By Becky Hardin Updated Jan 25, 2025 My Mango Salsa is a fruity and flavorful twist on traditional salsas. Swapping tomatoes with mango chunks creates a refreshing summer salad. Enjoy this delicious mango salsa as a dip with tortillas chips or topping for tacos, in every way, you are going to love it!! I make my mango salsa without tomatoes, it is a nice change from regular salsas, and it’s just as versatile....

By Becky Hardin Published Jun 11, 2019 Caesar Chicken is my favorite melt in your mouth chicken recipe! It’s creamy, simple, and filled with flavor. My easy baked chicken recipe only has 4 ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to make. It’s one of my favorite weeknight dinners of all time! With over 2000 reviews, I’m positive you’ll love it, too! With just a handful of ingredients and 30 minutes to bake in the oven, this melt in your mouth Caesar chicken recipe makes dinner a breeze!...

By Becky Hardin Updated Sep 30, 2025 I love this sweet and refreshing summertime Moscato Sangria made with a blend of sweet iced tea, crisp white wine, and a medley of fruit like raspberries, lemons, and peaches. A classic Southern refreshment that helps to keep me cool in the sweltering heat of the summer, this is one thirst quenching fruity drink. Pin this recipe for later! 5-Star Review “Wonderful for a summer gathering....

By Becky Hardin Published Dec 20, 2019 This old fashioned oatmeal cake recipe is topped with a delicious coconut and pecan frosting. Easy to make, this lightly spiced cake can be eaten hot or cold, and it’s always a crowd pleaser. Pin this recipe for later! When it comes to cake, you can’t beat an old fashioned recipe that has been passed down through the generations, and this oatmeal cake has been made in my family for years....

By Becky Hardin Published Dec 1, 2015 Calling all STAR WARS FANS! These Princess Leia Oreo truffles are for all of you Star Wars enthusiasts. So fun to make and serve, and a must for May 4th! Star Wars Cake Pops So I realize these Princess Leia Oreo Truffles are way out of the norm of what I usually post here on The Cookie Rookie, but I saw the preview for the new Star Wars movie coming out this month, and wanted to get creative!...

By Becky Hardin Updated Jan 13, 2025 If you love s’mores, you are going to love these chewy chocolatey cookies! Made from a boxed brownie mix, these S’more Brownie Cookies are filled with marshmallows, chocolate chips, and crushed graham crackers. Whenever I make a batch of indulgent and delicious cookies, they disappear in a snap. Perfectly chewy, these brownie cookies are my go-to whenever I crave s’mores without campfire.!...

By Becky Hardin Published Apr 12, 2023 Stuffed Peppers is a classic recipe of rice, beef, spices, and tomato sauce all cooked and stuffed inside of bell peppers and topped with melty cheese. This easy Stuffed Peppers recipe makes the perfect healthy lunch to meal prep and bring to work! This healthy recipe is also a great dish for the whole family to incorporate more vegetables into meals! What’s in Stuffed Peppers with Rice?...

By Becky Hardin Published Oct 17, 2017 SAUSAGE TORTELLINI SOUP is such an easy and delicious soup to throw together on busy days! This Sweet Italian Sausage Recipe is bursting with that classic Italian flavor. I love it! Using a pre-made stuffed pasta for this Sweet Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup recipe helped make it extra simple AND extra tasty. Sausage Tortellini Soup Add sweet Italian sausage to Tortellini Soup to make this warm and delicious recipe....

By Becky Hardin Published Jul 25, 2024 Smoke, good food, and great company. That’s what barbecue is all about. Grilling and firing up the barbecue are a big part of our culture, but where is the best place for this American delicacy? In this article, we break down how grilling is experienced across the country, and where you can find the hotspots to experience the best the United States has to offer....

By Becky Hardin Published Jun 12, 2018 White Chocolate Mousse is just so rich and creamy! There’s nothing better than a super Easy White Chocolate Mousse recipe with only two ingredients. This is one of our favorite Easy Christmas recipes, but it’s delicious year-round as well. This Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe has layers of white chocolate mousse and mini chocolate chips make a great individual dessert anyone would love. What are you waiting for?...

