Creamy Pasta with Asparagus & Bacon
You know, nothing says cozy night in quite like pasta twirled in a creamy sauce, especially if there’s a little crispy bacon and fresh asparagus in the mix. This is the kind of dinner I pull out when our family …
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Ribs
Some recipes are just made for lazy weekend afternoons, and these Slow Cooker Hawaiian Ribs are a perfect example. Maybe it’s my endless longing for a tropical vacation or the way my family lights up when I serve anything with …
Dolly Parton’s Five Layer Dinner
This Five Layer Dinner is hearty, nostalgic, and one of the best ranch-style casseroles I ever prepared. Layered into one-dish preparation: tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and fresh vegetables, baked to perfection. This particular item is perfectly delicious as it …
SMALL BATCH ALMOND JOY COOKIES
A bite-able delight that both coconut and chocolate lovers can appreciate with a nutty twist from the almonds. Sweet enough sweet with a chewy texture, giving the soft experience of the classic candy in each bite. Good when you need …
EASY MEXICAN PASTA SHELLS WITH GROUND BEEF
Let me just say it: this is the dinner I make when everyone’s shuffling around the kitchen, opening and closing the fridge like it’s got the answer to world hunger, and all I want is something low-stress but a little …
Scalloped Potatoes
Have you ever noticed that certain comfort foods have their own kind of magic—like they can turn an ordinary Sunday into a little celebration? Scalloped potatoes were always that magical dish for me growing up. My mom would pull out …
Raspberry Ripple Cheesecake Slice
The first time I whipped up this Raspberry Ripple Cheesecake Slice, it was for one of those classic friends-and-family potlucks—flip flops, lawn chairs, clinking drinks, and at least three proud baked beans attempts. I parked this pretty slab right there …
Slow Cooker Hot Tub Beer Brats
In a lovingly slow-cooked way, this beer bath with its blend of soft beer, chicken broth, and the ennobling aroma of onions makes bratwurst tender and delicious. Bathed in garlic butter, bratwurst made deliciously juicy is infused with other rich …
Hawaiian Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
There’s just something about grilling that brings people together, right? Whenever I make this juicy, caramelized Hawaiian Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, it feels a little like taking a vacation—without the stress of packing or flight delays (can I get an amen?). …
CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Is there anything more soothing on a snowy day (or, let’s be honest, after a day where everything just kind of fell apart) than settling down with a big bowl of creamy cauliflower soup, homemade with love, spiked with a …