It’s getting warmer here these days. So, while a cheesecake is, of course, desirable why not have a cheesecake and ice cream. Right? And, this one is simple, easy, and also our family favorite. Unlike traditional ice cream made with custard using egg yolks, milk, heavy cream, and sugar. Of course, this needs the use of an ice cream maker based on the manufactures instructions. This ice cream does not need any of those things....

In the mood for more savory meals like this one? I’ve got you covered with my recipes for Skillet Chicken Pot Pie, Pizza Pot Pies, and Skillet Chicken and Stuffing. While I’m a big fan of chicken pot pies, sometimes I just want to mix up the ingredients in those, you know? So, out with the peas and in with the mushrooms…and honestly? I love it so much more. It has all the savoriness of mushroom soup with the chewiness of crust (but not just any old pie crust, puffy pastry crust this time!...

Baked meatballs are simple, I promise. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, mix together, scoop into balls and bake. This recipe also includes a drizzle of sauce and a slice of cheese, but that’s it. The prep time is far less than you would think. I think it took me about half an hour to prep and get these into the oven. (That included making a quick batch of the most amazing marinara sauce and slicing the mozzarella to top them!...

Cookies and Cream Ice Cream I have a very well-established fondness for cookies and cream ice cream and there appears to be no end to the ways we can incorporate cookies into ice cream around here. This Chips Ahoy ice cream is the newest favorite in my home. Sweet strawberries mingle with crunchy golden Oreos whispering of summer in this lusciously smooth Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream. Oatmeal Cream Pie Ice Cream is a creamy vanilla ice cream with hints of brown sugar and cinnamon is generously filled with pieces of oatmeal cream pie cookies....

Can you believe that half of January is almost over? I feel like it was just Christmas and we were waiting for new years! This year seems like it’s got wheels. Well, it’s going to be Valentine’s Day soon and I knew I had to share this chocolate fudge cake with you. The truth is we make it often during the year when the kids want a little chocolate indulgence....

Christmas Ice Cream Float – This Christmas Ice Cream Float recipe is simple, delightful, and guaranteed to be a hit at your Christmas gatherings. This family-friendly drink has fun holiday flavor we enjoy during this season and it is filled with holiday cheer. Christmas Float is an absolute must for the holiday season! This has been my go-to recipe for years. You will wonder why you didn’t make it sooner. The kids love it and I Must admit, I was pretty impressed too when I first made this years ago....

This soft and chewy cookie balances the tartness of cranberries against the rich decadence of dark chocolate. If you aren’t typically a fan of cranberries, try this recipe. You won’t eat just one. Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies A perfectly baked cookie is one of my favorite desserts. Seriously. But, I simply cannot get enough of these cranberry chocolate chip cookies. I only remember eating cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving as a kid....

This is not a classically crisp or chewy cookie. I created this cookie specifically to mimic everyone’s favorite Cranberry Christmas Cake. I’ve been making these cookies regularly since last Christmas and I am so very excited to finally be sharing the recipe with you! With or without the glaze, eaten warm from the oven or three days later, these cookies are everything I love about the much-loved Cranberry Cake wrapped into a perfectly sweet, slightly tart cookie....

Pasta for me is often a quick meal on a busy day. I even have sauces like tomato, marina, and bolognese in the freezer at all times because if there is one meal my kids won’t complain it’s pasta. In fact, if you have teenagers, then these sauces mean the kids can make themselves a simple pasta. For example, my son’s favorite is spaghetti bolognese or meatballs. This is one of our family’s favorite weeknight meals....

If you love all things pasta like I do, then you’ll also want to try my recipes for Spicy Tomato Garlic Shrimp Pasta, Easy White Chicken Lasagna With Spinach, or this Baked Ziti With Ricotta and Sausage. I do a lot of thinking about the foods I like to eat, the recipes you all request, and then factor in the kinds of ingredients that are family-friendly and quick to cook....

For more mashed potatoes recipes, head on over to my popular posts for Garlic Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes, and Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes. One of my most favorite side dishes ever is potatoes. I could really eat them any style – roasted, smashed, diced, shredded… but these garlic mashed potatoes with sour cream are my absolute favorite! The combination of red potatoes, butter, sour cream, plus minced garlic is just divine....

Served with loads of fruit, cream puffs, graham crackers, and pretzels, this Dessert Fondue Board is a treat for the eyes and for everyone’s taste buds. When I saw the Chocolate Fondue Board in my friend Sandy‘s new cookbook, Big Boards for Families, I knew right then that I’d be making chocolate fondue this weekend. Like Sandy, I have a significant stash of chocolate in my kitchen at all times....

To make this cake all you need is a few basic ingredients and, a bowl and whisk!! It’s one of the easiest cakes I’ve ever baked. I love to enjoy this mango cake with ice cream on the side. Do try this cake with fresh mangoes when they are in season or with canned mango pulp all year round. Sometimes you just have to bake up something that makes you happy and cheers you up with the mere taste of it, and that’s what this Mango loaf cake does!...

I hope you lovelies are planning Christmas wisely this year and not leaving everything for the last minute. I have started shopping for my Christmas gifts for family and friends. This year, I’m thinking of making cookie jars with assorted cookies. I make a few batches of different cookies and then put four of each into the jars. That way, each jar gets a selection of cookies. Last year, I did the same, but with macarons....

For so many years, I’d been toasting my dry tortillas happily, allowing the cheese to form melted deliciousness between the layers. Don’t get me wrong, quesadillas are good that way, really good. However, a tortilla rubbed with just a tiny bit of butter? It’s a whole different ball game. The edges and outside of the quesadilla are still crispy, and that hint of butter is just perfect. I’ve been known to ask Jenny to make me a quesadilla for dinner more than a few times when visiting her....

I now declare Grilling Season in session. Let the celebratory dancing begin. If I wasn’t such a wuss in the cold I would grill 365 days a year. I absolutely love the flavor that grilling gives to meat, veggies, even desserts, and I especially love the ease of grilling. But my favorite thing about it is actually the process of cooking outside. I really love being outdoors and I have this habit of keeping all of the lights off in the house during the day because I only want to have natural light....

A Linzer jam torte cookie is a delightful twist on the classic Linzer cookie, taking it to a new level of deliciousness. This delectable dessert is created by layering buttery, almond-flavored cookie dough with a generous spread of fruity jam, creating a beautiful and enticing treat for your taste buds. But what sets the Linzer jam torte cookie apart from its traditional counterpart? First and foremost, the Linzer jam torte cookie showcases the perfect balance between sweet and tangy flavors....

Homemade teriyaki sauce is SOOOO much better than the bottled kind. Make it once and I promise you’ll never go back to store bought. It goes great on everything from meat to veggies! Why This Recipe Works Easy – This quick teriyaki sauce takes only 10 minutes from start to finish. That’s faster than going to the store to buy it! Just whisk the ingredients together in a saucepan, cool, and either use right away or store for later....

It’s finished with a pinch of salt and a sprinkling of poppy seeds to make a fabulously refreshing salad on a hot summer day. Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing Summer fruit salads are beautifully versatile. They are always a hit at barbecues and picnics and with the fruits in season right now; you can choose your favorites to combine. The first time I made this salad, I simply worked with the fruit that was already in the house....

I’ve been making Spicy Honey Brushed Chicken for years now and I love it every bit as much now as I did the first time we tasted it. However, this new version just trumped it. These bite-size pieces are even more flavorful and just as simple to prepare. The entire cooking time for this meal was less than 10 minutes. I served this chicken with Vegetable Rice Pilaf (recipe coming tomorrow!...