I’m just not really into them. All I want is for a recipe name to tell me what is actually in the recipe. Maybe I just put more thought into this than I should. Maybe I’m the only one who really cares. On the other hand though, I’m a somewhat nostalgic person. When I’m making a recipe from childhood, or one that’s been around a long time, I just feel like names shouldn’t be messed with....

I know at most holiday gatherings, pie is the dessert of choice. But I’m a cake girl; not a pie girl. So, this Apple Spice Cake is my idea of the perfect holiday dessert…and I bet it can convert some pie lovers into cake lovers too. I mean, a fluffy, moist apple spice cake layered with tender caramelized apples and homemade whipped cream. What’s better than that? Bonus: it’s lighter and healthier than most desserts, so it’s perfect to enjoy after a big holiday meal!...

I’m a prolific buyer of coconut products, and by that, I mean all the coconut products. In my cart, you will find: coconut oil, coconut sugar (to make my coconut sugar cookies), coconut milk (both canned and fresh), and coconut cream. I’ve been buying all the coconut oil to make batches of these healthy chocolate chip cookies for my friends, family, and neighbors. This is one of my favorite easy cookie recipes and because I can have cookies in less than 20 minutes, I tend to make it often....

Those store-bought packages of buttery crescent rolls can be hard to resist. But you know what’s better? The homemade version! These homemade Crescent Rolls require next to no hands-on time and taste even better than the store-bought version. They’re buttery, light, fluffy, and make the perfect side dish or sandwich roll. We love serving them with Slow Cooker Pot Roast or a big bowl of Easy Minestrone Soup, with a side of Garlic Butter of course!...

A Rotisserie-Style Instant Pot Chicken Recipe This chicken, you guys. So easy. Soooo juicy. I know, you probably all saw it coming: the Instant Pot is winning me over. Way back in January, I decided to dust off my Instant Pot and really give it a shot. (Until that point, I had only used it a couple of times!) Since then, I’ve worked on quite a few Instant Pot recipes, and the results have been pretty gratifying....

I know that this might seem like it’s coming out of left field. Jello Jigglers? Who is this woman and where is the one bringing us easy dinner ideas and chocolate? She is still here, friends. But she also has 3 kids 6 and under, and she acknowledges that Easter is coming. And since she misses pretty much every opportunity to make cute holiday-themed food, she figured she shouldn’t let this slip by....

PIN THIS RECIPE FOR LATER *This post and video is sponsored by Burnbrae Farms. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep us fed! So many of my favourite things are happening right here, you guys. Make Ahead. Freezer-Friendly. Eggs. Breakfast foods. Cheese. We are big fans of breakfast and brunch and brinner, and we’ll eat eggs for any and every meal of the day. Since little Stella joined our family mid-November, I took the rest of the year off just to rest, connect with family and friends, and eat good food....

Jump starting my week with this healthy Masala Moong Masoor Dal recipe. Moong and Masoor are two types of lentils, yellow and red respectively. If you have brown friends, you would know how much we love our dals (lentils). Its one of those staples for us like potato or rice. We eat dal with rice, chapati, or sometimes pair it with Meat dishes. Or you could just have it with a spoon (if you are on a diet)....

I feel like I should somewhat explain my lack of recipes around these parts lately. You guys, life is happening so dang fast. The minute we got home from New York, we finally realized that we had a baby on the way and maaaaaaybe we should think about getting a nursery ready. Let’s not talk about how I just made a baby registry last week…at 33 weeks. I’m officially the latest woman ever on that....

It’s our first really cold day here (we’re even expecting snow tonight!) and part of me is ready to sit around the fireplace with a mug of Crockpot Hot Chocolate and the other part of me is longing for a little more fall. This Overnight Caramel French Toast? It’s going to be doing a lot of consoling this winter. There are so many good things going on in this overnight French toast, it’s really hard to focus on any point that makes it particularly awesome....

