cranberry Chocolate Pecan Pie. Trust me, pecan pie haters, my husband is one…
Cranberry Christmas Cake
I'm not sure why, but I always feel like a cake is too "everyday" to serve as a Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert. But this Cranberry Christmas Cake…
Cranberry Cream Cheese Bars
This shop has been compensated by #Collective Bias, Inc. and Quaker. All opinions are mine alone. #QuakerUp #MyOatsCreation So many of the…
Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip
I tried this fabulous Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip at Thanksgiving and it shot straight to the top of my list of favorite holiday appetizers. I'll be…
Cranberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake
One of my favorite ingredients for holiday baking is the cranberry. And this Cranberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is easily the best thing I've made…
Cranberry Feta Pinwheels
We have a tradition of serving a variety of appetizers and finger foods on Christmas Eve, and if you're looking for a holiday appetizer that's super…
Cranberry Orange Cookies
Every holiday season I try several new cookie recipes. Most of them are tasty, but only a select few go into the permanent recipe file with favorites…
Cranberry Orange Crumb Cake
If you're looking for something delicious to serve for Christmas morning breakfast, then this Cranberry Orange Crumb Cake is the recipe for you!I…
Cranberry Pepper Jelly Turkey Breast
I love trying out new turkey recipes in the week's leading up to Thanksgiving. Usually I opt for a turkey breast, because the size is more suited to…
Cranberry Swirl Bread
Oh my heavens! This beautiful Cranberry Swirl Bread may be the best thing that ever happened to the humble cranberry. And I love all things…
Creamy Parmesan Baked Acorn Squash
I've always considered myself someone who doesn't really like squash. But over the years, I have tried some variations of squash that I found…
Creamy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
It's officially November. Which means the "holiday season" is officially upon us. One of my favorite things about this time of year is having an…
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallow Cookies
I'm so excited about the new line of seasonal baking mixes from Pillsbury®! Just in time for the holidays, they've got fun and festive offerings…
Donut Hole Snowmen
Now that my boys are older, I don't make a lot of "cute" food. But everyone once in a while I just can't resist. And these fun Donut Hole…
Dublin Coddle (Potato, Sausage and Bacon Hot Pot)
I have this thing about corned beef. With the possible exception of a good Reuben sandwich, I just don't like it. So I'm always at a loss when it…
Dulce de Leche Brownies
Most of the specialty brownie recipes I've tried don't end up being any better than a good old chocolate brownie. But these are…
Easy Chocolate Mousse
I've tried so many recipes for chocolate mousse over the years, but this Easy Chocolate Mousse is the one I keep coming back to. It's quick,…
Easy No-Bake Lemon Tart
I received a tart pan with a removable bottom for Christmas and I may never go back to using a regular pie pan again. In fact, I love my tart pan so…
Easy Rocky Road Peanut Clusters
If you ask my kids what my favorite flavor of ice cream is, they will respond without hesitation, "Rocky Road." So it's no wonder I loved these Rocky…
Easy Sauteed Garlic Asparagus
Vegetables don't get much easier than this Sauteed Garlic Asparagus. It's perfect for Thanksgiving because it doesn't take up space in the oven and…
Eggnog Pancakes with Homemade Vanilla Syrup
For years we've had a traditional Christmas morning breakfast of biscuits and gravy. But that tradition is about to change, thanks to these Eggnog…
Eggnog Snickerdoodles
My husband is an eggnog fanatic (something he's passed on to our children), so I knew these Eggnog Snickerdoodles were going to be a huge hit at my…
Favorite Chocolate Fudge
I've tried a lot of fudge recipes over the years, and if I'm being honest, most of them haven't been all that great. This really is my very favorite…
Favorite Dinner Rolls
Just in time for your holiday dinner, I'm sharing my family's favorite dinner roll recipe (although we have been known to eat them for breakfast,…
Festive Fruit Salsa with Homemade Cinnamon Chips
If you're looking for something healthy and delicious to add to your Independence Day menu, this Festive Fruit Salsa is just what you need. It's a…
Four Spice Crackle Cookies
Sugar and spice and everything nice, that's what these cookies are made of. They're one of our all-time favorites, and one of the first…
Frozen Cranberry Salad
I love this Frozen Cranberry Salad! I think my husband and kids love it even more than I do. It's one of the easiest dishes to prepare on my…
German Sweet Chocolate Pie
My family is very opinionated when it comes to pie, but this German Sweet Chocolate Pie is one we all agree on. It really is one of my all-time…
Gingersnap Sandwich Cookies with Coconut Orange Filling
I have a soft gingersnap cookie recipe that I've been making at the holidays for over 20 years. It's pretty much a family tradition. I don't think…
Go Bold with Pillsbury: Spring Daisy Cookies
I'm so glad that Spring has finally arrived! I can't wait for the bright, beautiful colors of the season to make an appearance. And I'm definitely…
Green Bean Casserole Cups
I have a confession to make. I've never been a fan of the green bean casserole that's so popular at Thanksgiving. But I've always wanted to like it,…
Green Onion Cheese Ball
I usually make this cheese ball at Christmastime, and it's one of the reasons I look forward to the holidays! I've found that the easiest…
Homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries
My husband is a chocolate covered cherry fanatic, so I always make sure to stock up during the holidays. I'd never considered making them at home,…
Homemade Peppermint Patties
My whole family loves Peppermint Patties! I always buy them for our Christmas stockings, along with a few extra bags to stash away in the…
Honey Ginger Roasted Carrots
For almost nine years my youngest has claimed he doesn't like carrots, until he tried these Honey Ginger Roasted carrots. I'm right there with him.…
Honey Glazed Ham (Slow Cooker)
If you love honey glazed ham, you're going to love this slow cooker version. This is hands-down my absolute favorite way to prepare ham.It's…
Independence Day Ice Cream Soda Bar
Did you know that June 20 is National Ice Cream Soda Day? Not that you needed an excuse to enjoy an ice cream soda. To celebrate, I've…
Irish Tea Cake
Like much Irish fare, this Irish Tea Cake is a simple recipe. You probably have all of the ingredients in your pantry right now. As the name…
Jumbo Lemon Sweet Roll
When we moved to our neighborhood several years ago, we started hosting an Easter egg hunt as a fun way to get to know our neighbors. As my kids got…
Marbled Red Velvet Fudge
When it comes to favorite family recipes, my grandma's fudge is legendary. Her recipe has been shared in family recipe books, and made at family…
Mini Black Forest Cheesecakes
I know you're probably just getting started with those New Years resolutions, but hopefully there's still room for a bit of indulgence in your life,…
Mini Salted Caramel Cups
When it comes to sweet treats, chocolate definitely tops my list, with caramel being a close second. So I was pretty much in heaven after I made…
Mummy Pops
For some reason, Halloween treats are not my forte. But I love the way these adorable Oreo Mummy Pops turned out. And once I got the hang of it,…
No-Bake 15 Minute Thin Mints
Okay, these fabulous chocolate mint wafer cookies might take you 20 minutes to make. Especially if you stop to eat all the unused cookie cream…
No-Bake Cheesecake Mousse
If you're looking for an easy yet impressive Valentine's Day dessert, look no further. Really, this no-bake cheesecake mousse is perfect any time of…
No-Bake Salted Caramel Eggnog Cheesecakes
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HolidaySweetTreats #CollectiveBiasMy…
Not Fried Ice Cream Cake
I love fried ice cream! I order it in restaurants every chance I get. Mostly because making it at home is kind of tricky, not to mention, messy! So…
Oreo Bats and Cheesy Bacon Spinach Dip
This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.One of the challenges of hosting a family…
Oreo Truffles
These are really easy to make, as long as you skip the chocolate dipping and just roll the truffles in sprinkles or crushed cookies. If you are…
Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped potatoes are just so good! And this Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes recipe is simple and delicious. It's a show stopping side dish for any…
Pea Salad with Cashews and Bacon
The first time I tried this salad, I was a little apprehensive. Peas as the main ingredient in a salad just seemed a little strange…
Pecan Sandies Shortbread Cookies
I am a huge fan of pecan studded shortbread cookies. And also Russian tea cakes, Mexican wedding cookies, and snowball cookies. I love them all! And…
Peppermint Brownie Truffles
One of my favorite holiday flavor combinations is chocolate and peppermint. So it's no wonder that I found these rich, chewy Peppermint Brownie…
Peppermint Meringues
These Peppermint Meringues are one of the handful of holiday treats that my boys request every single year. Thank goodness these melt-in-your-mouth…
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping
I've tried quite a few pumpkin cheesecake recipes over the years, and this Pumpkin Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping is by far my favorite. My…
Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Bundt Cake
If there's anything I love more than pumpkin, it's pumpkin and chocolate. It's such a great flavor combo! If you've ever had a pumpkin chocolate chip…
Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake
This Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake is a quick and easy pumpkin dessert that my whole family loves. Even my my husband, who doesn't typically like…
Quick Cranberry Glazed Meatballs
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #20MinutesToTasty #CollectiveBiasThe…
Quinoa Pomegranate Salad with Candied Pecans
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.…
Raspberry Mousse Pie Bars
These raspberry mousse pie bars are absolutely amazing! The flavor and texture are just perfect--sweet, but not too sweet, and…
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
If you need a last minute Valentine's Day treat, then this is the cookie for you. Using a box cake mix is a fabulous shortcut, especially when…
Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies
Valentine's day is right around the corner, and these sandwich cookies are a perfect red and white treat. They're also really, really…
Restaurant Style Salsa
This is hands-down my favorite salsa recipe. I suppose "restaurant-style" depends on which Mexican restaurant you go to, but this is a lot like…
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa (Market Monday)
I was excited to spot tomatillos at my local farm stand this week. They seem to have such a short growing season here in Colorado that…
Rugelach Bars & a Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange
If you're looking for some delicious Christmas cookie ideas, you've come to the right place! I'm teaming up with some fabulous bloggers today for a…
Snickers Candy Bar Fudge
I confess, I'm not a huge fudge person. But I am here to tell you, if you make one fudge or candy recipe this holiday season, make this Snickers…
Spiced Candied Almonds
Dear readers, I'm so sorry about this recipe. Because you're not going to be able stop eating these Spiced Candied Almonds. Don't say I didn't warn…
Strawberry Muddy Buddies
It doesn't seem to matter what kind of Muddy Buddies I make, they never last long. And these Strawberry Muddy Buddies are probably the best variation…
Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce
I've been making the same cranberry sauce for years, and for good reason. It's simple and delicious. This Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce recipe is…
Sweet Potato Gratin
I'm a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but the rest of my family doesn't generally care for them (crazy!). Except for my youngest, they don't even like…
Sweet Potato Wedges with Bacon Dressing
My family is pretty divided when it comes to sweet potatoes. Half of us love them (including me!), half of us don't. But even the sweet potato…
The Best No-Roll Sugar Cookies
When I'm making sugar cookies for a crowd, I always make these sugar cookie bars. But I've been searching for a fabulous, more traditional…
Thirty Plus Festive Christmas Cookie Recipes
I love Christmas cookie baking season. Every year I make a few of our traditional favorites, and I always try several new holiday cookie recipes too.…
Three Ingredient Mock Butterfinger Bars
Yes, this recipe has a short and somewhat strange ingredient list, but trust me, you're in for a treat! Our friends recently brought us a plate of…
Traditional Irish Soda Bread
I've tried several recipes for Irish Soda Bread, and this is by far my favorite. It bakes up into such a beautiful loaf that I can hardly…
Tres Leches Cake
I've been wanting to try making Tres Leches Cake (or three milks cake) for awhile now. The cake itself will seem very dry and airy, which is…
Triple Chocolate Cookie Cups and a Holiday Baking Giveaway
I don't know about you, but I'm in total holiday baking mode over here. There are several family favorite Christmas treats to be made, like Rolo…
Triple Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Chocolate and peppermint might just be my favorite holiday flavor combination. So it only seemed natural to combine them in a festive holiday cookie.…
Turtle Thumbprint Cookies
I've seen these Turtle Thumbprint Cookies here and there around the Internet, but for some crazy reason, I never got around to trying them until now.…
Twenty Chocolate Recipes for Valentine’s Day
When I think of Valentine's Day desserts, I think of chocolate. Actually, I think of chocolate all the time, but especially on Valentine's Day. So…
Twenty Plus Favorite Holiday Recipes
I love this time of year! From Thanksgiving through the end of the year, there's nothing I'd rather do than gather my family around for good food,…
White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Bars
Cranberries. White Chocolate. Macadamia nuts. Three things I love in one delicious bar cookie, and let me tell you, it's a heavenly…
White Chocolate Mousse Cherry Parfait
I first served these White Chocolate Mousse Cherry Parfaits for our Christmas dessert last year, but I couldn't help thinking how perfect they'd be…
White Chocolate Mousse Cherry Pie
Wow! This was incredible! There are no words, really, to describe how fabulous it was. And despite all the steps, it was really quite…
White Chocolate Mummy Pretzels
These White Chocolate Mummy Pretzels are easily the easiest, cutest Halloween treats I've ever made. And that's really saying something. Because…
Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
I'll be honest, I could live without cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving, but it just doesn't seem right to skip it. So if you're looking for a…
