Rafferty’s House Salad — Classic salad full of delicious ingredients and topped with potato sticks, hard boiled eggs and cheese. For more restaurant favorites, visit Best Copycat Recipes. For a couple of weeks now, our family has been on a salad kick. I think it’s because of all the baking we have been doing and my …
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Brie and Cranberry Tarts – simple and delicious to make. Puff pastry topped with apricot preserves, sliced brie, and sugared cranberries. You can use this as an appetizer or as a dessert. If you love all things cranberry, be sure and check out my growing list of Easy Cranberry Recipes. I love making different cranberry recipes …
Cranberry Orange Scones — Scones are some of the best desserts to serve your guests with coffee during the holidays. I think cranberry scones are special and a delightful treat. If you love all things cranberry, be sure and check out my growing list of Easy Cranberry Recipes. Scones can be tricky. I’ve found that they …
Pumpkin Bundt Cake — a classic fall dessert that is perfectly spiced. Each bite is moist and tender. The best part about this cake is the luscious cream cheese maple glaze we topped it with. This bundt cake would make a great dessert to serve to your family and guests this Thanksgiving. Nothing says fall …
This delicious Christmas Morning Punch pairs orange juice, apple cider, cranberry juice, and warm winter spices for an easy non-alcoholic punch you can enjoy year-round! For more inspiration, check out these Easy Cranberry Recipes. My Christmas mornings consist of me sitting around in my jammies, enjoying my hot cup of coffee. But sometimes, I like to drink …
How to make ‘The Moist Maker Friends Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich‘, the infamous sandwich Ross from ‘Friends’ made from Thanksgiving leftovers. Some of my favorite Friends episodes are just unforgettable. My favorite one, though? It has to be Ross’s sandwich. That sandwich is the only good thing I remember from this episode — and his freak …
This is the best turkey gravy recipe for your Thanksgiving turkey using pan drippings! So rich, so smooth, and so easy! Thanksgiving is almost here, and like me, I am sure you have your Perfectly Roasted Turkey in mind. The best Parker House yeast rolls have been planned. But none of that will be worth …
Braised Apple Cider Chicken – Delicious dinner idea made in your dutch oven. Flavors of apple cider and braised chicken slow-cooked in a flavorful and tangy broth. The broth when thickened makes an amazing glaze for the braised chicken. Apple cider and chicken in a pot cooked together screams fall to me. Not only that, …
If you love cooking Blackstone Griddle recipes as much as I do, you will LOVE my newest creation — S’MORES on the Blackstone. When I first heard about this, I was like what? So I had to check it out and make them myself and you know what? You CAN make them on the Blackstone. …
You’ll love these Christmas Ritz Cracker Cookies that are coated in both white and chocolate coating. They are simple to make and perfect for Christmas! They are one of my favorite treats to share with friends and family during the holiday season. Everyone always loves them. They are the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut …
Hot Chocolate Macarons – Beautifully decorated cookie with a crisp cookie shell and soft center. The marshmallow filling makes this cookie taste just like hot cocoa in cookie form. For all of our favorite flavors, be sure to check out this page with the Best French Macaron Flavors. Nothing says Christmas cookie to me like a …
Italian ricotta cookies are a classic cookie favorite! This soft and moist ricotta cookie recipe is flavored with vanilla extract and lemon juice and zest for a bright flavor and topped with a simple glaze and sprinkled with Christmas sprinkles. In my childhood, I have eaten a lot of cookies during the holidays, but for …
Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies — Mint chocolate has always been my husband’s favorite flavor and these cookies don’t disappoint. If you need a great Christmas cookie, then this would be a go-to dessert in my book. I am a huge fan of Andes mints, and my hubby is a huge fan of Mint Chocolate Chip …
These are the best Blackstone Griddle Accessories on the market. If you are like me and love making Blackstone Griddle Recipes on your Blackstone Griddle, then you need to make sure you have the best accessories to go with it. I have compiled all of my favorite items that pair well with this amazing griddle. …
Here’s how to make the best royal icing for the perfect cookie decorating icing. It hardens fast and will make all your cookie decorating ideas come to life. Y’all it has taken me forever to find an icing recipe that I love and can see myself using all the time. I saw this lady on …
