Food

This Easter recipe menu planner will help you create the perfect Easter dinner for you, your family, and all your guests. Below you will find recipes for the main dish, side dishes, desserts, and more. There are 3 times during the year that we go all out to create a fabulous meal — Thanksgiving, Christmas, …

This coconut lime mojito mocktail is the perfect non-alcoholic drink you can make to enjoy this Spring and Summer by the pool! Very refreshing and full of delicious island flavors. One of my absolute favorite things to do is to make delicious non-alcoholic drink recipes. When the kids were little, I always tried to make …

This jalapeno popper grilled cheese sandwich combines my two favorite things — baked jalapeno poppers and an ultimate grilled cheese sandwich! It’s almost national grilled cheese day so I decided to create an ultimate smash up of my two favorite snacks! Read on to learn how to make the most amazing cheesy grilled cheese with …

These coffee cake muffins are simple and easy to make and taste amazing. We are celebrating National Coffee Cake Day today so let’s get started. These muffins are a classic coffee cake wrapped up in muffin form! The cinnamon streusel on top of the muffin makes this recipe so good! What is a Coffee Cake? …

This easy homemade hoisin sauce recipe uses common pantry ingredients. I love the sweet and salty flavor and the best part is you can make it as spicy as you want it. One of the most popular recipes on my blog that uses hoisin sauce is Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles. One of the things that …

Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe with freshly made sweetened biscuits, homemade whipped cream, and lightly sweetened strawberries in less than an hour. I love when my daughter gets an itch to make something new in the dessert area. Since Spring is here, we both have been wanting to try our hand at making homemade strawberry shortcakes …

One Pan Andouille Sausage with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts is spicy and delicious. This dinner meal is very nutritious and super easy to prepare because everything is cooked on one pan! I am so in love with one-pan dinner ideas. To know that I can throw all the components of dinner onto a sheet pan …

These honey bbq chicken legs are out of this world delicious. Simple and easy to make and the best part? They are light on the budget! I love finding delicious cuts of meat that are not that expensive. Have you seen the price of meat these days? I feel like I have to sell a …

Old Fashioned Chocolate Cream Pie is one of those desserts that bring back so many childhood memories. Creamy fudge pudding inside a beautiful homemade crust. Then, top the pie with a sweetened meringue for the perfect family dessert. Every time my mom made Chocolate pie growing up, I stood in front of her just waiting …

These easy cheesy scalloped potatoes are the perfect Easter side dish. Thinly sliced potatoes cooked in a cream and cheese sauce. Great warm or at room temperature. I love when I find easy side dishes like this one to make for my family. I used to buy those boxes of scalloped potatoes until I realized …

These Easter Egg Macarons are the perfect Spring cookie dessert. Filled with a lemon buttercream filling and topped with white chocolate and fun sprinkles for a super cute and delicious dessert. Welcome to #SpringSweetsWeek 2022 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks! Flowers are starting to bloom, the weather is getting warmer, and we’re celebrating with …

This tropical fruit salad with honey-lime dressing is the perfect Spring side dish for any get-together. Made with all tropical fruits and then topped with a tangy and sweet dressing. Sub out any of the fruits for your favorites. Welcome to #SpringSweetsWeek 2022 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks! Flowers are starting to bloom, the …

If you are looking for the best-tasting carrot cake cupcakes, you’re in the right place. These cupcakes are super moist and each bite is tender and fluffy. Top them with crushed ginger oat graham cookies and my homemade cream cheese frosting. Nothing can compare you to the first bite of these amazing cupcakes. I mean, …

Meyer Lemon Pudding is simple and easy to make. It comes together in 10 minutes and can be served warm or cold. Top with fresh whipped cream and candied lemons for the ultimate pudding dessert. Welcome to #SpringSweetsWeek 2022 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks!   Flowers are starting to bloom, the weather is getting …

This Key Lime Bundt Cake screams Spring to me! Beautiful bright green colors and that amazing tart lime taste in a sweet bundt cake. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the first day of Spring. Welcome to #SpringSweetsWeek 2022 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks!   Flowers are starting to bloom, the weather is getting …

These Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons are the perfect start to any Springtime dessert. Out of all the delicious macaron flavors I have made, these are the best ones so far! We love making french macarons to share with you! The outer shell has a beautiful pink color. The filling is my creamy homemade cream cheese buttercream and it has …

Kumquat Marmalade is the perfect jam for toast and biscuits. Made with fresh fruit and no artificial pectin in this recipe! Last year I was introduced to Kumquats during our spring dessert week. For that week I made a delicious Kumquat Upside Down Cake that everyone raved over. When I got my box of produce …

Ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style? Make a batch of these Irish Pub Potato Nachos for everyone to enjoy. Nothing makes me happier than a plate of fries topped with melted cheese, bacon crisps, and green onions. It’s like a baked potato gone wild. That is how I discovered this recipe for Irish …

Pi Day is tomorrow and the best way to celebrate is with this delicious homemade Banana Cream Pie. If you love recipes like my Old Fashioned Banana Pudding, then you will definitely love the taste and flavor of this pie. This pie recipe features homemade custard, fresh sliced bananas and homemade whipped cream are layered …

Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner should be a fun and interesting event. Check out these recipes for more ideas to help you celebrate the luck of the Irish. Saint Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious dinner like the ones below. If finding something good to …

This creamy mushroom pasta is a quick and easy dinner dish that is also vegetarian! The hearty mushrooms are a great substitute for meat and the creamy sauce brings everything together in this hearty pasta dish. My daughter and I love making recipes that use good, wholesome ingredients. She created this recipe so that we …

I don’t think I will ever buy another round of Little Cesar breadsticks again! I made homemade garlic breadsticks last week to go with a pasta dish we were having and I will say that these were scrumptious. And if you’re feeling adventurous and want to try out something new, you can give vegan garlic bread a …

Pioneer Woman Restaurant Style Salsa is amazing and full of delicious salsa flavor. Tastes just like what you would get if you went to a Mexican restaurant. Read on to learn how to make this easy salsa recipe for yourself. My family and I love salsa. However, we don’t always like to go to the …

These Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs are the ultimate Spring or Easter treat. Made with a soft and sweet peanut butter filling and then coated in a rich chocolate shell. This recipe is a copycat version of Reese’s peanut butter cups, but better. They’re super easy and so much fun to make too! Here’s how I make them. …

It’s National Cheese Doodle Day so we are celebrating by sharing our easy Flamin’ Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks with you. Flamin’ Hot Cheetos happen to be my absolute favorite cheese doodle. The crunchy and the spicy together just makes my tastebuds sing. But when you put those little doodles with some mozzarella cheese and fry …

If you are on TikTok and love food, I am sure you have seen the Green Goddess Salad going around that was started by Baked By Melissa. I watched everyone making this salad for weeks now and I finally had to see what the hype was about. I made it and now, I cannot stop …

Have you ever had a Strawberry Italian cream soda?  I had not until the other day. Hands down, the best spring and summer drink I have ever tasted.   Instead of using bottled syrup from the store, we decided to use delicious fresh strawberries and make our own fresh fruit syrup. The taste is out …

Mardi Gras is right around the corner and you can celebrate by making a big batch of this delicious and easy Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp Pasta. This recipe comes together in less than 20 minutes and the WHOLE family will love how creamy and saucy it is. Serve this with my authentic homemade beignets for …

If you have never had a classic beignet, then you are in for a real treat. Beignets are simply an easier form of donuts. They are pillowy, deep fried, and then dusted with powdered sugar! If you want to bump up the flavor, dip them in a homemade hot fudge sauce or caramel sauce. If you …

This Classic Margarita Mocktail gives you all the feels of a real margarita but without any alcohol in it. It is SUPER yummy and the perfect thirst quencher to help you celebrate National Margarita Day! Don’t you just love making fun non-alcoholic drinks for you and your friends? I am not a drinker of wine …