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This fancy dinner just got so simple! Easy to make and tastes great your family is going to love this Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole. This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole with Stuffing is a great twist on classic comfort food.Chicken Cordon Bleu CasseroleChicken cordon bleu always seemed like such a fancy recipe to me. I remember having it at one of our banquets in high school. At the time I was pretty impressed with the dish. To make 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...]
It's the perfect party food and one that will please a crowd. This Easy Nacho Casserole is layered with tortilla chips, season ground beef, and lots of cheese. It's one you HAVE to try!Easy Nacho CasseroleHow to make Easy Nacho Casserole: Start by heating oil in a skillet. Once warm add ground beef and cook until browned. Seasoning with taco seasoning, add cream cheese and salsa and mix together until cream cheese is melted and well … [Read more...]
Crispy and delicious and one of the best ways to make green beans. These Baked Garlic Green Beans are simple to make and gives a new taste to your favorite vegetable.Baked Garlic Green BeansIs it just me or do green beans get a bad rep? Most people I know (including my kids) green beans are there least favorite vegetable. They are actually one of my favorites! I was such a picky eater when I was younger but believe it or not, always … [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...]
This Ham and Potato Breakfast Casserole is made with four simple ingredients and seasonings. It's simple to make and my kids loved it. You can also check out my tips for freezing this and having it for later. Ham and Potato Breakfast CasseroleMaking Ham and Potato Breakfast Casserole: Let's start with preheating the oven to 375 degrees F. Now prepare your casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. To your casserole dish add hash … [Read more...]
This Taco Casserole is all made in one pot and done in less than 30 minutes. With a few simple ingredients you dinner is ready and your family will eat this one up. Taco CasseroleThis recipe is a favorite of mine. When you combine a taco casserole with a one pot meal and it's all done in less than 30 minutes. I mean how could you not love this recipe. We topped ours off with sour cream and I added sliced jalapeños to mine. How to make … [Read more...]
This simple Strawberry Lemonade is the perfect summer drink and is made with two simple ingredients. It's perfect for summer days and what we will be making all season long. Strawberry LemonadeThe perfect summer recipe! This Strawberry Lemonade is what I will be sipping on poolside all year long.How to make Strawberry Lemonade: Start by preparing your frozen lemonade concentrate to package directions. Mine just called for mixing … [Read more...]
This Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken is a simple and easy recipe that can be topped on a sandwich or tossed in with a salad. Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ ChickenBBQ is a family favorite here! My kids could eat it with a spoon and dip just about anything in it. Needless to say, this Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken. It's my go-to recipe for a busy night, tossed in the slow cooker at nap time and ready for dinner.How to make Slow Cooker Pulled … [Read more...]
Perfectly crispy Baked Parmesan Garlic Fries. The perfect side dish recipe for any easy recipe.Baked Parmesan Garlic FriesI think I could eat my body weight in french fries! Something about those little potatoes are so yummy! My mom would always make homemade baked fries growing up. We never grilled a burger without them! I served mine on the side of chicken tenders and a salad and my entire family loved them!How to make Baked … [Read more...]
This Garlic Butter Chicken Breast is made with a simple butter-based marinade and loaded with flavor. It's put together and in the oven in 5 minutes or less. The perfect dinner option. Garlic Butter Chicken BreastChicken dinners don't have to always be the same. I love trying new ways to season and change up a simple boneless and skinless chicken breast. They are so easy to bake and the entire family will eat it. This Garlic Butter … [Read more...]
This Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies are melt in. your mouth amazing. Topped with a simple cream cheese frosting and finished off with sprinkles. They are the best sugar cookies you will ever make. Cream Cheese Sugar CookiesI LOVE this cookie recipe. Sugar cookies have never been my favorite cookie. I was always more of a chocolate chip fan but these cookies changed everything. They are melt in your mouth amazing and tasty. The cream cheese … [Read more...]
I love a simple chicken recipe. This Honey Lime Chicken Breast only takes a few ingredients and taste amazing. It's simple to pop in the oven and a dinner your entire family is going to love. Honey Lime Chicken BreastWe eat chicken often at my house and I love changing it up with new flavors. Of course, it has to be simple and easy to put together to pass the test in my house. This recipe is made with just a few ingredients and can be … [Read more...]
I love this simple Brown Sugar Chicken recipe. It only takes a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Plus it's my kids all time favorite way I marinade chicken breast!Brown Sugar ChickenWe eat chicken a lot around here. It's simple to make and a protein that my kids will happily eat. When you eat it 3-4 nights a week though you need to change it up every once in a while. This Brown Sugar Chicken is one of … [Read more...]
This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Penne works perfectly as an easy dinner or a delicious side dish. Everything is made in one pot for less clean up. Creamy Garlic Parmesan PenneHow to make Creamy Garlic Parmesan Penne: In a large pot add oil then add minced garlic. Cook on medium/low. To the same pot add butter, broth, milk, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil then add pasta. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes until pasta is tender. … [Read more...]
The perfect weeknight family dinner or an easy game day recipes. These Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Sliders are sure to please!Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita SlidersAnything made in the slow cooker is going to be a favorite of mine. These Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Sliders topped my list after the first bite! Simple to make and taste great, could you ask for anything more? Sunday is our family game day. Game day meaning we watch football all … [Read more...]
Save time and skip the dough! This easy BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza is so simple to make and piled high with bbq chicken, red onions, and mozzarella cheese. Its the perfect pizza night option!BBQ Chicken French Bread PizzaHow to make BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Slice your French bread in half long way. Mix shredded cooked chicken with 1/4 cup BBQ sauce. Top your bread with the remaining spread … [Read more...]
A few simple ingredients to make the BEST potato salad! This Cheddar Bacon Ranch Potato Salad is loaded with your favorites and full of flavor. Cheddar Bacon Ranch Potato SaladOh, potato salad. The best summer side dish since 1960, am I right? Potato salad and grill outs just go hand and hand but this year try something new besides your classic potato salad. This Cheddar Bacon Ranch Potato Salad is hands down my all-time favorite potato … [Read more...]
Grilled pineapple with a brown sugar butter glaze. It's all topped with ice cream, whipped cream, and cinnamon for the perfect summer treat. Grilled PineapplesI have been counting down the days until summer. I have cabin fever and need to get outside. I am ready to say goodbye to the rain and hello to sunshine. Enjoying the outside and letting the kids play and run is much needed. We love grilling all summer long, and get out there as … [Read more...]
