By Becky Hardin Updated Jan 27, 2025 My Crockpot Red Beans and Rice, a classic Creole dish that serves up savory Andouille sausage mixed with fluffy rice and a blend of herbs and spices. I love how this budget-friendly recipe is a one-pot meal, a perfect family dinner and a crowd pleaser. I’m sure you will love andouille sausage with red beans and rice!! Slow cooker recipes are definitely my favorites and this red beans and rice is no exception....

By Becky Hardin Published Jun 26, 2017 This EASY Strawberry Shortcake recipe is the ultimate Summer sweet treat! This fun Strawberry Shortcake Pie has layers of strawberries, cream, and pound cake, and it’s absolutely delicious! The classic flavor of summer favorite in the form of a tasty strawberry pie. Easy Strawberry Shortcake Strawberry Shortcake Pie is the perfect summer dessert. This easy strawberry shortcake recipe is layers of absolute deliciousness!...

By Becky Hardin Updated Sep 18, 2025 Learn how to cook asparagus with these 10 easy asparagus recipes, from roasting to grilling, sauteing, and more. Additionally, I’ve included instructions on how to blanch, trim, and store asparagus. I’m giving away all my best tips and recipes for cooking asparagus! Pin this recipe for later! Guide to Cooking Asparagus Asparagus is one of the first vegetables I think of when it comes to preparing a healthy and simple side dish....

By Becky Hardin Updated May 21, 2025 Learning how to make home fries has never been easier! My simple home fries recipe makes the crispiest potatoes with just a few ingredients. I love to make this for my family on weekends or anytime they’re craving a hearty breakfast. They’re perfectly seasoned and pan-fried with onions for a savory side dish. Pin this recipe for later! 5-Star Review “I forgot to take a pic!...

By Becky Hardin Published Dec 31, 2021 Cook up a flavorful and warming Instant Pot stuffed pepper soup quickly and easily in your pressure cooker. This Mexican style beef and tomato soup is wonderfully hearty and requires very little prep. Pressure Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup Making hearty, beef Stuffed Pepper Soup in an Instant Pot is the easiest way to get dinner on the table. If you love classic stuffed peppers , you’re going to just love this soup....

By Becky Hardin Updated Feb 27, 2025 My Italian Dressing recipe is a perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. This recipe blends well with pasta salads as well as a marinade. Just 5 minutes and you can have a great Olive Garden-style Italian dressing at home. A great way to add flavor to any salad! 5-Star Review “Oh this totally brings a salad to the next level! Also delicious on pasta salad....

By Krista Teigen Published Feb 2, 2026 Jerk chicken wings bring bold Caribbean flavor straight to your kitchen with a homemade marinade of fresh ginger, garlic, thyme, allspice, and fiery peppers. Baked in the oven until juicy inside with caramelized, crispy edges. They deliver big, vibrant flavor without any complicated steps. This is the kind of easy, crowd-pleasing recipe I turn to for game day, casual cookouts, or anytime I want something a little fun, a little spicy, and guaranteed to disappear fast....

By Becky Hardin Published Oct 11, 2018 This Autumn Kale Salad recipe is the salad of the season! Made with kale, apples, onions, pumpkin seeds, bacon, fried goat cheese and a maple pumpkin salad dressing, it is the perfect fall salad idea. This delicious kale apple salad makes a tasty and healthy meal you’ll want to eat all season long! Autumn Kale Salad Recipe This seasonal kale salad recipe is the perfect fall salad idea....

By Becky Hardin Published Nov 17, 2017 This Layered Bean Dip Recipe is one of our favorite ways to tailgate! Guacamole Bean Dip has layers of guacamole, spicy refried beans, tomatoes, onions, and cheese. This Mexican Bean Dip is SO delicious and made in minutes! It doesn’t get better than Layered Bean Dip for any and every celebration! Learn how to make bean dip with this recipe. Layered Bean Dip with Guacamole This Layered Bean Dip Recipe is the perfect Guacamole Bean Dip that your tailgate has been missing!...

By Becky Hardin Published Oct 7, 2022 Sweet and tangy, this homemade lemon curd recipe is a must make! Easy to make with fresh lemons, it’s perfect to use in your favorite baking recipes, or as a delicious spread. Simple Recipe for Homemade Lemon Curd Ever since I can remember, a jar of lemon curd has been a staple in my pantry! It’s perfect to use in baking recipes, and my favorite thing is to spread it on a freshly baked scone!...

