This post is sponsored by Mezzetta but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. This Muffuletta Olive Salad brings back memories of an awesome olive appetizer that our brother-in-law’s mother used to bring on the holidays. When I see olives I am always reminded of the holidays when Millie would bring this delicious olive…
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Orange Pomegranate Rosemary Pork Roast
I was excited to be asked by the National Pork Board to participate in their Porksgiving program that honors people, who take the time to help others, by preparing a home cooked meal for them in recognition of their contributions. The hope is that this program will inspire others to thank those who go the extra mile to help others, such as teachers, caregivers, military, volunteers, and others. One of the best way to show your thanks is to prepare a home cooked meal for them.
Reduce Stress at Thanksgiving with Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Planning a Thanksgiving dinner, whether for a few people or a large group, can be stressful. Learn the tips and tricks to make Thanksgiving easier and less chaotic. Guests show up late? No problem. Dishes take longer to cook than expected? No problem. Not enough oven space for all the dishes to cook? No problem….
Chocolate Chip Pecan Shortbread Cookies
Chocolate Chip Pecan Shortbread Cookies are rich, sweet, buttery, crumbly, melt in your mouth shortbread cookies with chocolate chips and chopped pecans. This past weekend we went to the mall and they already had Christmas decorations up in early October. So that got me thinking about Christmas, and baking, and cookies. Are you a baker?…
Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Bars
These sweet Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Bars with a crunchy Gingersnap crust, a layer of creamy pumpkin cheesecake, and a crumbly pecan topping drizzled in a sweet vanilla glaze make this a fantastic fall dessert. Previously, in my Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding post, I wrote about my quest to make a yummy yet easy pumpkin dessert…
Apple Pecan Cream Cheese Cake
This Apple Pecan Cream Cheese Cake made with fresh apples, cinnamon, chopped pecans, and a cream cheese filling, topped with a vanilla glaze is a delicious fall dessert your guests will love. Yay!! It’s Fall baking season, which means it is fall apple season! Never mind that it is 100 degrees outside here, I just crank up the a/c and start baking fall desserts! Baking makes me happy. Apples make me happy. So this Apple Pecan Cream Cheese Cake makes me very happy!!
Oatmeal Pumpkin Muffins
Oatmeal Pumpkin Muffins are delicious breakfast muffins that can easily be made ahead and eaten on the go, perfect for a busy family.
With school starting soon, Moms everywhere are looking for quick and easy, make ahead options for breakfast to ensure their kids get a good start on the day. These easy, make ahead, portable Oatmeal Pumpkin Muffins are a delicious breakfast that the family can eat on the go.
No Bake Peanut Butter Butterfinger Pie
This No Bake Peanut Butter Butterfinger Pie, with a Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread swirl, is an ultra rich and decadent make-ahead frozen chocolate candy pie that requires no baking. I’ve been on a dessert kick lately. Not only dessert, but frozen desserts. Not only frozen desserts but No Bake frozen desserts like the No Bake Banana…
No Bake Banana Pudding Cream Pie
This easy No Bake Banana Pudding Cream Pie recipe is super easy to make and requires no baking! Yay! Yet it still has that creamy banana cream filling over the crunchy graham cracker crust and vanilla wafers. This No Bake Banana Pudding Cream Pie Recipe tastes wonderful this time of year. Best of all, for the…
Fiesta Garden Ranch Pasta Salad
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Ronzoni, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #RonzoniSummer http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV This Fiesta Garden Ranch Pasta Salad is a healthy, colorful and flavorful Pasta Salad made with Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta, greek yogurt, spicy ranch dressing mix, and lots of…
Green Bean Potato Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
This easy gluten-free Green Bean Potato Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto makes an outstanding side dish to take to a summer picnic or potluck because it has no mayo and only 5 ingredients. This Green Bean Potato Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto recipe features: A delicious Gluten-Free side dish Gourmet ingredients, such as Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Only…
Easy Picnic Potato Salad
