I’ve made many cookies in my lifetime, but these immediately became the number one as soon as I took my first bite. Browning the butter is a total game changer for depth of flavor. Chopping up a chocolate bar ensures chocolate throughout. The light sprinkle of salt at the end rounds it all out. As…
Gingerbread Trifle
Don’t worry, there’s no layers of beef and onion in this trifle. In fact, this is a nunya business recipe that will make everyone at Christmas think you spent hours. You can buy the whipped cream to put on top as well, but if you make it yourself, you can add bourbon and liven up…
Eggplant Parmesan
This dish is probably in my husband’s top 3 dishes that I make. We have it often and it is so good every time. Almost better than traditional chicken parm, you don’t miss the chicken amidst the irresistible crunch from the toasty breadcrumbs, fried until golden brown and crispy and the flavor party of basil,…
Butternut Squash Orzotto
This dish is practically Fall in a bowl. It is hearty enough to serve as a main course, but can also be a side dish. Either way, it is delish and will make you feel like putting on your scarf and jumping into piles of fallen leaves. The orzo is prepared in the same method…
Instant Pot DIY Hamburger Helper
Hamburger Helper is such a nostalgic dinner for so many people. I only ever had it a friends’ houses growing up, but there is just something about it that is comforting and that is what we are looking for this time of year. This version uses the Instant Pot to cook the noodles, which gives…
Caramel Apple Sangria
This is a nice, refreshing, sweet fall cocktail that would actually be delicious year-round. The booze-soaked apples make for a nice little snack too. Make this in a pitcher to serve to guests. 2 apples, diced1 cup apple liquor½ cup caramel flavored vodka1 bottle of white wine, I used Chardonnay, but use what you like…
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
This recipe is perfect when you are trying to feed a crowd—it makes so much chicken!! I made these into sandwiches, but you can really do anything you want with the meat. It is really good and lends itself to anything you would want to make with BBQ chicken: pizza, salad, pasta salad… Lots of…
Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls are always the perfect sweet treat on a weekend morning. Gooey and soft, sweet sugar mixed with warm, comforting cinnamon—you’d be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t like these bundles of goodness. They aren’t too difficult to make, you just have to give yourself some time. And, if you have a bread…
The Perfect Turkey (Roasted or Smoked)
Let’s talk turkey! Being in charge of the turkey can be really intimidating. It is the star of the table, turkey meat tends to dry out, and you do not want to serve a dry bird as the star! It really isn’t that hard though andI’m going to tell you my tried and true methods…
Green Bean Casserole
I’ve never been too into a traditional green bean casserole. We didn’t really have it as a part of our traditional Thanksgiving growing up. I’m sure I ate it at some point at someone’s house as a kid, but I don’t really remember. It probably was just fine. For some reason, though, it was always…
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