It’s the most wonderful time of the year and to celebrate I thought I should pop up one of the most quintessential festive recipes - Christmas Shortbread Cookies! Christmas baking can be a bit intimidating but trust me - ANYONE can make these shortbread cookies. They are wonderfully simple and only require a few everyday ingredients. Wrap these shortbread up for an affordable edible gifts for friends, teachers and colleagues....

If you’ve been reading my blog long enough you know that our family loves pork chops, from broiled to smoked and smothered. Southern Fried Pork Chops are somewhere at the top of my most favorite pork chop recipes. They are almost as simple to make as my quick boneless pork chops, but the added flavor from bacon fat, that thin layer of crust and a touch of heat from cayenne pepper make them that much more flavorful....

The first is in quiet, seated at a bar stool in my kitchen, alone except for my piping hot cup of coffee (or French Hot Chocolate). It’s peaceful, not lonely, and I am absolutely content for this private moment with a giant, fluffy slice of cranberry cinnamon swirl bread. My other favorite way to enjoy breakfast is crowded at a table with friends, passing plates (of Coffee Cake Muffins and Stuffed French Toast) from person to person, and reaching over to sneak just one more slice of cranberry cinnamon swirl bread from the plate....

This Creamy Carbonara is not traditional in the slightest but that doesn’t mean it isn’t AMAZING. If you’re a little weirded out by stirring raw egg through your pasta, or have an egg-allergy, this eggless creamy carbonara is for you! It’s a quick and easy dinner that will be on the table in under 30 minutes and is made with easy, everyday and budget-friendly ingredients. When you’re craving good and hearty comfort food you need to pull out this penne carbonara with cream....

Although cranberries are often first thought of for sweet uses, (have you made these Cranberry Orange Cookies yet?) I enjoy them the most in savory dishes, like this slow cooker Brussels sprouts recipe. Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables, and I wanted to devise a way to make them easy to serve at holiday meals. Although I love Roasted Brussels Sprouts (<– an easy answer to how you roast Brussels sprouts so they’re not soggy), if your family’s Thanksgiving is anything like mine, roasted Brussels sprouts would be nearly impossible to execute....

I’m right there with you making a resolution to eat a few more vegetables more nights of the week. But finding the time to prep them can be challenging. As much as I adore these Roasted Sweet Potatoes and these Sweet Potato Fries, for example, sometimes I’m just not in the mood to chop! It feels tempting to skip them altogether. (Know the feeling? Check out this prep-free Roasted Frozen Broccoli and Roasted Frozen Brussels Sprouts....

Ground beef recipes are a super easy way to put dinner on the table when you are busy. Other popular easy dishes you should check out here on the site are my Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole, Sloppy Joes and Korean Beef Bowls. I’ve been testing and tweaking this picadillo recipe for over a year now. And I finally declare it perfect! Or, at least, perfect for me. My husband still claims my Cuban neighbor Carmen makes the best beef picadillo, but, upon closer inspection, I discovered that the only difference is that she doesn’t add currants or raisins....

Prior to the arrival of carrot lentil curry soup, I felt pretty satisfied with our family of lentil soup recipes. This Instant Pot Lentil Soup was the firstborn. It has nearly 100 five-star reviews as this post went to press, though depending upon when you are reading this, maybe we’ve surpassed that mark. Then I wondered, what if someone doesn’t own an Instant Pot? So I adjusted the recipe to make Crockpot Lentil Soup....

Do you like to enjoy frozen treats during the summertime but always find your pup salivating next to you trying to catch a bite? Well, as you can see from the picture above, our sweet cavoodle Chewy has certainly never been subtle in trying to demand bites of our popsicles. After what felt like the millionth time I had Chewy on my back trying to eat my ice-cream I decided enough was enough and made up a special batch of Dog Popsicles, or “pupsicles” just for him....

Here I am again with one more post of the Disney Gourmet Series! Today features Dumbo’s Peanut Butter Popcorn. :) Seriously… Who doesn’t love peanut butter? Actually, me! I am definitely not crazy for peanut butter. I still remember when I was little and my dad brought peanut butter from the supermarket and he showed it to me and my brother and we were like: meh! And he was like: “But it’s AMERICAN!...