You might also like my Ham and Cheese Sliders, Hawaiian Ham and Pineapple Sliders, and Chicken Pizziola Sliders on Garlic Herb Biscuits. These easy Pizza Sliders are a great option, whether you need something delicious for a crowd at your next party or game day, or just a fun twist on your Friday pizza night. Pizza sliders combine the delicious flavors of traditional pizza with the convenience of a sandwich....

It’s that time of year again! How many times have I said that just in the last two months? The point is, the weather is warmer (mostly) and we are obsessed with grilling, cold salads, fresh produce, and al fresco breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Coleslaw has been a long time favorite salad of my family’s. I think they prefer this coleslaw recipe over any other summer salad I could put in front of them!...

Recipe posted first on Spend With Pennies. Some days (most days) there is just nothing that beats a cupcake with smooth, creamy, luscious Vanilla Buttercream Frosting. We will put this frosting on pretty much anything: Funfetti Cake (it’s great for piping!) cupcakes (any flavor) cookie cakes cookie sandwiches (pick two of your favorite cookies and sandwich them together with a thick schmear of buttercream frosting) a spoon It’s incredibly versatile as you can add in a variety of extracts and flavors (see some ideas below), and any leftovers can be frozen for another use (or it can be frozen right on a cake or some cupcakes)....

Cider has never really been something my family has at our holiday gatherings. But after making this Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider, I think you can count on it being at every holiday get-together from here on out. I’ve had traditional apple cider, and it’s delicious. But I have to say, I do enjoy a good flavor twist. And I love any recipe made with cranberry! For this apple cider recipe, I used pure, unsweetened juices with just a bit of sugar so you can control the added sweetness and sugar....

See the step by step recipe video down in the recipe card. Love creamy no bake pies? Try my French Silk Pie (easy method), my Peanut Butter Pie or my Grasshopper Pie Recipe next! I know. Generally, we don’t get that excited about banana desserts (unless it’s this Banana Cream Pie or this No Bake Reese’s Banana Cream Pie!), but caramel and bananas is just one epic combination. We love no bake desserts year round, but with the weather warming up I feel like turning on the oven less and less!...

Find succulent turkey main dish recipes, delicious ham and pork alternatives, and a wide range of classic casseroles, veggie side dishes, and creamy mashed potato recipes! Whether you’re having an intimate Thanksgiving with a small group or a full traditional Thanksgiving feast with a crowd, this list has everything you need to plan your main meal—and some ideas for leftovers the next day! What is served at a traditional Thanksgiving dinner?...

DIY Food Gift Ideas for this Holiday Season 1. Home made ghee aka Clarified butter By Chai And Churros Ghee or clarified butter is an essential in South Asian cooking and also used in a lot of cakes and western recipes. My friend Henna from Chai and Churros and I were talking, and she was telling me how expensive homemade ghee generally is in the market, where it actually is wayyyy cheaper to make at home....

So….. I know you’re not going to believe this but Mexican food is actually not my favorite. To clarify, I fell in love with Real Mexican Food down in Real Mexico at the same time I fell out of love with what we call Mexican food here. I’m sure Mexican food varies by region, but once I tried Mexican food while I was on a house-building mission in Mexico, my life was never the same....

Got extra ground beef? Try this easy Ground Beef Casserole or my easy Hamburger Helper recipe! Of course, I love my classic Easy Chicken Enchiladas with shredded chicken. For a bit of a change, we make these easy ground beef enchiladas, and they always go so quickly! The sauce I’ve used is based on my Easy Enchilada Sauce, so check that post out for more info and ideas on how to use it for other things, too....

This post contains affiliate links — please see our disclosure policy for more. Sometimes getting a new kitchen appliance can be intimidating, and I’m here to tell you that the air fryer is easy to use and perfect for cooks of all skill levels! These Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners will show you that you can cook almost anything in the air fryer and you can get great results even when you’re just starting out (and you can ditch the deep fryer for good!...