This casserole is ultra-rich, ultra-creamy, and ultra-loaded with flavor! With layers of egg noodles, meaty tomato sauce, cheesy white sauce, and loads of melted cheese on top, this casserole is a sure way to a kid’s heart. It sounds complicated, considering its many layers, but this recipe will only take you 30 minutes to prepare! The rest is up to the oven. Are you ready for the ultimate casserole experience?...
FavoritePinShare These bars are ooey and gooey and have a delicious lemon flavor! They are topped with a brown sugar butter coconut topping and are seriously AMAZING! Easter kind of snuck up on me this year. Here I am sitting at the computer on a Saturday night at midnight remembering that the Easter bunny forgot to get the kids baskets. #momfail I am the worst at remembering holidays like that. Even Valentine’s Day we were at the store the night before getting Valentine’s....
If you’re from or have ever been to Chicago, odds are good you’ve tried Portillo’s chocolate cake at least once. And chances are, it’s your absolute favorite chocolate cake in the world. But what if I told you that you can actually make this decadent, drool-worthy cake at home, using just 5 ingredients? It may seem impossible, but it’s true! I didn’t believe it myself either, but after trying it, I’m convinced....
FavoritePinShare My hubby’s little brother is in the navy and is stationed in Norfolk Virginia. It has been awesome to be here in North Carolina because it is not too far away and we have been able to spend time with him. He came down this weekend and we had so much fun with him. I decided to face my fear of making pancakes and try this healthier pancake recipe. I have never been the best at making pancakes....
FavoritePinShare Southwest Chickpea Salad is a delicious and fresh chick pea salad filled so many delicious flavors and textures! This salad is fresh and healthy and easy to make! Party in your mouth with so many fresh and full of life flavors! Needing some healthy salads to finish you off this summer?! Try this Pasta Cobb Salad, Blackened Chicken Avocado Power Bowls or Berry Quinoa and Kale Salad. Southwest Chickpea Salad Oh man....
FavoritePinShare Stick of Butter Baked Rice is soft and fluffy rice that is loaded with sweet, rich flavors from onion soup and butter. It is quick and easy to prep and bakes in the oven to perfection! Also try No Peak Chicken and Rice Casserole or Easy Sausage and Rice Casserole for more baked rice favorites. They are both simple to make and smell amazing as they cook in the oven!...
FavoritePinShare This decadent Stuffed French Toast is made with thick slices of challah bread that are filled with Nutella, dipped in the most wonderful custard, then fried to perfection and dusted with powdered sugar. Weekends and special occasions call for indulgent breakfasts! Some of our other favorites are this Crepes Recipe, Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce, Delicious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe, and Easy Churro Waffles. Stuffed French Toast There is something immensely satisfying about taking a loaf of stale bread and giving it new life by dipping it in a custardy egg mixture and frying it up in a little butter....
FavoritePinShare Cream puffs filled with simple vanilla whipped cream and covered in a dusting of powdered sugar are a classic dessert. But once you’ve mastered the recipe for the cream puff shell, it can be customized with all sorts of delicious filling to your heart’s desire! Experience France without traveling by making this Easy Beignets Recipe, or this elegant yet easy Creme Brulee, or a savory French Onion Soup. Cream Puff Recipe Cream puff is made with a French pastry dough, called choux pastry or pate a choux....
FavoritePinShare The perfect amount of spices come together in the homemade taco seasoning! You will never buy taco seasoning from the store again! It is taco time and we love everything taco related! Try this Taco Stuffed Peppers, Taco Pizza or Baked Chicken Tacos with this homemade taco seasoning. Taco Seasoning I have continued my healthy eating habits and goals that I made back in December. Now don’t get me wrong....
To me, the perfect day involves spending time with my family and friends at home, eating supreme pizza… lots and lots of it. Seriously, I can’t get enough of it. What’s not to love? Loaded with cheese, meats, and veggies, it’s rich, savory, and a bit spicy – it’s everything you can ask for in a meal. My only gripe about it, though, is how expensive it is, especially for people like me who want it every day....
