Easy Cranberry Salad is a sweet and tasty side to holiday dinners. Pair it with our favorite Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Yeast Dinner Rolls, Candied Sweet Potatoes, and Honey Glazed Carrots to complete the perfect meal! A sweet holiday side I love cranberry season! Not only does it mean it’s the holiday season, but it means I can whip up some of my favorite cranberry recipes, like sweet Orange Cranberry Bread....
Similar to Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies, these little gems are simply delish! But unlike traditional Chewy Sugar Cookies, these take much less time. A cookie that comes together this quickly and tastes this good is sure to make your go-to list!! Pillowy Magic These easy cream cheese cookies are soft and delicate. The cream cheese adds a layer of flavor and softness to the cookies, making these mouth-watering bites! Best yet, they come together very quickly with only a few ingredients....
Cream Cheese Salsa Dip adds some tang to your favorite store bought, or Homemade Salsa. It’s ready in minutes, for a quick appetizer—perfect for pairing with Homemade Tortilla Chips or Baked Tortilla Chips! Quick + Easy Cream cheese and salsa dip It’s no secret that we love chips and salsa in our house! We have red salsa, green salsa, and lots of tasty chunky versions like Peach Salsa and Pineapple Salsa....
Birria tacos are everywhere lately, but plant-based versions of this food trend—well, they’re a little bit harder to find. Luckily you can make meaty, crispy, smoky-and-savory vegan birria tacos at home! What Are Birria Tacos? Birria tacos are a Mexican street food dish from the state of Jalisco. They’re made with slow-cooked meat that’s been shredded and then fried, creating a crispy exterior. The meat is piled onto corn tortillas that have been dipped in the cooking liquid from the meat, then the tacos are fried in a skillet until crispy....
Not only did he learn how to smoke meat, but he also realized that his favorite kind of meat is brisket. It’s tender, it’s flavorful, and it’s one of our favorite dishes to make for family dinners, holidays, and special occasions. It may seem difficult or a little more fancy, but we promise you this crock pot brisket recipe will become a new favorite! Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video
Only 5 Minutes to Prep! We have our favorite soups on rotation in the colder months, and this crockpot tortellini soup is one of them! In fact, it’s probably a top 3 at the Merkleys. The best part is that you literally dump everything in the crock pot and you’re set!! Weeknights are busy so we LOVE recipes that can be dumped into the slow cooker and taste AMAZING 4 hours later....
Chocolate Bread is filled with delicious chocolate flavor. For more chocolate love, try Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Fudge, Chocolate Cupcakes, or Chocolate Cream Pie. Chocolate Quick Bread This Chocolate Loaf Cake is a marriage of muffins and cake in bread form. Serve up a slice of this chocolatey goodness for breakfast, as a snack, for dessert, or anytime you want a chocolate fix. Chocolate Bread is a quick bread, meaning no yeast or rising time is needed!...
Zucchini is a surprisingly delicious addition to a classic Chocolate Cake recipe, and it adds the perfect amount of moisture. This chocolate zucchini cake is just as moist as our Sour Cream Chocolate Cake! chocolate Cake + Zucchini Now that summer is coming to a close, zucchini is abundant and recipes have been popping up everywhere. Instead of using it in my favorite bread, I decided to grate some up and use it in this incredible chocolate zucchini cake....
Slow cooker recipes are perfect for those busy weeknights or when the cold weather moves in. This chili is no exception! Crock Pot Turkey Chili is perfectly filling on its own, or you can serve it with Sour Cream Cornbread or Homemade Dinner Rolls. Warm + Hearty I love soups and chilis, especially as the weather starts changing!! Actually, my entire family loves soups. They are warm and filling and so versatile....
Easy Eggless Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Bakery-Style), Eggless Blueberry Muffins, Eggless Banana Chocolate Muffins, and Eggless Sugar Donut Muffins are some of my favorite eggless muffin recipes to try. Eggless Banana Bread Muffins Recipe Highlights We love muffins around here, and this recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or lunch box snacks! They are easy and quick to make. All you need is one bowl. No mixer is needed! Eggless Banana bread is one of our favorites too, but muffins are quicker to bake, and I love the fact that they’re easily portable and taste just as good....
