I first shared this recipe 11 years ago, and I’ve made it dozens of times since. The cupcakes are super zesty and bright; they are a lemon-lovers dream. The lemon cream cheese frosting is tangy, tart and delightful. And I don’t call things delightful very often, I assure you. Lemon desserts were my grandmother’s favorite and now they have become mine. I prefer a lemon dessert over a chocolate dessert, any day....

Summer is here, which means I can finally share my famous Lemonade Recipe with you! As soon as the temperature rises my entire family starts asking me when the lemonade will be ready — we can’t get enough of this sweet and tangy sipper! I totally get it, too. Is there anything that says “timeless summer” as definitively as a cold glass of lemonade? (I should admit that, for me, a glass of my Cold Brew Coffee is a close second!...

Baked potatoes are a staple in many households, but sometimes we don’t have the time for oven Baked Potatoes! That’s where this Microwave Baked Potato recipe comes in! This side dish is ready in just 12 minutes and results in a deliciously soft and fluffy baked potato. It’s perfect for when you’re shorter on time or when it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to turn the oven on for one potato....

Let’s face it: we live in a Momofuku world. Desserts these days are prized for taking hours to create, containing outlandish ingredients, and requiring surgeon-like skills to execute. If you’re not familiar with the wild desserts coming out of this New York restaurant, catch up with a quick google search. I think desserts like this are wonderful. Once in a blue moon, I even like tackling such projects. Furthermore, someone in my house has been begging for me to make the Momofuku carrot cake truffles....

I promise that from now on I’ll try to keep recipe titles under 12 words long. There was just nothing I could leave out, you know? A chocolate ice cream cake is pretty good, but with Nutella and raspberry? A-mazing. Did you know I’m a recent Nutella convert? The Nutella Brownie Fruit Pizza was my first ever dessert made with Nutella, and I am totally hooked! And yes, I know that everyone has been loving on Nutella for many years and I am way behind the times....

I know this is a hot topic, but ham and pineapple is one of our favorite flavor combinations. On pizza, in pasta, on this Instant Pot Ham — in pretty much anything. So this Ham and Pineapple Rice was bound to happen, and I’m so glad it did. It’s a little like a pineapple fried rice, minus the frying and the egg. It has a similar flavor profile and pairs great with ham, pork or chicken and makes a great meal on its own!...

You will love these Hershey Kiss Cookies Peanut butter blossom cookies are exactly what you make when you need to bring cookies to a holiday party, or drop treats off on your neighbors porch. My love for these peanut butter kiss cookies is huge. First, I love that they only require 4 ingredients! Yes, these cookies are gluten free, but I didn’t intend for them to be this way. I made the peanut butter cookie gluten free because it really allows for the flavors to stand out more....

Can we please get all hearts, stars, and lovey-dovey up in here already? I’ve been biting my nails waiting for Valentine’s Day to roll around. It’s the New Year, so we’re going to start planning! We’re only 6 weeks away from the most wonderful time of the year–the day of Love! Cupid’s Day! Pink puffy heart day! Maybe a diamond ring day for you, who knows?! Maybe you’re packing up your holiday decorations; maybe your dying Christmas tree is still on the front porch like mine is…but we can start planning all the ways we’re going to celebrate love love love!...

I’m playing favorites with meatballs, and I have to say: pork is better than beef. Ground pork has a higher fat content than most ground beef (depending on what you buy), and it holds together better while it cooks. The resulting meatball is more tender than anything I’ve ever cooked on the stove top. Because pork holds together better while cooking, the flavors of the garlic, scallions, soy sauce and brown sugar really shine here....

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tenderloin Ahhh, another slow cooker meal packed with flavor, how exciting! This is easily one of my favorite crockpot meals. It’s not just about the meltingly tender pork; although, pulled pork tucked into a soft bun dripping with your favorite barbecue sauce is delicious. I love this recipe for another big reason: it is literally the easiest make-ahead meal I know. Easy, make ahead freezer meals should be fast and simple to make, wouldn’t you agree?...

