This homemade pizza sauce recipe is one of my favorite easy DIY recipes, and it’s sure to make homemade pizza night more fun. With simple ingredients and a burst of flavor, you’ll never go back to store-bought sauce. I spent a lot of last winter using canned goods that I bought at the store or that …
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This lemon blueberry vodka spritzer is perfect for holiday parties, weekend brunches or girl’s nights. If you are searching for a signature drink, your search is over thanks to this easy cocktail recipe! Signature drinks are for more than weddings. They can be created for girl’s nights, weekend brunches or holiday parties. Last year, I was …
This leek mushroom cheese stuffed puff pastry is perfect for your next brunch. Whether it is Easter, Mother’s Day, Christmas or any weekend party, this simple recipe’s savory ingredients will please everyone! When I think of brunch food, I often think about muffins and mimosas. I have served my jam-filled muffins so many times for …
This easy homemade croutons recipe is perfect for soups and crispy salads! This simple recipe is the best way to make a batch of homemade croutons. There is no need to buy store-bought croutons anymore. Nope. Sorry, crouton companies, but the best croutons are so easy to make that you should make them yourself. I may say …
Zoodles primavera is a creamy and delicious recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners! It’s extra colorful thanks to the zucchini noodles and vegetables – broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and yellow squash. This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. I don’t usually …
This blueberry lemon smash is the perfect rum cocktail for the end of summer! It’s easy to make and refreshing – drink one on the next hot day! Summer is almost here. And you can make the most of these warm and sunny days with a tasty summer rum cocktail. When I get a summer …
These strawberry muffins with glaze are easy to make – they’re super moist, delicious and the strawberries will melt in your mouth! One day, I really wanted to make blueberry muffins. It was one of those ridiculous cravings people get sometimes so I started get everything ready to make them. I grabbed the mixing bowl, turned on the oven, greased …
This Instant Pot spaghetti soup is an easy way to get lunch on the table quickly. It has plenty of vegetables and plenty of flavor! This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. I bought an Instant Pot recently and I now understand what …
This rosa chicken caprese pasta recipe is my preferred way to combine my favorite flavors – traditional spaghetti sauce and Alfredo sauce. Use your favorite pasta and this is the perfect dinner! This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. Caprese salad is …
This black bean corn chowder recipe is perfect for cold weather. If you’re looking for an easy soup or chowder recipe with bacon, this is the one! Also, it is a great way to use up leftover corn cobs. When I started blogging, I posted about a trillion recipes with black beans. Exaggeration? Yes… but I …
This one pan cheesy gnocchi is perfect for those nights when you have to get dinner on the table quickly! Gnocchi, chicken, cheese, and spaghetti sauce make this dinner easy to make and delicious! This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. Gnocchi is …
These almond banana pancakes are perfect for weekend breakfasts! Forget about banana bread – use your overripe bananas to make this easy pancake recipe. Saturday mornings are made better with pancakes. So are Sunday mornings. Actually, EVERY morning is made better with pancakes. When I was a kid, my stepmom made the best pancakes. I …
This Philly cheesesteak rotini is just like the sandwich but with pasta! Use a cheaper cut of steak for a budget-friendly and delicious dinner. This recipe is full of steak, veggies, and of course, cheese! This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. …
A cookie coffee milkshake called the java lava crumbler. Who doesn’t love cookies and cream and chocolate syrup! I really like milkshakes and I am going to apologize in advance; this post has a story and I can’t bear to remove it. If you want just the milkshake, scroll down or check out my other …
Make these black bean sloppy joes when you’re looking to change up Meatless Monday night! They’re easy to make and my new favorite from-scratch recipe. It’s vegetarian and vegan! Easy dinners have been on my mind a lot this week. So have recipes from my childhood. You may have seen my porcupine meatball recipe last …
Looking for an easy-to-make and filling dinner? Try this chorizo rigatoni casserole! A blend of sweet bell peppers, chorizo and cheese make this a great weeknight meal. This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. Casseroles are perfect for weeknight dinners. I usually prep …
This roasted garlic tomato soup is recipe is easy to make and perfect when paired with a grilled cheese sandwich. This flavorful and aromatic soup is easy to make and is great as lunch! This post is sponsored by Red Gold Tomatoes. Thank you for supporting the brands that I love! All opinions are my …
This easy muffin recipe makes the most delicious muffins filled with jam. Perfect for a quick breakfast -you can make a batch when you wake up! There is something to be said for easy breakfasts. A hot cup of coffee and a muffin, filled with jam, sounds like heaven to me. Even when it’s 90 degrees …
These porcupine meatballs are an easy dinner recipe, perfect for any night of the week. They’re also a great way to use up leftover rice! This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. My mom was a supermom. She worked two jobs and …
These raspberry lemon muffins with lemon glaze are sweet and tart at the same time! They are perfect for brunches, breakfast or snacks on-the-go! I have had muffins on my mind ever since I shared these Muffins Filled with Jam. I’m about to make a pretty serious declaration: Muffins are my favorite baked good. Sure, …
These raspberry strawberry parfaits are the perfect holiday dessert! This recipe is easy to make and has an extra fruity taste thanks to sparkling cider frosting using Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider. This post is sponsored by Martinelli’s – all opinions (and my love for their sparkling cider!) are my own. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, …
