By Becky Hardin Published Jan 8, 2018 This MEXICAN CHEESY CHICKEN CHOWDER RECIPE is the ultimate Winter comfort food soup! Loaded with spicy tomatoes, green peppers, hash brown potatoes, garlic, onion, CHEESE, and more, this was an instant favorite at our house. Serve this cheesy chicken chowder with Fritos or tortilla chips and you’re in business. SO GOOD. Cheesy Chicken Chowder Recipe I’m so excited about this cheesy chicken chowder that I’m publishing it just one day after making it....

By Becky Hardin Updated Jan 13, 2025 I can shout out loud that Mocha Cookies are the only chocolate cookies you’ll ever need. Rich and indulgent homemade Mocha Cookies feature espresso, cocoa powder, and espresso baking morsels in every bite. These are a wonderfully grown up treat, perfect with an afternoon cup of coffee! Quick and easy to make from scratch, these soft-baked expresso cookies are just unreal! Chocolate and coffee is always a winning combination, especially in cookie form....

By Becky Hardin Published Dec 1, 2020 These fun and unique movie night cookies are loaded with all our theater favorites; popcorn, Reese’s Pieces, and Raisinets! You can load them up with whatever your family always gets at the concession stand before watching your favorite films, making movie night at home even more fun. Loaded Movie Theater Cookies We love coming up with creative cookie recipes . There’s just something fun and amazing about homemade cookies....

By Becky Hardin Published Nov 8, 2023 These gorgeous and delicious Parker House Rolls are total showstoppers! Light, fluffy with a sprinkle of flaky salt, serve with my easy homemade honey butter for an awesome side or appetizer. What’s in this Parker House Rolls Recipe? When it comes to bread rolls, these beautifully golden Parker House Rolls are just the best! Perfect from Easter to Christmas, they are uniquely shaped with a fold in the middle to slather in something sweet or savory – plus they are so easy to make!...

By Becky Hardin Updated Jan 16, 2025 Peach and Strawberry Fruit Bruschetta is the perfect appetizer for any summer party or BBQ. I love how delicious it is with the perfect mix of sweet fruits, creamy goat cheese, and tangy balsamic vinegar. It’s such an easy, fruity appetizer for a crowd! Peach and strawberry both are my favourite summer fruits. Together they create a delicious medley of flavors with tangy goat cheese....

By Becky Hardin Updated Jun 8, 2025 Pizza Cupcakes are easy to make appetizers, perfect for game day or any other party. Store-bought dinner rolls are filled with marinara sauce, topped with cheese and pepperoni, then baked to perfection in just 15 minutes. Pin this recipe for later! Pizza Cups These handheld Pizza Cups might just be the best party food recipe! What I love best about making these is that I only need 4 inexpensive ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep time to whip them up....

By Becky Hardin Published Aug 31, 2023 Follow this foolproof recipe for Poached Chicken , and it’ll come out perfectly cooked every time! This method is so easy–you’ll never have to worry about dry chicken again! What’s in Poached Chicken Breast? The secret genius of poached chicken breasts is that it’s nearly impossible to overcook them. That means juicy, moist, tender chicken every time. Talk about a foolproof recipe!...

By Becky Hardin Updated Mar 31, 2025 I enjoy making Pomegranate Champagne Sorbet for New Year’s Eve, Christmas, and the holidays! It is a fruity, refreshing and slightly frozen treat with fresh pomegranate juice and bubbly champagne. If you’re looking for an effortless dessert to impress, my easy sorbet recipe is a MUST try! Easy Pomegranate Champagne Sorbet Recipe Preparing frozen desserts in my ice cream maker is my new obsession....

By Becky Hardin Published Sep 24, 2023 This Pumpkin Mousse recipe is easy, creamy, and perfect for fall holidays. The fluffy mousse is infused with cheesecake flavor, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice for the most delicious flavor. You only need a few ingredients to make this delightful dessert, and no baking required! What’s in this Pumpkin Mousse Recipe? This quick and easy pumpkin mousse will wow your guests with its rich pumpkin flavor and incredibly light texture!...

By Krista Teigen Published Nov 14, 2025 Roasted honeynut squash is a cozy fall side dish that turns naturally sweet squash into something rich and caramelized with very little effort. The squash is roasted until tender, then finished with rosemary-thyme herb butter, toasted pecans, and a touch of maple syrup for warmth and balance. It comes together in about 30 minutes and feels just as at home on a simple weeknight plate as it does on a holiday table....

