To be completely honest, I think that pie is the best part of Thanksgiving. I don’t make it nearly enough throughout the year! If you need more tasty pies for the holidays, you’ve got to try making this Dutch apple pie, coconut cream pie, or delicious cherry pie! Everyone will want a slice. Cranberry Apple Pie Recipe Apple pie is one of my all-time favorite pies, and to be honest, I didn’t think it could get any better....

Craving more Mexican inspired recipes? Try my Mexican Rice, Creamy Confetti Corn, Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos, or my Mexican Street Corn! Homemade Empanadas Recipe Empanadas are one of my favorite Mexican dishes! It’s not as hard as you would think to make these at home. All you need is a few pantry staples to make the empanada dough and the filling can be made with whatever you have on hand!...

Ingredients for Homemade Hot Chocolate Five super simple ingredients are all you need to make the best hot chocolate ever! This recipe is easy to customize, so I’ve got you covered on substitutions. Exact measurements can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Milk: Use your favorite kind. Anything from 2%, whole, half & half, almond, soy, or nut milk works. Remember that the higher the fat content, the creamier your homemade hot chocolate will be....

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of making my own sauces from scratch. Here are a few more recipes I think you’ll love: Nashville hot sauce, sriracha sauce, and sweet chili sauce! All are great for adding some heat and extra flavor to your favorite meals. Why Make Homemade Hot Sauce? It’s delicious, easy to mix up, and free of additives and preservatives! Plus you can adjust the flavor to personal preference....

Honey Lemon Bars I love a good sweet and tangy lemon treat. Some of my other favorite lemon treats are Lemon Cheesecake Yogurt Cups, Pink Lemonade Confetti Cupcakes and Lemon Cranberry Scones. These lightened bars use far less butter and sugar than traditional lemon bars. Honey is a natural way to sweeten these lemon treats but it also darkens the color of the bars compared to traditional version. But no worries, they taste so good you really won’t care....

Hot chocolate is essential for cold weather! Not only is it delicious, but it warms you up from the inside-out. Try these other great recipes next: pumpkin pie white hot chocolate, peppermint hot chocolate, and Mexican hot chocolate! Recipe for Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix On those chilly days when you crave a warm and comforting beverage, look no further than this homemade hot chocolate mix. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can whip up a delicious cup of hot cocoa in minutes!...

1: Cook Rice. Cook the rice following the method below. 2: Let it cool. Once the rice is cooked, spread in an even layer over a sheet pan and cool for about 10 minutes, until it’s room temperature. 3: Portion. Measure the rice and separate by portions, then transfer to freezer safe containers or ziplock bags squeezing out as much air as possible. I love using these Souper Cubes for rice....

I love making treats for my dog at home because I know exactly what’s in them! No fillers, no preservatives, just healthy ingredients! You’ll have to try my homemade dog treats too for a tasty, anytime snack for your fur baby! Ingredients in a Dog Birthday Cake The ingredients for this cake are super simple! They’re all human-grade and easily digestible by your pets. Garnish your cake with your dog’s favorite treats for the ultimate doggy dessert!...

It takes less than 10 minutes and only a few pantry staple ingredients to whip up! Serve this up on Buttermilk, Cornbread, or Waffles for a breakfast that is sure to be a hit with the family! Blueberry Syrup Recipe It’s time to level up your pancake game! This Homemade Blueberry Syrup is fresh, delicious, free of artificial sweeteners and SO versatile! It only takes minutes to put together and will taste better than anything you can find at the store!...

How To Make Pumpkin Puree This homemade puree goes great in recipes like Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Roasted Veggies and Turkey Pumpkin Chili. Even Pumpkin Banana Pecan Bread for dessert! What is Pumpkin Puree? When a cooked pumpkin is mashed or blended into a smooth pulp. The best pumpkins for cooking and turning into a puree are the smaller pie pumpkins or sugar pumpkins rather than the larger jack-o-lantern type....

