By Becky Hardin Published Nov 11, 2023 Deep Fried Turkey is the perfect main course for any holiday meal. Start with an herb-filled wet brine, then fry it for a super crispy and juicy result. It’s much quicker and easier to make than you might think! Why We Love This Deep Fried Turkey Recipe Frying a turkey results in the most juicy Thanksgiving meal you’ve ever tried! The first time we made this, we were hooked....
By Becky Hardin Updated Feb 17, 2025 Fried Mashed Potato Balls are loaded with bacon, cheese, and onions—perfect for using Thanksgiving leftovers! I love to put leftover potatoes to good use and fry up some cheesy mashed potato bites. They make the ultimate appetizer or side dish! 5-Star Reviews “So popular at the last get together with the girlfriends.” -Bunny Fried Mashed Potato Balls Recipe Fried mashed potato balls are the perfect way to use up leftovers from Thanksgiving....
By Becky Hardin Published Sep 13, 2023 If you’re a fan of the simple and sweet flavor of sugar cookies, you’re going to love these frosted Sugar Cookie Bars ! They have a deliciously tender texture, the perfect level of sweetness, and the simple icing on top is the best finish. These are so fun to make for holidays and parties! What’s in this Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe? Sweet, chewy sugar cookies are baked into bar form and frosted with the yummiest vanilla frosting you’ve ever tasted!...
By Becky Hardin Published Jul 14, 2017 Grapefruit Vodka Sangria (aka Salty Dog Sangria) is the ultimate refreshing Summer cocktail! Grapefruit vodka, juice, rose, club soda, and simple syrup come together in one refreshing and beautiful sip. I’ve kept the essence of a classic salty dog with a salted rim, but made a sangria version for the perfect grapefruit cocktail. Grapefruit Vodka Sangria Recipe Grapefruit Vodka Sangria is a salty dog cocktail in sangria form....
By Becky Hardin Published Jun 14, 2024 Cheesy and delicious, this baked hamburger casserole recipe is one delicious dinner that my whole family loves. Simple to make, and filled with ground beef, cheese, shell pasta, and more, this hearty pasta bake is truly one of my favorites. It’s my go-to for my picky boys. If there’s one thing my kids love, it’s ground beef and cheese. Rich, creamy pasta and flavorful ground beef form the base of this classic Italian-inspired casserole, and it’s absolutely loaded with cheese!...
By Becky Hardin Published Jan 3, 2025 These healthy peanut butter energy balls are my favorite mid-day pick-me-up! My peanut butter oat balls are super easy to make with just 7 wholesome ingredients and no baking required! Oats, banana, peanut butter, coconut, flaxseed, chocolate chips, and just a touch of sugar create perfectly balanced energy-boosting protein balls. My kids love eating them as a healthy treat in their lunchboxes, and I love that I can take them with me on the go!...
By Becky Hardin Updated Feb 18, 2025 I love making Homemade Sausage Gravy—It is creamy, rich and savory. It’s my go-to recipe for the classic biscuits and sausage gravy breakfast that everyone enjoys. Let me share how I make the best sausage gravy for breakfast! Classic Sausage Gravy Recipe Sausage gravy is a traditional Southern breakfast dish, often served with biscuits as biscuits and sausage gravy. This is my mom’s classic recipe (which goes perfectly with homemade biscuits or refrigerated biscuits)....
By Becky Hardin Published Nov 1, 2023 Find out exactly how long to cook the turkey , so you can stop stressing and start planning your Thanksgiving meal. Follow these simple turkey cooking time charts for roasting a whole turkey, per pound. I’ve included baking times for stuffed and unstuffed turkeys, as well as turkey breast. Pin this recipe for later! How long does it take to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving?...
By Becky Hardin Published Nov 9, 2020 This loaded cornbread casserole will be a sure fire hit this Thanksgiving and Christmas. Super easy and quick to prep, It’s so delicious, I’m pretty sure you won’t have leftovers! This delicious savory cornbread casserole is the perfect side dish to serve up for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. Oven-baked , it comes out so perfectly soft and moist, everyone will be asking for the recipe!...
By Becky Hardin Published Mar 15, 2016 Salted Caramel Soft Batch Cookies are my very favorite soft cookies, and in my opinion, the best soft cookie recipe! Loaded with chocolate chips and Rolo candies, these are totally irresistible! So easy, soft, and perfect every time. Caramel Soft Batch Cookies Recipe Almost every time I introduce my occupation to someone new, they’re bound to say “Oh I LOVE cookies ! How cool that you get to bake them all day every day!...
