By Becky Hardin Published Sep 3, 2022 One of the first things I learned how to do when I began my cooking journey was making a balsamic reduction. It’s one of the simplest cooking skills, with such a huge payoff! This perfectly-sweet balsamic glaze recipe can be used as a sauce or dressing on everything from salads to salmon to chicken, so I’m always making another batch! A balsamic reduction (also called balsamic glaze) is literally just a reduction of balsamic vinegar, which means cooking or heating the vinegar to remove the water....

By Becky Hardin Published May 26, 2025 This Instant Pot chicken Parmesan is another easy and delicious recipe I’ve added to my weeknight dinner rotation! Crispy breaded chicken breasts are cooked up with marinara and cheese, then served on a bed of spaghetti. This easy Italian-inspired recipe makes 4 hearty servings and takes less than an hour to whip up from start to finish in a pressure cooker. I love how easy it is, and my family loves how tasty it is!...

By Becky Hardin Published Nov 22, 2021 Free up your oven this Thanksgiving and make your sweet potato casserole in your Instant Pot . Ready to serve in 30 minutes, creamy mashed sweet potatoes are topped with marshmallows and pecans. Easy Sweet Potato Casserole If you are in the middle of planning your Thanksgiving menu, then this Instant Pot sweet potato casserole needs to be on your list! Cooking this classic side dish is so effortless in the Instant Pot and I love that it frees up valuable space in your oven on the big day....

By Laurel Perry Published Jun 9, 2025 In my humble opinion, there’s no better lunch than a classic Italian sub sandwich. A hefty sub roll stuffed to the brim with all of my favorite Italian deli meats, Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, Peperoncino, and a tangy dressing to tie it all together is just chef’s kiss! Plus, it’s just so much more economical to make this sandwich at home, and I love that I can make mini-subs for my kids since even the small ones from my local sub shop are way too big for them....

By Krista Teigen Published Jun 16, 2025 These lasagna roll ups are such a fun take on a classic dish. Tender lasagna noodles are filled with savory meat sauce and creamy cheese, rolled up into neat packages, and topped with even more cheese. I love making these roll ups, and so do my kids. It’s a great family activity that results in a delicious meal! Pin this recipe for later!...

By Becky Hardin Published Jul 16, 2023 Spring has officially sprung in my neck of the woods, and I plan to be sipping on this refreshing lavender lemonade all season long– and all summer, too! Made with culinary lavender, freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, and sugar, this lavender lemonade recipe has a delightful floral flavor that’s not too overpowering. Plus, would you look at that color? So fun! Henry and Jack love when I make this fun drink as an after school treat....

By Becky Hardin Published Apr 30, 2018 Mandarin Orange Salad with almonds and cider vinaigrette has been a favorite in my family forever! My Mom always makes this mandarin salad for family dinners and holidays. This salad with mandarin oranges is flavorful, fresh and easy. It’s such a great salad to throw together anytime. What’s in This Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe? I love the combo of the citrus with the almonds and feta on this Mandarin Orange Salad… just so good!...

By Becky Hardin Updated Mar 21, 2025 I absolutely love mixing up delicious cocktails for parties, and this Margarita Pitcher Recipe has been a longtime favorite in my rotation. It’s a recipe I developed with my mom years ago, and to this day, we both agree—it’s hands-down the best pitcher cocktail we’ve ever made. 5-Star Review “LOVE this recipe! It’s my go-to margarita recipe – everyone loves it! I completely agree the Reposado, makes all the difference!...

By Becky Hardin Published Dec 15, 2022 I never get tired of these classic Millionaire Bars, made with three layers of pure bliss! A shortbread cookie layer is topped with sweet homemade caramel, then a thick layer of smooth chocolate is spread right across the very top. It’s hard to say which part of these millionaire shortbread bars is my favorite because they’re all pretty perfect! This recipe for Millionaire bars always comes in handy around the holidays, because it’s an easy party dessert and it makes for a simple gift too....

By Becky Hardin Published Apr 20, 2021 Bright, refreshing and zingy, these orange margaritas are sure to get the party started! Simple to make and so fun to drink! Best Orange Margarita Recipe It’s no secret that I love a margarita. The perfect blend of sour and sweet and let’s not forget that salt rim! These orange margaritas are a wonderfully refreshing cocktail and I love how brightly colored they are....

