Homemade Breadsticks slathered in butter and sprinkled with a mix of garlic, Parmesan, and herbs are perfect for dunking in marinara sauce or ranch dressing for a tasty appetizer or filling side. These breadsticks are vastly superior to Olive Garden’s (blasphemy for many, I know, but it’s true) and perfect with soups, salads, pasta, and pretty much any main dish! We like to serve homemade breadsticks with spaghetti and meatballs , baked spaghetti casserole , white chicken spinach lasagna , or any of our favorite soup recipes !...

Strawberry Lemonade is the perfect sweet, tart, and refreshing summer beverage. You can adjust the flavor however you please and it is great for using up excess strawberries and lemons. You can’t go wrong with an ice-cold lemonade during the warmer season. It’s perfect to cool you down and so versatile, everyone will enjoy it! Some of our favorites are Fresh Squeezed Homemade Lemonade , Homemade Blackberry Lemonade , and Easy Brazilian Lemonade....

This old-fashioned Classic Macaroni Salad recipe is a texture lover’s dream with a creamy, light mayo-based dressing, al dente pasta, hard-boiled eggs, and crunchy fresh veggies like celery, red pepper, and onion in every bite! Perfect for all your summer gatherings from picnics to potlucks! Easy Macaroni Salad Ingredients Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe Variations How to Make Dressing for this Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe How to Make Homemade Macaroni Salad Our Favorite Foods to Serve With the Best Macaroni Salad Recipe Storing Leftover Homemade Macaroni Salad More Potluck Perfect Side Dishes Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe Summer means burgers on the grill, slices of juicy, cold watermelon, and all the barbecue side dishes you can think of!...

These Traeger Smoked Chicken Thighs (or quarters) are one of our go-to easy summer meals for entertaining friends. The smoky flavor, juicy meat, and sticky sweet barbecue sauce finish is outdoor cooking at its finest and takes less than 15 minutes of prep work! We love using our Traeger pellet grill to make these easy smoked chicken thighs all year round since we are lucky enough to live where grilling season can pretty much be done any month of the year....

Rich Chocolate Scones laden with chocolate chips and cocoa powder are taken to the next level with an easy chocolate glaze in a delicious and decidedly American twist on the traditional Scottish recipe. They are incredible! This easy chocolate scones recipe is perfect for breakfast, dessert or an afternoon treat! What is Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder? Chocolate Scones Ingredients How to Make Chocolate Scones How do I store these chocolate scones?...

This viral Dubai chocolate bar is all crunch, cream, and pistachio-packed indulgence, made with golden kataifi strands that crisp up beautifully, rich pistachio butter, and swirls of dark and white chocolate. Inspired by Middle Eastern desserts and made famous on TikTok, it’s like baklava broke free, ditched the tray, took the stage – and redefined what a candy bar could be. I’m not big into trends when it comes to food, but there are a handful that are worth the hype and this TikTok viral Dubai chocolate bar is definitely one of them....

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are a delicious, healthy side dish that’s both quick and easy to prepare! Perfect for busy weeknights or as a tasty addition to special meals, these crispy delights are cooked to golden brown perfection with less oil and hassle than traditional methods! Brussels sprouts have transformed from a once-overlooked vegetable to a beloved staple in many kitchens, including ours, especially when prepared in the air fryer....

Melted, rich Baked Brie is encased in flaky, buttery puff pastry with apricot preserves for the perfect balance of sweet and savory, creamy and crispy. It’s a show-stopping appetizer guaranteed to please a crowd! What You’ll Need How to Make Baked Brie Tips for Success Variations What to Serve with Baked Brie How to Store Leftovers Can This Recipe Be Frozen? More Great Party Food Recipes Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Apricot Preserves Recipe I can’t remember when or where I first had baked brie....

Soft, sweet Banana Bars are topped with an almost fudge-like penuche frosting made with caramelized brown sugar and are the perfect way to use up the overripe brown bananas sitting on your counter! This recipe is essentially a frosted banana sheet cake, but great for cutting into bars and serving a crowd! Banana desserts are so good and always a hit around our house! You might want to check out some of our most popular banana recipes like Homemade Banana Pudding or Paul’s favorite Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie ....

Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy is a classic comfort food dish popular in Ireland and Great Britain. We love to serve it with bright green peas! How to Make Bangers and Mash What’s a Good Sausage for Bangers and Mash? Why Do They Call it Bangers and Mash? More Irish Recipes You’ll Love Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy Recipe I’m part Irish on my father’s side, and I like to try making classic Irish recipes like this as a way of celebrating my heritage....