Being that I’m a lover of Mexican food, how could I possibly not celebrate Cinco de Mayo? This Cinco de Mayo I wanted to make something Mexican, but the only ingredients I had on hand were half Mexican. Cheddar Cheese ~ yes, Mexican Jalapeno ~ yes, Mexican Cream Cheese ~ not so Mexican Bread ~ so NOT Mexican!Close enough. Y’all know Jalapeno Poppers are my biggest weakness when it comes to junk food, and I shamelessly admit that I usually have a box of the cream cheese kind in my freezer, but I only eat them like once a month....

You can’t go wrong with enchiladas for dinner. They’re just so hearty, cheesy, and flavorful! A few more great recipes to try: white chicken enchiladas, enchiladas with avocado cream sauce, or to jazz up the most important meal of the day – breakfast enchiladas! Carnitas Enchiladas Get ready to experience the ultimate comfort food: pork enchiladas that will have everyone begging for seconds. Imagine juicy pork carnitas wrapped in soft flour tortillas and smothered in a savory red enchilada sauce, packed with smoky flavors....

If you are looking for more nutritious and delicious smoothies, try this Creamy Avocolada Smoothie, this Raspberry Peach Smoothie, or this Blackberry Lime Green Smoothie. The Best Kale Smoothie Recipe Smoothies are the perfect light breakfast or snacks to get yourself through winter and into spring. They’re also full of fibers and nutrients to keep you healthy and boost your immune system. This kale smoothie is made with just 6 simple ingredients....

Looking for more one-pan chicken dinners? I’ve got you! Creamy chicken marsala, Tuscan garlic chicken, and lemon parmesan chicken are all so easy but packed with incredible flavor! Best-Ever Jalapeno Popper Chicken Bake Recipe Jalapeno poppers are easily in the top 3 of my favorite appetizers. I love them so much I’ve even taken the flavors and added them to dips and mac and cheese! You most definitely cannot go wrong with cream cheese, shredded colby jack, and a pop of heat from the jalapenos; all melted together to create one dreamy combination!...

I LOVE lambs chops, it’s usually what I order when we go out for special occasions. But making them at home is really quite simple and a whole lot cheaper then going out to eat so any night can be a special occasion. Buy them trimmed and frenched then all you have to do is season and cook. My husband claimed he didn’t like lamb when I met him, but I quickly converted him....

A delicious, bright, and fresh lemon dessert can’t be beaten! I love them so much and lucky for you, I have a bunch more that you MUST try! This no-bake lemon pie, this lemon coconut cake or this delicious lemon curd that you can use in just about anything! Homemade Lemon Cheesecake Bar Recipe What better way to celebrate the warm summer months than with some amazing lemon cheesecake bars?...

Here’s a simple summer dessert that takes less than 10 minutes to make. With strawberries at their peak this time of year, this is a great way to enjoy them. I also like making this with mixed berries. This is slightly modified from my no-bake cheesecake.

Chocolate-covered anything makes for such an irresistible sweet treat! We love classic Chocolate Covered Strawberries, creamy Chocolate Covered Banana Bites and these amazing Chocolate Covered Oreos. They’re all so easy and great for any occasion! What is Martha Washington Candy? Martha Washington Candy is one of the those old-fashioned recipes that gets passed down from generation to generation! They are nostalgic and heart-warming, and my favorite kind of recipe to make for my family and friends....

Greek Turkey Burgers I adapted my turkey burger with zucchini recipe and added fresh oregano and Feta cheese to the burgers. Then I made a simple Greek salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, roasted peppers, olives and the results were outstanding! I’ll be making these all summer. If you want a more traditional burger with all the fixins, try this turkey burger recipe. A tip if you want to make these outside on the grill, make the patties ahead and keep them well chilled in the refrigerator (or put them in the freezer for 15 minutes) so they stay firm....

If you are looking for no bake peanut butter desserts be sure to try: Reese’s No Bake Peanut Butter Bars, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Granola Bars, or Crunchy Peanut Butter Bars! No Bake Buckeye Peanut Butter Balls Remember that one time when I told you that I didn’t like chocolate? Well, still to this day I don’t like to eat a slice of chocolate cake. But the thing that got me to start eating chocolate was to combine it with peanut butter or caramel....