Kristen

These golden brown sour cream banana oatmeal bars are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a light dessert. They are also a great treat to whip up quickly when you have some ripe bananas to use up!  Your family will love…

Prep time: 2 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Total time: 15 minutes. This Charred Garlic Butter Broccoli is the ultimate vegetable side dish!  All you need is a pan, stove, and a few simple ingredients to make this easy frozen…

These vegetarian Jalapeño poppers coated with French fried onions taste amazing! The fried onions give the popper a satisfyingly crispy outer layer, giving the poppers an irresistible crunch in every bite. If you are looking for a new appetizer recipe…

Risotto with ham and peas has a creamy, rich texture, with the natural sweetness of peas balancing the salty, savory ham flavor. I have instant pot instructions and stovetop instructions for using a saucepan for this dish.  This creamy Ham…

Panera Turkey Chili is a hearty, flavorful dish packed with tender turkey, beans, veggies, and warm spices. It’s savory, slightly smoky, and perfectly comforting—a bowl of pure coziness! Making it at home saves you a ton compared to the restaurant. …

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…

This Creamy Pineapple Jello Salad will remind you of the Dole Whip you can get at Disney! It’s packed with crushed pineapple and the perfect dessert “salad” for your next potluck!  Crushed Pineapple is one of my favorite ingredients for…

Instead of kids getting more toys for Christmas, consider gifting a trip or experience!  Here are ten fun ways to wrap an experience under the tree!  Whether your kids are older, you have too many toys, or you enjoy experiences…

Your family will love these easy Instant Pot Sesame Peanut Noodles! They are made with mostly pantry ingredients and cook up in mere minutes! Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 4 minutes Total time: 20 minutes I love making super…

These white chocolate chip cranberry cookies have a bright, citrusy flavor. You will love the addition of orange extract and orange zest!  This will become one of your favorite winter cookie recipes! These chewy cranberry-orange cookies are packed with orange…

Chewy butter pecan white chocolate chip cookies are a mouthwatering treat!  Each bite is a mix of nutty, sweet, and slightly salty flavors—a perfect comfort cookie that’s warm and indulgent. This chewy cookie recipe is slightly inspired by the chewy…

These salty and sweet pretzel toffee cookies are perfectly chewy and crunchy and have a splendid blend of flavors! Prep time: 15 minutes Chill time: 30 minutes Bake time: 10 minutes Total time: 1 hour If you are looking for…