Everyone seems to have a different name for these melt-in-your-mouth Mexican Wedding Cookies. Regardless of what you call them, they’re dangerously delicious! Eat just one? Yeah, right. Mexican Wedding Cookies Every time I bite into one of these powdered sugar coated Mexican wedding cookies, I’m reminded of my grandmother. I have a vivid memory of her, rolling them out with me between her hands. She was the source of so many delicious foods in my childhood, like her crave-worthy “ monster cookies “....

Crisp Pulled Pork Tacos are an irresistibly delicious way to change up your average taco night. With crunchy taco shells and plenty of cheese on top, this taco recipe is one of our favorite ways to use leftover pulled pork along with pulled pork quesadillas . Leftover Pulled Pork Tacos Taco shells are beyond handy to have in the pantry for quick and easy dinners. You can stuff them with almost anything and have an easy dinner in a crunchy “wrap” in minutes....

Roasted sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts are pure awesomeness from start to finish. Adding salty bacon and a splash of vinegar makes this one heck of a fantastic side dish. I served these Brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes with balsamic glazed meatloaf (a family favorite!) and this easy creamed corn . The whole family loved this meal! If I’m lucky enough to have any of this recipe remaining after a meal, I very happily call it my lunch the following day....

These are creamy, buttery, salty potatoes that put every other boiled potato to shame . Salt potatoes are a staple in Upstate New York and I’ve been told that people get a wee little bit crazy about them. When I tell you that these just might be the most perfect bites of potato that I’ve ever tasted, I don’t say that lightly. My whole family LOVES potatoes. Smashed , Mashed , Whipped , Baked , Stuffed , Roasted , Hot , or Cold : we are serious about our potatoes ....

This is the finale to the Balsamic Butter Sauce meal. Why call it a meal based on that? Well, because I covered every single thing on my plate with this lovely Balsamic Butter Sauce right before serving the meal. Yes, it really was that good. The original recipe called for tilapia. However, we are huge fans of ono lately, so I used that instead. It was very good. I think in this instance though, the tilapia might have been even better....

Warm, smoky, and with just the right amount of heat, Southwest Chicken is lightning quick to make. I love this chicken because it is super easy to throw together, and my family loves it because it goes well with so many of our favorite meals. I fell in love with these bite-sized pieces of chicken years ago, and this Southwest version has become a family favorite. It fits right alongside my other boldly seasoned chicken bites ....

There aren’t many things that top a cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day, but this strawberry lemonade is one of them. And if you’re like me and prefer your drinks a bit less sweet, homemade is the way to go. You can control the sweetness, and if it’s a lazy summer night, no one is going to judge you for adding a splash of vodka to your glass....

If you can’t get enough of the fall flavors, this sweet potato ice cream is about to blow your mind. Once you take a bite, you’ll understand. It turns out that sweet potato ice cream tastes like frozen pumpkin pie. Sweet Potato Ice Cream The natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes, combined with that warm cinnamon spice and brown sugar, makes this dessert feel like fall in an ice cream scoop....

Crisp potato chips topped with melted cheese, hot bacon, cool ranch dressing, and green onions is a nacho combination that everyone loves. Potato Chip Nachos could also be called The Ultimate Snack You Never Knew You Always Wanted. Or, as Luke at Snapshots Lounge calls this awesome appetizer, “Luke’s Sinful Snack” – aka the order I make every single time I walk through the door. The first time I was at Snapshots, I asked our waitress to bring us her favorite appetizer off the menu....

The Ultimate Winter Salad is created with baby spinach, tender grilled chicken, sweet orange slices, roasted beets (don’t run away, I used to be a beet hater myself!), slivers of red onion, crunchy walnuts, creamy goat cheese, and sweet raisins tossed with a sweet and tangy white balsamic vinaigrette. I can not get enough of this salad. I’ve made it so many times lately. Never a huge fan of beets, I’m admittedly a bit surprised that I’m enjoying this salad so much....

