Homemade apple cider is perfectly spiced to your liking and tastes incredible. With a short prep and delicious result, you’ll never want to buy store bought again and you can make it on the stove, in your Crock Pot or in your Instant Pot. The perfect cozy drink for crisp fall days and the holidays! …
Easy apple cider donuts use cake mix to make a delicious fall treat for anyone who is looking for a yummy alternative to pumpkin everything. This easy donut recipe comes together in under half an hour and yields a yummy pastry that tastes exactly like the treats at the fall festivals. Perfect for a cozy …
Pesto Genovese is made with simple, real ingredients and follows the traditional Italian recipe. The fresh flavors of pine nuts, fragrant basil, and garlic come together in this classic northern Italian sauce.
Learn how to make homemade tortilla chips in the air fryer and the oven. Our easy recipe shows you two methods to make healthier homemade chips than the deep fried version that still taste amazing on their own or dunked in your favorite dips.
Lemon pesto sauce combines the nutty, subtly spicy taste of homemade pesto with a hint of refreshing citrus. It makes for a bright and flavorful sauce on pastas, salads, and other favorites.
Our blueberry vodka lemonade cocktail is a super easy to make adult drink. Light, sweet. tart and refreshing, it goes down smooth and easy!
Our easy blueberry lemonade recipe offers a refreshing, slightly sweeter version of a classic summer drink with a hint of blueberry flavor. This drink is so easy to make that you’ll be serving it all summer long! Is there anything more summery than a nice cold glass of lemonade? I could see an argument for …
A blueberry simple syrup recipe is an easy 3 ingredient treat. It’s perfect for adding to drinks, cocktails, baked goods, and even pour onto breakfast favorites!
This fresh tomato salsa recipe creates a classic topping for tacos, burritos, nachos and more. Our homemade salsa knocks any store bought jars right out of the park with its fresh, bright flavors.
Shortcut boozy Kahlua brownies turn box brownies into an extra delicious treat. This is one of the best boxed brownie hacks out there and will turn any mix into an over the top treat. Mmmmm. Brownies. Oh how I love delicious chocolatey, gooey brownies. Is there a better dessert especially when they are Kahlua brownies? …
This easy vanilla simple syrup recipe will jazz up everything from coffee drinks and cocktails to cakes and baked goods. Only 3 ingredients and 5 minutes and you’ve got an infused simple syrup for coffee drinks and more! Back in the day, before I had kids, I was a huge fan of baking. FROM SCRATCH. …
Italian spicy meatballs turns up the heat on a traditional meatball recipe. Bursting with warming spice and flavor, these spicy meatballs pair well with spaghetti and sauce or make delicious sandwiches!
Baked gnocchi with pesto sauce features the Italian dumplings baked to crunchy perfection on a sheet pan before being tossed with fragrant pesto. Gnocchi and pesto sauce is an easy dinner any time.
Our basil pesto sauce with walnuts skips the pine nuts altogether for an easy alternative of this classic sauce. Homemade basil walnut pesto makes a delicious addition to pasta, gnocchi, salads, and meats. Make it and never go back to store bought!
Caprese tortellini pasta salad with pesto is a fresh take on pesto pasta salad. Pillowy cheese tortellini gets tossed with lemon pesto, sweet cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and creamy mozzarella for a delicious cold pasta dish you’ll love!
Authentic Italian meatballs are based on a recipe my Italian grandma used to make. You won’t believe how easy old fashioned meatballs in tomato sauce are to make. Once you make them, you’ll never go back to store-bought meatballs again!
This easy tomato and onion salad with vinegar is full of fresh summer flavors like sweet tomatoes, onions, and basil. Everything is tossed with red wine vinegar and olive oil to bring it all together. The perfect light lunch, side dish or salad all summer long!
The best real Italian tomato sauce uses only 5 simple, high quality ingredients to create the best homemade spaghetti sauce ever. A blend of sweet, slightly tart rich flavor that tastes like it’s been slow cooked to perfection, it tastes better than any you could buy and will instantly upgrade any of your favorite spaghetti and pasta recipes.
This caprese panini sandwich with pesto features ooey, gooey mozzarella cheese, sweet tomato slices, fragrant basil, and bright herby pesto pressed between two slices of golden brown bread. The perfect easy lunch or dinner!
