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Toss this super simple Slow Cooker Cream Corn in the slow cooker and it's ready to pair perfectly with any meal. Slow Cooker Cream CornSide dishes in the slow cooker are the best! I love tossing them in there and not having to worry about it until dinner time. This Slow Cooker Cream Corn is the best way to make corn, so simple to make, and of course, taste amazing. I, of course, made this for Thanksgiving and have it on the menu for this … [Read more...]
Mashed potatoes are my favorite side dish! These simple and creamy Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes are made with a few simple ingredients and done in less than 20 minutes. Cream Cheese Mashed PotatoesMashed potatoes are easily my favorite side dish. I could go as far as to say that potatoes are my favorite food. Fried, mashed, or shredded I can eat them in all forms. I've made several different mashed potato recipes here on the blog. These … [Read more...]
Tossed in Italian dressing then coated with parmesan cheese this Italian Spaghetti Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish. Italian Spaghetti Pasta SaladFor me, Summer is for grill outs, pool parties, and time with family. We love spending time outside and eating outside! This Italian Spaghetti Pasta Salad makes the perfect side dish for any meal. If you have an event planned for this summer then make sure to pin this one, everyone is going … [Read more...]
The full proof soft cookie with red, white, and blue candies for a festive look. Not only are these Patriotic Pudding Cookies perfect for the 4th but they taste amazing!Patriotic Pudding CookiesCan you believe summer is here? Alright technically it's not summer yet but school is out and we are spending most of our days at the pool so it feels like summer to me! Which means it's time to start thinking 4th of July! It will be here before … [Read more...]
Spring weather has arrived and we are ready for Easter. These Vanilla Easter Cupcakes with Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting are simple to make and perfect for your Easter celebration. Vanilla Easter Cupcakes with Vanilla Butter Cream FrostingCupcakes make the perfect dessert for a holiday! When feeding a crowd I love doing something simple. Everyone can grab and serve themselves and grab one... or two! These cupcakes are adorable and … [Read more...]
Breakfast or dessert, you pick, This Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread is easy to make and so good you may just want it for both. Simply cut and pint your cinnamon rolls then roll them in a cinnamon sugar mix. Baked and then drizzled with icing. Cinnamon Roll Monkey BreadNot only was this Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread delicious it was also easier to make then homemade monkey bread! No mixing dough at all I just used three cans of cinnamon rolls! I … [Read more...]
This may be my favorite way to do a quesadilla! These Bacon Cheeseburger Quesadilla are full of flavor and taste amazing, you must try them out!Bacon Cheeseburger Quesadilla Making Bacon Cheeseburger Quesadilla: This recipe is so easy to make and sooo good! I think it ranks high on the list for my husband's favorites. Cook and crumble ground beef in a skillet. Drain fat then add in onions. Allow cooking for 1-2 minutes then add ketchup, … [Read more...]
Stuffing is a classic holiday recipe and this Simple Classic Stuffing is the best. A few common spice cabinet stables later you have the best Simple Classic Stuffing recipe.Simple Classic StuffingCan it really be Thanksgiving without the stuffing? Or the dressing as my Granny used to call it. Either way, this recipe has to be on your table this Thanksgiving! Making homemade stuffing can be a little intimidating to some but I promise you … [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 Italian SlidersI'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 … [Read more...]
The perfect side dish to just about any meal. I love this recipe for The Best Garlic Red Mashed Potatoes. They are full of flavor and simple to make, I think your family is going to love them.The Best Garlic Red Mashed PotatoesMashed potatoes are the best side dish and can be paired easily with just about any meal. These The Best Garlic Red Mashed Potatoes are so good and so easy to make. So if you don't know about my love for potatoes … [Read more...]
Soft and fluffy, these St. Patrick's Day Sugar Cookies are one of my all-time favorites. Topped with a green cream cheese frosting they make the best St. Patrick's Day cookie. St. Patrick's Day Sugar CookiesYou probably know by know how much I love a good theme and how much I love these sugar cookies. I've them for just about every holiday but with different sprinkles to match. They are melt in your mouth delicious and the perfect sugar … [Read more...]
Nachos are one of the best appetizers! These Loaded Nacho Fries are loaded with ground beef, salsa, and topped with my favorite nacho toppings. Make sure this is on the menu for your next get together. Loaded Nacho FriesNot much beats a big plate full of nachos! Nachos have been a favorite of my husbands since I have known him. When we have people over to watch a game I usually make sheet pan nachos. Just chips piled with seasoned ground … [Read more...]
How to Boil an Egg might seem like the easiest form of cooking, but it can be difficult to know if your egg is done. You don't want them overcooked either and these tips you get the perfect hard boiled egg. The BEST Way to Boil an EggEaster is almost here which means lots and lots of boiled eggs. Everyone wants to know How to boil an easter egg so they get the perfect one each time. Even when it's not Easter we will love having boiled … [Read more...]
These Easter Peep Pudding Cup are so simple to put together and one of my kids favorite Easter time treats. If you have any family nights or a movie planned for this time of year you have to try these out. Easter Peep Pudding CupSpring is almost here and I am ready for the warmer weather. Having three little boys in the house the winters can be long. They are ready to stretch their legs and get outside to play. I am ready for the pool to … [Read more...]
These Baked Chicken Wings are simple to make and full of flavor. They are seasoned to work perfectly with any dip or sauce you enjoy, we even like eating them as is. What sauce will you add to your wings?Baked Chicken WingsI love these Baked Chicken Wings! My husband and I usually disagree on the types of wings to make. I love the spice and buffalo is my favorite, the hotter the better. On the other hand, my husband is more of a mild BBQ … [Read more...]
This Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole is so simple to make. With just three simple ingredients plus your seasonings, it's a recipe that is quick to make and easy on a budget. Slow Cooker Green Bean CasseroleGreen bean casserole is one of my favorites. It's a classic that I remember eating growing up. I made the same recipe that my mom did and still love it. When it comes to cooking for holidays though making them in the slow cooker is … [Read more...]
The perfect treat for your loved one on love day. These Valentine's Day Sugar Cookies are so simple to make. Made with cream cheese they are soft and fluffy and covered in a cream cheese frosting. I finished mine off with some festive sprinkles. Valentine's Day Sugar CookiesIt's time to break out the hearts and all things pink. Valentine's Day is only a few weeks away and I'm ready to celebrate. While we don't go all out for this holiday … [Read more...]
The perfect warm dip to serve as an appetizer or awesome snack. This Bacon Cheeseburger Dip is creamy and cheese and a recipe you are going to love. Bacon Cheeseburger DipWith just 5 simple ingredients you can make this Bacon Cheeseburger Dip on the skillet in less than 20 minutes. I love game day food! My husband is a big football fan so each Sunday afternoon is game day for us. As much as I enjoy the time together watching the game I am … [Read more...]
These Buffalo Chicken Wings need to be on your table during the game day. They are simple to make a crowd favorite. Buffalo Chicken Wings I could add hot sauce to just about anything. Even when I was young I poured it on just about anything, mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, eggs, just about anything I could pour some on. I guess it goes without saying now that I love these easy to make baked buffalo chicken wings. When it's game days … [Read more...]
The perfect treat to celebrate your love. This Valentine's Day Popcorn is my kid's favorite treat! It's so easy to make and the perfect treat for a family movie night this time of year. Valentine's Day PopcornLove is in the air and so it the smell of warm popcorn. I know a lot of people hate Valentine's Day but I love it. I love anything that gives me a theme or an excuse to eat way more chocolate then I should. I love celebrating with … [Read more...]