Oriana’s Thoughts On The Recipe You know those nights when you just need something quick, delicious, and healthy on the table? That’s exactly why I love these eggless tuna patties! They’re a fantastic go-to for those busy days when dinner needs to come together fast but still taste amazing. Plus, they’re a healthier option that doesn’t skimp on flavor, which is a total win in my book! What’s great about these tuna patties is how satisfying they are....
We love a tasty veggie side, especially when it involves green beans! Fried Green Beans, Roasted Green Beans, and this green bean salad are some of our favorites. We Love This Simple Salad A warm salad is a perfect side dish for a simple weeknight meal. This green bean salad is dressy enough to serve alongside a holiday spread or for special occasions. Here are a few more reasons why we love it:...
Easy Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes Recipe Highlights Welcome to Potato Heaven! I can’t deny that potatoes are one of my favorite foods! So, there is a lot of potato eating in our house. I’ve made them in so many different ways: French fries, mashed potatoes, potato casserole, potato gratin, etc.… But these Easy Cheesy Garlic Hasselback Potatoes are for sure my new favorite. These potatoes are ridiculously easy and tasty. They’re crispy on the outside....
There are several reasons why chicken is my go-to food for many weeknight dinners. Not only it’s easy to prepare and pretty much inexpensive, but It’s also delicious and very versatile. The perfect example is this bomb-diggity Easy Moroccan Chicken!! Moroccan cuisine is an absolute feast for the senses. Full of mouthwatering flavors, scents, and spices that make it unique and irresistible. Another distinctive peculiarity of Moroccan cuisine is the combination of sweet and savory flavors, which I absolutely love....
Condensed milk – 140 grams/4-5 tbsp Fresh Cream -1 1/4 cup Any orange flavored drink-1/2-3/4 cup Note – Turn the refrigerator (freezer) settings to maximum. You can use homemade cream (collected from full fat milk) or any ready made cream available in the market. Read More
Candy is a perfect addition to the cookies and brownies on your holiday spread. Peppermint Chocolate Truffles are one of our favorites!! Chocolate Truffles I’m back with a minty, festive candy recipe perfect for the holidays. Don’t you think these truffles would be a welcome addition to Christmas cookie trays? I do (along with our Christmas Crack and Homemade Turtles)! Candy making does not need to be intimidating. There are so many quick, easy recipes out there....
Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert, but the traditional version is pretty heavy on the dairy, which means it’s not exactly vegan-friendly. There’s milk, the pudding, whipped cream on top, and some recipes that have you make the pudding from scratch have eggs too. Luckily, you don’t have to miss out on this favourite old-fashioned treat once you switch to a vegan lifestyle—a few simple swaps and you can make rich, creamy vegan banana pudding at home!...
The BEst Side! We eat a ton of Asian food, and this egg roll recipe is one of my favorite appetizers or a side to complete any Asian dish! We’ve made this recipe since I was young but now my girls make them all the time. They’re so simple and so delicious. Egg Roll Ingredients PREP TIME: 10 minutes (Add 30 minutes if you need to bake chicken to shred)COOK TIME: 10 minutes...
Oriana’s Thoughts On The Recipe Pineapple upside-down cake is such a classic recipe, isn’t it? There’s something so nostalgic about it. Growing up, I always loved the look and taste of those beautifully caramelized pineapples sitting pretty on top of a soft cake. Naturally, I had to create an eggless version that everyone can enjoy, and let me tell you, it’s a game-changer! This Eggless Pineapple Upside Down Cake has become a favorite in my household....
If you love these pork chops, you will also love our Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Baked Pork Chops! We Love crunchy Pork Chops! We’ve always loved pork chops and love that we are trying new ways to prepare them for dinner. We especially love Southern fried pork chops because they are so easy and delicious. Why we love these chops: Tasty. These pork loins are crunchy on the outside, super tender and juicy on the inside, so flavorful, and made in a pan....
