Kristen

This baked sourdough breadcrumbs chicken parmesan is a crispy, family-friendly dinner recipe that delivers classic Italian comfort with an easy oven-baked method. There is something extra satisfying about homemade chicken parmesan, especially when you start with flavorful sourdough breadcrumbs.  Pounding…

Pineapple-banana muffins made with ripe bananas and crushed pineapple are an easy, tropical-inspired bake that comes together quickly and delivers a soft, bright-flavored bite. If you have overripe bananas on the counter and a can of pineapple in the pantry,…

Potage Parmentier is a classic French potato-leek soup made with simple ingredients that create a rich, comforting flavor. This timeless French soup recipe turns everyday ingredients into a silky, satisfying meal.  You will love coming home to a piping hot…

This sweet potato coffee cake is soft, warmly spiced, and topped with a buttery brown sugar streusel that pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee. It is a cozy bake that turns leftover cinnamon sweet potatoes into a moist, flavorful…

These applesauce chocolate chip cookie bars are soft, chewy, and baked in an 8×8 pan with no egg needed. An easy recipe made with pantry staples and self-rising flour, delivering classic chocolate chip cookie flavor. If you love chocolate chip…

This creamy wild rice ham bone soup recipe uses a smoked ham shank to create a rich homemade broth with tender vegetables and cooked wild rice. A Midwest classic that is comforting, filling, and perfect for leftovers. There is something…

This Italian Penicillin Risotto recipe is easy, comforting, and full of soothing flavors. Made in one Pot with simple ingredients, it’s a creamy, cozy dish that feels nourishing and deeply satisfying. Some dishes don’t just taste good. They make you…

This creamy Instant Pot scalloped potato soup recipe is an easy, budget-friendly dinner made with boxed scalloped potatoes, cheese, and simple pantry ingredients. It’s cozy, customizable, and includes Instant Pot, crockpot, and stovetop methods of making it.  Scalloped potato soup…

These brown-butter pecan chewy cookies are packed with nutty flavors, rum extract, and cinnamon. With crisp edges and soft centers that your family will love!  Brown Butter Pecan Chewy Cookies with Rum Extract and Cinnamon Brown butter pecan cookies are…

Need a last-minute Elf on the Shelf idea?  My kids love it when Santa sends our Elf to our house during the holiday season!  They always look forward to waking up in the morning to see where they might see…

If you love cherries, these five cherry desserts bring big cherry flavor with simple ingredients and easy steps. Each recipe makes a sweet treat that works for weeknights, potlucks, or holiday baking. Cherry desserts are some of my favorite things…

These Cherry Pie Buttons use leftover pie crust and cherry pie filling to create a tiny, sweet dessert that is perfect for Christmas and the holidays. Cherry Pie Buttons are one of my favorite ways to turn leftover pie crust…