By Becky Hardin Published Aug 20, 2021 This is the best chocolate cake recipe ever, topped off with light and creamy chocolate frosting. Make this homemade chocolate cake and icing from scratch for birthdays, holidays, or any time you need the perfect dessert! Our Favorite Chocolate Cake with Miracle Chocolate Frosting It’s my birthday today! Let’s celebrate with this perfect chocolate cake. This is the best chocolate cake recipe, one of my favorites!...

By Becky Hardin Published Jan 8, 2025 I’m always looking for new recipes to make in my crockpot, and this crockpot lasagna recipe has become one of my go-to weekday recipes. I love to quickly whip up some meat sauce on the stovetop and layer everything in my slow cooker for a deliciously layered lasagna with tender noodles, creamy sauce, and lots of cheese. This slow cooker lasagna is quick, easy, and delicious!...

By Becky Hardin Updated Mar 26, 2025 Everyone loves chips and salsa, and this Homemade Salsa is my favorite blender salsa recipe because it’s so quick and easy! You only need a handful of simple ingredients from your pantry, a blender or food processor, and 5 minutes tops. 5-Star Review “LOVE LOVE LOVE this salsa! And so did my kids! So fresh, thanks for sharing” : ) – Syra...

By Becky Hardin Updated Jun 12, 2025 This creamy Fiesta Ranch Dip recipe is made up of just 5 ingredients, including sour cream, corn, ranch seasoning, Rotel tomatoes, and cheese. This cold party dip comes together in minutes and can be served straight out of the fridge with potato chips, veggies, and crackers. Pin this recipe for later! 5-Star Review “I made this and brought it to an Easter celebration and it was a hit!...

By Becky Hardin Published Feb 28, 2024 These crispy Fried Mac and Cheese Balls are the ultimate party appetizer! We took creamy, cheesy bites of macaroni and cheese, coated them in crunchy panko breading, and deep-fried them to perfection in just a few quick and easy steps. Game day just got way more delicious! What’s in This Mac and Cheese Balls Recipe? Pasta: We like traditional elbow macaroni for these bites....

By Becky Hardin Updated Sep 18, 2025 Grandma’s Meatball Recipe is the definition of comfort food. These old-fashioned meatballs are tender, flavorful, and simmered just the way my Grandma Adee made them for decades. Her recipe has been passed down through generations, proving that simple ingredients and a lot of love create the very best meatballs. 5-Star Review “These meatballs are so tender and delicious. I always double the recipe and freeze the ones not eaten right away....

By Becky Hardin Published Sep 7, 2022 Grilled Ribeye is an easy dinner that always satisfies! Steaks are first marinated in a simple mix of olive oil, garlic, and rosemary before being grilled to your desired level of doneness. When made just right, this cut of meat always turns out deliciously tender and flavorful. What’s in This Grilled Ribeye Steak Recipe? What makes these Grilled Ribeye Steaks a step above the rest is the marinade....

By Becky Hardin Updated Sep 22, 2025 When I need to use leftover ham, this Ham and Potato Casserole recipe is cheesy, creamy, and super delicious! I make this dish throughout the year, from weeknight dinners to holiday feasts, or even for a hearty breakfast. My kids gobble this up every time it hits the table. Pin this recipe for later! 5-Star Review “Wow, first one of your recipes I’ve tried....

By Becky Hardin Updated Jul 15, 2025 When I think of nostalgic recipes, this ham salad is the first one that comes to mind. It’s truly straight out of the 1950s, but it just tastes so good! It’s a must-have for the week after Easter at my house. Diced ham in mayonnaise with sweet relish, mustard, and a host of other goodies. Great for an easy appetizer or sandwich filling....

By Becky Hardin Published Nov 4, 2020 There’s nothing quite like the nostalgia and simplicity of homemade banana pudding. I layered from-scratch vanilla pudding with bananas and vanilla wafers to recreate this childhood favorite recipe. It’s so much better than instant pudding and surprisingly easy to make. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool and set in the fridge! This homemade banana pudding is ridiculously rich and creamy!...