No bake loaded peanut butter pie is an over the top, easy dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth. The perfect silky peanut butter pie with Reese’s and Cool Whip is made even better with a chocolate crust and lots of Reese’s Pieces. Post may contain affiliate links. To read my affiliate policy click here. Baking …
Boozy lemonade slushies are a lemonade flavored alcoholic slushies that will hit the spot on any warm day! These frozen lemonade slushies are fun for any barbecue, party, or just sitting on your patio enjoying the sunshine.
This easy baguette Caprese sandwich features creamy mozzarella, ripe tomato slices, fragrant basil, and pesto all tucked into a baguette for an easy lunch or dinner. Effortless but not boring in any way! It’s no secret I am a huge fan of the classic Caprese flavors. And my love reaches a fever pitch when it …
Stuffed chicken breast with stuffing takes two of the best parts of a traditional Sunday night dinner and the flavors of your favorite holiday meals and combines them into one, easy to make, any time meal. Do you ever just want a taste of the holidays in- oh I don’t know- April or September? Well, …
Pasta with ham and peas is an incredibly easy way to use up leftover ham from last night’s dinner and turn it into an entirely new meal. This creamy pasta uses a simple homemade alfredo sauce featuring lots of garlic, savory ham, and sweet peas..
Italian Easter bread is a traditional slightly sweet brioche style perfect for the springtime holiday. This fluffy, braided bread dotted with eggs and sprinkles is a festive addition to your Easter brunch. There are a few things about growing up with an Italian grandmother. We always had lasagna for every single holiday. On Christmas Eve, …
A ham and cheese panini is the perfect way to take a sandwich or leftovers to the next level! Layers of savory ham, melty cheese, and a buttery crust make this a sandwich worth trying any time for lunch or dinner!
Free Easter gnomes coloring pages have the sweetest gnomes all in different adorable springtime settings. These printable coloring sheets will delight kids and adults alike.
Learn how to make Cool Whip Easter eggs with this easy method. Dyeing Easter eggs with Cool Whip is a kid friendly, safe to eat alternative to make pretty marbled eggs instead of dyeing eggs with shaving cream.
Learn how to cook bacon in a convection oven for an easy and convenient way to make a big batch of the beloved breakfast favorite. You’ll never go back to pan frying with this method in your back pocket! Perfect results each time with no hassle!
With this easy lobster alfredo, you’ll never need to go out for a special meal again! Rich, buttery lobster tails get tossed with creamy fettuccine Alfredo for a match made in seafood pasta heaven! Only a few ingredients and a quick prep and this decadent meal is yours!
Free printable heart pictures to color include 7 downloadable coloring pages perfect for kids of all ages. Cute for Valentine’s Day or year round whenever you want to share the love.
Brown butter lobster pasta is a delicious, elegant dinner perfect for date night in, Valentine’s Day, Christmas Eve, or summer occasions when you want good seafood. This lobster pasta features tender rich lobster tail sauteed in a nutty and flavorful brown butter white wine sauce tossed with pasta.
Lobster scampi linguine dresses up shrimp scampi even more with tender pieces of rich lobster meat. This is easy to make for any special occasion or fancy dinner.
Tortellini caprese skewers are a delicious appetizer idea featuring tortellini, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil drizzled with a balsamic glaze. We are huge fans of Caprese anything. Appetizer parties are a thing my extended family does. Christmas? Bring a snack. Super Bowl? Snack. Since we have some vegetarian family members, we always bring something everyone can …
Sparkly raspberry champagne cocktails are a beautiful pink drink perfect for the holidays, Valentine’s Day, date night in, or special spring and summer occasions. These raspberry cocktails feature sparkling wine, raspberry simple syrup and a shot of flavored vodka. Hi! I made you a pink drink! A pink sparkly drink! A raspberry champagne cocktail to …
Raspberry simple syrup for drinks is an easy 3 ingredient recipe that will have you making flavored cocktails and coffee shop style coffee right at home. Simple and so delicious! One of my very favorite flavors is raspberry. I love me some raspberries in my morning yogurt, on top of cheesecake, and obviously in my …
Learn how to make the cutest easy cinnamon roll wreath to serve for Christmas morning breakfast or any holiday occasion. This short cut recipe lets you put something festive and magical on the table without fussing over homemade cinnamon buns or stressing over another big meal. If you have young kids, Christmas morning is one …
Christmas morning mimosas are easy holiday mimosas featuring champagne, cranberry and orange juice. This festive cocktail is perfect for Christmas brunch or anytime you want to serve a winter mimosa! Santa himself likely enjoys one of these to celebrate another successful year of delivering presents!
