From sandwiches and wraps to soups and bread bowls, Panera never fails to impress. But among their many offerings, it’s their chicken and wild rice soup that’s made a huge impact on me. I love it so much that I made it a mission to try and replicate it. Fortunately, it wasn’t that hard. Call me biased, but I think this copycat recipe is actually better than the original. It’s loaded with chunks of savory chicken, sweet vegetables, hearty wild rice, and best of all – a creamy, dreamy, and perfectly seasoned broth....

FavoritePinShare Ginger, Lime, garlic and peanut butter create a luscious Thai sauce for these whole wheat noodles! A delicious and flavorful meal that is under 400 calories! There is one thing that I can’t live without while I am watching what I eat. Carbs. Oh man. I love my carbs. That is why my number one pregnancy craving was this Spaghetti Factory’s Browned Butter Mizithra Spaghetti. I just love a good plate of pasta and some warm bread....

FavoritePinShare Hey there it’s Tiffany, from Creme de la Crumb! Can you believe it’s April? I can! I’ve been dying for some Springy weather and we’re getting it here in Utah in spurts. Sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy, sunny again. I’m ready for sunny sunny sunny and more sunny! Fresh herbs are one of many many reasons I am excited for the warm weather. I just planted cilantro, chives, and BASIL in mason jars....

One summer morning, my mom taught my sisters and I how to open a can of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls and bake them in a round pie plate all by ourselves. It was a great day and a terrible day. The great part was spending every Monday through Friday in June rotating through the orange, regular, and “grand” varieties (if only there had been a Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting flavor)....

FavoritePinShare Queso Verde Corn Dip is creamy cheesy, bubbly, packed with flavor and one of the easiest, tastiest appetizers you will ever make! I am always in search of AH-mazing, crowd pleasing appetizers, and when they also happen to be easy, no fail and stress free, I have to force myself not to make them just for a crowd of one. This Queso Verde Corn Dip is one of those appetizers and bonus, its all made in one skillet!...

FavoritePinShare Pina Colada Cake is a little slice of tropical paradise on a plate! Rich in flavor this is a light fluffy cake everyone is going to love! I love the flavor coconut adds to recipes, it’s so light, nutty, and decadent. Try more coconut recipes from my blog like this, Pie, Shrimp, and Coconut Cream Cake! Pina Colada Poke Cake This Pina colada cake is a taste of tropical paradise heaven....

I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: lasagna is THE BEST pasta dish in the world. I just love how each layer works together in harmony to create one perfect bite. What I don’t appreciate about it is how time-consuming and labor-intensive it is. From cooking the noodles and making the marinara and bechamel sauce to assembling and baking it, it can take hours to make. This is where this recipe comes in....

The trick to cooking perfect, crispy Brussels sprouts is roasting them in the oven. This foolproof recipe will ensure you cook up a scrumptious pan of Brussels sprouts every single time. These Brussels sprouts make the perfect side dish for so many different recipes, plus they’re impressive (and delicious) enough to serve for a special occasion! Despite the unfortunate childhood associations, I’ve found that even the pickiest of vegetable eaters still enjoy this recipe (they also love this Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Sautéed Cabbage....

Like the cute former-nerd-turned-CEO you are kicking yourself for ignoring in high school, these sweet and spicy Roasted Potatoes and Carrots are having the last laugh. I’d call them smug, but they deserve the recognition. We eat roasted vegetables four to five nights a week at home. Whether I’m cooking classic Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Parmesan or sweet Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash, my favorite roasted vegetables are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and so tantalizingly caramelized, my signature move is to eat one-third of the pan before the vegetables ever make it to our plates....

Even my sister who roasts sweet potatoes for her family almost nightly declared these the best sweet potato recipe she’s ever eaten. She wanted to know my secret. WHY are these particular sweet potatoes so darn good, we couldn’t keep ourselves from inhaling them right off of the sheet pan? HOW do you make the most magnificent roasted sweet potatoes that are, seemingly inexplicably, more sublime than any that have come before?...

