By Laurel Perry Published Aug 19, 2024 I love a simple meal that comes together super quickly. This ham and pea pasta checks all the boxes for the easiest weeknight meal possible! It comes together in just 30 minutes, uses pantry staples, and most of it happens in one pot (just boil the pasta separately). It’s a simple, wholesome meal I can make any night of the week, and my whole family loves the creamy and cheesy flavor!...

By Becky Hardin Published Nov 2, 2023 Fresh carrots have a naturally sweet, aromatic flavor that often gets lost during cooking. But with this honey glazed carrots recipe, we’re just enhancing that natural flavor! Roasting carrots in honey, butter, brown sugar, ginger, and more creates the most delicious taste and I just can’t get enough if it. I love that they are sweet but have just a hint of spice from the ginger for an extra kick....

By Becky Hardin Updated Sep 17, 2025 Learn how to cut butternut squash with ease, including halves and cubes. Plus, learn the right way to peel and prepare it for cooking. Pin this recipe for later! How to Cut and Cook Butternut Squash Butternut Squash is one of those weird-shaped vegetables that leaves you wondering, What am I supposed to do with this? How do I cut it? What do I make with it?...

By Becky Hardin Published Jan 31, 2022 When I first learned how to make beef stir fry, it was a godsend! This easy one-pan meal has saved me more times than I can count. Making stir fry is one of my favorite ways to get a healthy and flavorful dinner on the table fast! Loaded with fresh veggies, steak, and a from-scratch sauce, this beef stir fry is a real weeknight hero!...

By Becky Hardin Updated Dec 11, 2025 Linzer Cookies are Christmas classics that never disappoint! Buttery homemade cookies are sandwiched together with sweet jam and dusted with powdered sugar to make them truly picture perfect. I like to bake them up for cookie exchanges and leave a few out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Pin this recipe for later! Easy Linzer Cookie Recipe For me, nothing quite says Christmas like a beautiful Linzer Cookie....

By Becky Hardin Published Apr 15, 2022 Mini Quiches are not only cute, but delicious, too! Use this easy base recipe to customize these quiches with your favorite toppings. Mini Quiche Recipe Mix up your usual eggs and toast breakfast with this fun recipe for mini quiches! Just as delicious as a homemade quiche, this mini variation is ready in less than half the time. Top pie crust with a milk and egg mixture, your favorite add-ins, and bake until golden brown perfection....

By Becky Hardin Published Mar 16, 2020 Stock up on these non-perishable food items and pantry staples so you are always well-prepared! These are the best foods to stock up on, our pantry essentials, so you have what you need to make all your favorite dinners. Plus get a few pantry meal recipes, ideas, and tips for easy meals without fresh foods. Pantry Staples and Non-Perishable Foods A well-stocked pantry means you can prepare a quick and easy meal on demand, even if you don’t have time to go to the grocery store!...

By Becky Hardin Published Dec 31, 2022 This Penne alla Vodka recipe is made with a creamy tomato-based vodka sauce that is just delicious. It’s so easy to make the sauce and mix in some pasta for a dinner that tastes more complicated than it is. Vodka penne is a classic for a reason, and it’s ready in under 30 minutes ! What’s in Penne alla Vodka? This easy penne alla vodka recipe contains pretty simple ingredients, but it creates the most flavorful pasta dish!...

By Sabine Venier Published Mar 7, 2025 I can’t get enough of the sweet and tangy combination of pickled veggies, and these pickled red onions are no exception. Perfectly crisp and submerged in a tangy and flavorful brine, they are the best topping for sandwiches, salads, tacos, and more! I always make a double batch because I just love these pickled onions so much! If you’re like me and always thought pickling involved fancy contraptions and complicated equations, think again!...

By Becky Hardin Published Dec 10, 2020 Eat like Rudolph with this reindeer chow snack mix recipe! This quick and easy holiday puppy chow comes together quickly and tastes delicious. I loaded it up with peanut butter cups, pretzels, peanuts, white chocolate chips, and of course, Christmas M&M’s to make it super festive. This reindeer mix has the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors and plenty of crunch! It’s a real crowd-pleaser on Christmas Eve....

