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Pumpkin apple cider bisque is a delightful fall-inspired dish, a sweet and savory meal that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin with the sweetness of apple cider.  There is nothing like a piping hot bowl of soup with a sandwich…

Risotto Carbonara is an easy restaurant-quality dish you can whip up at home in just a few minutes. I have included stovetop and Instant Pot Instructions for you.   Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time 30 minutes total time: 40 minutes…

These mouthwatering chicken alfredo stuffed Hawaiian Rolls make an easy lunch, dinner, appetizer, or late-night snack! You only need a few ingredients and about 15 minutes to whip these up!  I have been sharing many Hawaiian Roll recipes lately; I…

Making garlic bread with Hawaiian rolls makes the perfect combination of sweet and savory! This recipe is stuffed with olive oil, garlic, butter, and parmesan cheese and is the perfect thing to make on soup night!  This post contains affiliate…

If you have an overabundance of cherry tomatoes in your garden, you’re in the right place!  Toward the end of the summer, we often have hundreds of cherry tomatoes to use up.  Cherry tomatoes taste sweet and pair well with…

Baklava Salmon is quick, easy, and mouthwatering!  Your family and friends will be impressed with this 30-minute restaurant-quality meal!  Total time: 30 mins I grew up eating lots of Mediterranean food, and every time I find myself back in Chicagoland,…

Your friends and family will become obsessed with these pan-seared chicken thighs cooked in a lemon basil pan sauce! Prep time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes These lemon basil chicken thighs will become one of…

This Cold Sesame Peanut Noodle salad is an easy make-ahead recipe to enjoy when the weather is too hot to heat up your kitchen! Total Time: 30 minutes  You will love the sweet peanut flavor in these sesame peanut noodles!…

This sheet pan-roasted cauliflower vegetable primavera is a healthy, low-carb meal that can be whipped up on a weeknight! Prep Time:15 minutes Cook Time:15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes You will love this Italian-inspired sheet pan veggie primavera with cauliflower…

If you love ranch dressing, try this recipe for pickle juice ranch dressing! This is an easy salad dressing that is made from pantry staples and is deliciously tangy with the addition of dill pickle juice.   I live in Iowa,…

This slow-cooker creamy Rotel chicken is perfect for meal prep!  It tastes zingy and makes delicious salads, rice bowls, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and more! This post contains affiliate links This slow Rotel Chicken recipe only calls for a few ingredients…

These Instant Pot sweet, saucy Thai-Inspired Noodles will cook in just a few minutes and taste better than takeout!  If you enjoy peanut noodles at your local Thai Restaurant, you will enjoy this one-pot version you can make at home. …