Sweet Potatoes with Sausage is an easy-as-can-be one pan dinner that my family would willingly eat every night. I get it, weeknight meals especially need to be quick and easy, not only on the prep but the clean-up as well. This easy sheet pan dinner with baked chicken thighs , baby potatoes, and fresh green beans has become a favorite in many of your homes over the past two years....

This Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe is perfect. You heard me correctly. Perfect. And I don’t use that word lightly. The recipe I’m sharing with you today is truly worthy of that descriptor. You don’t think I’d call something the “best” if I didn’t mean it, do you? I’ve tried numerous recipes for balsamic vinaigrette over the past few years and while they have been decent, they were not quite what I was searching for....

Crisp, tart, slightly sweet, and always fragrant, the classic mojito is a cocktail that I never get tired of sipping. I’ve been a fan of mojitos for a while now. I tried my first mojito about 15 years ago, while on a camping trip with several families. Our friend Tony made the mojitos and I was hooked. (Yes, that would be Tony, the same person who introduced us to the crazy delicious Slow Cooker Baked Beans recipe and Italian Cream Liqueur ....

Chopped fudge pieces and salty, chocolate-covered peanuts dance through swirls of rich fudge sauce in this Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream. Tin Roof Ice Cream This was my Grandpa McGinnis’ favorite ice cream. I never really liked tin roof ice cream much as a kid, as peanuts in ice cream just weren’t my thing. But, as an adult, I sure do love this homemade version. Maybe it’s that the peanuts are covered in chocolate....

Tender potatoes, fresh cabbage, and salty kielbasa are about all you need to make this quick and easy flavor-filled Kielbasa Cabbage Potato Skillet. There is never a bite leftover when I make this and my kids ask for it often. I never have a problem fulfilling their request for this tasty skillet dinner because it takes just 20 minutes from start to finish. This is one of those recipes to keep in your arsenal for the nights when you need a fast meal that will please everyone at the table....

All the best tips on how to make a grilled cheese sandwich a.k.a. The Guide To Perfect Grilled Cheese! Oh, how I love a warm grilled cheese sandwich. Paired with a cup of Tomato Soup , this is the perfect lunch for a chilly day. There’s nothing else like the crunch of toasted sourdough drenched in tomato soup. The hot, melting sandwiches also pair well with Pizza Soup , Dill Pickle Soup , or Italian White Bean, Cabbage, and Sausage Soup ....

Almond Bars are tender, lightly sweetened shortbread-like bars that are so good, you’ll find yourself doubling the recipe every single time you make them. The bars are topped with sliced almonds and an almond glaze – absolutely no one can resist these Almond Bars! This is the ultimate holiday treat for snacking, dessert tables, and for gifting! My friends and neighbors have been known to leave not-so-subtle hints on Instagram and Facebook when they see that I’m making these bars....

Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal is filled with soft apple slices, a sprinkling of brown sugar and spices, and oats cooked until tender. As you know, we love Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal and it has been one of my personal favorites for years. But when my boys requested oatmeal for the third time in a week, I decided to make something new. Apple Pie Oatmeal This oatmeal is a warm, comforting way to start the day, especially when you pair it with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or Cafe Con Leche ....

Juicy oven baked chicken thighs are possible with almost no effort at all! If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you likely know that we eat a lot of chicken. I’ve shared over 150 chicken recipes already and there isn’t an end in sight. Chicken is so versatile that you can serve it for dinner several nights a week for months and never have to have it exactly the same way....

Want to know how to make gooey, soft, and chewy Rice Krispie Treats? Whether you’re serving them after dinner, taking them to a potluck, or simply making them for a fun snack with your kids after school, find out how to make rice crispy treats that turn out perfectly every time! Gooey Rice Krispie Treats Which is it? Rice Crispy Treats or Rice Krispy Treats? Rice Crispies or Rice Krispies? I go back and forth as I’m guessing you all do as well....

