I don’t mean to brag, but eh-hem, I’m an award winner. Yep, it’s true. A winner of a blue ribbon. Utah State Fair. 4th grade. Yes, I said a STATE FAIR BLUE RIBBON. For my snickerdoodles recipe. Award winning baker I am. Smudge and I were going through some old boxes ... continue reading... about Snickerdoodles with White Chocolate Chips
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Homemade Baileys Irish Cream
Served on the rocks or stirred into a cup of hot coffee, homemade Baileys Irish cream makes the perfect boozy-spiked drink. Most days call for a strong cup of coffee. Some days call for a little something more. And these days...well, they call for a whole lot more. ... continue reading... about Homemade Baileys Irish Cream
21 Easy Recipes for Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey
This roundup of 21 easy but creative leftover turkey recipes will help you make the most of the lingering bites of Thanksgiving. Ahhh, it's the most wonderful time of year. Thanksgiving is over and even though next day leftover turkey sandwiches with all the fixins' are a ... continue reading... about 21 Easy Recipes for Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey
Juicy Turkey Breast
The best turkey breast recipe isn’t cooked in the crockpot but is roasted in the oven with wine, lemon and butter for a moist turkey breast every time. The Best Turkey Breast Recipe Cooking a full-blown turkey for a crowd is usually reserved for just one time a year—happy ... continue reading... about Juicy Turkey Breast
Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing
This Chinese Chicken Salad takes the lighter road than the heavier versions I always see at those popular food chains that everyone loves. It's made with crunchy romaine, wontons, and an almond crunch, and is topped with protein-packed chicken breast, pasta noodles, and a ... continue reading... about Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
The steakhouse favorite gets a potluck makeover to become this easy baked potato salad recipe loaded with bacon, cheese, and scallions in a sour cream and mayo dressing. Loaded Baked Potato Salad Sometimes I crave a break from the norm, and need a change in standard ... continue reading... about Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Easy Parmesan Buttered Noodles
This buttered noodles recipe does double duty as a full-blown dinner or a side for chicken, surf, or turf. Bonus: it uses just 4 ingredients! Easiest Buttered Noodles We’re not yet two weeks into 2014, so I think that technically I can squeeze in one more ode to 2013, ... continue reading... about Easy Parmesan Buttered Noodles
How to Make Quick-Pickled Onions
Quick-pickled onions can be made with just about any variety of vinegar sitting in your pantry and are ready to eat in just a few minutes time. Pickled onions hold a hidden superpower in the condiment world where they morph in flavor from being sweet like ketchup to tangy ... continue reading... about How to Make Quick-Pickled Onions
Chicken Piccata Pasta
This chicken piccata pasta's lemony white wine, butter and caper sauce makes a light and snappy coating for linguine with tomato bursts and mushrooms for an easy pasta dinner that won't weigh you down. I'm a serious fan of taking bleak weather days and giving them a zesty ... continue reading... about Chicken Piccata Pasta
Burr Trail Grill Pickled Beets
These easy pickled beets can be canned or made as quick pickles. Perfect for eating straight from the jar, or atop salads, sandwiches, and more! Easy Pickled Beets It’s about time I got on the pickling train, and there’s no better recipe to start than with these pickled ... continue reading... about Burr Trail Grill Pickled Beets
Bratwurst In Beer With Onions
Simmered in beer with onions that become sweet and caramelized, this bratwurst recipe is a familiar German meal with a Wisconsin twist for the best reason to cheer at tailgates or clink cheers for Oktoberfest. Hello, my name is Heidi. A classic German name, right? I even ... continue reading... about Bratwurst In Beer With Onions
Matzo Ball Soup with Chicken Meatballs and Homemade Chicken Broth Recipe
Matzo Ball Soup with Chicken Meatballs is an easy and homemade way to celebrate Passover or any matzo ball craving—with a twist. I’m not Jewish. But I am definitely a matzo ball lover. It all started with late night jaunts to the classic Canters Deli where I became an ... continue reading... about Matzo Ball Soup with Chicken Meatballs and Homemade Chicken Broth Recipe
How to Make Easy Basil Pesto
Homemade pesto is one of the quickest ways to brighten any dish from caprese chicken to pizza and even to macaroni and cheese. This is my tried and true method to make the perfect basil pesto recipe every single time. I’ve made homemade pesto many times and totally loved ... continue reading... about How to Make Easy Basil Pesto
Mascarpone Pumpkin Mousse Cups
This easy pumpkin dessert is made by layering crunchy amaretti cookies, homemade mascarpone pumpkin mousse, and whipped cream. Tastes like fall in a glass! Creating This Pumpkin Mousse Cups Recipe Like my Smudge, my nephew doesn't care for birthday cake. Like her, he'd ... continue reading... about Mascarpone Pumpkin Mousse Cups
Zesty Bread and Butter Pickles
This recipe makes a BIG batch of homemade bread and butter pickles. These can be made as refrigerator pickles, or they can be canned for later! Creating This Homemade Pickle Recipe Growing up, we were a house of dill. Everything I ate had to have a dill pickle on it. My ... continue reading... about Zesty Bread and Butter Pickles
