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This BLT Salad is fully loaded with crunchy romaine lettuce, sweet tomatoes and fresh corn, salty bacon, rich and creamy avocado slices, cubed cheddar cheese, crunchy croutons, and the perfect ranch dressing . Even non-salad lovers are sure to enjoy the BLT Salad! Bacon Lettuce Tomato Salad I’ve said it before and it bears repeating, you just can’t go wrong with the classic flavors of a BLT. What’s not to love about bacon , lettuce, and tomato in pretty much any combination?...

Boiled Baby Red Potatoes are beyond easy and simple to make. Served with an easy slow cooker roast beef and these roasted green beans , this is a company-worthy meal that only requires a few minutes hands-on effort. Little round red potatoes are a side dish that’ll never steer you wrong. This delicious and easy side dish can complete a meal any night of the week; we rarely get tired of potatoes!...

This is a light and tangy pasta salad filled with crisp broccoli, juicy tomatoes, and salty strips of salami; perfect for a weeknight dinner or a summer potluck. Broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables in a pasta salad. Those pretty little florets hold the dressing and carry so much flavor into each bite. My preference for pasta salads leans more toward a heaping mountain of vegetables with a bit of pasta mixed into it....

Cheesy Bacon Biscuits are a terrific addition to any meal and this easy drop biscuit recipe comes together in just minutes! Cheesy Bacon Biscuits These cheesy biscuits are a brand new favorite in our house. I made them first for a Saturday brunch and we ate them with scrambled eggs and a fruit salad. When I made them later that week to photograph them to share, we enjoyed them with bowls of The Easiest Chili Ever ....

Fresh cranberries and a hint of lemon are combined in this incredibly moist brown sugar streusel Cranberry Coffee Cake. Cranberry Coffee Cake There is just something about sitting down mid-morning with a fresh cup of coffee and a piece of coffee cake. It gives me a nostalgic feeling of when times were a bit slower and a neighbor might have stopped by to gossip after the kids left for school....

These Dark Chocolate Whole Wheat Brownies have everything I dream of in my chocolate desserts. They are chewy, cakey, fudgy, gooey, and delicious! Plus, they are perfect with fresh strawberries and a scoop of ice cream . Is there a form of chocolate in the world that isn’t lovely with fresh berries? Whole Wheat Brownies I’ve been baking my way through my favorite dessert recipes and seeing which ones can be adapted for baking with whole wheat ....

Dr Pepper ice cream blends the nostalgia of a soda fountain drink with the indulgence of freshly churned ice cream. The creamy texture balances perfectly with the unique soda taste, creating a refreshing frozen treat. Dr Pepper Float Ice Cream When I heard about Blue Bell’s Dr Pepper Float Ice Cream, I immediately filed that under “must try ASAP.” Lucky for me, after just a few attempts, I had an ice cream churning that delivered all of the Dr Pepper float flavors I was craving....

Roasted peanuts, ginger, garlic, and spicy red chilies give this easy kung pao chicken a kick that makes it quite unique. Kung Pao chicken is savory and sweet with as much spiciness as you might desire. The peanuts provide an additional nutty flavor that really brings it all together. My husband and kids devoured their servings, peppers and all. I simply left the peppers on my plate and the stir fry was the perfect level of heat for my taste....

Crisp hot waffles filled with bites of ham and melting cheese are a great breakfast option for busy mornings on the go or for a lazy weekend brunch! My kids declared these Ham and Cheese Waffles the BEST WAFFLES EVER and we’ve already made another double batch of them to keep in the freezer. Ham and Cheese Waffles proved to be completely and totally irresistible to my whole family this week....

Honey Soy Chicken is my favorite kind of weeknight dinner; the chicken requires just a few minutes prep time early in the day and the result is a sweet glazed oven-roasted chicken that is incredibly tender. Stir together the marinade, pour it over the chicken and marinate it for anywhere from 2 to 24 hours until you are ready to bake it. This chicken also works great on the grill if that is more your style....

