The first few days of January are always bittersweet for me. I anticipate the holidays so much, then whoosh. One second I’m eating my family’s favorite Chestnut Stuffing and playing with my niece on Christmas morning, then the next I’m home and facing a loooooong winter. As much as I’d like to rewind and relive the long Christmas weekend over and over (another helping of Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole, please), I know part of what makes the holidays special is that they come but once a year....

It’s also the latest installment to the “I’m in my sweatpants and going to the store sounds like a lot of effort, so let’s see if I can avoid it” saga (this popular Chipotle Bowl was the first episode if you’d like to catch up). Better use of on-hand ingredients. No need to put on real clothes. This is clearly a win-win recipe (like Taco Salad and Cowboy Chicken) that we all can (and should) support....

FavoritePinShare Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder is loaded with tender chicken, sweet corn, fresh tomatoes, a kick of spice seasonings all simmered in a creamy, cheese blend that is so easy to make! It has just enough of a kick to it and the flavor is incredible. This will be one of the best chowders that you will eat! If you love chowder as much as we do try this Best Ever Creamy Clam Chowder, Delicious Corn Chowder and enjoy Homemade Cornbread on the side....

This list tells me that you all love healthy recipes that still taste delicious. ME TOO. You’re also busy. I HEAR YOU. The dishes on this list are easy and quick. You can expect many more quick, easy, healthy, and incredibly delicious recipes from me in 2020! You also can expect MY COOKBOOK. It is packed with my best recipes EVER—all brand new and never before published, including many wonderful, healthy, and easy dinners....

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s officially less than a month until Christmas so it’s completely acceptable to bring out the Christmas recipes and I’m kicking it off with these Oreo Cheesecake Balls. Oreo balls, or oreo truffles as they are also known, have been around for years but I still find people who are yet to try them. And boy are you in for a treat if you haven’t!...

This apple, onion and cider-braised pork roast has ‘autumn’ written all over it, but it’s hard not to like it at any time of the year, even summer. This dish would also be a great option if you want to supplement turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It’s very simple, relatively quick to make and is quite fool-proof. There is no need to worry about the internal meat temperature and meat thermometers....

FavoritePinShare If you have not experienced an overnight breakfast casserole, this is the one to try! I was able to throw it together before we went to bed, and pull it out in the morning and have a delicious breakfast ready for all of us! I sure do love my peaches and cream french toast but I think this one became my new favorite! It is heavenly with the blueberry topping and the bits of cream cheese throughout....

I feel wrongfully punished by the brevity of peach season, an injustice I bear by purchasing peaches in irrational quantities. Using my supply to work peaches into every meal (this list of peach recipes has plenty of ideas to keep us busy) is a challenge I embrace with enthusiasm, starting with breakfast. A Peach Smoothie is the move when I want a best-behavior healthy start. For something more indulgent, I’ve been known to top Peach Crisp with yogurt and call it breakfast....

FavoritePinShare An oreo crust, a creamy peanut butter cheesecake center with peanut butter cups, and a chocolate pudding whipped topping. And no baking required! Can you see why this is heaven? When I die and go to heaven (fingers crossed I make it there), I picture a table of food waiting for me. It will have all of my favorite foods on it. From Cafe Rio pulled pork to all of my favorite desserts....

FavoritePinShare This Baked Potato Recipe is easy to make with just Russet potatoes and seasonings. Top it any way you like for the perfect side dish at any meal! If you love simple, class side dishes, you’ll also enjoy these Buttery Herb Sautéed Mushrooms (these would also make a great topping!), Creamed Spinach (which would be a great addition to these baked potatoes on the table), or these Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes — crispy and flavorful!...

Who can resist rich and velvety cream cheese filling on a bed of crisp and buttery graham cracker crust? That’s what this recipe serves up. With the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and creamy, this cheesecake will blow your taste buds away. The filling is light and not overly sweet. Together with the crust, it creates a magnificent texture contrast that I can only describe as heavenly. Best of all, it only takes three steps to make it....