By Becky Hardin Published Apr 15, 2016 This easy Mediterranean Chicken Bake is our favorite “dump and bake” casserole! Throw everything together (balsamic glazed chicken, cheese, white beans, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and more) and cook for an EASY dinner recipe! Mediterranean Chicken Bake This Baked Mediterranean Chicken recipe is the perfect healthy and delicious casserole. Plus it’s made in one pan for the ultimate easy meal! This Mediterranean Chicken Casserole is filled with all kinds of tasty and healthy things!...

By Becky Hardin Published Mar 27, 2024 My orange glazed ham recipe is made with the easiest 3-ingredient glaze. I mix together honey, brown sugar, and orange marmalade to create a sweet and bright flavor, and as it bakes it caramelizes in the most delicious way over the ham. Creating that crackle that my family absolutely loves. This is such a delicious dish to serve for Easter, Christmas, or any holiday feast!...

By Becky Hardin Updated Sep 15, 2025 I love making these sautéed leeks with Parmesan as a simple side dish for Thanksgiving, holidays, or big family dinners. With just a few ingredients, they come together so easily and always make the meal feel a little more special. Pin this recipe for later! 5-Star Review “We love leeks but never had them this way before. It was SO GOOD! Love how simple they were to prepare!...

By Becky Hardin Updated Nov 7, 2025 Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes are creamy, buttery, and easy to make in just 30 minutes! This is one of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes to whip up every year. Once you make it, it’ll probably become your new favorite way to prepare sweet potatoes, too. Pin this recipe for later! Easy Savory Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe If you love sweet potatoes as much as I do, you are going to love this recipe....

By Becky Hardin Published May 31, 2023 Easy, tender, and juicy – you can’t go wrong with these smoked baby back ribs! Smoked Ribs are simply divine, they deliver a deep flavor that’s bound to please the crowd. Whip these up for dinner, BBQs, or summer parties – kids and adults alike will adore tucking into these beauties! What’s in Baby Back Pork Ribs? All you have to do with your baby back pork ribs is slather them in a delicious dry rub full of slices, then mist them with apple juice throughout the cooking process to make them sweet and juicy....

By Becky Hardin Updated Sep 15, 2025 When I want roast chicken that cooks faster and comes out with perfectly crispy skin, I always make Spatchcock Chicken. It’s my go-to Sunday dinner, and after that first juicy, flavorful bite—packed with tangy, savory Mediterranean vibes—I honestly don’t want to make roast chicken any other way. Pin this recipe for later! Easy Spatchcocked Chicken Recipe For me, spatchcocking is the key to getting juicy, evenly cooked chicken every time....

By Becky Hardin Published Feb 24, 2023 These St. Patrick’s Day foods and drinks are the best way to celebrate the holiday! Make a traditional Irish dinner, whip up delicious drinks and cocktails, or serve tasty appetizers at your St. Paddy’s Day party. Hearty, savory, boozy, these recipes are sure to charm! Food and Drink Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day There’s no better way to celebrate a holiday than with food!...

By Becky Hardin Published May 26, 2023 This easy Strawberry Mango Smoothie recipe features just 5 simple ingredients! It’s perfect for a healthy breakfast or midday snack and it takes minutes to make in your blender. Frozen fruits and coconut water come together to make a seriously refreshing smoothie! What’s in this Mango Strawberry Smoothie With only 5 ingredients needed, this recipe is super budget-friendly. Even the kids will love these sweet and tasty smoothies !...

By Krista Teigen Published Nov 19, 2023 This Sweet Potato Cheesecake recipe is an amazing fall dessert! Start with a graham cracker and gingersnap crust, add a cheesecake filling infused with mashed sweet potatoes and warms spices, and let it bake. Why We Love This Sweet Potato Cheesecake Recipe Two of my favorite Thanksgiving desserts are sweet potato pie and cheesecake . Putting them together into one dish is the best of both worlds, and a total no-brainer!...

By Becky Hardin Published Mar 30, 2020 Soup season is upon us, and as the temps get colder, I get lazier. This taco chicken soup with pantry staples is the easiest soup I’ve ever made. It’s a dump-and-go recipe that’s incredibly simple and so flavorful. Using undrained canned beans, corn, and tomatoes, plus packaged taco and ranch seasonings, this soup gets incredible flavor with so little effort. It’s a one-pot wonder my whole family loves!...