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Fajitas Recipe

I fell in love with real Mexican fajitas at the table of family friends who cooked like nobody else, and I've made this authentic chicken fajita

Cooking a Spiral Ham

Learn how to cook a Costco spiral ham (or any spiral ham) without drying it out. I'll walk you through the oven, crockpot, and electric roaster methods, plus

Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

Only 7 ingredients stand between you and these easy Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches! With over 10,000 views every month, this popular steak sandwich rocks! Ready

Rotel Dip with Cream Cheese

This easy sausage dip uses just 3 ingredients, no Velveeta in sight! Make it on the stovetop, in a crockpot, or in the oven. It may not be pretty, but it's

Marshmallow Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

This fruit dip with marshmallow fluff has been shared over 10,000 times, and I still get messages asking if it's really only three ingredients. It is: cream

Veggie Dip Recipe

This is the best Veggie Dip Recipe made from scratch in just 5 minutes using simple ingredients. It's creamy and perfect for any party, gathering, or even just

Recipe for Cowboy Caviar Dip

Cowboy Caviar, Texas Caviar, that bean dip everyone hovers around until the bowl is scraped clean: whatever you call it, this is the version worth making. No

Best Shaved Beef

Craving takeout but want to keep it healthy? This Healthy Mongolian Beef recipe is a game-changer! Made with tender shaved beef, a perfectly balanced sauce, and

White Queso Dip Recipe

This is the creamy homemade queso you’ve been craving - no Velveeta, just real cheese and bold flavors! Made with three cheeses, green chiles, and authentic

Chile Relleno Casserole

This 6-ingredient Chile Relleno Casserole is an easy take on the classic Mexican dish, made with green chiles, creamy cheese, and a light, fluffy egg batter.

Creamy Bow Tie Pasta Recipe

This Bow Tie Pasta (Farfalle) recipe is quick, easy, and full of flavor, with a creamy sauce the whole family will love! It takes less than 20 minutes in the

Easy Corn Casserole Without Jiffy Mix

Homemade Corn Casserole without Jiffy is simple and ready in about an hour! Made with only 7 real, everyday ingredients and prepped in just 10 minutes, it's a

No Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread

This crusty no-knead cranberry nut bread is so delicious and easy that it will turn anyone into a bread baker! With just 7 simple pantry ingredients,

Cherry Bomb Cocktail

You are in for a treat! This simple recipe for a Cherry Bomb drink is "the bomb"! Fresh cherries muddled with rich bourbon, vanilla, lemon juice,

Cowboy Baked Beans

So you're making Cowboy baked beans, good, you're in the right place. This one starts with a can of baked beans instead of a pot of dried ones soaking

Easy No Rise Pizza Dough Recipe

Looking for a no-rise pizza dough that's ready in just 10 minutes? You're in the right place. Nearly 44,000 people have saved this recipe, with hundreds of

Pink Sugar Crumbl Cookie (Copycat)

This copycat Crumbl Sugar Cookie recipe is soft, chewy, and buttery, just like the original, with that signature pink almond frosting. I’ll show you how to make

Blackstone Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

Blackstone Philly Cheesesteak is a family favorite—quick, cheesy, and cooked outside on the griddle with shaved beef, onions, and toasted rolls. Why

Oreo Mud Pie Recipe

This Mud Pie is the ultimate dessert for chocolate and coffee lovers! With layers of Oreo crust, creamy ice cream, rich fudge, and whipped cream, it’s no wonder

Korean Fried Chicken Recipe

I’m sharing the secret to making the crispiest Korean Fried Chicken! Perfect for a game day appetizer or an easy dinner ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe

Olive Garden Crockpot Chicken Pasta

3 ingredients, 5-minute prep! This Olive Garden Crockpot Chicken is my answer when it’s noon and I have no dinner plan. Just put chicken with Olive Garden

Italian Waffle Cookies

This old Italian family Pizzelle Recipe creates thin, crisp, and flavorful waffle cookies that have been passed down through generations. Perfect for holidays

Easy Vanilla Butter Sauce Recipe

With just 4 ingredients and under 10 minutes, this rich, buttery Vanilla Sauce will elevate any dessert from basic to extraordinary. With a creamy texture,

The Perfect London Broil in Crock Pot

Looking for a London Broil Crock Pot recipe that actually turns out tender? With just 15 minutes of prep, this one’s been saved by thousands and has five-star

Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

If you're looking for a fast, flavorful meal that everyone will love, these Philly Cheesesteak Sliders are just what you need. Packed with juicy shaved steak,

Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

Got easy 3-ingredient cream cheese fruit dip recipe is light, fluffy, and perfect for any occasion, without marshmallow fluff or Cool Whip. Just a fresher,