This easy roasted butternut squash seeds recipe creates a savory crunchy snack or topping for fall and winter salads and soups. You’ll never throw the seeds away again after you taste these!
Roasted spiced butternut squash is a savory butternut squash recipe with bold flavors like chili powder and garlic. This is a standout variation on traditional sweet roasted squash recipes!
Free printable pumpkin coloring pages feature both Halloween pumpkin coloring pages and more general fall pages. This cute printable is sure to delight kids of all ages this autumn!
Pumpkin pie with graham cracker crust is a delicious variation on the traditional holiday pie recipe. A creamy, sweet but perfectly spiced pumpkin filling sits on top of crispy graham crust for a winning end to Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner!
Honey roasted pumpkin seeds are an easy way to make use of the seeds from your Halloween pumpkin. Pumpkin seeds get tossed with olive oil, sweet honey, cinnamon, and sea salt for a yummy snack or topping!
Burrata panzanella salad is the best kind of salad! This rustic salad is one made solely of creamy burrata, toasted pieces of Italian bread, bright tomatoes, and slathered in tangy, sweet balsamic. Cheese is my love language. Full stop. And nothing makes me more starry eyed than burrata. Mozzarella on the outside, creamy goodness on …
This limoncello spritz recipe will transport your tastebuds to the sundrenched Italian coasts with its bright flavor and fun bubbles. With limoncello, Prosecco, and a splash of fizzy soda, these limoncello cocktails are perfect for summer sipping or even celebrating the holidays!
Learn how to make strawberry topping for cheesecake with this easy recipe. With only 3 ingredients, you’ll be whipping this up and spooning it onto cheesecakes, other desserts, and even on waffles and pancakes all the time!
Limoncello cheesecake use the popular Italian liqueur to create a bright but decadent dessert. For extra authenticity and creamy richness, this lemon cheesecake uses Italian mascarpone and ricotta cheese. Treat your tastebuds to an Italian holiday! I’ve been taking escapism to the max lately. And this limoncello cheesecake with mascarpone and ricotta is perfect for …
Learn how to make the best graham cracker crust for cheesecake and all types of pies and other desserts. Bookmark this graham crust to make with all your favorite fillings.
This easy alcoholic lemonade cocktail recipe uses the classic summer drink to make an adult, boozy beverage. You’ll be sipping this spiked lemonade all summer long! It’s summertime and the livin’s easy. And so is this alcoholic lemonade cocktail recipe! There’s no need for lots of fuss to make a spiked lemonade right at home. …
Burrata caprese salad takes the classic flavors of the tomato, mozzarella, and basil combination and turns it up a notch with decadent burrata cheese. This easy variation of caprese with burrata makes for an effortlessly elegant dinner or appetizer anytime.
Learn how to make homemade limoncello with this easy recipe. A couple of simple ingredients, an easy prep, and you’ll have an Italian drink ready to transport you to the Almafi coast.
Easy pesto Caprese salad features creamy fresh mozzarella, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil all served over sharp arugula and drizzled with lemon pesto. With only a handful of ingredients and a quick prep, you can have this gorgeous tomato mozzarella salad ready in a jif! There’s nothing I like more in the warmer weather …
The best easy baked french toast casserole uses flavored coffee creamer for an extra delicious result! This overnight french toast bake is perfect for simplifying your mornings while still making a special breakfast or brunch.
Easy Prosciutto Caprese Skewers are an elegant prosciutto appetizer for any occasion from the holidays to casual summer gatherings. These pretty caprese skewers with meat will impress anyone and instantly dress up any event!
Use these easy boxed cake mix hacks to make the most delicious bakery style honey vanilla cake with honey buttercream. No one will ever know that this beautiful, tasty naked cake is not from scratch!
Shrimp Caprese pasta is an easy seafood pasta dish featuring shrimp, tomatoes, and mozzarella in a balsamic wine glaze. Perfect for entertaining or date night in but easy enough for any day.