Pumpkin bread filled with melting chocolate chips and bursting with autumn spices – is there anything more quintessentially fall than the smell of pumpkin spices drifting through the house? I tasted pumpkin bread for the first time about 20 years ago, when one of my students shared her mom’s pumpkin muffins with me. The recipe below includes both traditional and gluten-free variations. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins I have no idea how I survived up until then without this awesomeness in our life, because pumpkin muffins have been a year-round (yes, pumpkin haters – year-round) favorite in our home ever since....

Rich, dark, ultra-smooth, and creamy chocolate meets a hint of orange in sweet ice cream like no other you’ve ever tasted. If you’re skeptical of the chocolate and citrus combination, one taste will be all it takes to convince you. (And if you don’t love the darkest of chocolate, any chocolate you love will work beautifully in this ice cream.) Chocolate Orange Ice Cream We tried a Chocolate Orange flavored ice cream while we were in Montreal and Sean declared it the best one he tried throughout our vacation....

Over the years this has become our go-to favorite classic potato salad. The recipe is a combination of several of the potato salads here on the site and it’s perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, and weeknight dinners throughout the year. We like to serve potato salad alongside Filthy Burgers or a Hot Dog Bar for a classic summer barbecue side dish. However, potato salad also makes regular appearances on our dinner table alongside Herb Rubbed Pork Roast , Southwest Chicken Legs , or Glazed Meatloaf ....

Perfectly chewy, ultra fudgy brownies, topped with a layer of fudge frosting and a sprinkling of candies, these brownies are a better-than-store-bought copycat of Little Debbie’s Cosmic Brownies! The rave reviews of these brownies have been nonstop, my friends. I’ve made them a few times now to make sure the recipe is perfect and it truly is. Side note: it turns out that these brownies are my kryptonite. I force myself to give away half the pan every time I make them because I can not stay away from them if they’re in the house....

Mildly spicy angel hair pasta tossed with vegetables in a very light cream sauce creates this Creamy Chipotle Pasta. This recipe makes my tastebuds so very happy. For a girl that doesn’t often crave pasta, I’ve been on a roll with it lately. Between this dish and the Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese , I have been eating a whole lot of pasta lately and loving every bite. My children gave this pasta two thumbs up the second time I made it – after solidly vetoing it with kale added to the mix....

Dill Pickle Ranch has everything I want in a dressing. Cool, creamy ranch sets the stage, while pickles bring in a zippy, crave-worthy tang that makes each bite demand another. And, since it takes just a few minutes to throw together, this irresistible salad dressing is always ready to eat when I am. I don’t mess around when it comes to salad dressings. I started my list with a classic homemade ranch dressing 15 years ago, and I doubt I’ll ever run out of new flavors....

Creamy, smooth, rich dulce de leche ice cream is heavenly all by itself , scooped over warm brownies , layered in between ice cream cookie sandwiches or filled with chunks of your favorite bars or brownies . This is an awesome base ice cream recipe for any number of great desserts. To make it even better, I loaded this batch up with bits of Chewy Caramel Turtle Bark and it was pure heaven in an ice cream cone....

Loaded with robust garlic, zesty lemon, and a kick of red pepper flakes, this Garlic Butter Sauce (a.k.a. Cowboy Butter Sauce) transforms any vegetable into something crave-worthy. Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce This recipe was inspired by a scoop of leftover cowboy butter . And let me tell you, every vegetable dipped in this sauce was very happily devoured. I’ve since decided to keep cowboy butter on hand for all eternity....

Green Chile Carnitas are the perfect combination of two of my favorite savory things. It’s tough to find a combo that beats pork and green chile in my mind. Carnitas are cooked until melt in your mouth tender; then roasted at high temperature until the edges caramelize. Green Chile Carnitas Deliciously seasoned pork carnitas are something we make as often as possible. Carnitas are delicious on their own but they become the star of so many dishes from salads to tacos , enchiladas , burritos, and countless other meals....

We are a soup loving family, in case you weren’t already aware of that. And this minestrone soup makes frequent appearances on our table. While my carnivorous family rarely considers it a meal if there isn’t meat on the table, this soup is a winner both with and without the meat. I typically do include the sausage when I make this if I have it on hand. It never fails to make me smile when a simple hearty soup makes everyone in my family so happy....