Kit Kat Ice Cream

This chocolate ice cream is swirled with bite-size wafer cookies and also loaded with chocolate-covered chunks of Kit Kat candy bars. Kit Kat Ice Cream has everything you love about Kit Kat candy bars swirled into each scoop of this homemade ice cream. I share a new ice cream recipe here every Friday – which might lead you to think we’d eventually get tired of ice cream. Well, that sure hasn’t happened yet....

December 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1250 words · Rodney Tompkins

Korean Barbecue Sauce {a.k.a. The Sauce}

Korean BBQ Sauce. Let’s dive right into this awesomeness today. This sweet, tangy, garlicky, slightly spicy sauce? It is a game-changer. As my friend Rebecca says so well, Korean Barbecue Sauce can go just about anywhere regular barbecue sauce can go, but is also wonderful with stir-fries , lettuce wraps, fried rice ; this sauce is an instant flavor boost to almost any food. I’ve made this Korean BBQ Sauce several times over the past year and I couldn’t agree with that description more....

December 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1289 words · George Garland

Millionaire Bars

Millionaire Bars begin with crisp buttery shortbread, then they are layered with chewy caramel and dark chocolate. I could probably stop right there and you’d be convinced to make these bars. However, I need to tell you that these bars taste just like a Twix, only better. Why? Because the shortbread is more flavorful, the caramel is richer, and the chocolate is darker. So yes, much better. These bars were absolutely irresistible....

December 23, 2025 · 5 min · 914 words · Annie Miller

No Bake Chocolate Crunch Bars

Chocolate and peanut butter are mixed with crunchy cereal to make these super easy No Bake Chocolate Crunch Bars. When I was very young, I went camping with the Girl Scouts and our counselor taught us to make what she called “Babe Ruth Bars.” (More on that name in a minute.) These are so easy to make. Our counselor helped me make these bars by stirring the ingredients together over the campfire, rolling them into a log, chilling and slicing them....

December 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1045 words · Ella Torres

Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies

Soft, slightly crisp oatmeal cookies iced with a simple glaze are an old-fashioned treat that begs for a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. I devoured two of these for an afternoon snack with the kids, and then packed up the rest and sent them to work with Sean. I knew I’d be eating them all day long if I didn’t get them out of the house quickly!...

December 23, 2025 · 4 min · 847 words · Rafael Ornellas

Peach Sorbet

Peach sorbet is a cold, refreshing bite of summer on a spoon. It’s bright, flavorful, and bursting with juicy sweetness. Made with just peaches, lemon juice, sugar, and a pinch of salt, peach sorbet is proof that the simplest recipes are often the best. Peach Sorbet This almost unbelievably easy-to-make recipe blends ripe peaches and a bit of sugar into a smooth puree, then freezes it into a light, scoopable treat that’s naturally dairy-free and vegan....

December 23, 2025 · 3 min · 540 words · Christopher Kube

Rice Krispy Treat Ice Cream

Rice Krispy Treat Ice Cream feels like summer sleepovers, Saturday morning cartoons, and pure imagination all rolled into one bowl. Enjoy all the marshmallow goodness of Rice Krispies Treats with none of the sticky fingers. Meet the ice cream of my dreams. I actually dreamed of this ice cream one night (doesn’t everyone dream about food?) after making a batch of Rice Krispies Treats . I woke up the next morning, and I was still thinking about it....

December 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1133 words · Emily Wysong

Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies

Light, buttery, almond flavored shortbread thumbprint cookies have been the most requested cookie I make for almost as long as I can remember. My friend Augusta gave me this recipe years ago and it became a forever favorite at first bite. Thumbprint Cookies with Jam There’s something so endearing and adorable about jam thumbprint cookies. Fruity jam adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the flaky shortbread cookie. The easy glaze on top of these thumbprint cookies adds a beautiful touch....

December 23, 2025 · 22 min · 4534 words · Norma Serrano

Strawberry Ice Cream

Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream is an old-fashioned favorite made simply with strawberries, sugar, cream, and milk. Just a few ingredients add up to a summer ice cream treat that everyone loves. Strawberry ice cream melts into deliciousness about as fast as you can eat it. This is light, creamy, smooth homemade ice cream with bits of strawberries mixed throughout. Top a scoop of this Strawberry Ice Cream with Simple Berry Sauce , Homemade Strawberry Sauce , or Homemade Chocolate Sauce and serve it over Double Chocolate Brownies for a dessert that any fan of chocolate-covered strawberries will love....

December 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1211 words · Elizabeth Darwin

Sunburst Lemon Bars {a.k.a. The Best Lemon Bars Of Your Life}

These lemon bars begin with a melt in your mouth shortbread crust that’s layered with a sweetly tart lemon filling and a lemony glaze on top! As much as I’ve always loved traditional lemon bars with powdered sugar dusted across the top and a crisp crust on the bottom, sometimes you just want something different. And these bars? They put classic lemon bars to shame. Sunburst Lemon Bars are the most amazing lemon bars I’ve ever tasted and I’m so excited to share the recipe with you all....

