This Mexican Cajeta Empanadas recipe, or empanadas de cajeta in Spanish, is easy to make and simply the best recipe out there! Made with a soft dough that is coated with cinnamon and sugar and stuffed with sweet dulce de leche, or caramel, these dessert empanadas are wonderfully tasty and satisfying! So far all my…
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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Incredibly chewy, soft, and filled with classically cool mint flavors, these Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are everything you could ever dream for in a holiday cookie recipe. These gooey cookies are made with chocolate cake mix and pure peppermint extract which makes them extra soft, flavorful, and oh so simple to pull apart and enjoy. Serve…
Peanut Butter Snowballs
Peanut Butter Snowballs are a no-bake candy-like holiday sweet treat filled with a creamy peanut butter center and decadent white chocolate coating, decorated with Christmas-colored sprinkles! These snowballs have a slight crunch and subtle toasted flavor thanks to the addition of fine Graham cracker crumbs. Together with powdered sugar, these cracker crumbs help to bind…
Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs
Why settle for ordinary deviled eggs when you could make these visually enticing Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs? This recipe offers a fun Bloody Mary twist to this popular appetizer, garnished with celery stalks, olives, and shrimp! Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs are perfect for those special occasions or festive holiday celebrations such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter,…
25 Best Sides To Serve With Chicken and Dumplings
Are you wondering what to serve with that awesome Chicken and Dumplings Recipe? I’ve got the answer with these 25 Best Side Dishes to Serve with Chicken and Dumplings. They all compliment the delicious creamy chicken soup that makes such a wonderful main dish, with its dumplings recipe. It is the ultimate comfort food recipe….
Peanut Butter Pie Brownies
Fudgy, dense brownies are a favorite dessert, just like cream pie…which is exactly why it was a no-brainer to combine the two and make these Peanut Butter Pie Brownies! You get the rich, moist, and oh-so chocolatey brownie base, successfully followed by a smooth, light, and fluffy peanut butter cream cheese topping. Finally, garnish this…
Mexican Wedding Cookies
These Mexican Wedding Cookies (also known as “snowballs”, Russian Tea Cookies, or Pecan Sandies) offer a buttery pecan shortbread cookie ball that’s coated in sweetly soft powdered sugar – resembling powder-soft early snowfall, officially welcoming the Christmas season! These sweet buttery shortbread snowballs make the best melt-in-your-mouth wedding cookies! While the name in itself reveals…
Instant Pot Beef And Mushroom Gravy
Beef stew meat made in the Instant Pot with savory and tender mushroom gravy is perfect for whenever you’re craving comfort and simplicity. One of the best Instant Pot beef recipes out there, this family-friendly recipe is always a crowd-pleaser! Instant Pot stew meat is simmered in a mouthwatering mushroom gravy with robust garlic, Worcestershire…
Carrot Cake Cheesecake
Carrot Cake Cheesecake is an exquisite, show-stopping dessert! Whether you serve it at a birthday party, or as a holiday dessert at Easter or Thanksgiving, everyone will be asking you for the recipe. Decadent and delicious, the soft and spongy carrot cake is layered with a smooth and creamy cheesecake! If that weren’t enough, this…
Chicken (or Turkey) Pot Pie Soup
This easy one-pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup bursts with aromatic flavors and is loaded with tender veggies and shredded chicken or turkey, and is so indulgently creamy and rich that I seriously doubt any leftovers will need to be stored! The beauty of this chicken pot pie soup is that you get all the same…
Instant Pot Turkey Breast and Gravy
Free up your oven for other tasty recipes by cooking this buttery Turkey Breast in the Instant Pot! Made with fresh herbs, garlic, and a smooth savory delicious gravy to coat the tender and juicy turkey breast, serve this mouthwatering entrée during your favorite holiday dinner! Whether you’re making your turkey straight from the freezer…
Baked Acorn Squash Slices
Sweet and Spicy Baked Acorn Squash Slices are oven-roasted with pumpkin seeds (pepitas) and pomegranate seeds to make an impressive and festive Thanksgiving side dish for your holiday dinner. Covered in a sweet and spicy seasoning made with brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, chili powder, paprika, and a hint of cayenne, this oven-roasted acorn squash recipe…