FavoritePinShare Crazy moist Turtle Brownies seeping with pockets of caramel, infused with pecans and chocolate chips, smothered in the BEST chocolate frosting and topped with more caramel. AKA heaven. The making of a turtle is one of my favorites! If you love turtles as much as I do try these Turtle Cookies, Turtle Pecan Bars or Turtle Rice Krispie Treats for more turtle treats. Turtle Brownies If you are not familiar with “turtles,” let me tell you that turtle anything are amazing and these Turtle Brownies are beyond amazing!...
FavoritePinShare Tuscan Pasta Salad is an easy pasta salad with sun dried tomatoes, peppers spinach, and olives tossed in a tangy dressing. This pasta salad is perfect for your next potluck! This recipe was inspired by our local market that creates delicious pasta salads. I was in the end of my pregnancy and we wanted to have our friends over for a barbecue. Because I was so uncomfortable and just weeks away from having my baby, I really didn’t want to spend a whole lot of time in preparing for a barbecue....
FavoritePinShare Vegetarian Enchiladas filled with black beans and sweet potatoes is the perfect meal when you want a meatless dish. Super satisfying, loaded with flavor and absolutely delicious, you’ll never miss the meat! Whether you’re looking for to get healthier or currently a vegetarian, you need this recipe in your life. Add it to these other vegetarian favorites for Meatless Mondays that will be dynamite. Easiest Vegetable Stir Fry, Simple Butternut Squash and Easy Pasta Primavera....
Perhaps it’s the combination of crispy skin, juicy chicken, drool-worthy sauce, and rich and creamy dip. In fact, chicken wings are so good that we often serve them as the entire meal. But there are some incredible side dishes that pair perfectly with this game-day favorite. Besides the typical celery and carrot sticks dipped in ranch. And since chicken wings come with so many different sauces, the key is to first identify what flavors you’re working with....
Yiddish for “pancake”, latkes are incredibly scrumptious potato pancakes. They’re traditionally served sweet with apple sauce or savory with sour cream. However, the fixings don’t have to stop there! There is an abundance of combinations that taste smashing with this crispy delicacy. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, here are 10 topping and side ideas for latkes for every meal. So, grab your grater and let’s top those latkes! 1. Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese One of my hands-down favorite ways to enjoy a plate of latkes is with smoked salmon and cream cheese....
Their exotic flavors will add more excitement to your next shindig. Mojitos and margaritas are always a huge hit at parties, but why not shake things up a little? Introduce your palate to a whole new world of delicious cocktails from the beautiful country of India. Care to try a glass of jal jeera? How about a citrusy nimbu pani? Or a Mumbai mule, perhaps? With this collection of recipes, you’ll get to try them all....
This traditional Japanese cooking style involves grilling food on an open metal grate, under which you’ll find a container full of burning charcoal or wood. Cooking over an open flame is a sure-fire way to enhance your food and give it a boost of incredible smoky flavor. It’s also a fun and interactive dinner to enjoy with friends and family. So for something a little different, why not get yourself a grill and get cooking?...
Who doesn’t love spaghetti? But let’s be honest, no matter how good it is, leftovers are unavoidable. It really loses its luster the next day, too. But it’s such a waste of good food if you throw it away! That’s why I found 16 recipes you can make with leftover spaghetti. These transformations are plain brilliant, and they’re so easy to pull off, to boot. Whether it’s spaghetti from your kid’s birthday party or a casual dinner with the family, you can easily make it the next day’s winner....
However, because many cognac brands are so expensive, a lot of people haven’t tried the drink. Luckily, not all cognac brands are outrageously expensive. A bottle of Courvoisier or Hennessy, for example, is very reasonably priced and doesn’t taste bad at all. Either way, whether you’re working with expensive cognac or a much cheaper brand, you have quite a few options when it comes to making cognac cocktails. Some of these, such as the sidecar or the French 75, are ones you’ve probably already heard of and have maybe even tried....
Shopping for my dad isn’t always easy. And I’m guessing you’ve been there too. There are only so many #1 Dad gifts you can give, and I’m pretty sure mine has them all. However, there’s one thing my dad is always excited about, and that’s cupcakes. The great thing about cupcakes is you can make them completely from scratch or throw them together from a box. Either way, dad doesn’t care, as long as he gets sweets!...