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Maille® Mustard. All opinions are 100% mine. This Easy Picnic Potato Salad recipe makes your classic American potato salad that is perfect to take to a picnic or potluck this summer. This week has been potato salad week. Since I have made some unique…
Southern Banana Pudding Parfaits
Southern Banana Pudding Parfaits are easy yet delicious portable desserts made in mason jars with layers of crushed vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, banana pudding, and whipped topping! I love to cook from scratch when I have the time. However, sometimes I don’t want to wait, and want something sweet NOW!! I did not want to wait…
Cajun Honey Jalapeño Slaw
Cajun Honey Jalapeño Slaw is a light and refreshing vinegar-based cole slaw, with no mayonnaise, but sweetened with honey, and spiced with cajun seasoning, worcestershire, and hot sauce. Makes a great side dish for a barbecue, picnic, or pot luck. With the warmer weather, we are eating more barbecue and having picnics, and this Cajun…
Easy Banana Nut Muffins
This Easy Banana Nut Muffins recipe makes rich, moist, and delicious Banana Nut Muffins that are easy to make and have a rich banana flavor. Who doesn’t love Banana Nut Muffins? I have found that the key to really rich-tasting muffins with tons of banana flavor is to use really ripe, actually overripe bananas. If…
Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs
This Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs recipe makes a family favorite Italian-American main dish even easier by making it in the slow cooker. This Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs recipe features: A short history on Spaghetti and Meatballs in America; A description of the difference between Spaghetti and Meatballs and meatballs or “polpettes” found in Italy; An easy…
Spicy Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole
Spicy Cheeseburger pasta casserole is a delicious, budget-friendly cheesy skillet dinner that is one of our family’s favorite weekday suppers. I’m excited to share this yummy Spicy Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole with you because it features: An easy yet delicious skillet dinner that the whole family will love. A delicious, hearty dinner that can be on…
Lemon Spoon Cake and Cookbook Review
Lemon Spoon Cake is an easy, yummy slow cooker lemon dessert from the The Magical Slow Cooker cookbook, and is best served warm and topped with ice cream. This dessert is easy enough for the kids to help make for Mother’s Day. I was so excited when I heard that my blogging friend, Sarah Olson,…
Cakey Lemon Blueberry Brownies
Cakey Lemon Blueberry Brownies are yummy, moist, sticky, slightly tart, cake-like lemon brownies with sweet, juicy blueberries added for a fun sweet treat that is great for an easy dessert or afternoon snack. It’s April. Spring is in the air. Beautiful weather. People are coming out of winter hibernation and into the sunshine of the…
Savory Herb Monkey Bread Rolls
Savory Herb Monkey Bread Rolls are soft, buttery, pull-apart rolls with garlic, parmesan cheese, italian seasoning, and parsley on top of rolls made with bites of crescent roll dough. Savory Herb Monkey Bread Rolls are easy because they start with refrigerated crescent roll dough. Then you cut the crescent roll dough into strips and roll…
Blueberry Strawberry French Toast Casserole
Blueberry Strawberry French Toast Casserole is a delicious overnight casserole, made with day-old French, Brioche, Challah, or Italian bread, cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and blueberries, and topped with a sweet blueberry sauce that will feed a crowd for breakfast or brunch. In this post, you will: Last year for our progressive Easter Dinner post, which…
8 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes
I’m sharing 8 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes so you can enjoy your day and have dinner ready in the evening when you get home! In today’s post I feature 8 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes that include a variety of recipes that will: Allow you to enjoy your day and have dinner ready in the evening…
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup, made with red enchilada sauce, is an easy, healthy, deliciously flavorful soup with a kick. I’m always on the lookout for easy, delicious healthy dinners, and this Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada soup delivers on all those things. First of all, it is easy. It’s almost as easy as my Crock Pot…
Big Game Ritz Jalapeno Poppers and Stackers
With the Big Game right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about what to food to serve or to bring to your Big Game party. Because for me, the best part of the party, other than visiting with family and friends, is the food; and these Ritz Jalapeno Poppers made with Ritz Crackers make snacking for the Big Game fun and delicious!