By Becky Hardin Published Oct 8, 2023 This Easy Mashed Potatoes recipe needs a place at your table this holiday season! Deliciously creamy and indulgent, you won’t want to make this side dish any other way! These Mashed Potatoes have a secret, they’re boiled in milk! What’s in this Easy Mashed Potatoes Recipe? The secret to beautifully creamy easy mashed potatoes is to boil the potatoes in a cream (or whole milk) and water mixture....

By Becky Hardin Published Feb 18, 2023 There’s just nothing better than a warm and buttery Grilled Cheese sandwich! Two pieces of buttered white bread are held together by classic American cheese and grilled until perfectly crisp on the outside and gooey on the inside. Pin this recipe for later! What’s in a Grilled Cheese Sandwich? Thick-cut white bread is buttered and sandwiched together with as much American cheese as your heart desires....

By Becky Hardin Updated Sep 1, 2025 Perfect for the warmer weather, this grilled shrimp salad is one of my favorites when I want something healthy, light, and incredibly delicious. I marinate the shrimp, grill them to perfection, and toss them into a fresh salad for a tasty, Mexican-inspired dish. Pin this recipe for later! Easy Grilled Shrimp Salad This grilled shrimp salad is filled with avocado, corn, tomatoes, and all kinds of fresh and flavorful ingredients....

By Becky Hardin Updated Feb 20, 2025 Homemade Dog Treats are my favorite way to show my pets that we love them like family! This homemade peanut butter dog treats recipe is an easy dog biscuit that I believe our pups would request every week if they could. I made this recipe in 2013 for my dog Scout, my first baby. I make them now for our two labs, Mabel and Daisy....

By Becky Hardin Published Feb 18, 2022 Skip a trip to the coffee shop and make your favorite coffee at home with this Iced Caramel Latte recipe. It’s a delicious and refreshing way to start the day! Homemade Iced Caramel Lattes Use your favorite espresso, caramel sauce, and milk to make a homemade version of a popular Starbucks favorite! This iced caramel latte is just as delicious as one from a coffee shop, made in the comforts of your own home....

By Becky Hardin Published Jul 18, 2023 I’ve been on a mission to skip the line at Starbucks as often as possible, and learning how to make an iced caramel macchiato was my first step to freedom! This caramel macchiato recipe is sweet, creamy, caffeinated, and easy to make in just a few short minutes. And yes, I’ve already saved a ton of money! Iced caramel macchiatos are my coffee shop weakness!...

By Becky Hardin Published Dec 6, 2019 This iced lemon loaf cake is perfect to serve as a dessert or to enjoy as a mid afternoon snack with a cup of tea or coffee. Easy to make, this cake is bursting full of fresh flavors and topped with a tangy and sweet icing. There is never a bad time to have a slice of cake! I love how quick and easy it is to put this loaf cake together, and it’s perfect to enjoy when it’s grey and cold outside!...

By Becky Hardin Published Mar 24, 2021 For me, there’s no better way to end Easter brunch than with a classic lemon meringue pie. Wonderfully fresh and full of vibrant flavors, it is truly a show-stopping dessert. But when I was making it, I wondered, how can I make this ahead without the meringue weeping? Folks, I’ve figured it out, and I’m here to share all my tips and tricks with you for less stress in the kitchen!...

By Becky Hardin Published Mar 25, 2023 These Parmesan Roasted Potatoes come out of the oven perfectly crispy and delicious thanks to just a handful of ingredients. Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese create a delicious crust on baby potatoes. It’s simple the best side dish for any dinner! What’s in Parmesan Crusted Potatoes? Turn classic roasted potatoes into Parmesan roasted potatoes with just a couple of key ingredients. That golden, crispy Parmesan crust is the cherry on top of tender, pillow-y potatoes!...

By Becky Hardin Published Dec 27, 2019 These pepper jelly chicken wings are perfect for game day entertaining! Perfectly spicy, these oven baked wings are perfect for a crowd and easy to make. Made with just a few ingredients they make for a really flavorful appetizer. When it comes to game day entertaining, you really can’t beat chicken wings and these one sure pack a punch! They are oven baked for ease and are sure to be a hit at your next gathering!...