By Becky Hardin Published Dec 30, 2016 Chicken Rotel Sandwiches are the ultimate way to tailgate for the Super Bowl! These Slow Cooker Rotel Dip Chicken Sandwiches are the perfect mix of flavors. Spicy Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches made in the crock pot. So easy and so addicting! Crock Pot Chicken Sandwiches Chicken Rotel Sandwiches are the perfect game day food. Easy slow cooker rotel dip filled with chicken on hamburger buns....

By Becky Hardin Published Nov 28, 2021 These splatter paint cookies are the perfect way to treat friends and family this Christmas. Delicious sugar cookies are topped with frosting and then decorated with colorful red and green paint splatters that are ideal for the festive season. Paint Splatter Christmas Cookies The holiday baking season is well and truly here, and these fun and colorful paint-splattered cookies will make an excellent addition to your festive table, and perfect to take to a cookie exchange....

By Becky Hardin Updated Jul 23, 2025 Grilling season is in full swing and these St. Louis Grilled Ribs are one recipe that you need in your barbecue repertoire! These succulent, fall-of-the-bone ribs are always a hit. Find out how to grill the perfect ribs every single time and become a pit master! Pin this recipe for later! 5-Star Review “These ribs are so good. The family loved them!” – Katie...

By Becky Hardin Updated Feb 14, 2025 Sweet and Sour Chicken is a typical dish you’ll find at Chinese-American restaurants. I love the crispy chicken, tangy flavor of this sweet & sour sauce and fruity addition of pineapples! It’s best served with white rice and vegetables and makes a perfect simple meal to have with the family! 5-Star Review “OMG this is awesome! It looks so absolutely delicious and I totally need to try that homemade sweet and sour sauce....

By Krista Teigen Published Jun 17, 2024 When tomato season rolls around, all I crave is this tomato pie. It’s like a quiche, only more tomato-forward and a bit creamier and cheesier. Less egg, more filling– what’s not to love?! Even my kids who aren’t the biggest tomato fans love this Southern tomato pie! It has the perfect balance of fresh tomatoes and herbs coupled with a creamy, cheesy spread that I could eat with a spoon!...

By Becky Hardin Published Nov 3, 2022 These unique turkey recipes are just perfect for Thanksgiving dinner! It’s the center of the holiday feast, so it’s important to have something delicious, whether you prefer something traditional, or something a little different. This list of Thanksgiving turkey ideas are all easy, juicy, flavorful, and beautiful. So say goodbye to the same old turkey, and make these recipes instead! Pin this recipe for later!...

By Becky Hardin Published Oct 13, 2023 Easy to make Air Fryer BBQ Chicken is the best quick fix for a protein-packed weeknight dinner! Chicken breasts are seasoned with a mouthwatering medley of spices before being air fried to juicy perfection. Oh, and you can’t forget the barbeque sauce, of course! What’s in this Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast recipe? This BBQ chicken recipe is currently at the top of my list of favorite air fryer recipes!...

By Becky Hardin Published Mar 30, 2022 Air Fryer Pizza is so tasty and easy! Make a delicious homemade pizza in a fraction of the time thanks to our trusty air fryer. Easy to customize with all of your favorite toppings, this will be your go-to method for that Friday night pizza! So much tastier than a frozen pizza! Why We Love This Air Fryer Pizza Recipe It’s never a bad idea to have a pizza night , and trust me, this air fryer pizza recipe is about to rock your world!...

By Laurel Perry Published Dec 11, 2023 This easy Baked Brie recipe pairs the delicious soft cheese with apricot jam, thyme, pecans, and honey for a decadent appetizer that’s ready in 25 minutes. It only takes a few ingredients and a couple of simple steps to make this sweet and savory brie cheese! Why We Love This Baked Brie Recipe This soft, creamy, spreadable cheese is so simple to make and so incredibly delicious!...

By Becky Hardin Published Jan 20, 2021 My baked crab rangoon cups are a quicker, easier version of a classic appetizer. I stuffed crispy baked wonton cups with creamy and spicy crabmeat filling to create this tasty appetizer. Made in just 20 minutes with no messy frying required these baked crab rangoons are my favorite easy appetizer to toss in the oven as guests arrive. Perfect for game days and celebrations!...