Best Peach Cobbler Pound Cake Recipe

Learn to bake this stunning Peach Cobbler Pound Cake! A buttery vanilla pound cake bursting with juicy peaches, topped with a caramelized peach cobbler

Tamale Casserole Recipe

This hearty Tamale Pie recipe is one of our go-to family dinners—made in one skillet with real, wholesome ingredients (no Jiffy mix here!). An easy

Homemade Zesty Italian Dressing

A longtime family favorite, this quick and easy zesty Italian dressing was a go-to at our dinner table growing up. I've added my own spin over the years,

Smash Burgers on Blackstone

Learn how to make the best Blackstone Smash Burgers with crispy edges, juicy centers and caramelized onions. This tried and true recipe makes restaurant quality

Panera Green Goddess Salad

Skip takeout. This Panera Green Goddess Salad is fresher, healthier, and honestly better. Loaded with crisp romaine, juicy chicken, bacon, avocado, and a

Easy Italian Ricotta Cake

Searching for the best Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake? This easy recipe blends zesty lemons and creamy ricotta for a light, moist cake full of flavor. Unlock my

Traditional Irish Coffee Recipe

Master the secret to authentic Irish Coffee; rich, hot, and topped with cream that floats every time. No bar skills required! Best Irish Whiskeys When

Oreo Crumbl Cookie Recipe (Copycat)

The Chocolate Oreo Crumbl cookie is one of Crumbl's popular cookies. Nothing is better than a giant , fudgy, soft cookie. With crushed Oreos in the batter,

Costco Pumpkin Pie Recipe

This creamy pumpkin custard pie is smooth, lightly spiced, and just sweet enough; an easy twist on classic pumpkin pie, inspired by the beloved Costco

Dutch Bros Christmas Morning Chai

Want to save money and enjoy your favorite Dutch Bros Christmas Morning Chai? With over 12,000 shares on social, I take all of the guesswork out of recreating

Cinnamon Butterscotch Pie

This Butterscotch pie is rich and creamy with a buttery, flaky crust and just a hint of warm cinnamon. A homemade classic with a fun Undertale twist. Why

Air Fryer Fried Ice Cream Recipe

Use your air fryer to whip up my delicious air fryer fried ice cream! Enjoy this restaurant-quality delicious dessert, with none of the deep frying in hot oil

How to Make Chocolate Ice Cream

Five ingredients to this AMAZING, creamy, no-cook, old-fashioned homemade chocolate ice cream! The best part, this chocolate ice cream recipe has no eggs! Keep

Pfeffernusse Cookies Recipe

Bake a batch of authentic German Pfeffernusse cookies with this cherished family recipe passed down for over 100 years. These spiced, tender cookies are perfect

Colorado Green Chili Recipe

This Colorado Green Chile is a rich, tomato and green chile-based stew, packed with flavor—slow-simmered with tender pork, fire-roasted (or frozen) Hatch

Cookie Heart (Giant Cookie Cake Recipe)

Make this Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Heart this Valentine's day! This cookie heart is the best giant cookie cake recipe! Simple and Scrumptious! Chewy, dense,

Crock Pot Recipes

Welcome to my family’s all-time favorite crock pot recipes! Every single one has been tested in my Denver kitchen and taste-tested by real people at my real

Apple Cider Bourbon Smash

This apple cider bourbon smash has a secret ingredient, and most people won't guess it. At heart, it's bourbon apple cider, shaken with apple butter, fresh

Countdown to Halloween: Meal Plan

The countdown is ON, friends! Costumes to finish. Pumpkins to carve. And someone has to figure out how many fun-size candy bars is "too many" (asking for a

Cookie Dough Cookies

These Cookie Dough Cookies are my copycat of the famous Crumbl cookie dough cookie: a thick, soft brown sugar cookie topped with a whipped frosting that really

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

This easy chicken tortilla soup has been feeding my family for over 25 years, and it has one ingredient most people never guess. It’s a simple pot of soup

Maple Dijon Pork Tenderloin

This Maple Dijon Pork Tenderloin gets a brown sugar herb rub, a quick sear in butter, and a short trip to the oven. Then it rolls around in a glossy glaze of

Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe

My family loves crispy chicken wings. For a while, my oven-baked wings were just okay. Good, but never as crispy as my crew wanted. So I kept testing and kept

Sunday Roast & Stews: Meal Plan

Sweater weather has officially arrived, and this week is all Sunday supper, all week long. A big pot of Dutch oven beef stew bubbling away. Saucy brisket piled

50 Best Fall Desserts

Fall is my favorite baking season, and these are 50 of my best fall desserts. Pumpkin pies, apple crisps, salted caramel treats and a few cake mix shortcuts I’m

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