Looking for more homemade pasta sauces? Try this easy Spaghetti Sauce recipe, Roasted Tomato Sauce (especially if you’ve got fresh tomatoes!), and this Easy Alfredo Sauce. Spaghetti is one of our family’s all-time favorite meals, and this easy Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce means I have no problem getting it on the table at dinner time. It’s going to be a lifesaver when school starts back up in a week, as I can get everything going while the girls are in school and then actually have time to sit with them when they get home, do homework, and hear about their days....

Here’s the thing: I have an overflowing shelf of cute mini tart pans. You might not. Do not let that stop you from making this smores tart for two. Just because I’m pan-obsessed doesn’t mean that you have to be, too. These tart pans in the photos are 4” across. These are the most similar to what I used. But use ANYTHING you have in order to get the job done....

I realize these should have been on my Valentine’s Day menu, but I’m only sharing them today. We normally stick to chocolate desserts (like caramel chocolate chip cookies) in February, so these heart thumbprints really deserve centerstage today. The base is a soft, tender shortbread cookie that only contains a few basic ingredients. The only catch with this recipe is that you cannot skip the chill time. Because we want to preserve the heart shapes in the centers, after the cookies are shaped and filled with jam, they need to hit the fridge....

You’d be wise to assume that my house is swimming in desserts. I’ve always got a few laying around. So, every now and then, I go on a mission to give away all the desserts. And before I make a new dessert, I often find a victim to give it away to before the oven is even preheated. It keeps me accountable. It also keeps the calories in check. I find my victim and commit to them via the almighty and ever-binding text message that I will deliver a dessert to their house by 5pm....

Can you feel it? The chill is leaving the air. The birds are back from vacation. Slowly, but surely, my winter layers have retreated to the back of the closet. Summer barbecues are coming up quickly! As soon as summer is here, we’re all about Grilled Chicken, Grilled Pork, and any excuse to cook outdoors. We can’t forget Homemade Burgers, and even Grilled Pizza! Cozy indoor dinners with friends are replaced with warm weather cookouts....

Often, we’re only buying one gift for our special someone, and so we have plenty of time to think about the right thing to buy. At Christmas, I find I’m often in such a rush that I can’t put as much effort into every single gift. But, I spend the entire month thinking about my Valentine’s Day gift for my dude. Plus, my wedding anniversary is a few weeks later, so if I can’t decide between two things, I get both!...

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and you know what that means—food, family, and a whole lot of pie! Here are 15 of the Best Thanksgiving Desserts to choose from to end your meal well. Let’s be honest. After putting so much effort into the Thanksgiving meal, with a fabulous turkey and all the trimmings, who has the energy for an elaborate dessert? That’s why we’ve put together this round-up of easy Thanksgiving desserts to help you end your holiday meal on a deliciously sweet note—without all the stress....

See the step by step recipe video down in the recipe card. This post is made in partnership with Cosmic Crisp and I was compensated for my time spent creating this recipe. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Recipe Rebel possible! These Baked Apples are one of our favorite treats! They are simple to make, they’re a healthier treat that we can jazz up with ice cream or vanilla yogurt, and they’re made with one of our favorite fruits!...

Want to take your rice up a notch? Try this Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole or this One Pan Chicken and Rice next! We often have rice for dinner. It’s easy to make, a little bit goes a long way, and it tastes great with just about any main dish! What I don’t like is how, when I’m cooking rice on the stove top, I look away for a second and get boiling water sputtering over the edge of the pot....

Cozy up with more comfort food recipes like Three Cheese Gnocchi Bake, One Pot BBQ Chicken and Bacon Pasta and Sausage Tortellini Soup. Confession time: I can’t honestly remember the last time I purchased or prepared a box of Hamburger Helper. It’s not that I never have—like most moms, I’m familiar with the beloved boxed pasta (it’s one of my childhood favorites!). But somewhere along the way, I discovered that it’s actually quite easy to make homemade hamburger helper....

