Packed full of flavor, this homemade zucchini relish is a great way to use up all the fresh zucchini hanging around the kitchen! Growing up, I could always find two things in the refrigerator: jars of homemade strawberry jam and this Homemade Zucchini Relish. I think my mom … [Read more...]
Pulled Pork Cornbread Cookies
A perfect side dish for any BBQ, pulled pork cornbread cookies are a delicious blend of sweet and savory. They taste great with chili! There's a funny story behind this recipe for Pulled Pork Cornbread Cookies. Well, to be honest, it's more like one of those "had to be there" … [Read more...]
Crockpot Express Mashed Potatoes
Not everything in an electric pressure cooker cooks faster, but Crockpot Express Mashed Potatoes are definitely faster (and easier) than their stove top counterpart. Growing up, I loved instant mashed potatoes. I preferred them to homemade potatoes, which is just wrong, I know. … [Read more...]
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Puffs
If you're looking for a great appetizer or perfect Easter side dish, these bacon wrapped asparagus puffs are the perfect fit! Try them with Pepper Jack cheese for a spicy twist! Bryce will often ask me, "Did you like _____ when you were a kid?" It's almost always a vegetable … [Read more...]
How to Make Fluffy White Rice in the Crockpot Express
Enjoy perfectly cooked rice without watching the stove! You can make just a few servings or enough to feed a crowd once you've mastered how to make fluffy white rice in the Crockpot Express! One of the benefits of a multi-cooker, like the Crockpot Express, is being able to … [Read more...]
Crockpot (and Crockpot Express) Refried Beans
These Crockpot Refried Beans are SO good (even if they aren't actually "re-fried." Make them in the slow cooker or the pressure cooker and the whole house smells amazing! So guess what? I discovered that you can eat refried beans that don't come from a can! You can make a big … [Read more...]
Easy Buttered Noodles
A perfect side dish when you're pressed for time, Easy Buttered Noodles come together in a snap and kids love them, too! Last week, I shared this recipe for Easy Buttered Noodles during a Facebook live video. I tend to drop the ball when it comes to planning side dishes for our … [Read more...]
Mom’s Baked Beans
This easy recipe for Baked Beans is a crowd-pleaser! Served hot or at room temperature, they are the perfect side dish for BBQ's and picnics this summer.When my husband and I were first married, this was one of the dishes he asked me to learn how to make. You know, "like … [Read more...]
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
This Twice Baked Potato Casserole is like a loaded baked potato without all the work! Creamy mashed potatoes, bacon, cheese, green onions...you've got to try this! Love twice baked potatoes but hate the work of stuffing the shells and baking again? Or do you prefer mashed … [Read more...]
23 Spud-tacular Potato Recipes
Spudtacular. See what I did there? ;) One of the only foods I absolutely could NOT stand growing up was baked potatoes. I love mashed potatoes, french fries, scalloped potatoes and just about every other form of this lowly vegetable, but it took a lot of growing up for … [Read more...]
Creamy Confetti Rice
A perfect side dish or just fantastic filling for burritos, this Creamy Confetti Rice is stick-to-your-ribs delicious! I have been wanting to make this recipe since before Christmas, and I finally worked it into our family menu last week. Jared's work Christmas party was a … [Read more...]
Berry Cheesecake Fluff
It's October, which means it's also Breast Cancer Awareness month. While my family has not experienced this scary cancer, there are certainly plenty of friends and acquaintances of ours that have dealt with this devastating diagnosis. Today, I'm teaming up with a few other … [Read more...]