By Becky Hardin Published Nov 13, 2017 This PARTY PUNCH RECIPE is a sweet and tasty treat because it’s filled with ice cream! This Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream Punch is the perfect party punch and feels really festive. It only has 4 ingredients and it’s an instant hit at any holiday get together. This Easy Party Punch is the ultimate Christmas drink recipe. Cherry Party Punch Recipe This party punch recipe might surprise you, but in a good way!...

By Becky Hardin Published Sep 8, 2023 These easy Peanut Butter Bars is absolutely perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers like me! I have always had a sweet tooth, and these bars made from crunchy graham crackers and creamy peanut butter make a delightfully chewy treat, topped off with a crisp chocolate layer. The best part about these bars is that there’s no baking required! I try to keep some around our house at all times....

By Becky Hardin Published Dec 27, 2016 Pink Champagne Sangria is the perfect New Years Eve cocktail! Ring in the new year with style and lots of pink bubbly. This fun sangria recipe is Pink Moscato Champagne mixed with grapefruit juice, pomegranate juice, and mint simple syrup. It’s seriously delicious! Champagne Sangria Recipe Pink Champagne Sangria is a fun and festive sangria recipe perfect for New Year’s Eve. Combine two of the best drinks to make one delicious holiday cocktail!...

By Becky Hardin Published Oct 4, 2018 I’m from Missouri, so you already know I love gooey butter cake! But I also love fall, so I felt it in my bones that I needed to make this pumpkin gooey butter cake happen. This layered ooey gooey pumpkin cake is so ridiculously good! In my opinion, pumpkin belongs in everything, and this cake is proof of that. You have to get festive during the fall season and just give in to the pumpkin already!...

By Becky Hardin Published Nov 10, 2016 Monkey Bread is a fun and tasty treat perfect for breakfast or dessert! This Pumpkin Pie Monkey Bread Recipe tastes just like pumpkin pie, making it the ultimate Thanksgiving breakfast. I love this ooey gooey monkey bread made with biscuit dough. It’s so easy and so delicious! Pumpkin Pie Monkey Bread This Monkey Bread recipe is the perfect fall treat. Pumpkin Pie Monkey Bread is so tasty and just begs to be made as a holiday breakfast!...

By Laurel Perry Published Dec 3, 2023 If you’re looking for a royal icing recipe that sets up hard and makes beautiful Christmas cookies, you’ve come to the right place. I searched near and far for the perfect icing for cookies, and I think I’ve nailed it. With just 4 ingredients, this royal icing with meringue powder is so quick and easy to make and comes out beautiful every time!...

By Becky Hardin Published Apr 5, 2024 My homemade Sausage Pizza recipe is piled up with marinara, mozzarella, Italian sausage, and red bell peppers. It’s easy to make and filled with flavor, making it the perfect family friendly recipe! Pizza night at our house always includes this delicious pizza, just bursting with flavor. What’s in This Sausage Pizza Recipe? As a mom of two young kids, we do pizza night more times than I’d like to admit....

By Becky Hardin Published Jun 26, 2023 Savory, spicy, and slightly sweet, this spicy Mexican Shrimp checks all the right boxes! It’s a super simple one-pan meal that’s packed with bold flavor. It doubles as an easy weeknight meal or a party dish. Serve it with your favorite sides for a seafood dish that creates a fiesta for your taste buds! What’s in Mexican Spicy Shrimp The mix of agave syrup and chili gives these shrimp a sweet and spicy hit!...

By Becky Hardin Updated Jul 23, 2025 These easy Steak Fajitas are tender and flavorful, perfect to serve up sizzling with fresh tortillas and tons of toppings. I use the best fajita marinade for the steak, bell peppers, and onions to infuse everything with ultimate flavor. The grilled strips of steak and veggies are easy to assemble and make for the tastiest fajita recipe ever! Pin this recipe for later!...

By Becky Hardin Updated Aug 7, 2025 Sugared Almonds turn a salad, dessert, or simple snack into something extra special. They’re so good and so easy to make! I like to double or triple this recipe to make extra, so I’ve always got a batch in the freezer for later use. These are so addicting—you have been warned! Pin this recipe for later! 5-Star Review “Delicious!” – Afracooking Easy Recipe for Sugared Almonds I love how easy this sugared almonds recipe is—it’s one of my go-tos!...