Is there anything better than a pile of crispy roasted potatoes? Nope. And the best part? You can have them at any time of the day! Enjoy a bowl of Air Fryer Potatoes with lunch, serve a side of Chipotle Parmesan Potato Wedges with dinner, or whip up this Breakfast Potatoes Recipe to start your day off just right. These breakfast potatoes are loaded with crispy roasted cubes of potato, diced onion and peppers, and loads of flavorful seasoning…and they take just 10 minutes to prep!...

What are Cheese Chicken Kababs? “Kabab”, which is spelled in many difference ways ( kebap, kabob, kebob, or kebab) simply means piece of meat or vegetable thread onto a skewer and grilled. It is a traditional style of cooking in the Middle East, Eastern Mediterranean, and South Asia. In South Asia, kababs also refers to patty style appetizers, like spinach and potato cakes. The chicken cheddar kebab is a fusion variation of its traditional counter part : The chicken seekh kabab....

If you hadn’t already guessed, comfort food season is my favorite season. There is just something so inviting about the kitchen when it is grey and cool outside, or on a snowy, blustery day. On those days, this Chicken Pot Pie is the answer! Rich, creamy filling and buttery, golden pastry. Is there any better combination? I like to make my Chicken Pot Pie with the Boomer Gold potatoes from The Little Potato Company — they are smooth and creamy, and they come pre-washed which saves me all the scrubbing!...

I can’t think of a better way to showcase fresh summer raspberries than with layers of chocolate. I mean, of course, after you eat your share of fresh berries right out of the bowl. (And by ‘bowl’ I mean right out of the carton on the way home from the farmer’s market). Is it just me, or are the berries really good this year? I haven’t had a single strawberry, cherry, raspberry or even blueberry that isn’t absolutely stellar....

Love making soup in the Crockpot? Check out more easy recipes like Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup, Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup and Crockpot Lasagna Soup. This Crockpot chicken taco soup recipe is one of the biggest reasons I get excited for cooler temperatures! When it’s time for a bowl of comfort, nothing quite hits the spot like chicken taco soup. Slow cooked to perfection, this chicken soup is loaded with filling ingredients that really keep you full and plenty of flavor to satisfy your taste buds....

Keep that Crockpot plugged in for more of my favorite crockpot chicken recipes like Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken, classic Slow Cooker Chicken Breast and Crockpot Tuscan Chicken. I’m pretty obsessed with slow cooker recipes – especially when it comes to crockpot chicken breasts! There’s just really no better way to accomplish fork tender chicken breasts than cooking them low and slow. Before the chicken is added to the slow cooker in this easy recipe, it gets seared to golden perfection in a pan for just a few minutes to make it just that much more delicious!...

Baby Camille! So, CAMILLE. She came out of me. I can’t believe it, but she did. I am not sharing my birth story, because this is a food blog. If you’re anxious about child birth, and want to hear my happy, positive experience, email me and I will share everything with you. I am weirdly proud of her stats. Out of my tiny body, I had a big, healthy 7-pound 10-ounce babe....

Can I get a round of applause for the incredible combination that is ham and cheese? This Ham and Cheese Quiche is one of my favorite ham and cheese recipes (although Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole is a close second.) This quiche starts with a homemade pie crust (or store-bought!). It’s filled with a rich and creamy egg filling that’s loaded with salty ham and tangy cheddar cheese. This recipe takes a quick 15 minutes to prep, makes great leftovers, and can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!...

Back to school for us is a crazy time of year, as it means that my holidays (as a teacher) are over, our toddler is starting a new day care again, and my husband is still gone 14 hours of the day at least 5 days a week. Things get a little hectic around here. For the first time I need to pack a lunch for our two-year-old, and while she’s a pretty good eater and not really picky, some things require a little extra encouragement at the dinner table....

I feel like we know each other well enough now that I can share with you a few family secrets. Like my Grandma’s Hot Fudge Sundae Cake. It’s a really big deal. My grandma has made all of her granddaughters and granddaughters-in-law a cookbook, with recipes written out by hand and pictures from cooking magazines. She collects recipes from family members to contribute, so it is an amazing compilation of well-loved recipes....