With a sweet sugar coating and spices that leave a gentle lingering heat, these Sweet and Spicy Nuts are the perfect treat for snacking or gifting!Do you remember going to weddings or baby showers and every table would have a bowl of those weird pastel mints and a bowl of … [Read more...]
No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
This chocolate peanut butter pie features homemade chocolate graham cracker crust and a light peanut butter filling that's perfectly sweet!A delicious homemade pie doesn't get much easier than this five ingredient no bake dessert! If you decide to garnish it with chocolate … [Read more...]
Sweet and Spicy Shrimp: easy sheet pan recipe
Spice up Taco Tuesday with an easy Sweet and Spicy Shrimp sheet pan dinner that's ready in minutes!Every Tuesday night, we have "Taco Tuesday" and enjoy traditional tacos or burritos. Sometimes we switch things up and I make Easy Burrito Bake or Copycat Crunchwraps.But … [Read more...]
Sweet and Spicy Chicken
Sweet and Spicy Chicken is made with a sauce that's the perfect mix of heat and sweet. Made in just one pan, it's an easy weeknight dinner that's better than take out!Chicken is a staple for dinners in our house, so I'm always looking for ways to spice things up and add … [Read more...]
Crockpot Express Carnitas
Featuring tender, flavorful pork with perfect crispy edges, this Crockpot Express Carnitas recipe cuts down cook time by hours!I love pressure cooker Carnitas. This is one of my favorite Crockpot Express recipes. I generally use this carnitas recipe in tacos and burrito … [Read more...]
Crockpot Mac and Cheese
Creamy, cheesy and comforting, Crockpot Mac and Cheese is perfect for family dinners or potluck!I have a confession: I’m obsessed with macaroni and cheese. I love it so much that I developed this recipe for Crockpot Mac and Cheese, which is creamy, cheesy, and … [Read more...]
Cherry Banana Muffins
The perfect blend of sweet and tart, Cherry Banana Muffins are a delicious breakfast treat!Cherry season is short in California (early May-mid June) so I like to take advantage of having the deliciously sweet fruit available in the produce section. Cherry Banana Muffins are … [Read more...]
Easy Spaghetti Pie
Change up spaghetti night with this easy Spaghetti Pie stuffed with layers of cheese and meat sauce. It's a great way to sneak in those extra veggies, too!Spaghetti Pie may not be the prettiest meal, but it is cheap, tasty and full of good-for-you vegetables. It only takes 6 … [Read more...]
Cowboy Cookies: Laura Bush’s Winning Recipe
These tasty Cowboy Cookies from Laura Bush are appropriately named! They are hearty and filling and have just about everything in the pantry in them! (Really, they should be called "everything but the kitchen sink cookies.)Years ago, the magazine Family Circle … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Peach BBQ Chicken
Slow cooked in a sweet and savory peach sauce, Crockpot Peach BBQ Chicken is a perfect recipe for summer! Peach and chicken? Really? Yes! I know it sometimes seems odd to pair sweet and savory dishes, but certain flavors just work well together. Chicken is such a … [Read more...]
Cuban Pork Tacos
Cuban Tacos are an easy weeknight dinner! They are absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked, and a fun mix up for those regular Taco Tuesdays.Perfectly cooked pulled pork is layered in your yummy taco for this recipe. Then you’ll top it with salsa, cheese, avocado, lime, and a … [Read more...]
Crockpot Express Hamburgers
Juicy and easy to prepare, Crockpot Express Hamburgers are perfect for any weeknight dinner! Pile on all your favorite toppings and make it a burger night. I know what you're thinking. "Why, though?" And I get it. Hamburgers made in a pressure cooker will never be the … [Read more...]
