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I love the taste of a roasted vegetable. This recipe for Simple Roasted Asparagus is a favorite of mine and the best way to make asparagus. Growing up I was on the picker side. I would have never dreamed I would love asparagus as much as I do. Roasting vegetables takes them to a new level of deliciousness and these are amazing. How to make Simple Roasted Asparagus: Step one: Start by prepping your asparagus and snap off the ends. … [Read more...]
These Parmesan Roasted Broccoli are a favorite with my family. Even the kids will eat this veggie! Baked until crispy and topped with cheese, it's the best way to serve broccoli. Nothing beats broccoli with cheese. It's the best combination and this simple side dish recipe is a favorite in my house. Parmesan Roasted Broccoli is the perfect side to just about any meal. How to make Parmesan Roasted Broccoli: Step one: Get started by … [Read more...]
Nothing beats a pumpkin recipe during the fall. This amazing Pumpkin Sheet Cake looks like a pumpkin patch and taste amazing. This Pumpkin Sheet Cake is one of my favorite fall treats. It's so simple to make and topped with a homemade cream cheese frosting, crushed pecans, and candy pumpkins. How to make Pumpkin Sheet Cake: Step one: Get started by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Then prepare an 18x13 pan with nonstick cooking … [Read more...]
This rich chocolate cookie is decorated for Halloween with jack-o-lantern sprinkles. This simple Halloween Cookie recipe is perfect for this time of year and tastes amazing. I love making themes cookies! I know Halloween is a favorite holiday to many but I never got into the creepy part and have always liked the cute pumpkins and all the fall things. The boys and I decided to make a Halloween cookie when we found these adorable pumpkin … [Read more...]
My favorite fall side dish. Twice Baked Sweet Potato is the perfect side dish or light dinner option. We topped outs with marshmallows and the kids loved them. How to Make Twice Baked Sweet Potato: Step one: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Step two: Pierce each sweet potato with a fork several times and then wrap them in foil. Bake for 60-75 minutes or until potatoes are … [Read more...]
Nothing beats a warm apple pie. This Caramel Dutch Apple Pie is baked with fresh caramel and I serve mine with a caramel drizzle. My classic Dutch Apple Pie Recipe is one of my favorites and I've taken it a step further with this homemade caramel and it's delicious. Apple pie is easily my favorite dessert. Last week I made the homemade caramel sauce and I thought this mashup would be perfect. I added my homemade caramel to my apples and … [Read more...]
The perfect way to serve Brussel sprouts. I love the flavors in this Cranberry Pecan Roasted Brussel Sprouts. It's the perfect side dish recipe. I love roasted Brussel sprouts. This recipe has all the fall flavors and tastes amazing. Cranberry Pecan Roasted Brussel Sprouts makes the perfect Thanksgiving side dish recipe. How to make Cranberry Pecan Roasted Brussel Sprouts: Step one: Preheat oven to 400 degrees and prepare a baking … [Read more...]
This recipe for the Classic Cheese Ball is the perfect appetizer. Served with crackers or raw veggies it's a dish everyone loves. This is a must-have side dish for both sides of my family at any family gathering! We eat it at birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any other special event or holiday we get together! Why should you make a cheese ball? Nothing beats a Classic Cheese Ball recipe. They make the best appetizers that everyone … [Read more...]
This recipe is for the easiest Homemade Caramel Sauce ever! You just need one ingredient in your oven. It's so much better homemade and a recipe you are going to love. Use Keywords Again and give a little intro and story. Use a related keyword with a link to that blog post. How to make Homemade Caramel Sauce: Step one: Get started by preheating your oven. Set it to 425 degrees F. Step two: Next set up your dishes. Place water … [Read more...]
These Candied Yams are so simple to make and a side dish you need on your table. Topped with toasted melty marshmallows, it's a mouthwatering recipe. These Candied Yams are my favorite side dish for Thanksgiving. They are so simple to make and have the best sweet taste paired with my other savory side dishes on Thanksgiving day. No matter when you are making these yams you are going to love them. How to make Candied Yams: Step one: … [Read more...]