By Becky Hardin Updated May 26, 2025 Pepper Jelly Dip is a perfect, quick, and easy appetizer! You only need two ingredients and a few minutes to toss this delicious dip together. It’s creamy, spicy, sweet, and is honestly pretty addictive! Serve it at your next game day party and watch it disappear. Pin this recipe for later! 5-Star Review “Love this dip made it for our family potluck cocktail party and plan to make it again for Super Bowl :)” -Nina...

By Becky Hardin Published Oct 10, 2023 These delicious Pumpkin Bars are simply to die for! Moist and perfectly-spiced pumpkin cake bars are topped with a cream cheese frosting for a decadent and tasty fall dessert that the whole family will love. They’re easy and quick to make! What’s in this Pumpkin Bars recipe? Pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice add the best pumpkin-flavor to these cake-y dessert bars, and the cream cheese frosting is so quick to whip up!...

By Krista Teigen Published Aug 8, 2025 I make salmon at least once a week, and over the years, I’ve tried all kinds of store-bought blends and marinades. But nothing beats this homemade salmon seasoning—it’s just the right balance of savory, smoky, and a touch sweet. It brings out the best in salmon without overpowering it. I keep a small jar of this mix on hand at all times, and it saves dinner on busy weeknights....

By Becky Hardin Published Sep 25, 2017 Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas are tasty, juicy, and so flavorful! Cooked in a crockpot and finished under the broiler, this sangria pork is wonderfully crispy and unique. Eat them on their own, over rice, on nachos, or as tacos. You can’t go wrong, except for not trying this recipe. Why We Love This Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Recipe We absolutely love Carnitas , and this slow cooker pork carnitas recipe is one of our favorite ways to make them when we’re short on time....

By Becky Hardin Updated Apr 15, 2025 This one-pot Smothered Chicken recipe is my take on Southern comfort food at its finest! I’ve browned juicy chicken breasts and cooked them in a rich, flavorful, creamy gravy, with savory onions and plenty of herbs and spices. It’s such an easy dinner, and sure to make you say mmmmmmm! This is a the type of recipe I make at the end of a long day when I need something indulgent yet simple....

By Becky Hardin Published Nov 5, 2020 These sopapilla cheesecake bars are the perfect sweet treat! Made with crescent rolls, these bars are filled with a creamy and sweet filling and they only take 10 minutes to make! Sopapilla Cheese Bars These homemade sopapilla cheesecake bars are much easier to make than you think! Perfectly sweet and creamy, these decadent dessert bars are a real treat, an I’ll bet you won’t be able to stop at one!...

By Krista Teigen Published Apr 28, 2025 When I’m ravenously hungry, there’s nothing better than digging into a giant taco salad bowl. Piled high with lettuce, fresh veggies, beans, cheese, and deliciously seasoned ground beef, this taco salad has all the fuel I need to get through a busy day. Perfect for meal prep, this hearty salad is ready to go in just 35 minutes and makes enough to last all week!...

By Becky Hardin Published Feb 20, 2017 Tequila Lime Salmon Salad is hearty, healthy, and delicious for any occasion. Salmon topped with a spicy tequila lime marinade and laid atop a bed of lettuce, corn, beans, avocado, pico, and more. So delicious! Why We Love This Salmon Salad Recipe This Tequila Lime Salmon Salad is one of our new favorites. It’s chock full of beans, corn, pico, cheese, assorted lettuce, and the best lime vinaigrette....

By Becky Hardin Updated Sep 26, 2025 Teriyaki Chicken is one of my favorite dinners to make at home! Whenever I’m craving takeout, this recipe saves the day. It’s simple, quick, and way more budget-friendly than ordering in. I whip up my easy homemade teriyaki sauce—sweet, savory, and a little sticky—and let it coat the juicy chicken pieces until they’re glossy and delicious. Honestly, it’s one of those dinners I can throw together in minutes, and it never fails to satisfy my takeout cravings....

By Becky Hardin Published Jul 7, 2024 Any time I have some ground chuck on hand, I turn to these delicious burger recipes for easy meals I know the whole family will love. A classic beef hamburger or cheeseburger is always a good idea for summer cookouts and barbecues–you just can’t beat a simple burger and fries! But I love to get creative with the burger patties and toppings to make more unique recipes too....