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Hamburger casserole is packed with meat and kid-friendly cheesy macaroni that will please even those picky eaters. For more weeknight casseroles try Homemade Hamburger Helper and Broccoli Cheese Casserole. Easy, Cheesy + Delicious! Busy weeknights can be hard. Rushing kids from one activity to another and helping with homework can easily eat away the entire evening. It is important for us to carve out time to eat dinner together as a family so that we can connect....

Hawaiian Pineapple Pork Recipe Highlights Today, you’re in for a crazy delicious dinner idea. But, of course, I’m talking about this epic, foolproof Hawaiian Pineapple Pork recipe. If you love sweet and salty combos, this recipe is for you! I mean…It is not just sweet and salty. It really is a party of flavors in your mouth. Smoky, sweet, salty, and tangy. Honest to goodness, the flavor of this Hawaiian Pineapple Pork is out of this world delicious....

Oriana’s Thoughts On The Recipe I absolutely adore apple cider, and it’s something I really miss living in Europe. It’s just not a common find here, so I’ve had to come up with my own version from scratch! Honestly, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise because now I can control the flavor just the way I like it—sweet but not too sweet, and with that perfect blend of cozy spices....

Oriana’s Thoughts On The Recipe If you love Mexican food as much as I do, I am sure you are going to flip out with this Easy Instant Pot Shredded Mexican Chicken recipe. Trust me, it’s epic! I love how it’s packed with bold flavors, yet it’s so easy to make with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. You know how chaotic our weeknights can be, right? Between soccer practice, homework, and everything else, there’s hardly any time to cook....

If you’re a huge shortcake fan, you might also like Strawberry Shortcake Bars or this our Strawberry Shortcake Trifle. The Easiest Dessert – Ever! We’ve always been big fans of all things strawberry shortcake! One of our favorite ways to enjoy this dessert is a very simple version using the sponge cake cups found at the grocery store (usually in the bakery section or near the strawberries). Classic strawberry shortcake is made using shortcake which is a cross between a biscuit and cake....

Egg-Free Triple Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Recipe Highlights The holidays are undeniably upon us, and we are all baking cookies like there is no tomorrow; at least, I am! =) My daughter LOVES peppermint, so I made a holiday version of my favorite eggless chocolate cookie. If you love rich, intensely chocolate cookies, and you love peppermint, and you’ve been known to eat peppermint candies all holiday season … well, these cookies are made for you and you alone....

We love our original orange chicken recipe, but sometimes it’s nice to let things cook in the crockpot because it’s a little less hands on! Slow Cooker Orange Chicken I’ve blogged about my love for China and my special connection to the country, and you may have noticed that I share a lot of Asian recipes on the site. I especially like to share these recipes around the Chinese New Year, because our family LOVES to celebrate it!...

Countdown to Magic Hey girls! Hows your summer starting off? It’s Kendra from Kendra John Designs here today to share a free printable with you! Is anyone going to Disneyland or Walt Disney World soon??? If so, I bet your kids are so excited! Okay who are we kidding… I get SOOO excited about Disneyland! To spread the excitement, we put together some countdown prints for you to download and use....

French onion soup is one of those recipes that’s so much more than the sum of its parts. Soup—with just onions?! With cheese and bread on top? It sounds iffy on paper, but of course, we all know that this is a soup loaded with the most rich flavour. This vegan version is just as delicious as the classic recipe, minus the traditional dairy cheese and beef stock! Enjoy friends!...

If you are a fan of salty and tasty Fritos and a bit of spice, then this Frito corn salad is for you! It comes together easily and quickly like some of these other salads: Summer Corn Salad, Chicken Taco Salad or our Southwest Salad. Serve it as a side or appetizer! Have you tried Frito Corn Salad before? We never had it before until recently, and boy are we sad we’ve been missing out on such goodness!...

Prep Time : 15 mins Grated carrots -2 cups Milk -3/4 cup Sugar -1/4 cup Ghee – 2 1/2- 3 tbsp Cashew nuts -10 Raisins -2 tbsp Cardamom Powder – 1/4 tsp Method If you love halwa, then do not miss my delicious Beetroot Halwa Recipe, Easy Wheat halwa recipe and Badam Halwa (almond halwa). Read More

It’s classic chicken enchiladas in casserole form! This dinner recipe is simple, full of flavor and loved by all. Change it up with your favorite toppings, or try our red sauce + beef version. Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole At our house, we love our green chile chicken enchiladas. We never get tired of having those for dinner. Another dinner we really enjoy is casseroles! So we decided to combine the two for a simple and tasty enchilada casserole....

This is comfort food at it’s finest, along with other favorites like: Chicken Noodle Soup and Tortellini Soup. Comfort Food! Sometimes, you just cannot beat grilled cheese with tomato soup, am I right?! It’s comfort food at it’s finest and we have the perfect recipe for both of them. Why we love grilled cheese and tomato soup: Delicious. We love soup, and this one is beyond flavorful and the grilled cheese is simple but perfect for dipping....

GRILLING TIPS We’ve learned some grilling tips over the years that will ensure that your barbecued meal turns out just right every time! Preheat the grill so it’s hot and ready to immediately begin cooking the food once it is placed on it. Preheating is also helpful because it loosens any stuck on bits of food. Give the grates a quick brush before rubbing on an even layer of cooking oil....

Grinch punch is just as fun and delicious as our Christmas Punch and Holiday Punch. All are delightful pairings for your holiday celebrations. Gotta Love Grinch Punch! One of our many holiday traditions includes watching movies together as a family. We of course have our favorites that we watch each year, one of which is The Grinch, which is why we came up with this Green Punch to enjoy while we watched!...

If I am hosting a party, my pick will be bite-size appetizers like these tortilla pinwheels or these cucumber cream cheese crackers. If I am craving something warm then Mushroom Manchurian and Szechuan Panner Cigars are my favorite picks. What is Harissa? Harissa is a spicy tangy chili sauce or a paste made of dry red chiles (smoked), garlic, olive oil, mint, lemon, and a blend of warm spices including cumin, coriander, and caraway seeds....

Homemade BBQ Sauce is perfect for pouring over your favorite appetizers—like BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites—and using to flavor your main dishes like Dr. Pepper Ribs and Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken! Homemade BBQ Sauce For an extra depth of flavor, or if you just don’t have any on hand, you can easily whip up your very own BBQ Sauce! Have you ever done it before?? All of the ingredients are things I usually have on hand, making it a snap to create my own BBQ Sauce....

Homemade is best! There is something so deliciously addictive about french fries! Them and Chips and Salsa are the kryptonite for many any our family. Fortunately, you don’t need a drive-thru or take to make this crispy goodness at home! Homemade fries are the perfect snack or fab side dish. It may seem a little daunting, but with the right tools it is easy to achieve this golden wonder in no time....

The secret to achieving this tasty shell is boiling the dough. Now don’t worry, I have all of the steps laid out for you and these are actually quite easy to make! So get that Hamburger Queso Dip, Pulled Pork, or Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup ready to go! Taste Just Like Soft Pretzels! My hubby LOVES pretzel rolls. When ever he can get them, he chooses these flavorful buns....

Hot Cocoa Party We LOVE Hot Chocolate! We love to have it as part of our Christmas traditions, whether looking at lights, sitting around the fire, or reading Christmas books. One of our favorite ways to enjoy it is by creating a hot chocolate charcuterie board! It’s great for parties, get togethers and fun family nights. We’ve included a variety of flavors, but you can easily add your own touches. And don’t forget the homemade whipped cream....