So Father’s Day is right around the corner – HOW did that happen?? It kind of snuck up on us this year and now it’s crunch time to get Dad a gift. I’ve partnered up with Johnsonville to help you think outside the box this Father’s Day when shopping for the special man in your life. The Johnsonville Sizzling Sausage Grill cooks up to five brats or sausages in just 15 minutes....

Look how pretty these are. And while they look like the classic deep-fried pastry, guess what? These are baked!! Well, every Hanukkah we go through a few batches of donuts. So, it is simply fair that I substitute some of those with these baked versions. Baked doughnuts are healthier than regular fried doughnuts because they avoid most, if not all, of the oil. Step-by-step: Baked doughnuts Doughnut dough Yeast mixture – In the bowl of a stand mixer with the hook attachment, on medium speed, combine the warm milk, yeast, sugar, and eggs....

This has got to be my Rhea’s all-time favorite treat. She loves apple desserts and this one definitely is top on her list. The apples are baked soft and sweet with delicious raisins and pecans, which she loves. The ‘Apfelstrudel’ (or ‘apple strudel’) is a sweet Austrian pastry. More than a pastry, it is a cultural icon. The word strudel means “whirl” in German. The first versions of this sweet treat were simple variations on rolled-up bread....

Chinese plum sauce is a smooth sweet and tart sauce infused with traditional Chinese spices and boasts a deliciously complex flavor profile that will mesmerize your taste buds! It’s wonderfully versatile as a dipping sauce, stir-fry sauce, basting sauce or glaze as well as simply tossed with noodles and drizzled on rice. Chinese Plum Sauce Recipe It is believed that the Chinese were the first to cultivate plums and plums have an important place in traditional Chinese culture....

I was in the mood for a stuffed baked potato and I also wanted tacos; I came up with this combination and we all really enjoyed them. I used both small Yukon gold potatoes and larger sweet potatoes. They both were delicious and everyone in the family was able to stuff their favorite potato their own way. If you use an assortment of sizes, simply check them to determine doneness and remove each potato from the oven when it is fork-tender....

Beef Pot Pie Isn’t pot pie just the epitome of cozy comfort food? Rich, savory gravy hugging every chunk of meat, nestled beneath a flaky crust. The vegetables are wonderful, too, but that’s not why I’m making this easy beef pot pie recipe. The boys at my table don’t think about the vegetables too much when it comes to beef pot pies. They want steak in their pot pie nearly as much as they want it in their chili....

I like making cornbread when I have guests over. The smell of butter cooking on the cast-iron skillet accompanied by the smell of cornbread is absolute heaven. It makes you and your guests hungry and gives a wonderful homey feeling. That smell of butter lingers in the house for a long time. The truth is cornbread is not as easy as it seems. Less liquid can make it dry, and too much liquid can make it soggy like a sunk cake....

Chocolate brownies can seem difficult to make, but with the right recipe, a simple bowl, and a little time, you can make these rich, delicious treats for yourself and the ones you love. These are a staple at bake sales and bakeshops all over the country. Most brownies are prepared as a baking mix that is then baked and cut. Some brownies are prepared from scratch, from start to finish, as we are going to do here....

Life is made sweeter with this BEST peach crisp recipe! You can make it in the slow cooker or in the oven – your choice – and we’ll show you how to get perfect results either way! Crisps are one of my all-time favorite desserts. Growing up my mom would make her famous apple crisp that had everyone clamoring for second helpings. And though cobblers and crumbles are both delicious as well, between the three crisps are hands down my favorite....

Serve up this copycat Cafe Rio dressing with my Cafe Rio Sweet Pork, Sweet Pork Enchilada Stacks (enchilada casserole), Tomatillo Ranch Chicken, Sweet Pork Enchiladas, and Easy Mexican Rice. Looking for more delicious dressing recipes? Check out my popular posts for Olive Garden Salad and Dressing, Cilantro Avocado Dressing and Creamy Honey Mustard. More Recipes You’ll Love Chicken Enchilada Casserole Best Easy Enchilada Sauce Chipotle Chicken Easy Taco Casserole Mexican Salsa (great for canning!...

