By Becky Hardin Updated Oct 27, 2024 These iced Pumpkin Cookies are delightfully soft and chewy, perfectly spiced, and finished with a cream cheese frosting. They’re so quick and easy to make too, so you can have a fresh batch of pumpkin spice cookies ready for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any fall occasion! What’s in this Pumpkin Spice Cookies Recipe? Sweet, earthy, and warmly spiced cookies are topped with a creamy, rich, and tangy cream cheese frosting....

By Becky Hardin Published Sep 21, 2020 As much as I love apples, this pumpkin crisp is just as tasty! Made with a custardy pumpkin filling and a spiced oat topping, this pumpkin pie crisp is chock-full of warming fall flavors. I love to enjoy it fresh from the oven with a cold scoop of ice cream! This delicious pumpkin crisp recipe is my lighter take on classic pumpkin pie ....

By Becky Hardin Updated May 22, 2025 This maple-infused Roasted Butternut Squash recipe is sweet, tender, and baked to perfection. It’s the ideal Thanksgiving side dish, but just as good any night of the year! Pin this recipe for later! Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe The squash is baked in a maple syrup, butter, and broth mixture, which adds loads of flavor. Plus, the natural sweetness of the butternut squash comes out while roasting, so you end up with an incredibly sweet and delicious dish to pair with your favorite mains....

By Becky Hardin Published Aug 10, 2018 Roasted Tomato Margaritas put a twist on some classic cocktails. Mix the tequila and lime juice of a margarita with the tomato juice of a Bloody Mary, and you’ve got one fun and delicious drink! This easy margarita recipe is sure to please; it’s always a hit at parties! Make your own roasted tomato puree, mix it with tequila, and pour it over ice....

By Laurel Perry Updated Dec 9, 2024 Strawberry pretzel salad is a holiday staple at my house. Layers of salty pretzels, sweet and fluffy cream cheese, and jiggly strawberry Jello work together to create a crave-able side that pulls double duty as dessert. The gorgeous red color is perfectly festive for Christmas, and it’s so simple to make with pantry staple ingredients. This pretzel salad is a classic for a reason!...

By Becky Hardin Published Dec 19, 2017 These homemade Taquitos with Cheese, Beans, and Green Chiles are one of our favorite ways to tailgate. I could eat 50 of these bean and cheese taquitos! I just can’t get enough. Such a fun and easy appetizer for the holidays or game day. What’s in This Taquitos Recipe? These tasty homemade taquitos are bite-sized, super crispy, and just the right amount of spicy....

By Becky Hardin Published Dec 29, 2018 Toasted Ravioli is a classic St. Louis appetizer that deserves worldwide recognition. These deep-fried ravioli are crispy, flavorful, and absolutely addicting! This fried ravioli recipe is perfect for parties, pre-dinner apps, or pretty much any occasion. Just dip them in marinara sauce and enjoy! Why We Love This Fried Ravioli Recipe If you’re from St. Louis, then you already know about this one....

By Krista Teigen Updated Dec 4, 2024 These super crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts have become my go-to side dish recipe for quick and easy dinners! I add Parmesan and balsamic for the most delicious flavor, but this recipe is so versatile when it comes to seasonings and add-ins. Cooking brussels sprouts in my Air Fryer is so fast (12 minutes), I never have to worry about last-minute side dishes again!...

By Becky Hardin Updated Sep 16, 2025 When I’m in need of a quick and easy dinner for my picky kids, these air fryer panko chicken tenders are one tasty bite! I coat juicy chicken tenders in crispy Panko breadcrumbs and air fry them to perfection. The best part is how simple they are. I only need five ingredients to make them super crispy and flavorful, and the whole recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish....

By Becky Hardin Updated Mar 14, 2025 Apple dumplings are the perfect fall treat! I love eating anything apple during autumn, and this apple dumpling recipe is a total classic. These dumplings have the best texture and just the right amount of sweetness. They’re so good fresh out of the oven with a scoop of ice cream! Easy Recipe for Apple Dumplings This apple dumpling recipe is something I enjoy making on chilly fall afternoons and sharing with my family....