By Becky Hardin Published Oct 10, 2023 This easy Slow Cooker Velveeta Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe is a holiday must-make side dish in my house! It’s a supremely cheesy broccoli casserole that, thanks to the Crockpot, frees up some oven space on busy days like Thanksgiving and Christmas. <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.thecookierookie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SLOW-COOKER-VELVEETA-BROCCOLI-RICE-CASSEROLE-4-edited.jpg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“A crock pot full of granola with a wooden spoon, but replace “granola” with “velveeta” and “wooden spoon” with “broccoli rice casserole....

By Becky Hardin Published Dec 16, 2016 SPARKLING APPLE PIE ON THE ROCKS is the perfect Fall cocktail! Cinnamon Apple Cider mixed with Caramel Apple Simple Syrup and topped with bubbly champagne. This apple cider cocktail is the best holiday drink ever! Sparkling Apple Pie Cocktail This apple cider cocktail is a new favorite to add to the list. Sparkling Apple Pie on the Rocks combines apple cider, caramel apple syrup, and champagne....

By Becky Hardin Published May 6, 2023 One of the recipes we make most at our house are burgers on the stove. I love that we can make it year round, no matter the weather. Stovetop Burgers are easier than you think! I form simply seasoned burger patties, pan-fry them in a skillet, and have found the exact cooking time and temperature to make sure you get it right....

By Becky Hardin Published Jun 14, 2023 Sweet, fruity, and so refreshing, this Strawberry Mojito is such a fun twist on a classic mojito cocktail . Easy to make, it’s the perfect companion to any summer party! What’s in this Strawberry Mojito Recipe? There’s nothing quite like supping a super refreshing cocktail on a warm summer’s day, and this strawberry mint cocktail really fits the bill! Fizzy, fruity, and slightly sweet, it’s the perfect party cocktail to kick off proceedings!...

By Krista Teigen Updated Dec 4, 2024 Cheese tortellini are one of life’s simple pleasures. If I could eat them every single day, I probably would. I created this tortellini pasta salad recipe to combine two of my favorite foods: cheese tortellini and pasta salad. I tossed cooked and cooled cheese tortellini in a tangy-sweet dressing with tomatoes, cheese, salami, peppers, onions, and herbs to create a next-level tasty Italian pasta salad!...

By Becky Hardin Published Oct 3, 2017 Turtle Cake is decadent, gorgeous, and deserving of a spot on your holiday dessert table! A moist and chewy chocolate brownie bundt cake is topped with crunchy nuts, thick ganache and a sweet caramel drizzle. It’s super easy to make with boxed cake and brownie mixes, but tastes entirely homemade! Why We Love This Turtle Cake Recipe Fudgy, chewy brownie meets the ultimate moist chocolate cake....

By Becky Hardin Updated Jan 26, 2025 I’m all about fruity margaritas in summer and my Watermelon Margaritas are the ultimate summer cocktail! I make it with fresh watermelon, tequila and watermelon Liqueur, for super refreshing and flavorful drink. There’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a watermelon cocktail! Margaritas are my favorite cocktail and I never leave a chance to experiment with new flavors . Watermelon is one of the most loved summer fruit and making watermelon cocktails are perfect for summer days, BBQs , Cinco de Mayo , and all the warm-weather holidays you can think of....

By Becky Hardin Published Dec 1, 2023 Whipped Feta Dip is full of flavor and such an easy appetizer to make for any gathering. With just a handful of inexpensive ingredients and simple step-by-step instructions, making this feta dip couldn’t be any easier! Why We Love This Feta Dip Recipe The basic ingredients of feta, roasted garlic , and fresh herbs create a delightfully easy dip with a creamy consistency that is sure to be a crowd favorite!...

By Krista Teigen Updated Oct 20, 2025 Zucchini bread is one of my favorite ways to use up garden zucchini, especially in the summer when the counters are overflowing with it. I don’t know about you, but I love having a sweet loaf resting on my counter to snack on throughout the week or day. It’s sweet but not too sugary, perfectly spiced with cinnamon, and unbelievably moist. No mixer needed—just a bowl, a spoon, and a few pantry staples....

By Becky Hardin Published Oct 26, 2021 Skip the lines at Starbucks and whip up this apple crisp macchiato in the comfort of your own home. Made with apple syrup and flavors of cinnamon, this iced coffee drink is perfect for the fall. Spiced Apple Crisp Macchiato Recipe Add some flavor to your coffee with this delicious iced macchiato recipe–it tastes just like a caramel apple crisp ! Made with a homemade apple syrup, this iced coffee recipe is simple to make and all kinds of delicious....