The humble potato is so versatile and will taste great just about any way. But scalloped potatoes are such a creamy luxury, and every time I make them, they’re the first to go. They get devoured even faster when they’re topped with extra cheese! Whether you like smoked cheese or mature cheddar, plenty of bacon or oodles of garlic, this dish is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser. Scalloped Potatoes Recipe This dish consists of thinly-sliced potatoes layered with onions, cheese, butter, and milk....

Instead of ordering takeout, get the family together and make your own pizza at home! This recipe is such a great way to add some excitement to your usual dinner. This pizza combines two of the most beloved comfort foods in the country — pizza and sloppy joes. It’s a duo that can’t be beat! With this recipe, you can make the most salivating pizza faster than you can get it delivered....

FavoritePinShare Hey y’all it’s Tiffany from Creme de la Crumb back with one of my favorite kinds of recipes: slow cooker. I use my slow cooker ever single week, sometimes twice or more! I love the smell of yummy comfort food wafting through my house. Even though it makes me hungry all day long! These super creamy ranch potatoes are the easiest thing ever and I LOVE the flavor! We are ranch addicts in this house so we’ll take ranch flavor any way we can get it – especially on potatoes....

FavoritePinShare Slow cooker pork carnitas are an amazingly easy and delicious recipe that is full of flavor and cooks all day to tender and juicy perfection! This is definitely a carnitas recipe that you will make again and again! Having a solid pork carnitas recipe on hand is a MUST! You can add it to a salad, pasta or some tortillas and you have so many different meals! If you love this pork recipe, you must absolutely try my Sweet and Sour Pork, Kalua Pulled Pork, and Creamy Pork Carnitas Pasta!...

FavoritePinShare Pork carnitas tacos are mouthwatering, juicy, and insanely delicious! They will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters and everyone will keep coming back for more! Simple and delicious, these pork tacos will definitely be on your regular meal menu! They are jam-packed with flavor and you won’t be able to stop yourself from making them again and again! If you absolutely love pork like I do, go ahead and try Sweet and Sour, Brown Sugar Balsamic, and Grilled Tuscan Pork Skewers!...

My number one comfort food and a crowd-pleaser are my Slow Cooker Roast Beef with Potatoes and Carrots! This easy crockpot roast beef cooks with potatoes and carrots in a beef broth and red wine gravy for a simple but flavorful dinner. It requires minimal prep work, and it’s tender enough to shred with a fork! Talk about an easy dinner waiting for the family when they get home!...

My Smoked Beef Short Ribs are richly flavorful and so juicy. They’re easy to prep and cook to fall off-the-bone tender perfection! This will be your new favorite short rib recipe! Smoked Short Ribs You could say beef short ribs are a specialty of mine. I’ve made them in the oven, in the Instant Pot, in the slow cooker, on the grill… and in the smoker! It isn’t difficult to smoke beef short ribs, and it’s worth every bit of effort....

Coleslaw is one of those foods that I used to not care much about until I made this recipe. This homemade southern-style slaw is so good that I now make it every few weeks just because I miss the taste. It’s got a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, the spices are subtle, and the crispy cabbage contrasts the creamy sauce. This simple creamy coleslaw is the perfect side dish for your next BBQ, grilling cookout, pulled pork sandwich and hot dog....

When I need a super easy dinner that’s full of flavor, this easy spinach stuffed chicken breast recipe is a staple that I keep coming back to. Spinach and cheese stuffed chicken is quick, simple, and uses just 6 common ingredients that I usually already have at home. It takes everything I love about a cheesy, creamy spinach (like in stuffed mushrooms, artichoke dip, or even creamed spinach) and spins it into a main dish....

When the weather gets chilly and the days turn grey I find myself frequently turning to rich dishes like Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese and Homemade Hamburger Helper for warmth and comfort. This sweet potato pasta with Brussel sprouts that cold-weather comfort food doesn’t have to be heavy or involve copious amounts of cheese. This veggie-filled weeknight pasta recipe: Is a dynamite One-Pan Dinner cooked in a single pot (including the pasta)....