By Becky Hardin Published Sep 1, 2020 If you like to drink wine but don’t know much about it, then this Beginner’s Guide to Wine is for you! Learn about different types of wine (red, white, sparkling, and more), decipher those terms you hear all the time but don’t understand, and go from newbie to expert. You’ll be able to talk about wine confidently, and choose the perfect wine for dinner!...

By Becky Hardin Updated Oct 26, 2024 Make this warm, delicious Apple Bundt Cake recipe to celebrate fall! This easy cake is filled with fresh apples, a healthy dose of cinnamon, and rich brown sugar, then finished with a sweet cinnamon sugar topping. Everyone will love the simple flavor of this seasonal dessert! What’s in this Apple Bundt Cake Recipe? This moist, rich bundt cake is studded with apples and topped with cinnamon sugar!...

By Becky Hardin Published Nov 22, 2022 This cinnamon apple cake is filled with sweet, tart apple slices and topped with a crumbly cinnamon sugar crust. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and this will be one of your new favorite apple desserts! Fresh Apple Cake Why fight over cake or pie when you can have both? This easy apple cake recipe gives you the taste of apple pie, but in cake form!...

By Krista Teigen Published Jul 3, 2024 Nothing says America to me quite like these apple pie bars! Gooey apple pie filling layered over a flaky crust and topped with a buttery crumble creates a textural sensation. I made this recipe with just 6 ingredients for easy prep, and I had them on the table in just a hair over an hour. I can’t wait to ring in the 4th with these easy apple pie bars!...

By Becky Hardin Published Nov 27, 2018 These Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese are one tasty appetizer! Everyone loves a good bacon wrapped recipe, and these dates are out of this world. They’re perfect for game day and New Year’s Eve! Why I Love This Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe I never get tired of bacon wrapped recipes. It’s such a simple idea: wrap basically anything in bacon, bake it, and everyone will love it!...

By Becky Hardin Published Oct 12, 2021 Start your day right with this delicious baked apple oatmeal recipe. Full of the flavors of fall, this healthy fruit oatmeal is simple to make and more than delicious to eat! Easy Apple Baked Oatmeal Recipe As the weather starts to get cooler, a hearty breakfast is a must, and this oatmeal is a tasty way to fuel your day! Made with fresh apples and seasoned with apple pie spice and cinnamon, this is one delicious breakfast that even your picky eaters will love!...

By Becky Hardin Published Nov 1, 2017 Beer Cheese Dip has been around for ages but this 4-ingredient recipe is our absolute favorite! This dip is made with just beer, shredded cheese, and spicy diced tomatoes, making it a recipe you will make again and again. Game Day has never been more delicious (or easier)! Why We Love This Beer Cheese Recipe This Beer Cheese Dip Recipe has made it to every tailgating party I’ve attended since I first started making it....

By Laurel Perry Published Sep 8, 2025 Blueberry crisp is my go-to dessert when I want something cozy but don’t feel like fussing with a pie. I always have fresh or frozen berries, and the remaining ingredients are staples that are always in my house, so this is an easy dessert to make on a whim. It’s got that perfect balance of juicy berries and a golden and buttery topping....

By Becky Hardin Published Dec 9, 2020 Get ready for the most delicious brownie cupcakes! These chocolate beauties are easy to make with a few simple ingredients and are the perfect mix of brownie and cupcake! Topped with a creamy chocolate buttercream frosting. Easy & Delicious Brownie Cupcakes Recipe I think I am in chocolate heaven with these delicious brownie cupcakes! You guys, these are so scrumptious, I just know you are going to love them!...

By Becky Hardin Published Oct 31, 2023 This classic Candied Yams recipe is easy to prep, and perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or holidays feasts. Sliced sweet potato yams are coated in a rich glaze of butter, brown sugar, maple, and warm spices, then baked until they reach the best texture, and become sweet as candy! Why We Love This Candied Yams Recipe If you haven’t tried Candied Yams, you are in for a treat!...