Sweet peach mimosas are a delicious update to the classic brunch drink. With sparkling champagne, peach nectar, orange juice, and a splash of schnapps, these cocktails are perfect for any special warm weather occasion. Is there anything that says special occasion more than a mimosa? Go ahead. Try to think of something. Nada, right? Because …
Italian pasta with chickpeas or pasta e ceci is a hearty, protein packed vegetarian pasta recipe that can be on the table in about 30 minutes. Satisfying and simple, this budget friendly dish fills you up without any meat at all and is the definition of comfort food. Hold on for half a second while …
Garlic roasted chickpeas with parmesan cheese are a flavor packed crunchy recipe you’ll love. This roasted chickpea recipe is perfect for a snack or for use in salads and pastas. Simple ingredients and a quick cooktime!
Hot chocolate coffee combines two cozy drinks into one caffeinated delight! No need to visit your local barista when it is quick and easy to make this coffee shop style drink right at home. I’ve told you all this before, but something fundamentally changed in my DNA when I had kids. BK (aka Before Kids) …
Free Valentine’s Day coloring pages Valentine’s Day gnomes have the sweetest gnomes. These printable coloring pagges will delight kids and adults alike. Featuring 10 different pages, you will love coloring these with your kids.
Easy sprinkles sugar cookies turn store bought sugar cookie dough into a festive, colorful treat. Perfect for making with the kids or whenever you need an easy dessert.
This easy heart shaped chocolate chip cookie is a fun cookie for Valentine’s Day. Use your favorite recipe or shortcut it with premade cookie dough and learn how to put together this giant cookie.
Learn how to make the best creamy vanilla buttercream icing recipe with this easy recipe. Just a few ingredients and an easy prep and you have a yummy, classic frosting for cupcakes, cakes, and other baked goods. We do a lot of baking in this house. While we will take a lot of short cuts …
Free printable Christmas coloring pages with the cutest Christmas gnomes will delight kids and adults alike. Featuring 10 different pages, you will love coloring these with your kids this festive season.
Learn how to make the cutest easy cinnamon roll Christmas tree for to put on your breakfast menu Christmas morning or any holiday occasion. No need to make homemade cinnamon buns to delight your kids with an easy, special breakfast that lets you enjoy the magic of the day without stressing over another big meal. …
Easy pinecone gnomes are adorable ornaments and baubles to hang throughout the house over the holiday season or all winter long. Just a few materials needed and no sewing skills required to make these easy diy gnome ornaments. I am super into the gnome craze. They are just adorable and I love making them, coloring …
Balsamic butternut squash and brussel sprouts are a fragrant medley of fall and winter vegetables cooked right on the stove top. This fall vegetable skillet features cold weather favorites like squash, Brussels, and tart green apples, all tossed in a bright tangy orange balsamic vinegar. The perfect side dish for holiday meals! Orange Balsamic Fall …
An easy cranberry chicken and rice skillet is a one dish cranberry chicken recipe perfect for the holiday season. This easy, healthy casserole is full of seasonal flavors and produce. It’s a winner for entertaining or enjoying as a way to take advantage of the festive flavors anytime! As soon as we get passed Halloween, …
Sweet potato and pumpkin soup is a creamy, cozy taste of fall perfect for dinner or even as an appetizer this Thanksgiving. Made right in the Instant Pot, this easy pumpkin sweet potato soup features a carefully chosen blend of warming spices like cinnamon, paprika, and ginger. If you love Panera’s autumn squash soup, this will be your new favorite!
Pumpkin spice cookies are delicious fall flavored sugar cookies decorated with an easy marbled icing. Between the easy decorating hack you use to get this beautiful result and the warming spice blend, you’ll love these pumpkin cookies without puree as a pretty and tasty dessert for any fall occasion from Halloween to Thanksgiving.
Mummy mozzarella sticks in crescent dough turn string cheese into a perfect snack for Halloween parties or a way to fuel up before a night of Trick or Treating. Kids and adults will both love these gooey baked cheesy breadsticks.
Free printable Halloween coloring pages with adorable Halloween gnomes will delight kids and adults alike. Featuring 10 different pages, you will love coloring these with your kids this spooky season.
Easy air fryer apples are a lighter way to enjoy the classic taste of fried apples. This sweet recipe makes a delicious holiday side dish or dessert.