Hot tea is a perfect match for steamed milk in the very popular London Fog drink. I’ve enjoyed my tea with a splash of milk for as long as I can remember and this frothy spin takes a simple cup of tea to the next level. My sister taught me how to make a London Fog drink while I was visiting her over the holidays several years ago. I was surprised by how easy it was and right away I knew I’d be making many more London Fogs in the future....

Filled with savory, sweet, and just a little bit spicy ground beef tucked into melting cheese, you’re going to love Korean Beef Quesadillas. A bit of leftover Korean Beef inspired this delicious fusion twist on our late-night quesadilla cravings. Korean Beef Quesadillas Is this really a Korean quesadilla? Hardly, but it is inspired by our affection for Korean flavors. (Though, now that I’m thinking about it, I’m hard pressed to think of an authentic Korean option....

With little more than a handful of eggs, cream, sugar, and a lemon, you have what it takes to make this amazing Lemon Angel Pie. I can not get over how simple and how fantastic this lemon pie recipe is. When I first saw this recipe for Lemon Angel Pie on my friend Leigh Anne’s blog years ago, I knew that I needed to make it. With a name like “Lemon Angel Pie” and those creamy cold lemony layers, this was a guaranteed win with my family....

Sweet and slightly spicy Mongolian Beef with Noodles tastes better than a restaurant meal and you can make it in a fraction of the time required to pick up take-out! This Mongolian Beef was a huge hit with my whole family. I saw the recipe over on my friend Kristen’s blog, Iowa Girl Eats , and immediately put the ingredients on my grocery list. Well, technically, I bought the cabbage and pulled the flank steak out of the freezer, because yes, I do buy ridiculous amounts of most meat in order to always have it on hand!...

For years, I avoided red sauce with my Mexican foods. I was certain I just didn’t like it. In a pinch, I would use a store-bought red sauce, but I typically stuck with my favorite green chile in place of red. While visiting my sister in New Mexico, she gave me red sauce from her freezer to use in the enchiladas that we were making. That was when I discovered the difference between a homemade sauce and a canned version....

This is a rich and creamy soup filled with an abundance of potatoes, ham, and corn. My sister and I cooked this simple Potato, Ham, and Corn Soup together on a snowy afternoon while we were visiting her family over the holidays. The weather was windy and cold and I wanted something hearty and warm for lunch. With some leftover ham from Christmas and a few pounds of potatoes, we had a hot lunch on the table in barely half an hour....

This Southwest Ranch fills my family’s need for a little bit of heat. This quick dipping sauce is fantastic with chicken or fresh vegetables. Southwest Ranch Homemade Ranch Dressing is a weekly meal prep staple at my house. Followed very closely by this Southwest Ranch. It’s a fun variation on classic ranch dressing. Having fresh dressings and sauces on hand makes dinner planning easy. It makes healthy snacking easier too. Check out these tips for keeping your refrigerator stocked with fresh produce boxes for your family....

The aroma of this Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef as it simmers away on the stove is absolutely divine. Rich and savory flavors create a symphony in this simple recipe. Meat Sauce for Spaghetti Simmering this ground beef spaghetti sauce concentrates the flavors into a delicious harmony of savory and sweet. The tomatoes release natural sugars as they cook, reducing their acidity. Aromatic ingredients like garlic and onions add depth to this meat sauce for spaghetti, while herbs such as basil, oregano, and thyme bring a touch of earthiness....

Strawberries Romanoff is a dressed-up version of strawberries with whipped cream – it tastes so much fancier than it actually is! The Romanoff sauce is made with a sweet and slightly tangy combination of whipped heavy cream, sour cream, and a bit of sugar. It takes less than ten minutes to assemble this irresistible dessert, making it a favorite all summer long. Romanoff Sauce Romanoff cream sauce is just about the most delicious thing I’ve made lately....

This Teriyaki Glazed Salmon topped with Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa received two thumbs up all the way around my table. When I saw this ginger and garlic infused recipe for teriyaki sauce, I immediately thought of all the salmon in my freezer. (The original teriyaki sauce recipe was written for pork chops, and I have no doubt it would be delicious that way as well.) However, I love what a great marinade does to salmon....