I made a whole pan of this Cheesy Meatless Manicotti today expecting to be serving four people. I served two. My husband and myself. We have a lot of leftovers. So if you think this recipe sounds delicious (which it is) but don’t feel like making a trip to the store to buy manicotti shells, just come on by my house, we have plenty to go around. I’m thinking that I’m still recovering from the mayhem of holiday/home makeover week....

For more popular cookie recipes to make right now, try my Cookie Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, my Copycat Swig Sugar Cookies, and my Almond Sugar Cookies. You all know how much I love hearing from you! Whether you leave comments on my recipe blogs, follow me on Facebook, or Instagram, I read everything you guys say and take it all into account when creating new recipes. Recently, I asked my followers on Instagram for some cookie ideas....

For more Asian-inspired dishes, check out my recipes for Asian Citrus Chicken Salad, Sticky Asian Grilled Chicken, Mango Chicken Curry, and Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps. I feel like I haven’t made an Asian-inspired dish in a while, and it was about time, right? I make my favorite slow cooker broccoli beef every chance I get, but I really needed something new on the weekly menu so I started experimenting with my re-creating some of my favorite Asian restaurant dishes....

More sandwiches and handheld deliciousness right this way! Try Pork Lettuce Wraps, Strawberry Chicken Bacon and Poppy Seed Wraps, Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Wraps. More Lunch Recipes to Try Easy Chicken Gyros Slow Cooker Chicken Quesadillas Bacon Avocado Egg Salad Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps Best Chicken Salad Recipe Meal Prep Perfection: If you are like me, every day I am scrambling around what I am going to have for lunch....

Fajita Quesadilla My sister taught me how to make absolutely irresistible quesadillas many years ago and ever since then, they’ve been a regular breakfast, lunch, and dinner option in our home. Quesadilla fillings are endlessly fun to play with and we’re really loving these fajita quesadillas lately. Grilled bell peppers or roasted peppers and onions are excellent in quesadillas. But, if you don’t happen to have these on hand already, it will only take a few minutes to toss the peppers and onions in a hot skillet and saute them....

Chicken and pasta Mondayyyyyyyyy. It’s a thing. As of now. Have you tried the Cajun alfredo pasta from Chili’s?? So good. The end. Okay not the end because I have more to say about this recipe. I recreated it using my favorite Cajun seasoning mix. I’ve been using it for the past couple of years and luuuuuuuv it. If you have a store-bought Cajun mix in your pantry already, that’s fine, use it!...

Cinnamon rolls, babka, and rugelach rolls are my kid’s favorite treats. Our home fills with the irresistible scent of freshly baked cinnamon rolls every weekend. It’s become a cherished tradition in our family that brings everyone together in the kitchen. My kids have always adored these gooey, cinnamon-infused treats. But little did we know, a delicious twist awaited us in the world of baking. The scent of cocoa mingled with cinnamon, creating an intoxicating aroma that filled the kitchen....

Cranberry Apple Oatmeal Fall brings about such cozy feelings for me. Not only cozy sweatshirts and fires but cozy, warming things in my belly. The full-body warming feeling that comes from oatmeal is such morning comfort. Being surrounded by local apple orchards, apple picking season brings about a bowl of fresh apples on the counter for weeks on end. There really isn’t a better snack and any that get soft I can easily toss into oatmeal or other dishes....

Stir fry is a beloved cooking technique that originates from Chinese cuisine and has gained worldwide popularity for its quick, versatile, and healthy preparation method. This cooking style involves rapidly frying ingredients—typically proteins, vegetables, and sauces—in a small amount of hot oil, resulting in a dish that retains vibrant flavors and crisp textures. One of the key reasons stir fry is so popular is its adaptability. It’s a perfect canvas for using up a variety of ingredients you have on hand, allowing for endless combinations and creativity in the kitchen....

I told you yesterday that I was never much of a juice drinker, except for freshly squeezed lemonade (like this very refreshing Mango Peach Lemonade.) Well, another shocker, I’m not really a soda drinker either. I never liked it growing up because the carbonation burns my throat and the flavors of almost every soda do not appeal to me. I remember the first time my sister Sherry let me try some of her Coke one time and I declared that it tasted like “fruity Root Beer”....