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 …
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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! These shrimp tacos are 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 …
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 …
Pumpkin Yeast Rolls – Big, soft pumpkin yeast rolls brushed with honey butter are even better than regular yeast rolls! Everyone in my family loves them! For more inspiration, check out the Best Pumpkin Recipes I have on my site. In my family, I am known as the bread maker. I mean, my Bobby Flay …
If you are like me and LOVE eel sauce, here are some other ways to use besides a dipping sauce for your sushi. A few years ago, I took my first bite of a tempura-fried sushi roll. I slathered it with pickled ginger and wasabi and then dipped it in this beautiful sweet dipping sauce …
Here we are at the end of Halloween Treats Week and I saved the cutest for last. These Ghost Meringue Cookies are made with swiss meringue and then decorated with melted semi-sweet chocolate. If you want a cute and spooky treat, this is it for you! For more inspiration, check out my list of The …
One of my favorite things to do during the Halloween season is make fun and festive food. Kayla and I recently got in the kitchen and made a super fun Halloween Candy Corn Punch featuring none other than our favorite orange drink — Fanta. For more fun recipes like this one, check out my list …
These adorable Mummy Jalapeno Poppers will be the talk of your Halloween party this year! Only 4 ingredients, and the best part is that these taste even better than the basic jalapeno popper. For more spooky food inspiration, check out my list of The Best Halloween Recipes. For more fun mummy food inspiration, check out …
I love making fun foods for each holiday that rolls around. This year, I am going to spend some time making really cool and festive Halloween treats — like my Bloody Bones. This is one of the easiest sweet treats you will ever make. They look scary, bloody, and remind you of a pile of …