You’ve got to try these Caramel Brownies if you’re in the mood for something seriously rich and chocolatey with a gooey center that steals the show! These are homemade, no mixer needed, and come together in under an hour. Caramel Brownies Recipe These are my favorite brownies, ever. Think fudgy meets cakey, with a silky …
Chocolate Sour Cream Coffee cake is made-from-scratch baking at its finest. Throw this coffee cake together in an hour, and suddenly you have dessert! Or brunch. Or breakfast. This moist and tender cake is good pretty much any time of the day. Chocolate Sour Cream Coffee Cake Did you guys know that coffee cake doesn’t …
These chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Bars are SO easy to toss together, and I totally found my new favorite quick dessert for a crowd, get-together, pot luck, or last-minute school function. Chewy Chocolate Oatmeal Bars These chewy chocolate oatmeal bars are everything you want in a quick, throw-together dessert. Gooey chocolate, soft-baked cookie texture, …
One pot meals are my favorite for a quick weeknight dinner. Less clean up, less hassle, no boxes. Bonus. Swedish Meatball Orzo is a perfect example. It isn’t actual meatballs, but it DOES have all the flavor of your favorite Swedish Meatballs and none of the hassle of rolling actual meatballs. Swedish Meatball Orzo I …
Is that zucchini still coming out of your ears? Or ending up on your porch from your favorite neighbors? You’ll want to try this Beef & Wild Rice Stuffed Zucchini! Cheesy seasoned beef is mixed with wild rice and orzo in a creamy sauce and then baked in seasoned zucchini boats and baked. Beef & …
This creamy Zucchini Bisque is the perfect way to use up all those zucchini coming out of your ears right now. I didn’t grow any this year, but my amazing neighbor did and she’s been extra generous with her garden bounty! Creamy Zucchini Bisque In general, I haven’t historically been a big fan of those …
Cornbread is always a hit, but these Blackstone Griddle Corn Cakes take things up a notch. They’re crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and loaded with sweet corn flavor. The honey butter melts into the warm cakes and adds a rich, sticky finish that’s tough to beat. If you like cornbread, you’re going …
Korean Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken and Vegetables is a mildly spicy dish that is full of vegetables, chicken, and flavor. Korean Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken and Vegetables Oh.My.Gosh. This recipe, you guys. When we lived in Saint Paul, my husband and I had a FAVORITE restaurant. It’s still there, so if you are in the Cities, make …
Beef and Avocado Arepas are flavorful Venezuelan sandwiches that are made with homemade arepa dough. Beef and Avocado Arepa Have you ever had an arepa before? I hadn’t, and I cannot believe I’ve never been exposed to these little pockets of awesome. I LOVE sandwiches, so finding a kind I’ve not only never tried, but …
This Skillet Tortellini with Mushroom Cream Sauce is made in one pot, and is filled with chicken, mushrooms and herbs. A great weeknight dinner, or make it for a Sunday family dinner. Add in your favorite vegetables for a complete one-pot meal, or serve with a fresh green salad. Skillet Tortellini with Mushroom Cream Sauce …
These almond delights were sweet with a firm but tender crumb. They seriously surprised me how GREAT they are. My dear friend Dorene made these and brought them over for band practice and I knew I had to get the recipe and share with you all! Almond Cookie Bars If you’ve got almonds in the …
If you’ve ever stared into your pantry wishing for one more jar of marinara, this recipe has your back. Our Easy Marinara comes together fast, tastes like it simmered all day, and works with whatever pasta you’ve got on hand. This one skips the long ingredient list and fancy steps. Just pantry staples, a little …
Is the zucchini bursting out of your garden yet? My naughty chickens have gotten to all of mine, but I was lucky enough to snag some recently and whip up this quick, easy, and delicious Chicken and Zucchini Pasta Bake. The basil cream sauce is made from scratch with ingredients that you probably have on …
This Lemon Blueberry Cornmeal Butter Cake is the kind of thing that makes blueberry season worth waiting for. It’s rich, dense, and buttery with just enough cornmeal to give it a little crunch in the crumb. Lemon Blueberry Cornmeal Cake This cake is perfect for almost any occasion. You can serve it for breakfast with …
Rice noodles are kind of like my new favorite thing, and this recipe for sesame shrimp stir fry is my favorite version of all. Its sweet and salty and packed with flavor. Add whatever vegetables you’ve got fresh from the garden, or whatever you happen to have in the fridge. My personal favorites are cabbage and …