Pumpkin Oreo Fudge
This Pumpkin Oreo Fudge proudly displays the bright golden-orange color of smooth canned pumpkin, sweetened with white chocolate chips and silky condensed milk, texturized with crushed Golden Oreos, and given the warmth of baking spices we all love using during Fall! A slice of this pumpkin fudge looks like a piece of gold and melts…
No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
This creamy and indulgent No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse tastes just like sweet pumpkin pie. Made with rich vanilla, warm spices, fluffy whipping cream, and crushed buttery graham crackers, it’s one of the best dessert recipes! Smooth and airy mousse is enveloped by pumpkin purée and creates a satisfying dessert that is sweet, easy to make,…
Chicken Dorito Casserole
This Baked Southwest Chicken Dorito Casserole is an easy cheesy chicken casserole with shredded rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, Nacho Cheese Doritos, cheddar cheese, and taco seasoning. One thing you will notice is missing is canned cream of chicken soup and cream of mushroom soup. Instead, I used cream…
Instant Pot Pear Apple Cider
Bring on the flavors and aromas of fall with this Instant Pot Pear Apple Cider recipe! It’s the time of year to enjoy a mug of hot apple cider. However, we added a twist to ours and combined pear cider and apple cider in this easy Instant Pot cider. This Pear Apple Cider offers a…
Apple Pie Macarons Recipe
What is perfectly spicy, sweet, soft, and incredibly joyful to bite into? These easy Apple Pie Macarons! Learn everything you need to know about making these French-inspired apple pie cookies. Whether you are casually celebrating fall at home or hosting an autumn-themed gathering, these French Macarons taste like airy apple pie bites are destined to…
Mummy Oreo Truffles
Mummy Oreo Truffles are little balls of decadence with massive Halloween flare! Sink your teeth into finely crushed Oreo cookies with tangy cream cheese, coated in smooth melted white chocolate and then dressed up with mummy-like chocolate-drizzle bandages and spooky candy eyes! Are you ready for Halloween?! Whether you celebrate Halloween in a spooky and…
Slow Cooker Jambalaya
This Slow Cooker Jambalaya is an easy set-it-and-forget-it recipe that is Creole/Cajun comfort food at its best! It’s loaded with smoked sausage, tender chicken pieces, shrimp, vegetables, and soft instant rice – all infused with bold spices, herbs, and salty-sweet flavors from diced tomatoes and broth. Slow Cooker Jambalaya is an incredibly easy and satisfying…
Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip (with Cream Cheese)
This Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe is the best out there! Made with smooth cream cheese, Ranch dressing, spicy Frank’s hot sauce, gooey cheese, juicy chicken, and no Bleu Cheese, this oven-baked recipe is tantalizing and cooked to perfection. In the mood for a tangy and cheesy dip filled with fiery buffalo flavors? You will…
Instant Pot Chili Mac
This easy Instant Pot Chili Mac is a savory, hearty, cheesy one-pot meal! Made with tender ground beef, creamy Velveeta cheese, and kidney beans, this is an easy comfort food family dinner that the entire household will love. Looking for a mouthwatering recipe for those weeknight dinners at home whenever you’re craving comforting, filling, and…
BBQ Chicken Tostadas
If you thought Taco Tuesday was something to look forward to then just wait until you try these BBQ Chicken Tostadas! Similar to chalupas, crispy crunchy tostada shells are layered shredded rotisserie chicken covered in a zesty barbecue sauce, followed by an array of diced toppings like creamy avocado, fresh and juicy tomato, chopped cilantro,…
Twice Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Warm, comforting, and topped with fluffy marshmallows, these Twice Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect option for when you’re craving those fall flavors. Twice Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are individual sweet potatoes, stuffed with a creamy, pumpkin pie spiced sweet potato filling, and topped with gooey marshmallows that are roasted until they are perfectly…
Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole
Save time and oven space by making the traditional Green Bean Casserole in the Instant Pot. It is easy, delicious, and frees up precious oven space when preparing for a holiday dinner. I can’t believe Thanksgiving is just over 2 weeks away! This year Thanksgiving is going to be quite different due to the pandemic….