Chocolate Chip Caramel Bars

These ooey gooey Chocolate Chip Caramel Bars layer soft chocolate chip cookie dough with a molten caramel center that sets into the most irresistible cookie bars you’ll ever slice into. They’re the kind of dessert that feels familiar and nostalgic, but still special enough to steal the spotlight at any gathering. Chocolate chip caramel bars are one of those bakes that disappear from the pan faster than you can cut them....

December 24, 2025 · 9 min · 1779 words · Tony Downing

Churro Toffee (disneyland Copycat Recipe)

This Disneyland Churro Toffee is a cross between the ever popular classic churro and delicious homemade toffee. The buttery toffee squares are coated in smooth white chocolate and topped off with a cinnamon sugar mixture. The first bite of this delectable treat is pure Disney magic. It’s a major hit at the Parks for a good reason! If you love making delicious treats and love foods from the Disney Parks, I have some perfect recipes like my Jolly Holiday Raspberry Rose Macarons or my Homemade Churros ....

December 24, 2025 · 10 min · 2096 words · Jennie Richardson

Creamy Apple Cider Chicken Skillet

This Apple Cider Chicken recipe is the ultimate fall comfort food, packed with savory flavors, tender chicken, and a rich apple cider glaze! With caramelized onions, fresh thyme, and a creamy sauce, it’s a perfect dish to warm up chilly nights while delighting the whole family. This creamy Apple Cider Chicken Skillet is my simplified take on a classic chicken fricassee, blending French comfort food vibes with cozy fall flavors....

December 24, 2025 · 11 min · 2274 words · Elizabeth Sanchez

Creamy German Cucumber Salad

Creamy German Cucumber Salad is a simple side dish that combines the crispiness of cucumbers with a tangy, creamy dressing! This refreshing summer salad is quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for outdoor gatherings or a delicious addition to your family dinner table! Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Traditional German Cucumber Salad Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success What To Serve With Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe Substitutions and Variations German Cucumber Salad Recipe More Staple Side Salad Recipes I had a reader with eagle eyes spot this side dish in a recipe I posted years ago for pan seared lamb chops and message me asking to share it....

December 24, 2025 · 9 min · 1720 words · Jose Rains

Doctored Up Boxed Mix Brownies

A simple box of brownie mix can turn into the richest, fudgiest brownies with just a few easy tweaks. Swap out a few ingredients, stir in some flavorful extras, and you’ll have a batch of unbelievably decadent brownies that taste just like homemade! Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Box Brownies Better Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success What to Serve with Brownies Substitutions and Variations More Indulgent Brownie Recipes You’ll Adore Doctored Up Box Mix Brownies Recipe Recipe There’s something magical about turning a simple box brownie mix into the ultimate chocolatey treat....

December 24, 2025 · 9 min · 1851 words · Juana Lee

Easy Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Thumbprint Cookies are a buttery shortbread bite-size delight filled with your favorite jewel-colored jams, then drizzled with a simple vanilla glaze. They make a fun and tasty addition to any holiday cookie plate! If you are looking to round out your Christmas cookie plates, be sure not to miss my Chocolate Crinkle Cookies , Soft & Chewy Molasses Cookies , and Perfect Peanut Butter Blossoms . I adore shortbread cookies and look forward to making cranberry shortbread bars and toffee pecan shortbread cookies every year....

December 24, 2025 · 18 min · 3727 words · Nicholas Paxson

Easy S’mores Popcorn Balls

These super fun and easy-to-make S’mores Popcorn Balls are possibly the best way to enjoy s’mores this summer! They’re great for adults and children alike, perfect for movie nights, a BBQ dessert table, or birthday parties! What You’ll Need How to Make S’mores Popcorn Balls Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success How to Serve S’mores Popcorn Balls Substitutions and Variations More S’mores Recipes S’mores Popcorn Balls Recipe We love s’mores. The combination of crunchy graham crackers, gooey toasted marshmallows, and sweet melty chocolate is the pinnacle of summer evenings and camping trips....

December 24, 2025 · 8 min · 1587 words · Richard Tagg

European

Thick, rich and decadent European-Style Hot Chocolate is the ultimate wintertime indulgence after a day spent on the slopes or out in the snow! This recipe can be made in the slow cooker or on the stove top and is sure to warm you from the inside out! My kindergartner had a Polar Express class party last week before going on Christmas break. Thankfully, I wasn’t in charge of the party this time around, but when I was asked to provide the hot chocolate for the party, I jumped at the chance to do a little experimenting and refine my recipe without having to consume entire batches of hot chocolate all by my little old self....

December 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1479 words · Roy Womack

Fig & Pistachio Salad With Easy Balsamic Dressing

Our Fig & Pistachio Salad blends sweet figs with crunchy pistachios in a delicious goat cheese salad! Rounded off with a tangy dressing in the form of an easy balsamic vinaigrette, you’ll be craving this seasonal salad all year round! Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Fig & Pistachio Salad with Easy Balsamic Dressing Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success Adjust to Taste Substitutions and Variations More Salad Recipes You’ll Love Fig & Pistachio Salad with Easy Balsamic Dressing Recipe My friend brought this fig & pistachio salad to a dinner party and it was so good I had to ask her just how she put it together....

December 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1483 words · Gerald Green

Fudgy Oreo Brownies

These super chocolatey, fudgy, and easy Oreo Brownies are the dessert that every chocolate lover and Oreo lover has been dreaming of! Ready in just 45 minutes, these extra fudgy brownies have a rich chocolate flavor and are loaded with delicious Oreo cookie pieces! We don’t just love brownies here, we’re OBSESSED with them. There are more than 15 different brownie recipes on my site, and I can assure you that the list won’t stop there!...