Nothing makes my family smile like a hot lasagna on the table. After you try this Pressure Cooker Lasagna, you might want to give my Four Cheese Lasagna a try as well! 😊 This post is sponsored by Campbells®. All opinions are my own. Lasagna in the pressure cooker? Well, color me surprised! When Campbells® invited me to participate in this project by creating a prepless recipe that would be helpful to busy families, I panicked....

This post is sponsored by Icons of European Taste, a joint promotional campaign to promote Prosciutto di San Daniele, Grana Padano and Prosciutto di Parma. If you love easy appetizers, make sure to also get the recipes for Roasted Garlic Baked Ricotta, Blue Cheese Fig Tart, Baked Camembert with Garlic and Rosemary and Hot Smoked Gouda Bacon Dip. The easiest savory tart you will ever make! It’s official! Christmas season is here....

Cream cheese frosting. One of my less-polite habits is wiping all but the thinnest layer of frosting from my slice of cake, because I find most frosting recipes to be overly sweet or even greasy. I’ve even gone so far as to demonstrate this behavior at weddings, which is usually the point in the evening when, if he didn’t already at the sight of my attempted line dance to “Cotton Eyed Joe,” Ben pretends he doesn’t know me....

FavoritePinShare Bubble pizza is a fabulous spin on pepperoni pizza that is easy and crazy good! Soft pillowy biscuits are smothered in sauce, pepperoni, and topped with cheese! We love pizza in our house and there are so many fun ways to make it besides in the round. Try these tried and true recipes Pizza Crescent Rolls, Calzone, and English Muffin Pizzas. Quick and Easy Bubble Pizza When you are craving pizza but need it quick, this bubble pizza is the way to go!...

FavoritePinShare These homemade Reese’s eggs are to die for!! With a creamy peanut butter center inside a rich chocolate covering, these make the best Easter treat! I love making peanut butter treats. I can’t resist the delicious and sweet taste! Try out this pinwheel candy, these peanut butter balls, or these amazing no-bake cookies for some more fantastic peanut butter delights! What are Reese’s Eggs? Well, to put it in an eggshell (pun intended!...

Reflecting on my childhood dinner table behavior, I’d like to remember myself as a demure young lady with tastes beyond her years, who never (EVER) complained about what her mother served, (Mom, are you laughing yet?). The truth is, as a kid, I was a fairly picky eater. Although I’d finish my Roasted Broccoli eventually, dessert bribery was nearly always involved. One of the few vegetables I met with genuine enthusiasm was roasted spaghetti squash (and Crockpot Spaghetti Squash)....

If you’re missing these iconic Girl Scout cookies a little too much, this recipe is for you. I’ll be honest with you, these cookies take a while to make. There are numerous ingredients and steps involved, but the outcome is so overwhelmingly delicious, you’ll want to do it, nonetheless. Plus, one batch makes 4 dozen cookies, so it’s really worth the effort! Ready for the most scrumptious Samoa cookies your tastebuds have ever experienced?...

I have a reputation for “quick and easy” recipes but I occasionally make an exception in terms of the “quick” part. This Shredded Mexican Beef is one of those exceptions. While it’s still very simple to prepare, it does take a few hours to slow cook to tender perfection in the oven. The hands-on time is very minimal, but this recipe is certainly not one of my weeknight wonders! This is the recipe you’ll want to pull out for a Mexican themed dinner party, or even meal prep on a lazy Sunday to enjoy in meals throughout the week....

Come to think of it, the same phenomenon (appetizers, chips, and dip sneakily counting as a main course) happens at football season. And the holidays. I’m sensing a theme here. Appetizers all around! Shrimp Guacamole Bites—A Crowd-Pleasing Shrimp Appetizer These spiced shrimp guacamole bites are one of my favorite party munchies. They combine an appetizer classic of which I will never grow weary (chips and guac) with an easy upgrade (five-minute chili roasted shrimp) to create a whole new experience....