The Secret to Grilled Baby Back Ribs
The trick to making perfect grilled baby back ribs every time is to cook them low and slow in the oven before grilling them. Trust me, it works! The Best Grilled Ribs Recipe This weekend we’re packing the coolers, loading up the truck with big boy toys and heading out of ... continue reading... about The Secret to Grilled Baby Back Ribs
Blueberry Oatmeal Quick Bread
This incredibly easy blueberry bread gets an added dose of healthy with the addition of Greek yogurt and oats, making it an even better option than banana bread or blueberry muffins. This quick bread recipe is a favorite I originally shared back in 2013. Lately I've been ... continue reading... about Blueberry Oatmeal Quick Bread
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This chocolate chip banana bread is made sans oil and instead uses Greek yogurt to add moisture. This is easily the best banana bread recipe I've ever made! When she speaks, I listen. And when her friends speak, I listen louder. Yes, I meant to say that. Louder. Because ... continue reading... about Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Indian Butter Chicken and Friday Faves
Ready in under 45 minutes, this Indian butter chicken is an easy weeknight dinner recipe your family will gobble right up! There is a glaring omission in the recipe repertoire of FoodieCrush which I am in the process of remedying as we speak. Chicken. Simple, easy and basic ... continue reading... about Indian Butter Chicken and Friday Faves
Classic Egg Salad Sandwich
Whether you're a fan of Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip, this classic egg salad sandwich recipe suits both cravings. Quick, simple, and easy! Simple Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe Once upon a time, as in yesterday, there was a family divided. They made their choices, they took sides. ... continue reading... about Classic Egg Salad Sandwich
The Best French Onion Soup
This traditional French Onion Soup recipe has a rich, decadent broth loaded with caramelized onions and topped with everyone's favorite part: the toasted bread and melty cheese. Homemade French Onion Soup If there's one soup I absolutely cannot resist, it's homemade french ... continue reading... about The Best French Onion Soup
The Simplest Alaskan King Crab Legs
Fresh steamed Alaskan king crab legs are prepped and ready in under 10 minutes. Perfect for date night in or an easy family dinner! Easy Alaskan King Crab Legs Hearts, sprinkles, love letters and romantic gestures from someone you’ve admired from afar. Or, maybe not. ... continue reading... about The Simplest Alaskan King Crab Legs
Daddy’s Baked Hamburgers
Yep, you read that right! These baked hamburgers are a breeze to make and come together in about 15 minutes. You'll definitely want seconds! Hamburgers in the Oven These baked burgers are my dad’s specialty, and when I called to get the recipe, ironically he had made them ... continue reading... about Daddy’s Baked Hamburgers
Sausage and Ricotta Lasagna
This sausage lasagna with ricotta is made even easier thanks to the no-boil noodles used in this recipe. Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen for later! Homemade Lasagna with Ricotta & Sausage Lately I’ve been a whirling dervish in my choices of what I’m craving to ... continue reading... about Sausage and Ricotta Lasagna
Gwyneth’s Blueberry Muffins Recipe
These homemade blueberry muffins are moist, loaded with berries, and so easy to make from scratch that I'll never make the boxed kind again. There are several recipes for my favorite baked goods that I am perennially trying to find the PERFECT recipe for. My top three ... continue reading... about Gwyneth’s Blueberry Muffins Recipe
Tortellini Soup with Artichokes
Ready in under 30 minutes and packed with cheese tortellini, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, this creamy tortellini soup is worth adding to your weekly meal rotation. Vegetarian Tortellini Soup Recipe There are plenty of different places I find inspiration for tasty ... continue reading... about Tortellini Soup with Artichokes
5 Easy Tips for Juicy Roast Chicken
A juicy, crispy roast chicken with vegetables is one recipe every home cook can—and should—easily master. Roast Chicken Recipe Why would a little old bird seem so intimidating to me? Maybe because the little clucker has inspired more failed recipe attempts for me than any ... continue reading... about 5 Easy Tips for Juicy Roast Chicken
Vegetable Lasagna with Butternut Squash and Shiitake Mushrooms
I've been making this easy vegetable lasagna for years. It's layered with a smooth butternut squash puree, shiitake mushrooms, a creamy white sauce, and melty cheese to make an irresistible layered lasagna noodle you'll love digging into. This recipe is brought to you by ... continue reading... about Vegetable Lasagna with Butternut Squash and Shiitake Mushrooms
Pumpkin Soup with Crispy Sage
This creamy pumpkin soup is made with just 7 ingredients! I like to stir in a little mascarpone cheese to bump up the creaminess factor and always add a sprinkle of crispy sage leaves on top. I won’t waste a lot of time explaining why we had this creamy pumpkin soup, not ... continue reading... about Pumpkin Soup with Crispy Sage
Easy Quick Roasted Tomatoes
While there's nothing quite like biting into a garden-fresh tomato, quick roasted tomatoes in the oven create a savory sweetness that's delicious made into a simple roasted tomato sauce on pasta, made into soup, or served as appetizers, no matter what time of year. You ... continue reading... about Easy Quick Roasted Tomatoes