By Becky Hardin Updated Apr 30, 2025 So simple and easy, you have to try this magic cotton candy drink! It’s such a fun Halloween drink for kiddos, and it’s super easy to turn into a martini for the adults. My cotton candy cocktail is made with just 3 ingredients (2 if you’re making the mocktail version!) and is sure to wow both kids and adults. So get to pouring and watch the magic happen!...
By Becky Hardin Published Jul 21, 2024 You guys know I love a good easy recipe, and this delicious baked Mexican mac and cheese is one of my favorites. I love Mexican dishes, so bringing all those flavors into an easy mac and cheese bake makes the perfect weeknight meal! No need to fool with a tricky cheese sauce with my foolproof method. Spicy sausage and green chiles make this Mexican macaroni and cheese recipe so tasty!...
By Becky Hardin Published May 11, 2016 Mini Cheesecake Bites are the perfect dessert for parties, or any occasion when you need to serve a lot of people. This Oreo Nutella Cheesecake flavor is so creamy, delicious, and addicting. Good luck eating only one (since they’re mini, you can definitely get away with eating two)! Mini Cheesecake Bites These mini Nutella cheesecakes are the PERFECT dessert for parties. It makes it easy to portion them off into individual sizes for each guest, and make sure you have plenty!...
By Becky Hardin Published Aug 29, 2023 Make this easy Pesto Shrimp two ways! Plump grilled shrimp are coated in pesto for a flavorful bite. They are the perfect healthy lunch, snack, or appetizer. What’s in this Pesto Shrimp Recipe? This shrimp with pesto sauce is easily made with Basil and lime juice, and comes together in minutes! Fresh Basil: The primary flavor in this pesto; light and herbal! Lime Juice: Adds a touch of acidity to balance the flavor of the pesto....
By Becky Hardin Updated Jul 16, 2025 I’m officially obsessed with these Pimento Cheeseburgers. Juicy, perfectly seasoned ground chuck patties paired with that irresistible, creamy pimento cheese—it’s a match made in burger heaven. I like to keep things simple: a bed of crispy lettuce, maybe a few classic condiments, and that’s it. For me, the best burgers let the patty do the talking. But if you’re a toppings fanatic, go wild!...
By Becky Hardin Published Feb 28, 2022 Homemade Pizza Casserole features everything we love about pizza in pasta form! Loaded with pizza sauce, pepperoni, veggies, and more, this effortless and delicious baked pasta recipe is always a hit. Pepperoni Pizza Casserole Recipe If you love pizza and you love pasta, this pepperoni pizza casserole is for you! Hearty and flavorful, pepperoni pizza casserole tastes just like a slice of your favorite pepperoni pizza....
By Becky Hardin Updated Feb 17, 2025 Summer is my favorite season because I get to enjoy my salads with this flavorful poppy seed dressing. It is light, tangy, sweet, and super easy to make. Homemade poppy seed vinaigrette goes well with all kinds of salads! 5-Star Review So good! Super easy and I love how light it is! Going to be perfect for the ham and cheese sliders....
By Krista Teigen Published Jan 21, 2024 This easy and flavorful Pork Stir Fry recipe is a delicious weeknight dinner that checks all the right boxes. Strips of pork tenderloin are served with a medley of fresh vegetables, like broccoli and bell peppers, in a sweet, tangy, and spicy stir-fry sauce that features ginger and garlic. The best part is this stir-fried pork dish cooks in 15 minutes! Why We Love This Pork Stir Fry Recipe A homemade stir-fry sauce coats every bite of tender pork and vegetables!...
By Becky Hardin Published Jan 28, 2016 Red Velvet Ice Cream is one of my favorite homemade ice cream recipes. This cream cheese ice cream is the perfect mix of red velvet flavor and cream cheese icing. This easy homemade ice cream recipe makes a delicious Valentine’s Day dessert ! Red Velvet Ice Cream Red Velvet Ice Cream plus cream cheese icing equals one of the most delicious homemade ice cream recipes ....
By Sabine Venier Published Oct 28, 2024 There’s nothing I love more than a crispy, crunchy cutlet, and this schnitzel recipe yields the crispiest cutlets I’ve ever tasted. I love how simple pork schnitzel is to make with just 5 ingredients. It only takes 30 minutes from start to finish, and shallow-frying the schnitzel is so much less messy than using a deep fryer. Sometimes, the simplest method really is the best!...
