By Courtney Minor Published Jan 18, 2025 I love making these easy smoothie recipes for breakfast, quick meals, or healthy snacks, and my kids love them too. Whipping up any of these simple 5-minute smoothie ideas is the easiest way to sneak in all the fruits and veggies my family needs, and they are just so tasty. Fruity, healthy, and fast, there’s no better type of drink for mornings on the go!...

By Becky Hardin Updated Jan 31, 2025 These fried green beans are one of my favorite crispy appetizers. Fresh green beans are beer-battered and deep-fried, giving them a crunchy bite. I love how easy they are to make– they take just 20 minutes from start to finish. This simple snack is so snappy and fresh! Plus, I can pretend I’m being healthy since green beans are full of vitamin C and beta-carotene!...

By Becky Hardin Published Jun 7, 2023 This simple Grilled Zucchini Recipe is the best side dish for BBQs, cookouts, and all your summer favorites. Strips of summer squash are marinated in a savory, herb-y mixture, then grilled to perfection in minutes. Get your veggies in with this flavorful, healthy, and easy-to-make recipe! What’s in this Grilled Zucchini Recipe? Kick your meek and mild zucchini up a notch with some tasty herbs and spices with this easy grilled vegetable recipe !...

By Becky Hardin Published Dec 19, 2021 This hot chocolate bundt cake tastes just like your favorite cup of hot cocoa. It’s rich, chocolatey, and topped with marshmallows! Everyone will love the taste (and the look) of this beautiful hot chocolate cake. It’s the perfect dessert to perk up your winter! Hot Chocolate Cake This hot chocolate bundt cake recipe will be every chocolate lover’s new favorite dessert. It tastes just as good as it looks, which is unbelievably amazing!...

By Becky Hardin Updated Nov 11, 2025 I absolutely love this Instant Pot Shredded Chicken as it’s the easiest and most versatile recipe I make. The chicken turns out juicy and flavorful, and ideal for meal prep, as I can use it in so many different recipes. It’s a great staple to have on hand to make weeknight meals that much easier. I add this shredded chicken to tacos, soups, casseroles, salads, and so much more!...

By Becky Hardin Published Oct 11, 2023 Give your oven a break with this No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe! Get all the fall flavors of pumpkin pie in this super easy-to-make cheesecake, with a graham cracker crust and delicious pumpkin spice whipped topping. It makes the perfect pumpkin dessert for Thanksgiving or any fall occasion! What’s in this No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake recipe? Combine an easy no bake cheesecake with a delicious pumpkin pie , and you get this amazing fall dessert!...

By Becky Hardin Published Nov 7, 2021 Nutella lovers, this one’s for us! These Nutella stuffed cookies are just like classic chocolate chunk cookies but they’re filled with molten Nutella spread. I can’t think of a better surprise to bite into! I get asked to make these every year for our Christmas cookie boxes, and I can’t complain. They’re warm, gooey, and one of my favorites! Nutella is one of my most favorite guilt pleasures!...

By Becky Hardin Published Jan 9, 2019 Philly Cheese Steak Soup is the most delicious soup recipe you’ll eat this season. If you like cheesesteak sandwiches, then you’ll love this bread bowl soup recipe. It’s filled with all of the same ingredients and flavors, but it’s in soup form, in a bread bowl, with plenty of extra cheese! Philly Cheese Steak Soup Recipe Philly Cheese Steak Soup brings together all of the best flavors from a cheese steak sandwich, and turns it into a cheesy, delicious, irresistible bread bowl soup!...

By Becky Hardin Published Oct 29, 2018 Pumpkin Flavored Whipped Cream is exactly what we all need for fall! Top off all of your favorite desserts (pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin anything) with this Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cream recipe. Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cream There is NEVER enough pumpkin . From September through November, just about the only thought that goes through my head is: what pumpkin recipes can I come up with this season?...

By Becky Hardin Published Jan 15, 2020 If you know me, you know I love a good cheese dip, and this Queso fundido is my new favorite recipe. Queso flameado, or “flaming cheese” is an ooey-gooey, bubbly cheese filled with spicy sausage– what could be better? It’s a super easy party dip that’s all made in one skillet. What’s in This Queso Fundido Recipe? Queso fundido, aka queso flameado, is an easy and delicious party dip....