These Pumpkin Pancakes are perfect for fall mornings. I could eat pumpkin spice all day long and I'll be eating these every morning breakfast this fall. Nothing beats pumpkin in the fall. I love these Pumpkin Pancakes for breakfast and could eat them every morning. They are so easy to make and taste amazing. I serve mine with maple syrup and butter. How to make Pumpkin Pancakes: Step one: Start by whisking together your milk, pumpkin … [Read more...]
I don't think I can explain in words how amazing these Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats taste! They are simple to make and going to be your go-to fall treat! It's fall which means everything is pumpkin spice. Everthingggg! I don't hate it one bit! I am a pumpkin lover thought and though and will put it in everything until December! This recipe for Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats is the BEST I have tried. They can easily get to wet with … [Read more...]
These Roast Beef Italian Sliders are made with an Italian mayo and the topped is brushed with butter then sprinted with parmesan cheese. I love sliders! They make the best appetizer or part food but they also work for an easy lunch or dinner. I served these for a fun weekend lunch before we headed out to run errands. Filling your belly before grocery shopping is a must! I made a mayo full of flavor and topped it all off with butter and … [Read more...]
These simple Pumpkin Bars and baked and then onced cooked I top them with a homemade cream cheese frosting. The perfect fall dessert recipe. How to make Pumpkin Bars: Step one: Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Then go ahead and prepare a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray or parcehment paper. Don't skip the parchment paper! This will help you remove the bars later so you can cut them evenly. Step … [Read more...]
The classic Thanksgiving recipe. This Sweet Potato Casserole is the best recipe I have tried and a must for your holiday menu. They are rich and creamy and topped with the perfect crumble. Sweet potatoes are a staple for Thanksgiving. Even though I eat them all year long there is something about a sweet potato casserole on Thanksgiving that just seems right. Growing up we NEVER had sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving, or ever for that … [Read more...]
Simple to make and taste great these Easy Italian Sliders are the perfect quick dinner or filling appetizer. Sweet rolls full of ham, salami, pepperoni, and cheese then baked and ready to serve. Easy Recipe: I've been really craving a huge Italian sub full of all the spicy meats and melted cheese! I added these Easy Italian Sliders to out dinner menu last week and on the way to the store I was so tempted to stop and grab a sub for lunch, … [Read more...]
Are you ready to try the BEST, yes I said it the BEST, side dish recipe? I have to limit making this Cheesy Potato Casserole to holiday time, or when guests are over because I could eat up the entire thing! Potatoes covered with cheese and melted butter, yep it's so good! Plus this recipe can easily be made in the slow cooker. Just Check out my recipe for Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Casserole. The BEST Side Dish: My mom has been making … [Read more...]
The BEST side dish recipe ever. This Cheesy Broccoli Casserole is a recipe passed down from my mom and one of my all-time favorites. It's simple to make and taste amazing, a real crowd pleaser. Cheesy Broccoli Casserole: This Cheesy Broccoli Casserole is a recipe that was passed down to me and one of my favorites. Each and every Thanksgiving and Christmas my mom would make green beans casserole, potato casserole, and this … [Read more...]
This recipe is a family favorite. My mom passed down her cheesy potato casserole to me years ago and I have made it several different ways. This version, Cheesy Ranch Potato Casserole is just like the classic but full of my favorite ranch flavor. This Cheesy Ranch Potato Casserole is basically just love in a casserole dish. It's a recipe that was passed down to me from my mom and one that I love to now make for my kids. I've made it in … [Read more...]
Apple pie is a classic and my favorite dessert recipe. This Blue Ribbon Apple Pie is a highly request treat among my family. Along with my Dutch Apple Pie and Classic Apple Pie, we just can't get enough! Add this pie to your dessert menu, you will not be disapoited. Award-Winning Apple Pie: There is not much better than apple pie! It's the best dessert of all time and topped with homemade whipped cream you can't go wrong. This Blue Ribbon … [Read more...]