Love American classics? I also recommend you check out my Juicy Lucy Burger, All-American Potato Salad and Crispy Fried Chicken. An American Classic Sandwich! With 4th of July around the corner, I’m feeling inspired to cook all the American classics. And since I posted the most amazing Brioche Burger Buns not too long ago, I thought it was time this recipe for Homemade Sloppy Joes joined them here on the blog!...

Steak recipes are always a hit! From our Pan Seared New York Strip Steak to our tutorial on How to Cook Sous Vide Steak, they all produce incredible steak dinners, worthy of a steakhouse! An easy steak dinner at home! Love steak? You will be all over these garlicky steak bites. And if you’re low-carbing, this steak dinner won’t push you off the wagon. With only 1g carbs per serving, you can eat as much as you’d like without feeling guilty!...

While small on the fork (or between the chopsticks if you are fancy and coordinated), General Tso’s chicken can be heavy on regret. Breaded, deep-fried, and coated in a goopy, sugary sauce (unlike this lightened-up version of General Tso Chicken), it is notorious for being one of the least healthy dishes on a Chinese restaurant menu. With that being said, it’s also delicious (as is this Honey Lime Tofu Stir Fry)....

Fire up the BBQ and make these Grilled Sausage and Veggie Skewers for an easy dinner this week. It’s a universally known fact that vegetables are 100% more delicious when served on a skewer, and these skewers are of no exception. These sausage kabobs are kid-friendly and are great for entertaining. I love to use beef sausages but they work with any sausage you like - even veggie sausages!...

When you’re looking for a new vegetable to try, make Hakurei turnips! Also known as a Japanese turnip or Tokyo turnip, these veggies are sweet and crisp when raw, but turn buttery when cooked. You can roast this Japanese turnip recipe in the oven or cook them even faster in an air fryer. Then, they are tossed in a sweet and savory miso maple sauce — it’s a delicious way to enjoy them....

I think toffee is underrated. It needs to be used more often! The sweet and salty combo is amazing, and the chewy, crunchy texture is golden. These Heath Bar cookies are phenomenal. The contrast between the chewy cookies and the crunchy Heath bits is purely sublime. Calling all toffee lovers, this recipe is for you. Heath Bar Cookies Heath Bar cookies are soft and chewy cookies with an awesome crunch and sweet-n-salty toffee flavor....

A savory, smoky mix of black-eyed peas, rice, and greens, Hoppin’ John is a traditional New Year’s Day meal in the South. It’s also easy to make, richly flavored, and, if you follow this particular healthy vegetarian Hoppin’ John recipe, includes every food group in a single pot. Now, I will not pretend this is a traditional Southern Hoppin’ John recipe. This particular version is made without pork. That’s right, Hoppin’ John without bacon, ham, or sausage (!...

Whenever I’m entertaining, I love to have at least one dip that can work for everyone, no matter if they are gluten-free, low carb, or just eat everything. My 5-minute cold crab dip is always a hit, but when you want an easy warm crab dip, it’s so easy to make that adjustment. This one is even creamier and cheesier than the cold version. And if you make this hot crab dip recipe as part of an appetizer spread, it’s sure to be one of the first things to go....

The Barefoot Contessa never disappoints! This meatloaf is incredibly moist and full of flavor. Stick to this recipe, and you can kiss tough, dry, or greasy meatloaf goodbye. You’d think it requires some expertise, but this recipe is easy and foolproof. Even amateur home cooks can pull this one off, no problem. Time to put on your aprons, folks. Let’s begin. How Do You Make a Juicy Meatloaf? Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit....

Rice is arguably one of the most popular food staples around the world. It fits into many diets, but is rice keto? Get answers to all your keto rice questions, including the number of net carbs in rice and the best keto rice substitute. For even more keto guidance, take a look at this full keto food list and macro calculator! Is rice keto friendly? No, white rice is not keto friendly....