The most popular question I’ve ever received on this website is whether you can make ice cream without a machine. The answer is YES. You can make ice cream without a machine. Homemade Ice Cream Without A Machine With 70+ ice cream recipes to choose from, that question comes up a few times a week, if not daily through the warmer months. Besides, who would ever turn down the chance to make some more ice cream, right?...

Jalapenos and cheddar cheese make this Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad a guaranteed win. With a creamy, spicy dressing and smoky bites of bacon and egg throughout the salad, it’s a crowd favorite. Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad I’ve been playing with the idea of combining the spicy flavors of jalapeno poppers with the creamy goodness of potato salad for some time now, and I’m glad to say that this recipe is a hit....

Crisp lettuce, sweet mango slices, and sharp red onions combine to make this a deliciously simple Mango Summer Salad. With a light and slightly spicy dressing, this salad was a hit with my family. Salad with Mango The first time I can remember seeing a mango was when my older sister shared one with me as a teenager. Here was this giant fruit with a soft green and yellow leathery skin....

This garlicky, orange shrimp packs a whole lot of awesome flavor with little more than some orange juice, fresh garlic, and a dash of spices. Orange Shrimp Orange garlic shrimp has been one of our favorite shrimp recipes for so long; I went years without making a different shrimp dish after I made it the first time about 15 years ago. It seemed as if, whenever I bought shrimp, planning to try a new recipe, I would change my mind at the last minute and make this orange shrimp instead....

This pasta feels like spring or summer in a bowl. It’s light and lemony with a great balance of flavors. The lemon cuts through the creaminess, the salmon brings that slightly smoky depth, and the pine nuts add just the right crunch. Smoked Salmon Pasta I’ve fallen in love with the ease of dishes made with smoked salmon. The huge boost of flavor the salmon adds to the meal is wonderful, but best of all, the cooking time is minimal....

A few months ago, while visiting my sister, she gave me a jar of dried diced jalapenos that she bought impulsively and then forgot she had. I was happy to have a new ingredient to play with and I decided to try making a spicy version of our favorite Homemade Ranch Dip . This dip turned out fantastically well. Spicy and tangy with just enough heat from the jalapenos to leave a bite in the back of your throat....

This is a sweet and spicy homemade bbq sauce with just enough heat to linger in your mouth. I’ve been slathering this sauce on darn near everything in my kitchen for a few weeks now! Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce This barbecue sauce is tangy and sweet, it’s perfect on chicken , as a dipping sauce for potato wedges , with steak bites , and mixed into ranch dressing for a spicy kick....

Sweet Orange Sauce has been a favorite part of our weekend breakfasts for as long as I can remember. My grandmother always served this sauce over her German Pancakes and over crepes. Sweet Orange Sauce Every time I make it, I remember times spent with my grandparents. We pour this sauce over pancakes, waffles , miniature German pancakes and just about any other sweet breakfast food. This sauce is so delicious, that you’ll find yourself licking the spoon....

Say goodbye to leftovers with this Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole. Layered with crispy tater tots, gooey cheese, savory sausage, and fluffy eggs this breakfast casserole has earned thumbs up around the table every time I serve it. Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole with Sausage I literally cannot believe that I haven’t tried this before. This tater tot breakfast casserole with sausage blew the lid off of my expectations. This is one breakfast that I’m going to be making regularly for years to come....

This is a soft and fluffy gluten free sandwich bread that tastes great and can be sliced incredibly thin. I have never sliced a loaf of homemade bread this thinly. I average about 2-3 slices for every inch of this bread. An 8 1/2″ loaf pan usually results in about 20 slices. Sliced thick and thin, we’ve been eating this bread with breakfast (it cooked beautifully for this Fruity French Toast ), lunch, dinner or even as dessert a few times....

I have a well-established love of ice cream, with over 150 ice cream recipes here on the website, and yet I still make this simple ice cream recipe at least once a month. There’s a reason why we call this the easiest (and best!) ice cream you will ever make or taste. How To Make Homemade Ice Cream Can anyone ever turn down a scoop of rich and creamy homemade ice cream?...

Yogurt with granola is a quintessential breakfast treat and this Breakfast Parfait Board brings the typical yogurt bowl to a whole new level! Filled with all sorts of fruits, assorted crunchy cereals, and granola , the parfait bar is a super fun way to surprise your family for breakfast or host friends for brunch. Have you joined the charcuterie board craze? My friend Maegan from The Baker Mama is basically the queen of all the foods you could possibly pile onto a board and everything she shares makes me so hungry!...

Spicy Cajun potatoes are a great side dish for grilled and roasted meats. They are also delicious chopped up with a soft egg on top or tossed into egg burritos with a bit of sausage or bacon. Cajun Potatoes My family can not get enough of the Cajun flavors we’ve grown to love. Whether it’s a shrimp boil at home or a quick sausage pasta , we love these flavors....

Creamy refried beans are layered with spicy ground beef, green chile, and plenty of cheese in these Cheesy Beef and Bean Burritos. These burritos have been such a hit with my boys, we’ve made them several times already! Served with Spanish Rice or Chipotle Lime Rice , Elote Dip , and some Pico de Gallo , this is a meal that everyone will enjoy. Easy Beef Burritos As soon as I saw these burritos in my friend Jessica’s new Beef It Up cookbook , I knew I’d be making them....

Creamy, sweet, and slightly tangy cottage cheese ice cream tastes so much like cheesecake ice cream , you’ll do a double take! With three times the protein, it’s a new staple in our freezer. I’ve dressed this batch of ice cream up with a berry swirl and graham cracker pieces throughout, but the options are nearly endless. I’m already playing a couple of new flavors. How to Make Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Wondering what cottage cheese ice cream tastes like?...

Rich chocolate brownies with cranberries and pecans are one of my favorite easy-to-make desserts this time of year – it is an unexpected and fun holiday flavor combination. Served plain or topped with ice cream and hot fudge sauce , I’ve been making cranberry brownies at least a few times every holiday season for years. And without exception, everyone who has tasted them has raved over them. Cranberry Brownies The brownie base for this recipe has been my favorite for years....

This Five Minute Marinara Sauce is everything I want in a pasta sauce. It’s fresh and oh so flavorful, with an unexpected brightness from fresh lemon – don’t doubt the sauce without trying it, the combination really works! Every single person who has ever tasted this sauce in my home has asked for the recipe. Best of all, this easy marinara sauce is made from just a few simple ingredients and takes almost no prep time at all....

As much as I do love a classic potato salad, (as evidenced by the fact there are over a dozen potato salad recipes on this website), sometimes you need something a little different. As a result, I’ve really been enjoying the mayo-free salads this summer. This cranberry bacon broccoli salad has been such a hit, I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve made it. Mayo-free salads are stress-free for potlucks and barbecues, with no need to rush and get things into the fridge as quickly as possible or to keep them as cold as possible....

Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten has been delivered by friends and strangers in a time of sickness or exhaustion. A meal brought to your door on a night when you have no energy to cook says that someone is thinking of you. Are you overwhelmed at the thought of delivering a meal to another family? I used to be the same way. As a newlywed, a friend called and asked me if I would take a meal to another family....

Have you tried Ono? I hadn’t even heard of it until recently. This is an excellent fish. I am already planning what I will make with it next time. The texture was perfect, not at all mushy. The flavor was very mild. Ono is considered a perfect fish for grilling, so we did just that. I grilled this along with some huge pattypans for dinner. They were great together....