Juicy bites of pineapple, mixed with chewy oats and sweet coconut to give this Pineapple Baked Oatmeal a fun tropical twist. When the idea for this oatmeal first popped into my mind, I couldn’t wait to try it. My boys went crazy over this breakfast last week and begged for it again just a couple of days later. As it turned out, I liked it every bit as much as the kids did!...
Filled with chewy marshmallows and crunchy peanuts, this Rocky Road Chocolate Bark is sure to be loved by chocolate-loving kids and adults alike this holiday season. Cookies may get the most talk this time of year, but there’s something even better about a treat that comes together in just a few minutes, looks impressive as a gift, and doesn’t even require you to turn on the oven. Barks , toffees , and fudge are my favorites among all holiday treats....
Tender chunks of potato and ham soak up a rich and savory broth in this Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup. I adore soups that are rich without feeling heavy, and this one delivers . It doesn’t get much better for me than a hearty meal that takes almost no effort. I doubt there’s an appliance I use more than the slow cooker in my kitchen. I love that I can start things in the morning, and the flavors develop all day long....
Creamy toffee ice cream swirled with caramel sauce and then filled with bits of crunchy toffee is sure to satisfy any ice cream lover. Toffee Bits The toffee in this ice cream introduces a rich, sweet, and slightly nutty flavor that complements the creamy vanilla base of the ice cream. As you take a bite, you’ll experience the creamy and cool vanilla, followed by bursts of caramel and a satisfying crunch from the toffee bits....
Creamy chunks of avocado are combined with tender pieces of chicken in a fresh and slightly spicy dressing to make this Avocado Chicken Salad. Avocado enthusiasts will love this dish but even if you’re not wild about the creamy green fruit, I encourage you to give this recipe a try. My family hasn’t always loved avocados, but they went crazy over this chicken salad recipe. After my boys decided they loved guacamole a few years ago, the Roasted Garlic and Bacon Guacamole and the Pomegranate Guacamole have been on regular rotation....
With more chopped vegetables, bacon, egg, and cheese than there is lettuce in the salad, this Bacon and Egg Taco Salad is my favorite kind of salad. I love it when a salad is so fully loaded that each bite results in loads of great flavor with just enough crunchy lettuce to tie it all together. Several years ago, while we were up at the cabin, I was craving a taco salad and this recipe is the result of a rummage through the refrigerator over the weekend....
The Best Buttermilk Waffles are light and fluffy with a slight tang from the buttermilk. These waffles are a brunch favorite every time we make them. Buttermilk Waffles I’m sharing both traditional and gluten-free recipes for these Buttermilk Waffles, so you can make them with confidence using either all-purpose flour or the gluten-free flour blend I’ve included below. Buttermilk can be a bit of a superpower ingredient when it comes to baked goods....
This is NOT your average chocolate chip oatmeal cookie. They are hands down the best Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies. Bar None. Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies I’m pretty sure this recipe is where the phrase, “Bet you can’t eat just one” came from. The recipe I’m sharing here is slightly adapted from and with thanks to Melissa Stadler. The original cookies are called I Want to Marry You Cookies while I can’t guarantee marriage proposals, these are certain to get rave reviews!...
Poblano chiles and chorizo combine with plenty of sweet corn to make this Chorizo Corn Chowder. This recipe was a favorite from the first bite. Surprisingly hearty without being heavy, my whole family gave this meal two thumbs up the first time I made it. Even my three-year-old son had no trouble with the heat in this dish. I love the combination of flavors in this chowder. There is spice from the mild poblano peppers without any real heat....
Creamy cookie monster ice cream filled with chunks of Oreo and chocolate chip cookies is a hit with all cookie-loving kids and adults! Blue Cookie Monster Ice Cream What is cookie monster ice cream? Sweet vanilla ice cream is absolutely loaded with cookie chunks to create this ice cream. It’s cookie monster’s version of cookies and cream ice cream and it has been a win with everyone who tries it....