If you are obsessed with the Broccoli Cheese Soup at Panera Bread, this is the recipe for you! It’s made from scratch with REAL actual cheddar cheese and lots of veggies, and it’s incredibly satisfying! We eat soup for dinner at least once a week! Don’t miss any of my best Soup Recipes , including our favorite Chicken Noodle & Dumpling Soup , Italian Wedding Soup , and the always popular Cheeseburger Soup with Bacon !...

Warm up with a bowl of creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup, a comforting twist on the classic chicken pot pie recipe! Loaded with tender chicken, hearty potatoes, and vibrant vegetables in a luscious creamy broth, this soup is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends during the colder months. Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Chicken Pot Pie Soup Recipe FAQs Tips for Success What to Serve with Chicken Pot Pie Soup Substitutions and Variations More Cozy Soup Recipes You’ll Absolutely Love Chicken Pot Pie Soup Recipe This creamy chicken pot pie soup is everything you love about classic pot pie but without the hassle of rolling out pie crusts....

The secret to this Chinese Chicken Salad is the dressing and the crunchy ramen topping. A colorful mixture of flavor and texture tossed together with a sweet and tangy dressing is perfect for meal prep or an on-the-go lunch. This is the season for quick, healthy, and light lunches and dinners. This Easy Orange Pomegranate Salad , Strawberry Spinach Salad , and Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad are also some of my favorite go-to’s!...

These Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas are a healthier treat the whole family will love! Made with ripe frozen bananas coated in chocolate and nuts or sprinkles, they’re a handy treat that are perfect for birthday parties, movie nights, or a (mostly) healthy dessert! Why You Will Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success How to Use Overripe Bananas Substitutions and Variations More Fun & Easy Banana Recipes Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas Recipe Recipe Chocolate covered bananas always make me think of Disneyland and the original frozen banana stands in Southern California near where I grew up....

This post was created as in partnership with Imperial Sugar . All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Easy Blackberry Turnovers are filled with sweet-tart blackberry goodness and baked to golden perfection. Whether you’re working with fresh blackberries from a summer berry-picking adventure or frozen berries tucked away for a rainy day, this recipe turns simple ingredients into a stunning treat that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime snacking....

This easy Rice Pilaf is a savory, flavorful side dish that goes with almost any meal. It’s a step up from plain rice and makes everybody think you went to a lot of extra effort, when it’s hardly any more work than Rice-a-Roni. What is Orzo Pilaf? Ingredients for Orzo Pilaf Rice How to make Rice Pilaf Orzo How to make Orzo Rice in the Instant Pot Orzo Rice Pilaf Variations What goes with Rice Pilaf with Orzo?...

Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispies Treats are a fun and fruity twist on classic rice krispie treat squares! Quick and easy to make, these rainbow colored, extra gooey and delicious squares are guaranteed to bring a smile to kid and adult faces alike! What you’ll need How to Make Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispie Treats Tips for the best Rice Krispie Treats Microwave Approach More Recipes Like This Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispies Treats Recipe With it being St....

Grilled peaches are the perfect summer dessert—simple, sweet, and absolutely delicious! With their caramelized edges and natural sweetness, this recipe transforms juicy peaches into a show-stopping treat that’s ready in minutes! Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Grilled Peaches Recipe FAQs Tips for Success What to Serve with Grilled Peaches Substitutions and Variations More Barbecue Side Dishes to Complete Your Feast Grilled Peaches with Ice Cream Recipe There’s nothing I adore more than a ripe, juicy peach in summer, and grilled peaches turn this obsession into pure, caramelized magic....

This easy sheet pan shrimp boil is loaded with juicy shrimp, sweet corn, tender potatoes, and smoky andouille sausage, roasted in the oven with classic Old Bay seasoning for a flavor-packed, no-mess dinner. It’s a one-pan meal that’s perfect for summer nights, meal planning, or laid-back entertaining with friends. The seasoning is spot on! Much more depth of flavor instead of boiling! Definitely making again! – Sherille What Is Shrimp Boil?...

This Halloween Chex Mix Muddy Buddies (aka Puppy Chow) recipe is chock-full of October delight – a little salty, a lotta sweet, with crunchy and chewy textures in each handful thanks to the addition of pretzels, candy corn, chopped Oreos, and Reese’s Pieces. Halloween Chex Mix Muddy Buddies The only thing frightening about this Halloween Chex Mix Muddy Buddies is how fast it will disappear! Muddy Buddies (or Puppy Chow as we always called it when I was growing up) is one of our favorite, go-to treats when we want something sweet and crunchy....