I’m not sure if my husband’s love for carrot cake is because his birthday is in the Spring, or if he was just born a natural carrot cake lover. Carrot cake abounds in our house during Springtime. We had a Spring wedding (yes, our wedding cake was 3 layers of carrot cake), and Easter was just around the corner—complete with another epically tall carrot cake piled high with cream cheese frosting....

Check out these Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies next! There’s something about oats in cookies…I mean, Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies…they’re just perfectly soft and chewy! These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are no exception. These cookies are a classic recipe that’s ready in just 20 minutes — no chilling required! They’re perfectly crisped on the edges, soft, moist, and chewy in the middle, and incredibly delicious....

I found another way to put chocolate into your dinner!! Sorry for shouting that. The longer I live outside of Texas, the more I realize that the foods I grew up on are vastly different than the childhood experiences of my friends. If I want to make a silence fall over a room, I talk about how we eat tamales on Christmas Eve in Texas. I’m not entirely sure if people are pausing to try to remember what a tamale is, or if they’re reminiscing on their family’s traditions....

Milkshakes are a favorite summer treat and around here we love them all! This Strawberry Milkshake is a family favorite when strawberries are in season (and sometimes when they’re not!), but we also love to mix things up! While it’s easy to experiment with different milkshake flavors, check out my guide on How to Make a Milkshake for all my best tips and tricks and flavor combos! When you want a cool, sweet treat, you really can’t go wrong with chocolate....

Slowly step away from the screen before you drop that mug of coffee. I know: you’re looking at a croissant that’s been battered and fried, and covered in maple syrup and freshly whipped cream. It’s a little dangerous to be talking about such things on a weekday, no? I say it’s never too early to plan for a special weekend. This is what we make on Christmas morning, because Santa deserves a treat for all the hard work he did the previous night....

This Cheese Sauce is one of those basic and simple yet incredibly delicious recipes that’s just good to know. Why? Because it is so darn versatile! Whether you’re wanting an extra cheesy pasta, a big plate of cheesy nachos, a way to dress up your Roasted Veggies or Air Fryer Broccoli, or maybe even just a big bowl of plain cheese sauce to slurp down like soup (just me?), this 15 minute, 6-ingredient recipe has you covered!...

Cookies for my family, not made of my family. Just to be clear. Cookies every member of my family can eat, and Mama won’t get mad. Even the dogs! Back when I was nursing Camille (hold me, the memories are still so vivid), I made batch after batch of oatmeal cookies. I didn’t call them lactation cookies, but because they contain oatmeal, coconut oil, flax, chia and almonds, I used them as such....

If you’ve been around here for a while, maybe you know that one of my favorite things to do is put new twists on old favourites. Which is why you’ll see no ground beef on what I’m claiming to be the best nachos. (Although I put some beef on these here BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos so you know I’m not opposed!) But if you can get over your shock I promise you, you won’t regret it....

See the step by step recipe video down in the recipe card. By now, you know we love our air fryer! We have a number of air fryer recipes already on the blog here, and these Air Fryer Chicken Breasts and this Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe are regulars on our dinner table! This Air Fryer Burger recipe is quickly becoming a favorite, too. One thing that always has us amazed is how quickly everything cooks in the air fryer, and how juicy all of the meat is that comes out of it....

So I guess you could say I’ve been going through a little Blog Identity Crisis here on The Recipe Rebel. Maybe you’ve noticed the words, “light” and “healthy” popping up a little more, and you think it looks a little strange on this blog that focuses — I’ll be honest — primarily on comfort food. If you were ever unsure, just check out my tag cloud in the sidebar near the bottom on the right side — you’ll see Comfort Food is the largest one (which means it has the most recipes associated with it)!...

I had one of those pivotal mom experiences the other day with Camille. I tried to soak it all in, and take photos and videos of it, of course, because lately, the only way I can fall asleep is to scroll through old photos of her. We have a shared photo album on our phones, and every family member can see an uploaded photo of Camille. It’s way better than taking a photo, and then texting it to 10 people....

Why you’ll Love Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese it’s all made in one pot it takes just 20 minutes to cook, start to finish! the macaroni noodles cook in broth, so if you’re out of milk, you can still make this mac and cheese! This instant pot mac and cheese recipe makes about 2-3 big bowls of macaroni and cheese. For my family of 3, we use it as a side dish two nights in a row....

Because I spent the first half of my pregnancy standing to the side in the mirror, pushing my belly out and exclaiming ‘I’m so big,’ while these days, I avoid mirrors and make my husband tell me at least 10 times a day that I’m not that big, I wanted to share a video I made, pre-baby. Well, technically the baby was in there, but I didn’t know it yet....

Tomato Macaroni Soup is one of my all time favorites (and I have a lot of favorite soup recipes!). It’s hearty, healthy, and packed with protein, veggies and whole grain pasta. It’s a soup that eats like a meal! It is at the top of our list when the first chilly days come, along with this Chicken Tortellini Soup, this Cabbage Soup and this Sausage Tortellini Soup! Just don’t forget to make a batch of Mom’s Homemade Buns to dunk in all that delicious broth 😉...

There is just never a bad time for a one pot meal. With school in session, or out, busy work days at the office, or at home — life is just busy! This One Pot Caprese Chicken and Rice is loaded with flavor and works so well with pantry staples and some chicken from the freezer. It’s cooked completely in one pot, which means less time spent washing dishes and more time enjoying the sunshine!...

Got extra Italian sausage? Check out my Tuscan White Bean Soup or Sausage Tortellini Soup next or swap it for the ground beef in my easy Cabbage Roll Soup recipe! Soup season is my favorite season, so today I’m bringing you one of our new favorites! This Sausage Orzo Soup is loaded with flavor, protein and veggies. Italian sausage is one of my favorite ingredients for a comforting meal (it adds so much delicious spice!...

Enjoy more of the best meatless pasta recipes like 3 Ingredient Boursin Pasta, Garlic Parmesan Orzo Pasta, Tomato Basil Pasta and One Pot Pasta Primavera. Nothing quite says summer like this easy Pesto Pasta recipe! This vibrant recipe features tender bites of spaghetti (or really whatever pasta you love) coated in homemade basil pesto. Basil, olive oil, parmesan, pine nuts and garlic are all you need to make the very best pesto....

Gajar ka Halwa and Fried Fish are two almost compulsory things we brown people make in winter. Technically, South Asian desserts, like halwas are a little time consuming to make. But it turns out, this halwa is one of the easier ones of the lot. If you are looking for easy South Asian desserts, you might want to check out this delicious Shahi Tukda (bread pudding) recipe too. What is Gajar ka halwa?...

Whether you’re new at air fryer cooking or if you’ve had one for years, there are tons of easy air fryer recipes that make getting dinner on the table more doable! If you’re just starting out, these 15 Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners are a great place to start — all of the basics are here! You’ll find a few of those same recipes down below, because sometimes you just want something simple and incredibly delicious!...

Hashbrowns are one of my favorite things to eat with a cooked breakfast! Having potatoes for breakfast or a lazy brunch just makes sense to me. They’re warm and comforting, and they fill me up for the day ahead. If I have the time, I’ll make my Breakfast Potatoes, but this air fryer hash browns recipe is the quick and easy way to go to get that delicious, crispy potato I love with Air Fryer Crispy Bacon....