December 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1466 words · Randy Calvo

Zucchini Corn Salad With Lime Vinaigrette

The sweet crunch of summer corn and crisp slices of zucchini are brightened with a zesty dressing in this Zucchini Corn Salad. Raw Corn Salad Many years ago, it was this salad that was one of my first experiences with raw corn. I saw a recipe for raw corn salad in a magazine, did a double take, and had to try it. If you’ve never experienced this vegetable raw, I recommend it!...

December 23, 2025 · 5 min · 889 words · Maria Mader

Chicken Cordon Bleu With Creamy White Sauce

Chicken tender enough to slice with a fork, salty Black Forest ham, and the mild melting flavors of Havarti or Swiss cheese makes Chicken Cordon Bleu one of our favorite dinners. Just as appropriate for a family dinner night as it is for a fancier meal to serve company, this recipe will do right by you every time. This recipe is one of my favorite ways to prepare chicken, and by now you should know that I have a LOT of delicious ways to cook chicken ....

December 22, 2025 · 10 min · 2098 words · Virginia Mcmaster

Chicken Waldorf Salad

Savory chunks of chicken mingle with sweet grapes, crunchy walnuts, and crisp apples in this easy Chicken Waldorf Salad. This is a lunch you will put on repeat! Chicken Waldorf Salad This chicken salad recipe is so ridiculously good. It balances so many different things all at once. It has savory and sweet flavors. It’s got crunchy, crisp, and tender ingredients. And, it’s so easy to make! There is a reason that Waldorf salad has retained its popularity for over a hundred years....

December 22, 2025 · 5 min · 947 words · Carol Mcgraw

Chocolate Lava Cakes

Chocolate Lava Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream come true. With a gooey center and a crackling cake-like crust, there is no other dessert that compares. I came home from that trip and immediately did my best to recreate the recipe at home. We’ve eaten these warm souffle-like chocolate pudding and cake desserts countless times over the past year. As I was packing this week for another glorious Princess cruise (this time we will be cruising through the British Isles !...

December 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1312 words · Ramon Lyon

Crock

Slow cooker corned beef brisket is so good, you’ll be making it far more often than once a year. Is there anything better than coming home to the smell of a meal that’s simmering in the crock-pot? Making corned beef in the slow cooker is so easy it practically makes itself. Slow Cooker Corned Beef Brisket Perfectly moist, sliceable or shreddable, slow cooker corned beef brisket is possible with just a few minutes of effort....

December 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1098 words · Bryan Ogata

Gingerbread Cookie Bars

All the flavor of classic gingerbread cookies in a chewy Gingerbread Cookie Bar generously topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting. I’ve had “make gingerbread cookies” on my holiday baking list for several years now and I never seem to get around to it. Most of the time, just thinking about rolling out cookies is enough to make me get out a bar pan and throw together a batch of brownies instead....

December 22, 2025 · 4 min · 834 words · Chester Mceachran

Homemade Magic Shell (& Chocolate Covered Clementines!)

Homemade Magic Shell & Chocolate Covered Clementines Ingredients 1/2 cup semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons coconut oil see note Instructions Warm the chocolate and the coconut oil in a glass bowl in the microwave at 50% power. Start with 1 minute and then add 30 second intervals, stirring to combine. It should take 2-3 minutes for the chocolate to soften. Stir to combine and then dip or drizzle as desired....

December 22, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Victor Smith

Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

If you enjoy making your own salad dressings (and you already know that I do!), this honey dijon vinaigrette is a great one to keep on hand. It’s made with simple ingredients from the pantry and fridge, it’s quick to make, full of terrific flavor, and works with just about anything—from simple side salads to grilled chicken or roasted vegetables. Honey Dijon Vinaigrette All you need are a few basic ingredients: olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper....

December 22, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Diana Eby

How To Eat Salad Every Day And Like It!

Make eating salad as simple as can be with these salad ideas and easy salad recipes for every day of the week. Salad meal prep has never been so easy! Love these salad recipes? Check out the eBook for How To Eat A Salad Every Day for more fantastic salad ideas, dressings, and tips to simplify your salad making! With this eBook, if you’re grocery shopping, meal planning, or just trying to eat more salads, you’ll have this information at your fingertips whenever you need it....

December 22, 2025 · 9 min · 1821 words · Katherine Castellanos

How To Make Hot Buttered Rum

Hot Buttered Rum brings about a full body coziness that feels like you are being wrapped in a thick warm blanket. Hot Buttered Rum I am a seasonal beverage connoisseur. Certain flavors, combinations, and temperatures just fit certain seasons for me. Fall and cool weather bring about a hankering for rich, body-warming drinks. The kind of drink you hold in two hands and sip while warming up after being outside. Or perhaps you take it along (responsibly of course) in a thermos on a cool weather adventure....

December 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1155 words · Susan Luevano