You might assume that my brain instantly scales down everything to serve two. Not so. There are certain things I would never scale down. Like: chicken soup, chai flavored anything (except these pumpkin cupcakes), and most cocktail recipes. What am I going to do with an entire pitcher of margaritas? Wait, I know the answer! Moving on… So, when my sweet, lovely, beautiful and talented blog bestie Erin told me I should scale down eggnog to make just two mugs, a light bulb went off in my head....

You will love this Fresh Peach Cobbler Recipe First, before we talk about this fresh peach cobbler, I’ve got some big exciting news to share! If you know me in real life, when I get excited, I have a huge smile on my face. Like, one of those smiles so big that I have to cover it with my hand. It’s a little bit embarrassing. I’m like a little kid on Christmas morning when good things are happening!...

I love how stir fries work beautifully for anyone who meal preps – I cant, for the life in me. But, if you are someone who stays on top of your meal-prep game, this ones for you. Its also super versatile! Which means, you can remix it any which way! Swap out the chicken or the veggies….(more on that later) You get the picture, let’s dive right in. Is Pakistani Chicken Bell Pepper Stir fry a fusion recipe?...

I have it down to a science when it comes to choosing the egg yolk or the egg white. Recipes on this site are divided by egg yolk only and egg white only. If you’re only going to use part of an egg, you can go to the handy guide to find a recipe to use the rest of the egg. Two desserts from one egg is great, right? Having leftover egg parts when baking can be a little stressful....

See the step by step recipe video down in the recipe card. These Sweet and Sour Meatballs are our last meatball recipe this month, and I couldn’t be more excited! Earlier this month I shared: Easy Meatball Recipe Spaghetti and Meatballs Swedish Meatballs But sweet and sour sauce is always a favorite here! This sauce is rich, tangy and full of flavor! It is similar to this Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken and these Sweet and Sour Slow Cooker Smokies, which are perfect for those days you’re going to be out!...

If you love these, try my Chai Cookies Recipe next! We all love a dolled up cookie around Christmas time, right? Chocolate Peppermint Icebox Cookies, Soft Maple Cookies, Mint Hershey Kiss Cookies, and Peanut Butter Turtle Thumbprint Cookies I’ve got it all! But sometimes the best way to satisfy a cookie craving is to keep it simple. Enter these classic Snickerdoodle cookies! Snickerdoodles bring cookie baking back to the basics with a simple list of ingredients and just one bowl....

I have to admit, I always get a little excited when the holiday rush is over. It seems like summer is so busy, and then it’s back to school and “routine” which is a nice change, but still — so busy. Then Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas, New Years…. it’s a whirlwind! But then you hit January and you get a little break. You get to enjoy “routine” without holiday chaos thrown on top, and you get to focus on making and eating real food again, instead of cookies, pies, popcorn balls, Chex mix and homemade fudge that Christmas throws our way....

PIN IT FOR LATER It’s my favorite day of the month again: 30 Minute Thursday! Friends, I need these 30 minute meals. Trust me. Today was just one of Those Days. You know? I set the timer on the microwave for 30 minutes when I was going to start making this chicken and potato skillet. I’ve been dreaming up variations of this Baked Honey Lemon Chicken ever since, and I knew I wanted to do a quicker version made on the stove top....

I am a big time s’mores lover. I’m also a big fan of easy, delicious things. When I had the opportunity to come up with a new and exciting way to eat s’mores, I had so many ideas! From adding fresh berries, or bananas, or some spreads or other candies…. And then I looked in my fridge and salt some leftover homemade dulce de leche (or extra thick caramel) and I knew: Caramel Peanut Butter S’mores....

These Chai Cookies combine two of my favorite things: cookies and warm chai spices! There are a lot of spices needed to make a truly delicious chai mix, but the effort is worth it (and you can sub in a prepared mix if you have one!). Filled with all the delicious fall flavors, these chai sugar cookies are perfect for cozy nights by the fire with a cup of your favorite chai tea!...