My take on Pollo Asado pairs smoky, citrusy chicken with warm, crisp-edged corn pancakes hot off the skillet. The marinade of achiote paste, fresh lime, and orange juice gives the chicken its deep red color and earthy, citrus-kissed flavor. It’s the kind of meal that has people laughing between bites and talking with their mouths still full, whether it’s Cinco de Mayo, a summer cookout, or a laid-back weekend dinner with the family....

A creamy, delicious Pumpkin Pie Smoothie blended with pumpkin puree, banana, yogurt, and cozy spices that tastes just like pumpkin pie in a cup makes for an easy and healthy Fall breakfast. Are you ready for all things Fall? It’s one of our favorite times of the year and a great time to enjoy the Fall flavors and spices in so many different ways. Be sure to try out our refreshing Pumpkin Juice and our cozy Slow Cooker Homemade Apple Cider as well....

Puppy Chow (aka Chex Mix Muddy Buddies) is one of our favorite no-bake treats! The combination of peanut butter and chocolate covered Chex cereal that is then tossed in powdered sugar to coat every last piece is nearly irresistible! When you are in the mood for something tasty but don’t want to heat up the oven, puppy chow is the way to go! We also like making Salted Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats , Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies , and Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispies Treats !...

Summer cookouts, family reunions, and backyard barbecues are a cinch with this easy Slow Cooker Baked Beans recipe in your pocket! They combine the classic, savory flavors of barbecue sauce, mustard, and bacon to create a timeless dish that takes no time at all and is sure to be the best baked beans you’ve ever had! Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Slow Cooker BBQ Baked Beans Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success What To Serve With BBQ Baked Beans Substitutions and Variations Classic BBQ Slow Cooker Baked Beans (Crock Pot Baked Beans) Recipe More of My Best Slow Cooker Recipes Some of my best childhood memories are of family reunions up in Idaho where grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins would load picnic tables with all the best potluck dishes like cottage cheese jello salad , macaroni salad , broccoli salad , and of course, plenty of baked beans....

This Tuscan white bean soup comes together in the slow cooker with cannellini beans, hearty vegetables, Italian sausage, and a bright pop of lemon simmered in rich broth. It delivers big Italian flavor with minimal prep, plus it’s naturally gluten free, making weeknight cooking or entertaining feel effortless and comforting at the same time! This dish is inspired by the rustic cucina povera tradition in Italy, where simple ingredients were slowly coaxed into deeply comforting meals....

This post was created as in partnership with Imperial Sugar. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. This Strawberries and Cream Sheet Cake is so light and moist with a whipped cream strawberry cream cheese frosting that is the perfect compliment to the sweet fresh berry cake beneath. The other day I was craving strawberry cake, but I wanted something really simple and light. So instead of making a layer cake, I decided to bake one in a rectangular pan and frost it with a whipped cream frosting instead of buttercream....

Ready in just about an hour, these Instant Pot Pork Carnitas will quickly become a staple in your home! They are so easy to make, absolutely loaded with flavor thanks to the homemade escabeche, and they go perfectly with tacos, salads, nachos, burritos, and quesadillas. Meal prep a large batch of these pork carnitas for easy weekday lunches and family dinners. Do you love Mexican-inspired dinners? Try my Green Chili Chicken Chimichangas or make some Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef for Taco Tuesday!...

These lemon dessert recipes are bursting with tangy and sweet flavors. If you have an excess of lemons, I highly recommend any one of these delectable treats to fully enjoy the zesty lemon taste. And the best part is, these recipes can bring a rush of flavor any time of the year. I absolutely love the flavor of lemon in baking and cooking. It’s such a bright & fresh, fruity flavor with just the right amount of lip-puckering tartness....

These are some of our favorite raspberry dessert recipes that highlight one of the best fruits of all! There are raspberry cakes and cookies, tarts, pies, macarons, and more! When raspberries are in season, plentiful and sweet, here is some inspiration for a raspberry dessert recipe you are sure to love! When are raspberries in season? Fresh raspberries are typically in season during the summer months, from late June to early September, although they can be found year round at most stores nowadays....

This 10 minute Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe uses fresh cranberries with the perfect amount of sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon for a deliciously sweet side dish that just might be the most popular thing on your Thanksgiving table. Why we love this Homemade Cranberry Sauce Cranberry Sauce Recipe ingredients Best Cranberry Sauce Recipe substitutions How to make Cranberry Sauce with Orange Cranberry Sauce Recipe tips How to use Fresh Cranberry Sauce Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice storage Best Cranberry Sauce Recipe FAQs More Thanksgiving Recipes Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe Recipe Canned cranberry sauce is fine and all but it tastes, well, canned....