By Becky Hardin Published Oct 8, 2023 This savory Witches Brew Stew recipe is so easy to make in the slow cooker for a filling and comforting meal. It’s filled with Italian sausage, ground beef, mushrooms, potatoes, and lots more delicious ingredients. I cut the carrots and mushrooms into fun shapes to add a spooky twist. It’s the best stew to serve on Halloween, to keep everyone warm before trick-or-treating!...

By Becky Hardin Published Jul 1, 2025 When it comes to 4th of July food, I keep things simple, festive, and crowd-friendly. These are my go-to recipes for easy mains, refreshing drinks, summer-ready sides, and fun desserts that everyone loves. Whether you’re hosting or just bringing a dish, there’s something here for every cookout. Whether I’m heading to a BBQ, potluck, or fireworks party, I always bring something festive and easy to share....

By Courtney Minor Published Feb 15, 2025 These easy family dinner ideas get everyone excited to gather around the table! No matter how large or small your family is, these dinner recipes are sure to leave everyone satisfied. Whether you’re looking to make something quick, cheap, easy, or healthy (or all of the above), these fun weeknight meals will serve your family well. Pin this recipe for later! Easy Dinner Ideas for the Whole Family Family always comes first here, and that means having a delicious dinner together every night....

By Becky Hardin Updated Jan 14, 2026 Easy to make Beef Taquitos are here just in time for your Cinco de Mayo fiesta! Seasoned ground beef is mixed with an array of ingredients like cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, and flavorful pepper jack cheese, then rolled up in a soft flour tortilla before being baked to crispy perfection. Pin this recipe for later! 5-Star Review “I used leftover beef pot roast for this recipe (instead of ground beef) and it was absolutely DELICIOUS....

By Krista Teigen Published Dec 29, 2023 This spicy, homemade Black Bean Burger recipe is my favorite veggie burger! Filled with black beans, corn, nuts, spices, jalapeños, and lots of other tasty ingredients, these burger patties are as delicious as they are healthy. Make the best black bean burgers with your favorite toppings, and be sure to try the creamy chipotle mayo too! Why We Love This Black Bean Burger Recipe Some nights, we’re just not feeling beef burgers....

By Becky Hardin Updated Jul 29, 2025 This Blackberry Champagne Cocktail is honestly one of the prettiest drinks I’ve ever made. I love the gorgeous ombre effect—it always gets compliments when I serve it! It’s my go-to for special occasions when I want something that looks just as amazing as it tastes. Pin this recipe for later! 5-Star Review “These were a hit!! My guests just raved over them! I didn’t get the ombré effect, but I think because I poured too quickly or maybe didn’t let the syrup settle....

By Becky Hardin Published Jul 26, 2023 I’m always on the hunt for a new drink to try on date nights. A Blue Hawaiian is a fun cocktail drink made with coconut, pineapple juice, rum, and blue curaçao for a bold color. This tropical coconut rum cocktail is so easy to make– just combine ingredients and shake! It’s wonderfully refreshing, making it perfect for hot days and summer parties. One sip and I always feel like I’m on vacation....

By Becky Hardin Published May 12, 2017 These cheesy baked breakfast sliders are so easy and perfect for feeding a crowd. I made assembly quick and easy by keeping the rolls attached, and I loaded them up with eggs, ham, and cheddar cheese. Topped with brown sugar Dijon butter sauce, these sliders are so moist, cheesy, and delicious! I’ve made ham and cheese sliders with Hawaiian rolls before (and they are so good), but that’s more of a lunch recipe....

By Becky Hardin Published Aug 10, 2020 This butterscotch monkey bread recipe is hands down delicious! Perfect for a make-ahead breakfast or brunch, this bubble bread is easy to make and more than addictive! Weekends are made for lazy breakfasts and brunches, and Monkey Bread is one of my favorites. This butterscotch monkey bread is sure to be the star of the show! It looks so impressive and each bite is wonderfully sticky and sweet!...

By Becky Hardin Published Mar 30, 2023 Nothing makes Sunday morning better than a warm cup of coffee and freshly made coffee cake covered in cinnamon sugar streusel topping. Sweeten your weekend with this yellow Cake Mix Coffee Cake and watch everyone clear their breakfast plates. Why We Love This Cake Mix Coffee Cake Recipe This crumb cake comes together quickly with simple ingredients like premade box cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, and 7UP....