This corn dip recipe is perfect for all parties. Just throw all of the ingredients together! Its a great last minute appetizer and can be served hot or cold. I’m sharing an insanely delicious, easy to make dip recipe today. It’s a corn dip that can be served hot or cold – sounds perfect right? …
This beer cheese dip is perfect for football parties! Serve it in your slow cooker or fondue pot to keep it bubbling hot. Pretzels, some bread chunks, apple slices, chips and carrots are the perfect dippers for this appetizer. I got a craving the other day for beer cheese dip. I don’t know where it …
The bloody margarita combines the best parts of a bloody mary and margarita into one cocktail – perfect for a fun Sunday brunch, fiestas, and of course, Cinco de Mayo. Is it a bloody mary? Is it a margarita? It’s both! If you feel like celebrating Cinco de Mayo all year long and woke up …
Ditch the winter blues with an Asparagus and Cherry Tomato Salad. Made with roasted asparagus, fresh lemons, cherry tomatoes and marinated artichokes hearts. This salad is topped off with a light, bright and easy homemade lemon vinaigrette. Thank you so much for the opportunity to share a recipe with your audience Jenny! Though we’ve never …
This brie roasted red pepper soup is creamy and smooth. Serve it with homemade croutons or crusty bread and a salad for the perfect lunch! When I tell people about food blogging, the questions I get asked the most are about inspiration. Sometimes people want to know about inspiration and motivation; how do I push myself to get …
This tomato queso dip recipe is perfect for game day parties and tailgating. It only takes 15 minutes to make and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Add this to your party recipe rotation when you are looking for a quick and delicious dip! Tailgating season is here and you know I am a …
Use your extra or leftover candy canes to make these double peppermint chocolate chip cookies. They are perfect for the holidays and cookie swaps! We are smack dab in the middle of holiday season and all I can think about are cookies. Lots and lots of cookies. I have been so busy with family stuff …
A Ferrero Rocher Nutella milkshake is delicious any day of the week. Nutella and Ferrero Rocher candies go together well; you’ll love this sweet dessert. Okay, this is the milkshake to end all milkshakes. If milkshakes could end. Which they shouldn’t. Ever. My friend said, don’t share a milkshake recipe when it’s cold outside, and …
These slow cooker sweet and spicy meatballs are the perfect easy game day appetizer. Use frozen meatballs to save time! I love appetizer recipes and the easier the better. And you can’t get easier than my sweet and spicy meatball recipe. I have many go-to party slow cooker recipes – slow cooker bean dip and slow cooker taco dip are two …
These chicken bacon Alfredo stuffed shells are perfect for Sunday dinner! Make this easy recipe with homemade sauce or favorite store-bought Alfredo sauce. Sunday is meant for big dinners and delicious food. I don’t care if its breakfast, lunch or dinner – I want to eat on Sunday. Especially in the winter – this is …
This chicken fajita mac and cheese is some serious comfort food. It is perfect for Sunday supper so invite your whole family over for dinner! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. This winter hasn’t been that cold and usually we would take advantage of the moderate temperatures and …
This easy homemade spaghetti and meatballs recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Prep the meatballs the day before and then pop them in the oven when it’s time for dinner! When I was a kid, my mom made spaghetti a lot. It was easy, cheap and pretty good for those days when you needed to …
Treat yourself to homemade red wine risotto. All you need is 30 minutes and this exquisite dinner can be on the table! This post was brought to you in partnership with ALDI. All opinions are my own. My hometown of Harwood Heights is a little island nook in the city sea of Chicago. We share …
This quick and easy jalapeno cream cheese appetizer recipe is a fun addition to your thanksgiving table! This appetizer with a kick is no-cook and can be ready in 10 minutes. Introducing the cranberry jalapeño salsa cream cheese appetizer, a quick and delightful addition to your Thanksgiving table. This no-cook recipe can be prepared in just 10 minutes, making …
Make your own pumpkin pie spice mix with 5 easy ingredients. Never buy it at the store again! I was messing around in the kitchen over the weekend, experimenting with some fall recipes and I ran out of the store bought pumpkin pie spice mix I had. Big bummer. Then I remembered what happened that …
Potato chip nachos, also called Irish nachos, are extra salty and a delicious appetizer with all your favorite nacho toppings! The perfect game day food. Every year, I get really into football. It’s a big joke (to myself) because I can’t decide what I like more – the game or the food. Game day recipes are seriously …
Pimento cheese tomato ham sliders are the perfect party food! Perfect for big crowds, these flavorful sandwiches will be the star of your next event. I have always been a huge fan of appetizers but when I go to a baby or wedding shower, it’s fun to see the main dishes. Most are held in …
If you’re short on time, make this tomato tortellini soup! It only takes 15 minutes from start to finish and is full of flavor. Plus, 3 easy variations! I’m such a soup person that I spend hours thinking about soup. Okay, maybe not hours each day, but I do spend a lot of time planning …
Apple cake a la mode is a fun and easy fall sundae dessert. Hot apple cake is topped with creamy vanilla ice cream and drizzles of caramel! When the weather gets cooler, I start to dream about desserts that are decadent, delicious and dying to be eaten. Pies, of course, are super popular during the season …
Leek blue cheese soup is perfect for fall days and blue cheese lovers! This twist on leek soup will make you forget about potatoes. I have been in a very soupy mood lately. Which is actually way better than being in a good mood, in case you were wondering. It’s something to do with fall. …
These Vegan Sweet Potato Garbanzo Bean Burgers are easy to make and great for your end-of-summer parties. Or use a grill pan and make them year-round! Labor Day is just around the corner. For all of you vegans out there, don’t feel like you have to survive on corn on the cob while everyone else …