By Krista Teigen Published Jun 11, 2025 If you’re a fan of bold and spicy stir-frys, you’re going to love this homemade Szechuan sauce. This sweet, savory, and fiery Chinese sauce is made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients. In our house, we’re all about Chinese takeout, so I’m always on the hunt for recipes to recreate at home. I’m thrilled to share that this Szechuan sauce is a family favorite—it’s sure to be a hit in your kitchen, too....

By Becky Hardin Published Sep 28, 2021 An iced chai tea latte is the perfect drink for those last days of summer leading into fall. It always kickstarts the holiday season for me while still keeping me cool and giving me that caffeine fix I so desperately need. It takes just a few minutes to whip up an iced chai with just 3 simple ingredients. This is my favorite drink to sip on while apple picking in early September!...

By Becky Hardin Published Dec 21, 2022 Instant Pot Apple Butter is rich, warming and utterly delicious! Use it as a spread, filling, side dish or even as a lovely homemade gift. It’s easy to make and packed with flavor! Homemade Apple Butter Homemade Apple Butter is just so tasty and versatile, and now you can make it in an Instant Pot! Spiced with cinnamon, this dreamy, fruity, gluten free sauce is perfect for baking, sides or just spread on bread....

By Becky Hardin Published Jan 17, 2018 Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe (5 Spice Beef Stew) is topping my list of favorite Winter soups this year. There’s just something about this Beef Stew. It’s so comforting, easy, and unique! It’s made in minutes in the pressure cooker and sure to please the entire family. It’s loaded with carrots, parsnips, beef, spices, and more! So much flavor and so little effort....

By Becky Hardin Published Feb 15, 2018 Instant Pot Brisket is so much easier than you think! I’m obsessed with this THAI STYLE INSTANT POT BEEF BRISKET ! The flavor of this Pressure Cooker Brisket is so delicious and the meat is so tender. This is a winning recipe that our family will make again and again. We garnish with an amazing marinade (made all together), green onions, fresh mint, and fried shallots....

By Becky Hardin Updated Oct 14, 2025 I can’t get over that this Instant Pot Chili Verde is made in just minutes, yet it’s super flavorful, and always warms my soul. I’ve added just the right amount of spice so every forkful is bursting with flavor! I love to fry tortillas and lay them at the bottom of the bowl for extra crunch and texture. Pin this recipe for later!...

By Becky Hardin Published Dec 11, 2022 My famous jingle juice is the perfect Christmas punch to liven up any holiday party! The delicious cranberry flavor is enhanced with apple, lemon lime, sparkling rose, vodka, and triple sec for a festive cocktail punch. Every good holiday party needs a delicious punch, and this jingle juice is my favorite thing to make for a crowd! It’s a festive Christmas take on typical jungle juice, mixing lots of delicious ingredients into one tasty beverage....

By Becky Hardin Published Oct 9, 2020 If you are looking for a standout side dish for Thanksgiving, this maple roasted sweet potato casserole is a certified crowd pleaser! Easy to prep, it’s just the right amount of sweet and the walnuts add an amazing texture! One of my favorite parts of planning Thanksgiving and the holidays is working out what side dishes to make and serve. I always have to have some form of sweet potato on the table, and this year, the comes in the form of these delicious roasted sweet potatoes....

By Becky Hardin Published Sep 10, 2018 Sangria Chicken with Mango Salsa is a fresh and delicious dinner option. Combine a sangria butter sauce with marinated chicken breasts, and top it off with fresh fruity mango salsa. The result is mango salsa chicken, a tasty summertime dish full of flavor! Why We Love This Sangria Chicken Recipe This Sangria Chicken with Mango Salsa is such an exciting recipe! It’s filled with amazing flavors and mixes a lot of different things into one delicious dish....

By Becky Hardin Updated May 28, 2025 Strawberry Lemonade Party Punch is a fun summer punch recipe to enjoy on hot days. This alcoholic party punch is made with Everclear vodka, giving it the perfect kick for parties. It’s such a refreshing flavor, best served over ice with a few fresh strawberry or lemon slices. Pin this recipe for later! Strawberry Lemonade Party Punch This strawberry lemonade party punch recipe is absolutely delicious!...