This easy Mexican casserole with chicken, salsa verde, and corn tortillas is a dinner idea for the whole family. Naturally gluten-free, this chicken enchilada casserole uses rotisserie chicken for speedy prep and a delicious homemade salsa verde. The result is a healthy enchilada stack, perfect for a weeknight. This recipe was originally posted May 2014,…
Creole Shrimp Deviled Eggs with Bacon
This Creole deviled eggs recipe with crisp bacon and succulent shrimp is a perfect shrimp appetizer. Shrimp Creole taken to a whole new level!
French Onion Pizza
Creamy caramelized onions with roast beef and buttery browned mushrooms loaded onto a cheesy fancy pizza. Put this one on the bucket list folks, because this French Onion Pizza is really special. This post was originally published February 2015, then updated January 2020.
Classic Lasagna
Sausage, creamy ricotta and herb sauce, homemade marinara sauce, perfectly cooked noodles, and cheesy goodness make this classic lasagna recipe perfect. Plenty of tips included to help you make the best traditional lasagna recipe of your life. This post was first published April 2013 then updated January 2020 for photos and content.
Homemade Marinara Sauce
Homemade marinara sauce comes together quickly using canned tomatoes and has wonderful depth of flavor from garlic, red wine, and fresh herbs that you just cannot get from store-bought. Use this marinara sauce recipe as a base for your Italian-inspired dishes or even just for a simple spaghetti night dinner. This recipe was first posted…
Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Bread
Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Bread or Crack Bread will become your family’s favorite fun food. Buttery garlic and herb pull apart bread is insanely tasty and easy to make with my step by step photos. Garlic cheese bread never lasts more than a couple minutes, it is THAT GOOD. This recipe was first posted September 2013…
Sloppy Joe Pasta
This cheap dinner recipe for pasta with homemade sloppy Joe mix is a filling, budget-friendly twist on classic sloppy Joes. With basic, pantry ingredients, this simple sloppy Joe dinner will save you money too. Kid approved! This post was originally published June 2014 and updated December 2019 for photos and content.
Mini Pretzel Bread Pigs in a Blanket with Red Currant Dip
Mini pigs in a blanket with salty pretzel bread and a sweet dip with red currant jelly, mustard, and honey are perfect party finger food. With just a little more effort than using canned crescent dough, these pretzel dogs are so much more impressive for finger food for a party or football food.
Black Cherry Cup Cookies
Black Cherry Cup Cookies are an update on the traditional cherry pie cookie using a homemade filling and a touch of cinnamon and brandy. Add these gourmet cookies to your Christmas cookie tradition. This post was first published December 2013 and updated December 2019 for photos and content.
Potato Chip Cookies
Potato Chip Cookies are simple sweet cookies with walnuts and a beautiful crunch from potato chips to make them perfect. Make this potato chip cookie recipe for the holidays and it will be new favorite loved by all. This post was originally published April 2013 and updated in December 2019 for photos and content.
Cranberry BBQ Crockpot Meatballs
With 4 simple sauce ingredients plus frozen meatballs, these sweet and sour crockpot meatballs in cranberry bbq sauce take just minutes to assemble for your easiest party food ever. This is an updated take of the old grape jelly and chili sauce slow cooker meatballs recipe. My family knows them as Christmas Cranberry Meatballs!
Scallion Olive Party Dip Christmas Wreath
Wow your crowd with an epic Christmas appetizer made with the most delicious party dip. Scallion Olive Party Dip recipe is quickly shaped into a Christmas cheese wreath for your best party presentation ever. This post was first published April 2013 and updated December 2019 for photos and content.
Christmas Soup
This heirloom, vegetarian soup recipe for creamy tomato basil Christmas Soup is a family tradition. Make this slow cooker soup for your Christmas Eve dinner and free up time for your last minute wrapping or to have ready when you get home from Christmas Eve services. Creamy, delicious, and this cheesy soup reheats beautifully for…
Smoked Salmon Appetizer Mini Tarts
Smoked Salmon Appetizer Mini Tarts with arugula and fresh dill are a perfect Christmas appetizer or party food idea. Cheesy mini quiches in crispy filo shells with gorgeous savory gourmet flavor using cold smoked salmon. This recipe was originally posted September 2013 and updated November 2019 for content and photos.