By Becky Hardin Published Aug 22, 2023 These baked tomatoes with cheese are one of my favorite super quick and super easy side dishes! Made with just 5 ingredients, these cheesy tomatoes are so simple yet incredibly delicious. Topped with Parmesan, mozzarella, and fresh basil, they are always a hit whenever I make them. Everyone is always surprised by just how easy this baked tomato recipe is. These cheesy baked tomatoes are just too tasty!...

By Becky Hardin Updated Jul 30, 2025 Basil Mojitos are made with fresh basil, lime juice, and of course, vodka! I love to serve this fun and pretty cocktail throughout the summer. I’ve swapped the traditional mint for basil for a delicious recipe variation! Pin this recipe for later! Easy Basil Mojito Recipe There’s just something about mojitos. The fresh mint, the zing of the lime juice, and the sweet after notes from the simple syrup....

By Sabine Venier Updated Oct 27, 2024 This super crispy Beer Battered Fish recipe will be right at home in a basket of fish n’ chips, or at your next fish fry! When my family visited Ireland after I graduated college, fried fish and chips were my favorite meal that we could find at every restaurant. For our recipe, I coat fillets of cod in a simple beer-infused batter and deep fry it to create the most irresistible crunch on the outside, while keeping fish tender and flakey on the inside....

By Becky Hardin Published May 5, 2022 I love Chinese takeout, but sometimes I need something a little healthier. When I get the craving, this cauliflower fried rice really hits the spot! I cook riced cauliflower with other veggies, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce for one delicious side. This fried cauliflower rice is a great healthy alternative, and it tastes delicious to boot! So simple and easy to make and loaded with flavor, I’m pretty sure this will become a family favorite!...

By Becky Hardin Updated May 21, 2025 I love that Chicken Broth is so easy to make and that I never need to buy it from the store. When I first started learning to cook, I had no idea that homemade staples would be not only this simple but also cost-effective. I’ve developed this delicious recipe made with lots of vegetables, spices, and chicken to create the perfect flavor....

By Becky Hardin Published May 16, 2025 Chicken piccata meatballs are one of my favorite pasta dinners! These ground chicken meatballs are made with zesty lemon and breadcrumbs, then cooked in a lemon garlic sauce with capers. I love that they only take 30 minutes from start to finish—so easy! All the rich and tender flavor of chicken piccata, but super simple to throw together! My kids are big fans of meatballs, so I’m always looking for new meatball recipes to get them excited....

By Becky Hardin Published Sep 25, 2021 Hot Chicken Salad Pie is comfort food at its very best. Baked Chicken Salad in a flakey pie crust and covered with cheese…what could be better? Our family LOVES this recipe! Chicken Salad Pie makes a great lunch on weekends, or any time you’re craving some baked chicken salad! Hot Chicken Salad Pie Recipe I love everything my mom cooks, but I have a couple of favorites....

By Laurel Perry Published Nov 17, 2023 This old-fashioned, Southern-style Cornbread Dressing recipe is filled with fresh herbs, garlic, celery, and cubes of buttery cornbread. This savory cornbread stuffing is easy to make with quick prep, and it comes out of the oven mouthwateringly delicious. It’s the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving and beyond! Why We Love This Cornbread Dressing Recipe Buttery, sweet cornbread mixes with savory aromatics and a touch of sweet brown sugar to create a dressing that’s the perfect complement to savory Thanksgiving favorites!...

By Becky Hardin Published Nov 21, 2019 This easy creamed spinach recipe is made with a handful of ingredients and comes together quickly. It’s a great addition to any Thanksgiving or holiday table. This spinach side dish is topped with toasted almonds for a crunchy topping. If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times, when it comes to planning your Thanksgiving and holiday menus it’s all about the side dishes!...

By Becky Hardin Published Oct 28, 2017 This Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe is the perfect fall soup! It’s easy, it’s cheesy, and it’s so delicious. I love this slow cooker broccoli cheese soup any time of the year. Why We Love This Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe You really can’t go wrong with this crockpot version of broccoli cheese soup. It’s super cheesy and creamy, and totally fool-proof. It would be perfect to make in bulk for friends or a potluck, and it can easily be frozen to eat later....