Gingerbread Cookies – The perfect classic cookie that makes the best cut-out shapes. They are perfect for decorating and always turn out delicious every single time. During the holidays every year, we make a huge batch of gingerbread cookies. We always have friends over and put together a cookie decorating party. A friend brings sugar …
Sausage and Apple Stuffing Muffins — This is the perfect stuffing recipe for your holiday table this year. Skip the big casserole portion and make this easy peasy muffin style stuffing recipe. I created these muffins for our Thanksgiving feast this year instead of my normal Old Fashioned Sage Cornbread Dressing. I like that these …
Quick and Easy 15-Minute Shrimp Tacos Recipe — Perfect for a weeknight meal or as a last-minute dinner party idea. These tacos are spicy, creamy, and healthy! Ready in only 15 minutes and can be made year-round either on the grill or pan-seared in a skillet. Pair it with my delicious pineapple salsa or a …
Parmesan Butternut Squash Gratin — Beautiful butternut squash, sliced and roasted with a panko-crusted Parmesan cheese topping. This is a great side dish for your holiday meal plan. The holidays are upon us, so we have to start thinking about delicious side dishes to go with our perfectly roasted turkey. For more inspiration, check out …
Ditch the store-bought hot chocolate mix and make this homemade hot chocolate! Make your own super-easy homemade hot chocolate mix with this simple recipe. It is rich and creamy, and makes some of the best hot chocolate you have ever tasted! My daughter loves this DIY hot cocoa mix. We have been making our own …
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pecans, Bacon, and Cranberries — Delicious winter veggies roasted to perfection and then drizzled with honey and balsamic vinegar. This is the perfect side dish for the holiday season. For more holiday inspiration, be sure and check out my Southern Thanksgiving Recipes page. If you love all things cranberry, be sure …
Hasselback Potatoes — Delicious baked potatoes, sliced thin and drizzled with garlic butter. Perfect side dish for the holidays, or any day for that matter. Since the holidays are now approaching VERY quickly, I thought I would take some time to share with you some of my absolute favorite side dishes that you can make …
Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole – delicious make-ahead breakfast featuring Everything Bagel seasoning on fresh bagels, then topped with cream cheese and lots of deliciously crispy bacon! When it gets close to the holidays, I love finding recipes like this Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole that I can make ahead or freeze until ready to use. November …
Intimidated by pie dough? This homemade buttery flaky pie crust recipe teaches you every step for the perfect pie. I love making pies, but what I used to do all the time is buy my pie crust — that was until I found out how incredibly easy it is to make your own pie crust …
The Best Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe — In love with pumpkin? You have to try this amazing cheesecake that is even better than The Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Cheesecake. The filling is rich, dense, creamy, smooth, and very silky. The crust happens to be one of my favorite fall cookies — The Gingersnap! All of the …
This delicious butternut squash soup will put you in a very festive Thanksgiving mood after just one bite! It’s easy to make and it also is very inexpensive, so your wallet will be happy too! A few years ago when I went to Type-A, I went out to eat with some of the girls on …
Pumpkin Chili – Delicious chili flavored with fall spices and my favorite veggie — pumpkin! For more inspiration, be sure to check out the best pumpkin recipes. During the fall, we make a lot of chili recipes. The number one favorite around here is my White Chicken Chili. Then, there is my Simple Classic chili …
Spider Web Pretzels – Stick pretzels coated with white melting chocolate and fun sprinkles. This is the perfect kid-friendly, spooky snack that everyone is going to enjoy. For more spooky food inspiration, be sure to check out The Best Halloween Recipes all in one spot! The other day, while watching the Pioneer Woman’s newest episode, …
Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Pork Chops – tender boneless pork chops that have slow-cooked to perfection. Serve on a bed of mashed potatoes for the best comfort food meal you could make. For more Pioneer Woman inspiration, be sure to check out Pioneer Woman’s Favorite Recipes. My husband is a big fan of pork chops. …
Cheddar Apple Chicken Soup — the perfect fall soup that features apple chicken sausages, apples, apple cider, sharp cheddar cheese, and delicious fall spices. I love when my daughter gets in the kitchen cooking. She comes up with so many amazing recipes. This soup recipe came about when we were trying to do something new …