Smooth, creamy, and filled with the warm spices of the holiday season Eggnog Ice Cream is the perfect fireside treat. Speaking of holiday flavors; peppermint mocha ice cream is another great way to enjoy your favorite Christmas flavors in a cold and creamy bowl of ice cream. Eggnog Ice Cream While ice cream is often considered a summer treat, eggnog ice cream is a winter favorite. This lightly spiced ice cream evokes a cozy feeling and we enjoy it through the holiday season....
Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette is sweet and tangy and while it is delicious on almost any salad, it pairs especially well with salads that contain fruit. I made it the first time to serve with this Blueberry Apple Walnut Salad , but it also works really well with the Strawberry Spinach Salad , and The Ultimate Winter Salad . Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette I’m particular about the dressings I put on my salad....
Step-by-step photos and instructions for a Louisiana-style Crawfish Boil loaded with vegetables and so much flavor! So. Much. Fun. There are a whole lot of adjectives I could use to describe my introduction to a crawfish boil, but WOW sums it up nicely. Heads up – this is going to be a long one. If you are just here for the instructions, hit that handy “jump to recipe” button at the top of the post....
Perfect Baked Potatoes with crispy skin and a fluffy buttery interior are a kitchen staple you need to know how to make. Far from your average spud, these baked potatoes can be covered in toppings to make a hearty meal or stuffed with butter and cheese for an extraordinary side dish. It’s not difficult to make baked potatoes that everyone will rave over. I use plenty of olive oil, kosher salt and just the right amount of time in the oven to make potatoes that are truly deserving of the label “perfect....
Roasted sweet potatoes, browned and slightly caramelized on the edges, are tossed with spicy hot sausage and handfuls of baby spinach to create a flavorful Sausage Sweet Potato Hash. Sweet Potato Sausage Hash The key to a great hash is getting all of the ingredients cooked and ready to eat at the same time. You’ll need to start the potatoes first and prep the other ingredients while they’re roasting. When they’re almost done, you’ll cook and crumble the sausage....
A sweet steaming bowl of strawberries and cream oatmeal is quite possibly the epitome of breakfast comfort food. Strawberry Oatmeal Oatmeal filled with fresh strawberries is something I will very happily dive into year-round. Not too sure about a warm bowl of oats for a summer morning? Stir in fresh fruit and add a splash of cream, a dollop of yogurt, or a bit of milk, and you’ll be an instant fan....
Sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb are combined in this buttery handheld cake, creating a light, summery Strawberry Rhubarb Cake that gets rave reviews every time I make it. I took a plate of this cake across the road to our neighbors a few weeks ago and they loved it every bit as much as we do. Strawberry Rhubarb Recipes This really is an absolutely perfect cake that takes very little effort to pull together....
Bright yellow turmeric rice with butter and green peas is a colorful and tasty side dish for Chicken Tikka Masala, or pretty much any other stir fry dinner . Turmeric Rice Turmeric is the spice that gives Indian curry its distinctive color and flavor, but it plays nicely with many other flavors. Despite the very bright color, the flavor is surprisingly subtle in this dish. My boys requested seconds on this rice and they ate every single bite....
Sweet peaches in a light sauce made with a sprinkling of brown sugar, cinnamon, and a splash of bourbon are the perfect way to brighten your holiday dessert table. These Slow-Cooker Bourbon Peaches were inspired by a craving for vanilla ice cream with summer peaches. However, in the middle of fall and winter, that’s a difficult craving to satisfy! For years now, my sister has been making and sharing her peach rum sauce with me....
If you love apple cider, you’ll likely fall completely in love with Apple Cider Ice Cream . Rich and creamy, fragrant with apples and real apple cider flavor, this ice cream is heavenly when scooped over an apple crisp or served with a slice of pie . Apple Cider Ice Cream I tested this recipe a few different ways, and simply couldn’t get the flavor I wanted from apple cider initially....
