Canning baked beans gives you the convenience of being able to enjoy homemade right off the shelf! Just open the jar, heat it up, and enjoy! And unlike store-bought canned baked beans, this doesn’t have any of the junk ingredients. Canned in a pressure canner, your baked beans or pork and beans will keep for up to a year. Be sure to also try our Homemade Canned Chili Con Carne!...

We served this potato salad with grilled chicken, corn on the cob, and cold watermelon. I simply can not get enough fresh watermelon in the summer whenever it’s available. Cheese with bacon is one of those combinations that very few people can resist, isn’t it? Whether the ingredients are combined in a hot pasta dish, a giant salad, roasted potatoes, breakfast tacos, or nachos, it’s always a winning combination....

Looking for more healthy recipes? Try my delicious Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan, Easy Healthy Baked Lemon Chicken, and Mango Salsa Chicken. More Recipes to Try Rigatoni Bolognese Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta Easy Cheese Tortellini Pasta Baked Feta Tomato Pasta Did you make this tasty pasta dinner? EXCELLENT! Please rate the recipe below and be sure to tag me on social when you share a photo – I love getting to see your CDLC creations!...

I was surprised by just how much this ice cream reminded me of chocolate-covered strawberries. Strawberry Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate Swirl This ice cream started as a variation of my Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream. However, the strawberry flavor here is much more dominant with just a hint of the original cheesecake flavor. The lemon and sour cream add a terrific balance to the sweetness, but the berries and the chocolate take center stage....

I was introduced to rugelach cookies when I came to Israel. Buttery, not too sweet and melt in your mouth delicious. After all, they are loaded with butter. I believe these Jewish cookies originated in Poland and are called Yiddish which means ‘twist’. There are many ways to twists these though. Today, I have rolled them similar to a croissant but you can also roll them into a long log then cut them into individual squares....

If I’d been smarter, I would not have let my kids taste this smoothie. I easily could have eaten the entire recipe all by myself. Lighter in flavor and not as filling as smoothies made with dairy, this was the perfect snack and we all enjoyed it.

The kids can toast them in the morning and eat them out of hand on the way out the door or enjoy a whole 5-minute breakfast on a plate with butter and syrup if they’ve allowed themselves enough time. Corn Waffles When I spied these cornmeal waffles in Sandy Coughlin‘s new cookbook, Big Boards and More, I knew exactly what we’d be making for our Sunday brunch. We love cornbread waffles so much, I figured it could only get more delicious with bacon and cheddar in the mix....

Cranberry Chutney I am a HUGE fan of cranberries that is clear. But what I love is creating recipes that celebrate the tartness of the cranberries and don’t just overpower it with sugar. There are so many ways to create that balance and this chutney does that beautifully with a combination of sugars from other fruits, spices, heat from red pepper flakes, acid, and a deeper sweet note that comes from brown sugar, not white....

Cranberry Pancakes There is something almost magical about getting out of bed as a kid and going to the kitchen in your pajamas and smelling warm pancakes. It is a thought and smell that takes me right back to being a kid again. It is such a warm cozy feeling to see and smell that stack of pancakes or waffles. So many fond memories are why I have such a love of making pancakes for my family....

Not at all dry, not at all greasy, crisp edges, chewy centers, practically perfect in every way! If you hang out with me on Instagram, you’ve been waiting quite a while for this recipe. (Thank you so much for being patient!) I promised it to you over a month ago! I wanted to test it once more before sharing it here and with the hassle of moving into a new house last month, my baking kept getting postponed....

Brownies are the ultimate indulgence, combining the rich, deep flavors of chocolate with a dense, fudgy texture that melts in your mouth. Whether you prefer them gooey or cakey, brownies are a classic dessert that never goes out of style. They’re the perfect treat for any occasion, offering a satisfying balance of sweetness and chocolatey goodness in every bite. Caramel sauce is a luxurious, velvety topping made by melting sugar into a rich, amber syrup and blending it with butter and cream....

The first time I tried fish carpaccio was in an Italian restaurant. It was a warm evening, and we found a small Italian restaurant by the sea. I decided to try something new and ordered the fish carpaccio. When the dish arrived, it looked really pretty—thin slices of fish with green herbs on top and a little bit of olive oil and salt. I took a bite, and it tasted amazing!...

This was a creation on a whim. I wasn’t in the mood to cook (oh yes, this happens even to me) and Todd was coming home in 30 minutes. I needed something quick to make. I opened my freezer and saw the homemade Mexican chorizo I had made and frozen a few weeks ago. I also had some butternut squash that needed to be used. Chorizo and butternut squash…I figured the cinnamon accents and spiciness of the chorizo would complement the sweetness of the squash....

Looking for more Asian-inspired chicken recipes? I’ve got you covered with these popular posts for Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Sticky Sesame Chicken, and Asian Citrus Chicken Salad. Why This Recipe Works Quick & Easy — Less than 30 minutes for this extraordinary tasty cashew chicken dish? It’s true! The ingredients just come right together in the skillet and the sauce is just a little of this, a little of that, whisk together, pour in, and let simmer!...

The rice turned out with a good amount of heat (completely optional) and the tomatoes balanced the dish well. Even my non-spice eater in the family ate two helpings of this rice. Easy Spanish Rice I love the simplicity of this recipe. The rice is cooked in broth to bring a bit of extra flavor. The cooked rice is set aside for a few minutes, as tomatoes, garlic, and onion are then simmered with spices in the same skillet....

There is nothing more comforting in winter or on a rainy day than a bowl of thick warm soup. Especially, if it is nutritious, wholesome, and healthy. My father-in-law makes a wonderful split pea soup our kids enjoy very much. So, while they do not otherwise like lentils, beans, or legumes they do enjoy this soup. Step-by-step: Instant pot Split pea soup Split peas – Sort and wash the split peas....

The three projects that my kids have been doing every year since they were little are these Halloween eyeball cookies, witches’ finger cookies, and blood-filled cupcakes. Well, it is simply strawberry filling filled in a chocolate cupcake with a big purple frosting on top. It’s always fun to watch the kids bite into these and have the strawberry filling ooze out. Why make these cookies They make perfect kids’ projects for Halloween....

As the leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp, there’s no better way to celebrate fall than by incorporating the season’s star ingredient—pumpkin—into your baking. Pumpkins are synonymous with autumn, bringing warmth and comfort to our favorite recipes. By adding pumpkin puree and a dash of pumpkin spice to your cupcakes, you introduce a rich, earthy sweetness and a medley of cozy spices that elevate the classic cupcake to a whole new level....

I know July Fourth is tomorrow and this definitely qualifies as a last minute recipe idea, but this year I’ve been simultaneously aching to share this cake with you, and really dreading sharing it as well. I’ve wanted to share it with you because, well it’s completely and utterly delicious in every way, easy to make, and has festive coming out the wazoo. And I’ve been dreading it because if I’m sharing this cake that means July is here and it’s been one year since my nephew’s accident....

Candied fruits are a delightful addition to any dessert, but what exactly are they? Well, imagine taking your favorite fruits and giving them a sugary makeover. That’s essentially what happens in the candying process. These fruits are bathed in a sweet syrup or sugar solution, which not only helps preserve them but also imparts a deliciously sweet and chewy texture. The process of making candied fruits is a delicate art that requires precision and patience....