Simple Recipes for Your Busy Life
Take breakfast on the road with these Maple Bacon French Toast Muffins–sweet and savory, crispy bacon added into baked fluffy French Toast muffins. Easily taken on the go, but even better when you can sit down and enjoy them with an extra drizzle of maple syrup! If you have never had a French Toast muffin…
Whipping up a big bowl of soup doesn’t get any easier–this Black Bean Soup recipe is ready and in the bowl in 20 minutes! A jar of your favorite salsa allows you to fine tune this simple, spicy dish to your liking! Dinner in 20 minutes? It is for real! In the midst of a…
A few ingredients and 5 minutes is all you need to whip up this simple, no bake Red Velvet Cheesecake Dip. You can dip, spread or eat it straight from the spoon. A fun dessert that is ready in no time? Yes please! If you are a sucker for all things cheesecake, then you are…
Dinner on one pan? Yes! This simple Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is easy to toss together and clean up is a breeze. Crispy roasted potatoes, garlic green beans and juicy, parmesan crusted chicken is a meal everyone will be begging for! I love love LOVE sheet pan dinners. They are my favorite way…
Simple and cozy, this Banana Baked Oatmeal is a perfect way to start the day. Hearty oats, a hint of cinnamon, bananas, maple and more make this easy recipe a hit with the whole family! Two things I love: oats and banana bread. So when they get tossed together in one dish, you know I…
This simple Caprese Farro Salad recipe comes together so easily and is full of flavor and hearty farro. A perfect side dish for your favorite piece of meat, or a great addition to any dinner party spread! I am coming back to this post just to update some things on the recipe, and cannot help…
This thick and hearty Easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe is going to be your new favorite cozy soup recipe. So simple to toss everything in and allow the rich, flavorful chicken add all of the flavor! Comfort food at it’s easiest! Welcome to 2020! New year, new decade, SAME me! Isn’t that just the…
These Loaded Cookies and Cream Cookies take your average chocolate chip cookie to a whole new level. Stuffed with regular Oreos and Golden Oreos–these are ready for all the milk dunking! I have a LOT to say about these rich, loaded cookies, but for tonight I am keeping it short and sweet. I have had…
Melt in your mouth, sweet pecan goodness–these Cream Cheese Snowball Cookies are a fun twist to a traditional favorite. Some call them Russian Tea Cookies, some call them Italian Wedding Cookies, but we call them delicious and easy snowball cookies! I don’t care what you call these cookies–we can all agree that these pecan filled,…
Your favorite Chex Mix got a Christmas makeover–this Christmas Puppy Chow has the peppermint chocolate combo that the holidays are made of! Add some festive red and green M&M’s to really get festive! Ok. Let’s be real today. Food and the holidays: It’s not about good and bad. Let’s talk about food and the holidays….
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bob Evans Restaurants. All opinions are 100% mine. No recipe today–unless you are interested in the recipe for the easiest holiday dinner to enjoy this season! That I have for you! You all know that I am very selective about brands I partner with…
Simple, no bake brownie bites–or energy bites if you prefer–mint chocolate flavored and packed with dark chocolate chips. These whip up in no time and are made with cashews, medjool dates, peppermint extract and a few other simple ingredients. Great for snacking and more! I believe it was just last week that I was saying…
This Easy Snickerdoodle Recipe is like nothing before. Filled with gooey caramel and crisp cinnamon sugar edges will make for all the smiles. A glass of milk will pair nicely with these treats! The other night I stopped to think, what recipes do people make around Christmas aside from cookies? I mean I guess there’s…
Breakfast doesn’t get much easier than these Banana Oat Blender Pancakes. Toss everything in the blender and pour straight on the griddle. A wholesome, simple recipe that everyone will enjoy for breakfast! Today’s topic: Banana Oat Pancakes I find that being in the kitchen is a form of therapy for me at times. I enjoy…
Simple roasted and maple sweetened spiced pecans recipe with a dusting of cinnamon and hints of vanilla are the perfect snack, holiday treat, salad topper and more! This easy recipe makes perfect holiday gifts as well! My absolute favorite nuts are pecans. I throw them on salads, oats, treats and more. If a recipe calls…
Soft and chewy, just like a chocolate chip cookie should be–these Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are your new favorite Christmas Cookie! Take these to the cookie exchange–or save them for yourself–loaded with candy canes and lots of chips, they will make Santa extra happy! – Originally posted December 2018. Photos updated November 2019. – It’s…
Simple and delicious, this Balsamic Cranberry Chutney Recipe is a great addition to any holiday meal. Juicy apples, golden raisins, orange zest, and a touch of brown sugar and cinnamon will compliment your festive dinner! You are either team cranberry or you are team “get them away from me.” There really is no in between…
This post has been sponsored by Brown-Forman on behalf of Korbel California Champagne. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Love hosting during the holidays? Want to be the host with the MOST? (To be fair, don’t we all?) You are going to LOVE treating your guests to this simple Blood Orange Champagne Sangria recipe…
Think crumble/crisp meets pumpkin pie in this simple, warm Pumpkin Pie Crumble. Thick pumpkin layer topped with a buttery oat topping. Change up your favorite fall recipe for this version! -Originally published November 2014. Updated November 2019- This week marks one of my absolute favorite holidays. It’s funny that I say this as Thanksgiving was…
Two of your favorites: apple pie and cheesecake come together in this simple no bake recipe. This Caramel Apple Cheesecake starts with a graham cracker crust, topped with an easy no bake cheesecake and topped with fried caramel apples. It’s a new classic! You know those desserts that make every single occasion all the brighter?…
Skip the same old green bean casserole this year. This easy Parmesan Bacon Green Bean Casserole gives the classic a whole new flavor that will rock the holiday season! Crispy bacon, parmesan cheese and topped with everyone’s favorite fried onions. Only a few ingredients and it comes together in no time! Are you team green…