Creamy, tangy, and loaded with juicy blueberries, this bake blueberry cheesecake recipe is a showstopper with its buttery graham cracker crust and homemade blueberry topping (plus even more blueberries baked right into the cheesecake itself!). It’s a perfect make-ahead dessert for summer barbecues and holidays, and if it’s your first time trying your hand at cheesecake, you’ll love my easy-to-follow steps. I have made dozens and dozens of cheesecakes, but I find that I keep coming back to blueberry cheesecake as one of my go-to choices when asked to make a dessert....

This moist Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake is loaded with sweet blueberries, has a crumbly, cinnamon, streusel center, and is baked to perfection. All you need is a little dusting of powdered sugar for a wonderfully delicious breakfast, dessert, or afternoon treat! The first time I ever had this cake I fell head-over-heels in love with it. I was living in New Jersey and a family from my church congregation invited me over for dinner....

Carrot Bread is a wonderful and simple quick bread that is perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger and moderately sweet so it’s perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack! When you are bored with banana bread but still love making quick breads, which are basically the easiest of all the breads, it’s a great time to turn to carrot bread! It’s super moist, lightly sweet, and loaded with vegetables, so we can consider it healthy, right?...

This Sweet and Sour Pork has tender chunks of pork are pan fried crispy on the outside, then added to sauteed onions, peppers, and fresh pineapple in a homemade sweet and sour sauce inspired by some of our favorite Chinese take-out. If you love Chinese take-out, be sure to try our Easy Honey Walnut Shrimp , Easy, Classic Chinese Beef with Broccoli , and Easy Chicken & Vegetable Stir-Fry !...

Soft and moist Coconut Cupcakes are made from scratch with three different kinds of coconut for the best possible taste and texture! Topped with an easy coconut cream cheese frosting and more shredded coconut, these cupcakes always get rave reviews! If you love coconut recipes, be sure to also try our Coconut Macadamia Nut Ice Cream , Coconut Cream Pie , or Fluffy Toasted Coconut Pancakes . What You’ll Need How to Make Coconut Cupcakes FAQ’s Tips for Success What is the Best Frosting for Coconut Cupcakes?...

A festive cranberry pecan cheeseball is the perfect addition to your holiday party spread! This creamy cheese appetizer combines tangy cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a delicious balance of flavors to create a crowd-pleasing centerpiece that pairs beautifully with crackers, veggie sticks, or pear slices. Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success What to Serve with Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball Substitutions and Variations More Crowd-Pleasing Recipes for Your Christmas Party Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball Recipe The cheeseball first rolled onto the scene in 1944, thanks to Virginia Safford’s cookbook, but it didn’t stay chic forever—by the ’80s, it was labeled as tacky as shag rugs and tinsel....

Creamy Potluck Potatoes are total comfort food! Cheesy and savory, this is the perfect casserole side dish to serve a crowd, whether it’s a holiday dinner, family reunion, or church potluck! Love cheesy potatoes? Be sure to check out our Twice Baked Potatoes , Scalloped Potatoes [Au Gratin Potatoes] , and Baked Greek Feta Fries ! My friend Ginny shared this recipe with me years ago and they quickly became a family favorite, replacing the macabre named and often bland (in my opinion) “funeral potatoes” and the more labor and time intensive scalloped or au gratin potatoes....

Curried Chicken Salad is the best chicken salad! You get the tender chunks of chicken and crisp celery, with the added bonus of sweet apples, chewy raisins, and crunchy cashews in a creamy curry-flavored dressing. My family loves traditional chicken salad , but when I’m craving a version with bold flavors, this curried chicken salad is my go-to. Just like the classic recipe, this version is made with a creamy dressing, tender chicken, and a variety of add-ins for flavor and texture, but the addition of fragrant curry powder really takes it up a notch!...

This easy Greek 7 Layer Dip is loaded with all the best flavors of Greece in dippable form! Garlicky hummus and yogurt, crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and savory feta and pine nuts are perfect for dipping pita chips and sharing as an after school snack or wonderful party appetizer. Each year when school rolls around, I start thinking about what sorts of snacks I can give my kids when they get home, tired, hot, and hungry after a long day at school but it’s way too long before dinnertime....

This easy Oven Roasted Cauliflower recipe is one of my go-to choices for giving my family a healthy vegetable side to go with dinner. It’s quick, healthy, mostly hands off, goes with almost anything, and everybody, even my cauliflower-hating husband, enjoys cauliflower this way. If you are trying to eat more vegetables without getting bored, I’m right there with you. Try my Oven Roasted Asparagus with Garlic, Parmesan, & Lemon , Haricot Verts with Dijon Vinaigrette , or Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy !...