Whenever the temperature dips and soup season arrives, I find myself using my crockpot even more than usual more. I am convinced that this slow cooker white chicken chili is the reason crockpots exist. No stress. Just tender chicken, hearty beans, spicy chile, and a house that smells divine. Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili This slow cooker white chicken chili is a creamy, hearty soup filled with tender chunks of savory chicken, soft white beans, green chile, and plenty of spices....

Strawberry Blueberry Banana Smoothie brings summertime straight to your glass. Sweet and creamy, this good-for-you smoothie is an easy way to start your day or refuel in the afternoon. My family loves smoothies and I make them several times a week either with our breakfasts or as snacks. Pink, purple, green, blue, brown, they come in countless colors and flavors. A while back, I combined both of those smoothies into this one and it was an instant hit....

Remember when I said, I just don’t think you can have enough street corn inspired recipes? Well, this Street Corn Chicken Salad is proof of that once again. Tender bites of chicken and fresh corn are coated with a creamy, spicy sauce of mayonnaise, lime, cilantro, and cotija cheese to make this flavorful chicken salad. Fill a sandwich or tortilla wrap, eat it with crackers, dip some tortilla chips, add a scoop to a tossed salad, or just grab a fork....

Swiss Roll Ice Cream starts with a creamy vanilla base swirled with chocolate and layered with bite-size pieces of Little Debbie Swiss Rolls. I shared this ice cream with my boys a few weeks ago and they happily gave it the thumbs up. Are you ready for a true confession today? I have a weakness for Little Debbie Swiss Rolls – a somewhat embarrassing weakness. I know, I know, I’ve admitted weakness in the past for all kinds of foods: from this cookie dough , to this incredible salad and this restaurant ice cream , to any number of homemade sauces and syrups ....

Slow Cooker Baked Beans are chock-full of bacon and beef, sweetened with molasses and then simmered until thick and sweet. If you’ve been reading this blog for long at all, you might notice that I very rarely name anything “the best.” Best Baked Beans Ever There are many foods that we love and that we make over and over, but for something to be labeled the best baked beans ever, I feel like it needs to be a “wow” food....

Applewood smoked sausage, roasted potatoes and tender vegetables created a unique stew that was richly flavorful and hearty. I really enjoyed the roasted potatoes in this meal. They remained slightly fluffy on the inside and it was a delicious contrast of textures. This was a very fast meal to put together; easily on the table in less than 30 minutes. I started the onions and sausage in the pot and then chopped the carrots and celery while they were cooking....

Crisp tortillas filled with saucy bbq chicken and melting cheese add up to these BBQ Chicken Quesadillas. They are a little bit spicy, awesomely cheesy, and they are a very popular lunch in our house. BBQ Chicken Quesadilla I am fairly certain that some of the most delicious dishes come from staring into the refrigerator looking for inspiration from leftovers. This was a very successful lunch quickly put together using leftovers from the refrigerator....

This simple Beer and Garlic Chicken Marinade has become a staple in our house over the past few years. Juicy, incredibly flavorful grilled chicken is easier than you might think; especially when it starts with a marinade loaded with flavor from beer, garlic, and a sprinkling of herbs. Beer marinated chicken turns out absolutely perfect; tender and juicy every time. Beer Marinated Chicken I used beer in a marinade for the first time when I made the Smoky Chicken and Bacon Burgers almost five years ago....

This Blackberry Coconut Crisp begins with tart blackberries that have been sprinkled with sugar and then layered inside a coconut and oat crust. The crisp is baked until the berries are soft and warm while the crust wrapped around them is both chewy and crunchy. The unique flavors work wonderfully together and I found myself repeatedly going back to the cooling crisp for just one more taste the first time I made this dessert....

My mom’s classic Pumpkin Pie recipe is one that you’re likely familiar with, straight off the side of the original can of Libby’s pumpkin puree, this is pumpkin pie the way I love it best. Served warm or cold, with whipped cream, cool whip, or ice cream, pumpkin pie is one of the classic desserts that I look forward to eating each holiday season. Classic Pumpkin Pie And just like my sister, Jenny, I have to admit that there aren’t many things that beat a cold slice of pumpkin pie with a cup of coffee for breakfast the day after Thanksgiving....

Coconut Lovers be warned, this coconut rice krispie treat is going to star in your food daydreams for years to come. I adore coconut and I also LOVE a great rice krispie treat, so this combination is pretty much my idea of snacking perfection. Coconut Rice Krispie Treats While I’m admittedly a sucker for an amazing rice krispie treat, not just any rice krispie treat will do. If it’s too hard and it scratches the roof of your mouth, that’s just wrong....

In honor of a new recipe that I am very excited to share tomorrow afternoon, I am sharing this dipping sauce today. I’m not typically a mustard loving girl and I really enjoyed this sauce. Just a hint of honey to sweeten it and it goes well with just about anything. My kids have been dipping their vegetables into it all week and they’ve already requested that I make it again....

Crunchy, chewy Oreo pieces and chunks of decadent brownie mingle together in every scoop of this Oreo Brownie Ice Cream. Brownie and Ice Cream My dad adored brownies. We often had them for dessert with vanilla ice cream. He was a little weird though and liked slightly burnt brownies best. He would leave any leftover brownies out overnight to dry up, and in the morning he’d dip them in coffee like biscotti....

Juicy steak, plenty of crisp vegetables, a sprinkling of cheese, and a drizzle of the best sweet and spicy vinaigrette you’ll ever taste combine to make this Southwestern Steak Salad. Ever since I shared How To Eat Salad Everyday (aka my Fritos Everyday Diet), I can’t stop coming up with more salad combinations. This salad is a new favorite for Sean and I both – although the Fritos are optional for him and never optional for this girl....

My family has a ridiculous weakness for sweet and spicy almonds. We have been buying a version of them from Costco and devouring them almost as soon as we get them home. I was determined to provide the flavor we love, with a whole lot less sugar. The fourth time was the charm and we are thrilled with these! I add the highest amount of cayenne to the batch when I make these....

The Best Gluten Free White Cake is tender and moist, while dense enough not to crumble at the touch of a fork, this is exactly what I want in a white cake. Topped with creamy fresh strawberry frosting , or a classic buttercream , this cake has received more thumbs up over the past ten years than anything else I’ve baked. The flavor combination is absolutely perfect with both almond and vanilla flavors....

This watermelon fruit salad features a refreshing, colorful mix of watermelon, cherries, and berries tossed with a handful of fresh mint in a sweet, tangy honey lime dressing. Watermelon Fruit Salad We’ve made it to the middle of the summer, and along with the heat, comes the perfect excuse to indulge in all the vibrant, sweet fruits the season offers. Today, I’m sharing a simple yet irresistible recipe that’s already become my favorite snack this summer....

Sweet onions, fresh zucchini, and grilled corn along with a bit of chicken and plenty of melting cheese made these some of the best vegetable quesadillas that I have made recently. Zucchini Quesadilla Gooey cheese quesadillas have been a classic dinner item in our house for years now, but I’m always looking for ways to change things up. These quesadillas combine the flavorful pop of fresh zucchini, sweet onions, hearty grilled corn, and (if desired) chicken to create a game-changing mix of flavors....

Garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground pepper make up the All-Purpose Seasoning that I reach for the most often. Loaded with my most frequently used spices, this seasoning blend is always worthy of space in my spice cabinet – although, if I’m honest, it’s on the counter more often than in the cabinet most days. House Seasoning Recipe Traditional recipes for house seasoning call for a simple blend of salt, pepper, and garlic....

Did you know that you can make creamy, rich, and saucy stovetop mac and cheese from scratch in the same amount of time it takes to cook boxed mac and cheese? And I’m happy to say that this pasta is infinitely tastier than the boxes of mac and cheese that used to have a home in our pantry. Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese I’ve tried countless mac and cheese recipes over the years and never found one that I truly loved....