2 ingredient pumpkin muffins with cake mix are the easiest fall treat ever. These easy breakfast treats use spice cake to pack in the cozy fall flavors. According to my very picky daughter, these muffins are the bee’s knees. In fact, they taste just like a cinnamon rainbow sprinkled in fall. Whatever that means. But …
Easy fried apples are a decadent Thanksgiving side dish and fall dessert. These apples get tossed in a mix of butter and sugar and cinnamon for the best flavors of the season.
Easy baked cinnamon sugar sweet potato fries are a sweet take on the side dish. These are a treat when you want a little something sweet and cinnamony.
Learn how to use the Cricut to make a diy hello pumpkin sign and grab the hello pumpkin svg for free! This tutorial walks you through how to apply vinyl to a chalkboard or wood round and breaks it down into a beginner friendly project. Hello pumpkin. You, yes, you. I’m talking to you of …
Easy Santa cookies are a festive food craft perfect to do with the kids at Christmas. These no bake treats are so fun to put together and look adorable on holiday dessert tables.
Learn how to make the best cheesy garlic bread with my easy garlic bread recipe. Full of buttery flavor, this will be a favorite to serve with any pasta dish.
Pineapple mango salsa makes a yummy dip for chips or topping for tacos, grilled chicken, and fish.
Unicorn sugar cookies are an easy way to make magical decorated unicorn cookies. Learn how to decorate these adorable treats with homemade royal icing.
Greek Orzo Salad is a a refreshing pasta salad perfect for light spring and summer lunches or dinners or even as a side dish all year long. This easy vegetarian recipe features fluffy pasta, fresh herbs and veggies and a bright lemon red wine vinaigrette.
Pineapple Habanero Salsa is full of fresh, spicy heat and tangy, sweet fruit flavor. This zesty salsa is perfect for dunking chips or topping tacos, grilled chicken or shrimp, or salads. There’s a local burrito place that makes all kinds of fresh salsa. They have it out in a self serve bar and there’s always …
Ham and cheese biscuits are an easy kid-friendly way to use up leftover ham. These cheesy biscuit sandwiches make a yummy easy lunch or dinner the whole family will enjoy.
No cookie cutters needed to make the cutest St. Patrick’s Day sugar cookies ever! These festive treats feature royal icing designs and shamrocks for the luckiest treat ever.
A bumble-bee mine printable Valentine’s day bee craft is an easy to make seasonal craft project that’s fun for preschoolers through early elementary school aged kids. An easy to do project to celebrate with your little Valentines.
Jalapeno popper dip is a the dunkable version of the classic bar appetizer. Perfect for game day and entertaining, this dip is the zesty cousin of queso and just as quick and easy to make. Run- don’t walk- to the kitchen to throw this zesty, drool worthy appetizer together. The star of any Super Bowl party!
Baked Sweet Potato Fries give plain fries a makeover for a kid friendly side everyone will love.
Homemade Christmas tree chocolate candy are an easy, festive holiday candy you can make at home. Fun to make with kids, these candies make cute gifts or look adorable as part of a holiday dessert spread. Learn how to make chocolate Christmas trees and enjoy them this season!
Cranberry apple baked oatmeal is a lightened up way to enjoy seasonal flavors. This oatmeal bake is a warm, cozy, and wholesome breakfast that will keep you fueled through holiday hustle and bustle.
Turkey sliders on Hawaiian rolls are a yummy, cheesy take on a turkey cranberry sandwich. The perfect way to use up your holiday leftovers or have a taste of Thanksgiving whenever the mood strikes you.
Garlic herb ciabatta stuffing is the very best vegetarian stuffing recipe ever! With a crunchy, golden topping and soft interior, this stuffing is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes are an easy way to make the classic side dish extra special. It’s the perfect, super easy way to dress up whipped potatoes any time. Make them in the Instant Pot to save precious stovetop space or on the stove. Your choice! The best part of holiday meals for me is …
5 ingredient easy chicken taquitos are a quick delicious appetizer or even a crunchy spin on taco night! These spicy chicken taquitos will be a favorite at parties, tailgating, for Cinco de Mayo or anytime! While chicken taquitos mean football or Cinco de Mayo to the rest of the world, for my family they mean …
Looking for a great tasting buffalo wings recipe? Look no further. These smokey, grilled chicken wings will make you hungry as soon as you smell them cooking. They have just the right amount of heat and flavor to make you question why you never grilled wings before. A good grilled buffalo wing recipe is perfect …