Rich, creamy, buttery, and loaded with spices, Non-Alcoholic Hot Buttered “Rum” is an unforgettable drink perfect for any cold weather occasion. Hot Buttered Rum This non-alcoholic hot buttered spice drink is Hot Buttered Rum’s tamer sister; although truth be told, this version is pretty awesome with a splash of rum added as well. The first time I made this non-alcoholic version of our Hot Buttered Rum, my kids went crazy over their warm spiced drinks....

Slow-Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup is full of seasoned beef, rice, bell peppers and plenty of rich flavors. This first time I made this soup, I suspected it was going to be a hit with my family and I was right. I created this soup on a cold winter night when I was craving a hearty and warming soup and Sean was craving stuffed peppers. Spicy Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers are one of Sean’s favorite meals and for a good reason....

5 Minute Chocolate Fudge is a creamy chocolate fudge recipe generously filled with pecans. This fudge recipe comes together in just a few minutes and it is perfect for gifting, snacking, and serving for any occasion. Made with or without nuts, this fudge is a favorite sweet treat year-round. Chocolate Fudge To make this Chocolate Pecan Fudge, you simply combine everything in a glass bowl, heat for a couple of minutes, pour onto a tray, and refrigerate until firm....

Bite-size chunks of Monster Cookie dough are more irresistible than ever when tucked into the Best Ever Cookie Dough Ice Cream. Best Cookie Dough Ice Cream Let’s talk cookie dough. I have a weakness. Hand me a spoon, a fork, or a mixing bowl, there’s no cookie dough that doesn’t have a siren call for me. That said, I do play favorites. The Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream is a classic that I do love....

Each bite of this easy Butter Toffee starts with a signature crunch. The salted dark chocolate and buttery caramel flavors slowly meld together, as the toffee transforms into that dreamy not-quite-chewy texture. This is the kind of dessert that invites you to slow down for just a minute and savor the moment. Easiest, best toffee recipe I have ever made. I have used this recipe for 5 years and I always get raves of how good it is....

If a thick, chocolate malt milkshake is your kind of treat, just wait until you scoop into this chocolate malt ice cream—it’s everything you love, frozen into pure nostalgic bliss. Chocolate Malt One taste of a chocolate malt is all it takes to transport me back to childhood. My grandpa used to make chocolate malts for us when we visited and we’d very carefully carry them upstairs and out the second-story door to walk out on the roof and enjoy them....

Do you like Reuben sandwiches? If so, you just might go crazy over these Corned Beef Sliders – my family sure did! Reuben Sliders The soft, sweetness of the slider rolls complements the savory flavors of corned beef and sauerkraut. Add in plenty of melting cheese and you have a fun new twist on a Reuben sandwich. My kids devour these every time we make them. Sean’s all-time favorite sandwich is a classic Reuben; rye bread piled high with corned beef, sauerkraut, and melting Swiss cheese....

These chocolate chip cookies were one of the first recipes I shared on the blog and I’m still ridiculously happy with them. I tried dozens of chocolate chip cookie recipes over the years, in a search for THE one recipe that will make me happy. Everyone has their own opinion on what a chocolate chip cookie should be and for me, these are perfect; crisp edges, soft and chewy centers, plenty of chocolate chips and the perfect thickness....

Tender red potatoes, crisp sweet corn and slightly spicy kielbasa sausage are sauteed together and then tossed with oregano and thyme for a meal that my whole family loves. Fresh or dried herbs work well in this meal, either kind will combine with the potatoes for a very flavorful skillet meal. This is a meal that I’ve been making without a recipe for so many years now; I had to actually pay attention to what I was doing and write down the recipe the last time I made it....

Perfectly sweetened and wonderfully spiced jam with just a hint of cinnamon, Homemade Peach Jam has been a staple in our home for about 15 years. Every year, I wait until we can order peaches by the case. Then I roll up my sleeves and set to work making and canning a year’s worth of delicious jam. Several years ago, about the time I started this website, the summer’s peaches were very late getting to our area....