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Chunks of roasted chicken, sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, gooey cheese, and sweet onions combine in BBQ Chicken Enchiladas. Served sliced on a plate or scooped up with tortilla chips, the whole family cheers when these enchiladas are on the table. Leftover BBQ Chicken I made these BBQ Chicken Enchiladas for the first time almost 10 years ago when a craving for saucy Barbecue Chicken hit right about the same time my oldest son asked if we could make these Cheesy Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas again....

Tart cherries in sweet syrup are placed between layers of rich chocolate cake, along with an abundance of barely sweetened whipped cream to make this Black Forest Cake. This cake has been Sean’s birthday request for almost as long as I can remember. He loves a Black Forest Cake. Black Forest Cherry Cake Traditionally, Black Forest Cake is made with a German chocolate cake that is a bit dry and it’s supposed to be that way, as it’s balanced by juicy cherries and a whole lot of whipped cream....

This sweet and slightly tart Cherry Ice Cream is made with just a handful of easy ingredients. No custard base, no eggs, no cooking time, just a quick whirl in the blender with sweet cream, sugar, and cherries. Cherry Ice Cream Fresh, sweet cherries are one of my favorite fruits, but the hassle of removing the pits, combined with their limited availability makes their frozen counterparts perfect for this quick and easy ice cream recipe....

Tender chunks of chicken and vegetables are simmered together underneath a buttery, flaky biscuit topping to make this chicken pot pie casserole. The warm aroma of this casserole in the oven creates the best homey feeling. A feeling topped only by how amazing this chicken pot pie casserole tastes after a busy day. Chicken Pot Pie Casserole I love a good chicken pot pie, but some days a pie crust just isn’t in the cards for me....

This fully loaded Chicken Potato Broccoli Casserole starts with fluffy mashed potatoes that are mixed with tender bites of broccoli and chicken, then generously sprinkled with bacon and cheese. The result is an absolutely irresistible dinner. Chicken Potato Casserole Yes! I just called a “casserole” irresistible and I stand by that. If you love mashed potatoes, chicken, and broccoli, not to mention bacon and cheese, you need to try this recipe!...

These are beyond any doubt the BEST Peanut Butter Cookies I have ever tasted. Not at all dry, not at all greasy, crisp edges, chewy centers, practically perfect in every way! If you hang out with me on Instagram , you’ve been waiting quite a while for this recipe. (Thank you so much for being patient!) I promised it to you over a month ago! I wanted to test it once more before sharing it here and with the hassle of moving into a new house last month, my baking kept getting postponed....

Smooth and creamy chocolate fondue that you can make in just a couple of minutes? What’s not to love?? Served with loads of fruit, cream puffs, graham crackers, and pretzels, this Dessert Fondue Board is a treat for the eyes and for everyone’s taste buds. When I saw the Chocolate Fondue Board in my friend Sandy ‘s new cookbook, Big Boards for Families , I knew right then that I’d be making chocolate fondue this weekend....

Grilled peaches have finally made their way to my table and I just have to say, we waited far too long. I had no idea what I was missing. This tastes just like the peaches in my favorite peach cobbler, but without any of the effort or extra ingredients. Serve this with Homemade Ice Cream for a terrific summer dessert. Place the peaches face-down on the grill or grill pan for 8-10 minutes....

Rich, sweet, and infused with whiskey that has been mellowed by heavy cream, homemade Irish cream is dreamy. It’s much more subtle and sophisticated than its commercial counterpart. Homemade Irish Cream Unless you’ve never been in a bar or had an adult beverage in the United States, you’ve definitely heard of and probably enjoyed Bailey’s Irish Cream. From Irish coffees to Mudslides, Irish cream is everywhere. It’s also used in many cakes, frostings, and other desserts....

Perfect for steak dipping and burger topping, this Homemade Steak Sauce is tangy, barely sweetened, and just a little bit smoky. It only takes me a few minutes to combine everything, and then it simmers together. This sauce combines the best parts of A-1 and Heinz 57 flavors, from the comfort of your own home. Long ago, I just bought steak sauce at the store. But, then I discovered how easy it is to whisk together custom dipping sauces at home....

Crunchy, crackling pork belly has finally been introduced to my family and we have fallen for it, hook, line, and sinker! Scroll on down to the bottom of this post to learn how to cook pork belly and see both of the recipes that my family has been enjoying. How To Cook Pork Belly Pork belly is much more flavorful than a traditional pork roast, with a hint of the smokiness of bacon....

As a breakfast or as a dinner, I love Huevos Rancheros for so many reasons. It is delicious. It is EASY. It requires little to no prep in advance. The main reason I love Huevos Rancheros is that it is the absolutely perfect meal for those nights when I have forgotten to thaw meat or even cook the meal I planned in advance. My forgetfulness becomes everyone else’s win when these plates show up on the dinner table....

If you want something a little different for your Thanksgiving this year, this roast turkey with herbs and wine is a great way to go. Using this method, you can cook a 12-pound turkey from start to finish in under an hour! Fastest Way to Cook a Turkey This recipe lets you skip carving at the table and speed up the roasting process. By cutting the turkey into parts before cooking, you get a faster and easier way to make a great roasted turkey....

These Indian Spiced Steak Bites were inspired by the Indian Chicken Bites that we’ve been making for years now. Bite-size pieces of flat iron steak or skirt steak are tossed in a blend of oil and spices before being quickly seared in a very hot skillet. The entire cooking time is just minutes and each bite is immensely flavorful and juicy. Steak Bites Recipe If you’ve been reading this website for long, you’ve likely noticed that I really like to cook meat in small pieces....

Loaded Vegetable Quesadillas start with warm crisp tortillas layered with melting cheese and then filled with an abundance of vegetables. They’re absolutely irresistible for snacking or for a meal on their own. Vegetable Quesadillas A number of years ago, I was running late with starting dinner; so I decided to throw together some quick quesadillas with what I had on hand. It took less than 5 minutes to prep everything and get the quesadillas started cooking....

Chewy, crisp Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are a classic cookie that no one can resist. As I sit here writing this post, I’m trying to think of a single time in my life when I’ve turned down an oatmeal cookie. There’s just something about the chewy oats, the rich brown sugar and the butter. Oatmeal Cookie Recipes I have a serious love of oatmeal cookies. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies , Oatmeal Toffee Cookies, Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies , Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies, and these Coconut Lover’s Oatmeal Cookies just to name a few....

Thick and creamy homemade yogurt requires just two ingredients and a bit of patience. If I’d understood how simple it really is to make your own yogurt, I would have tried this years ago. My kids are in heaven with the abundance of yogurt in our refrigerator lately and they’ve been eating it almost every day. Layered into a bowl with chunks of fruit and a sprinkling of fresh granola, this has become one of our favorite breakfasts....

Whether you’re dressing up a salad or slathering it on a burger, Thousand Island brings a punch of flavor that’s downright irresistible. Creamy mayo meets tangy ketchup along with the pop of diced pickles and a sprinkle of zesty onions in this recipe for Thousand Island salad dressing. Thousand Island Salad Dressing Want to know how to make your own Thousand Island dressing? It’s still a popular dressing for good reason....