Appetizer Snack

Best Ever Guacamole

If you ask me, there’s hardly anything cozier than a bowl of guacamole made from scratch in your own kitchen, especially when friends or family are gathered around. I know I can’t be the only one who grabs that bag of tortilla chips “for the kids” and then stands at the counter, scooping up fresh guac while laughing over the day’s chaos. I grew up thinking guacamole came from a store tub—oh, those bland, gray-green days! Once I learned how ridiculously easy (and wildly better) homemade guacamole is, I never looked back. Now it’s my little party trick—though it’s just …

Main Course

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

If there’s one thing I can count on to bring my family running to the dinner table, it’s the smell of crispy bacon and savory meatloaf baking away in the oven. I’ll be honest—I stumbled onto this Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf when I had a craving for burgers but absolutely zero motivation to fire up the grill. (It happens to the best of us, right?) Well, who knew that smooshing all my favorite cheeseburger flavors into a cozy meatloaf shape would become such a hit! Every bite is rich, juicy, cheesy, with a smoky bacon hug around the outside. It’s downright …

Dessert

Easy Strawberry Slab Pie

If you’re anything like me, strawberries practically scream “summer’s arrived!” I can’t walk past a farmer’s market stand, see those gorgeous ruby-red berries, and not come home with at least two quarts (the kids always sneak a few before we even get to the car). This Simple Strawberry Slab Pie? It’s my secret weapon for every sleepover, barbecue, and even the occasional “just because it’s Tuesday” treat. There’s something so homey about a slab pie—less fussy than a traditional round pie, but every bit as delicious, maybe even more so. You get maximum filling with that soft, buttery crust and …

Dinner Main Course

3-INGREDIENT ORANGE CHICKEN

Have you ever stood in your kitchen, hands on hips, staring at a pack of chicken breasts and a fridge that’s looking a little sad—half-empty ketchup, one tired carrot, maybe some marmalade left from Sunday’s toast? (Oh, friend, you’re in good company.) That’s exactly how my family ended up discovering this gloriously easy, three-ingredient orange chicken—and now we’re officially obsessed. Seriously, this recipe is such a weeknight savior that my picky eater actually cheers when she sees it come out of the oven. This is the kind of comfort food you crave when the “should I just order takeout?” voice …

Appetizer

Mexican Restaurant Style White Cheese (Queso) Dip

A light taste of peppers with American white cheese, low spice content from the green chiles, or jalapeños to give some spice punch, and a nice warm of cumin and chipotle powder will come through here. A perfectly smooth kind of velvety, rich sauce, the perfect restaurant-style appetizer you can put some simple work into and recreate at home. Serve it warm with Humpty crunchy tortilla chips, fresh veggies or whatever you’d like—whether you used it for a garnish on top of nachos or put it as a jazz on top of tacos after all the add-ins—your guests will certainly …

Dinner Main Course

Beef Lombardi Recipe

If you’ve ever had one of those days where you just want something warm and nostalgic, the kind of thing Grandma would serve when all the cousins were running wild in the backyard, then let me introduce you to Beef Lombardi. This is seriously one of those casseroles that somehow disappears faster than you think (and trust me, you’re gonna want leftovers). The first time I made it, my teenage son—who rarely notices food unless it’s pizza—went in for thirds. There’s just something so irresistible about cozy egg noodles wrapped up in creamy cheese, all tucked under a rich, tomatoey …

Dinner Main Course

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

This Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe brings the mouth-watering flavors of your favorite restaurant right into your kitchen with crushed Ritz crackers for tender texture, sharp cheddar cheese for rich flavor, and sweet tinged ketchup brown sugar glaze bake the taste right into the recipe-all these points bring mean comfort food. Best together with creamy mashed potatoes and green beans, you really have a meal that is very close to a cozy dinner at Cracker Barrel! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Family Favorite: Satisfying both savory and sweet tastes, the dish turns any crowd into a loved one. Cheesy Butteriness: The …

Brunch Dessert

Blueberry Buckle with Brown Sugar Topping

You know, whenever I hear someone describe whipped cream as “light as air,” I just have to laugh a little. Because if you’ve ever really dug your spoon into a truly good cake with generous whipped cream, you know it’s not just fluff—it’s got some serious comfort-food heft. That’s what I adore about this Blueberry Buckle with Brown Sugar Topping. Everyone expects a featherlight, dainty dessert, but spoon through the golden crumb and you’ll find a buttery cake, scented with real vanilla and absolutely bursting with juicy blueberries. Oh, and then there’s that brown sugar cinnamon crumb topping. I promise, …

Main Course

GARLICKY RIBEYE STEAK KABOBS with roasted asparagus and potatoes

These Garlicky Ribeye Steak Kabobs combine succulent ribeye steak marinade pieces with brightly sautéed mixed-grilled vegetables, furnishing flavor and texture to the palate. The dish also includes perfectly roasted asparagus and crispy browned potatoes. It is hearty and wholesome. The main course has a delicious marinade prepared with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and pinch of red pepper and gives a sensation of juiciness along with the pronounced sweetness of vegetables, all together enhancing it. Perfect for barbecues or any casual family dinner, it is a very good way for everyone to join and have a delightful meal. Why You’ll Love This …

Dinner Main Course

Garlic Shrimp Pasta

If there were ever a magic recipe that wins over everyone at the table—busy weeknights, special occasions, picky eaters, folks who claim they “don’t love shrimp”—it’s this cozy, golden garlic shrimp pasta. I’ve made it for last-minute family dinners, stressed weeknights when I need something soul-soothing but fast, and even at casual dinner parties where I want to seem a little bit fancy but really am just secretly craving my favorite comfort food (shh, don’t tell!). The aroma of sizzling garlic in butter just has that way of turning the whole kitchen into a hug, don’t you think? What I …