December 24, 2025 · 10 min · 1998 words · Terry Numbers

Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas

Made in under 30 minutes, these Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas are an easy, healthy, and delicious vegetarian lunch or dinner and a great way to use up Summer’s fresh produce! Loaded with grilled fresh peppers, onions, and mushrooms, then filled with a blend of melted mozzarella and pepper jack cheese, they are a surefire solution to your meatless Monday dinnertime fix! I love having super satisfying meatless meal ideas in my backpocket for Meatless Mondays, like these Grilled Summer Vegetable Quesadillas or my favorite Vegetarian Swiss Chard & Pinto Bean Burritos that I posted about not too long ago....

December 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1437 words · Latasha Hoffman

Homemade Corn Tortillas

Homemade corn tortillas are a game-changer for making enchiladas or taco night! They’re warm, fresh, and packed with flavor that store-bought tortillas just can’t match. Plus, they’re simple to make with just a few ingredients, and the end result is soft, pliable tortillas with a perfect texture! What You’ll Need How to Make Homemade Corn Tortillas Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success What to Serve with Homemade Corn Tortillas Must-Try Recipes Using Tortillas Homemade Corn Tortillas Recipe Fresh homemade corn tortillas offer a taste of authenticity that is hard to beat....

December 24, 2025 · 9 min · 1796 words · Stephanie Sentell

Homemade French Fries

Crispy, golden, Homemade French Fries are better than any fries you might get at a burger joint or restaurant! Perfect french fries at home are easier than you might think using the simple techniques in this double-fried french fries recipe! I love french fries, but I am picky about them. Perfect french fries need to be hot, thick, and crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. No ultra-thin shoestring fries or soggy, cold fries for me....

December 24, 2025 · 10 min · 2005 words · Jacquelyn Mcdaniel

Leftover Turkey Sliders

Don’t let those holiday leftovers go to waste with these Leftover Turkey Sliders that feature soft Hawaiian rolls piled high with roast turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing and topped with a savory, buttery sauce to crisp up the outsides! What You’ll Need How to Make Leftover Turkey Sliders Recipe FAQ’s Tips & Variations What to Serve With Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sliders More Slider Recipes More Turkey Recipes Leftover Turkey Sliders Recipe Recipe After putting in all the hard work of preparing your Thanksgiving feast , nobody wants to see a scrap of food go to waste!...

December 24, 2025 · 13 min · 2566 words · Susan Culhane

Maryland Hot Crab Dip

This Maryland Hot Crab Dip is going to be the star of your next gathering! Serve it up with crusty baguette slices, salty pretzels, or crispy, crunchy celery sticks for an indulgent, flavor-packed crowd-pleaser that will be gone before you know it! We love to travel, but with the way the world has been lately we haven’t been able to explore like we used to. But fortunately I have been working on a series where we visit new places by making the foods they are best known for....

December 24, 2025 · 11 min · 2196 words · Gladys Herrera

Monster Mix

This Halloween Monster Mix is everything you want in a tasty treat that is ready in under 30 minutes. A little salty, a lot of sweet, a lot of crunch, and a little chewy. A perfect snack for a party or to have on the counter to munch on all day long. This sweet and salty Halloween Monster Mix is perfect to fill party goody bags or feel free to even leave it out on the counter in a giant bowl to munch on all day long....

December 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1279 words · John Brady

Peppermint Bark Fudge

What You’ll Need How to Make Peppermint Bark Fudge Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success How to Store Fudge More Fudge Recipes Peppermint Bark Fudge Recipe Recipe If you have been searching for the perfect peppermint bark fudge, you have probably seen the same 5-ingredient version over and over. It uses sweetened condensed milk and white chocolate chips, and while it’s certainly a simplified, easy version, it didn’t give me the results I wanted....

December 24, 2025 · 14 min · 2792 words · Helen Clark

Pistachio Shortbread

These buttery pistachio shortbread cookies are a dreamy blend of nutty pistachios and creamy white chocolate! Perfect for the holiday season or any time of year, this classic shortbread recipe is easy to make and irresistibly delicious! Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Chocolate Pistachio Shortbread Cookies Glam Holiday Version Recipe FAQs Tips for Success What to Serve with Pistachio Cookies Substitutions and Variations More Holiday Cookie Recipes Made Easy Pistachio Shortbread Recipe Shortbread is the perfect make-ahead cookie because the dough can be refrigerated or frozen for days ahead....

December 24, 2025 · 15 min · 3158 words · Carol Schaefer

Roasted Beef Tenderloin With Mushrooms & Cream Sauce

This hearty Roast Beef Tenderloin with homemade Mushroom and Cream Sauce is deliciously flavorful and surprisingly easy to make! With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll be ready for this fancy feast in less than an hour! Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Roasted Beef Tenderloin Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success What to Serve with Beef Tenderloin Roast Substitutions and Variations More Company Dinner Recipes Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms & Cream Sauce Recipe Roast Beef Tenderloin is the centerpiece of many festive tables during the holiday season, but it will elevate any occasion at any time of the year....

December 24, 2025 · 13 min · 2705 words · Rudy Riley

S’mores Cookies

Warm, soft S’mores Cookies are a mashup of two classic desserts. Chewy chocolate chip cookies join forces with the summer vacation flavors of toasted marshmallows and graham crackers in one delicious treat! To say we have a s’mores obsession is a bit of an understatement. Don’t miss other popular s’mores-inspired recipes like our S’mores Bars , S’mores Cupcakes , S’mores Snack Mix , S’mores Dip , and a S’mores Cake !...

December 24, 2025 · 9 min · 1721 words · Audry Layne