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Sweet and salty with plenty of crunch, this Candy Coated Crispix Mix is the most munchable, absolutely addicting snack mix to make this holiday season! It’s hard to resist grabbing a handful of the caramel covered clusters of cereal, peanuts, and M&M’s every time you walk by the kitchen! Perfect for sharing with friends and neighbors! Crunchy, chewy, salty, and sweet treats are some of our favorites! Be sure to also try our Salted Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats , Blarney Stones , or Salted Caramel Sauce ....

This post was created as in partnership with Imperial Sugar . All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. These Caramel Apple Pie Crescent Rolls are a deliciously easy Fall dessert. Gooey caramel and apple pie filling is wrapped up in buttery crescent roll dough then sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. Only 6 ingredients and they are ready in under 30 minutes. Ready to eat right out of the oven, or add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to take them over the top....

These Chocolate Coconut Balls are the perfect easy candy for beginners who want to start learning candy making without the stress of cooking caramels or toffees on the stove. They are no-bake, only 5 simple ingredients, and are ready in under 1 hour. Perfect for fans of Mounds bars and Almond Joys! What You’ll Need How to Make Chocolate Coconut Balls Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success Storage Instructions More Easy Candy Recipes Chocolate Coconut Balls Recipe I have been making homemade Christmas candies ever since I was a young girl, but these have to be one of the simplest homemade candy recipes in my repertoire....

Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a Christmas classic with soft and fudgy centers and a sweet crackled exterior. Make these for your Christmas cookie platters this year! When it comes to classic Christmas cookies, these double chocolate crinkle cookies are right up there with peanut butter blossoms and toffee pecan shortbread for me. Planning your Christmas cookie plates for this year? Be sure to also check out our Lime Meltaway Shortbread Cookies , Chocolate Thumbprint Turtle Cookies , and Mexican Wedding Cookies [aka Russian Tea Cakes] !...

Quite possibly the easiest holiday treat ever, these yummy, poppable Christmas Pretzel Hugs are so simple to make and require only 3 ingredients: pretzels, Hershey’s hugs, and M&M’s. If you love making homemade edible gifts for the holidays, be sure not to miss any of my easy Christmas candy recipes ! We love making English Toffee and Old-Fashioned Homemade Peanut Brittle to take around to the neighbors with these pretzel hugs!...

Nothing beats this classic Homemade Marinara Sauce that is made from scratch with crushed tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil simmered on the stove. And it can double as a pizza sauce! If you love classic Italian-American cooking, be sure not to miss our Best Spaghetti and Meatballs , Roasted Red Pepper Sauce , or Italian Wedding Soup ! Homemade Marinara Sauce There is nothing like a homemade marinara sauce simmering on the stove....

This Coconut Lime Glazed Banana Bread takes a sweet, tropical twist on traditional banana bread. It’s a great way to use up overripe bananas, and every bite of the crust is studded with toasted coconut and lime zest from a simple glaze. Everybody needs a good banana bread recipe in their repertoire for using up those brown-spotted, overripe bananas sitting on the counter. My family’s love of bananas goes in fits and spurts where sometimes I can’t keep up with their demand and other times I end up with bunches of bananas going spotty and brown that need to be used up....

This easy Crockpot Apple Butter makes a thick, sweet sauce that you will want to spread on all the things from English muffins and pancakes to bowlfuls of vanilla ice cream. The best part is the wonderfully spicy, sweet aroma of cinnamon and apples that will fill your home all day long! Americans eat more apples than any other fruit every year and this is one of the best way to enjoy them when they are in season in the fall....

Apple Oatmeal Muffins make a great breakfast or quick afternoon snack. Filled with apples, cinnamon, and oatmeal, then topped with an easy oat streusel, these apple muffins are an easy grab and go breakfast. Why this recipe works Recipe Ingredients How to Make Apple Oatmeal Muffins Recipe FAQ’s Recipe Tips More Apple Recipes Apple Oatmeal Muffins Recipe I’m having a hard time deciding what my favorite thing is about these muffins....

If you’ve ever wanted to know how to make crepes, this easy French Crepes recipe results in the most wonderfully thin, delicate crepes that can be be made sweet or savory in a blender and served for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or dessert. They are even a great make-ahead option and freeze well! I’m sharing how to make crepes and all my crepe tips and filling ideas for the best French crepes!...

Eggs Benedict is a classic breakfast recipe that is traditionally served as a toasted English Muffin, topped with Canadian bacon, a poached egg and Hollandaise sauce. The name sounds fancy which might make this recipe seem overwhelming to make, but it is extremely easy to whip up in your own kitchen in under 30 minutes. This recipe is top-notch when served with the traditional Eggs Benedict sauce known as Hollandaise Sauce and with a side of my favorite Summer Fruit Salad ....

A Shrimp Po Boy is the king of sandwiches! This Louisiana staple is loaded with lettuce, tomatoes, fried shrimp, and homemade remoulade sauce, sitting on buttery toasted French bread rolls. Ready in just around 30 minutes, this makes a fantastic family dinner, and is a great way to explore flavors from the Louisiana! Shrimp is such a healthy, kid-friendly protein to add to your dinner rotation! We love this Shrimp Étouffée (also from Louisiana!...

This delicious Gâteau Basque recipe can be filled with pastry cream or cherry jam for a traditional Basque cake dessert that will have everyone singing your praises! The sweet crust is simple to make and the egg wash and crosshatch pattern on top give the treat a lovely golden finish. It is perfect for special occasions or anytime you want a simple sweet treat! What is Basque Cake? What You’ll Need How to Make Gateau Basque Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success Storage Instructions More Dessert Recipes Gâteau Basque (Basque Cake Recipe) Recipe I’m wrapping up my week of Nevada-inspired recipes as part of my American Eats series and have one more Basque recipe to share as a nod to the Basque immigrants who helped settle Nevada....

There is nothing as mouthwatering as a juicy, medium-rare Grilled Ribeye Steak that is seasoned simply to let the natural flavor of the meat be the star of the meal. You can make restaurant quality steaks on your own backyard grill! The carnivores in my family definitely approve of these grilled steaks. If you have hungry meat-eaters at your house as well, they will also love our Texas Smoked Brisket , Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs , Indiana Pork Tenderloin Sandwich , and our Garlic Herb Butter Beef Tenderloin Roast ....

These Copycat Waffle Love Liège Waffles are made from a rich, yeast-based brioche dough with Belgian pearl sugar kneaded into it to create a crunchy, caramelized sweetness around the individual pockets and ridges of each waffle. Top them with Biscoff cookie butter, a big scoop of freshly whipped cream, raspberries and sliced strawberries for an incredible dessert or breakfast treat! If you love waffles, don’t forget to also check out our Cinnamon Roll Waffles , The Most Amazing Overnight Sourdough Waffles , and Easy Belgian Waffles ....

If you love the creamy texture of cheesecake and the rich, nutty flavor of Nutella, this Nutella Cheesecake recipe is for you! Great for making ahead and perfect for any special occasion, this chocolate hazelnut cheesecake is sure to satisfy your dessert cravings! My family is obsessed with Nutella and it’s creamy chocolate hazelnut goodness. I remember having it in high school YEARS before it became a national obsession when a foreign exchange student from Germany brought it to my second-year German class to share with us....

These Perfect Grilled Pork Chops with Sweet BBQ Pork Rub need to be on the menu for your next outdoor cookout or barbecue! These succulent, juicy, bone-in pork loin chops with this homemade barbecue rub made with a little brown sugar and spices are sure to get rave reviews. Perfect Grilled Pork Chops with Sweet BBQ Pork Rub I’ve been so excited to share these pork chops for my American Eats series as one of the foods that Iowa is known for!...

Ice cream isn’t just for the summertime! Homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream is a deliciously creamy cold treat that is just as yummy on Autumn nights. With real pumpkin puree and warm pumpkin spices, this recipe is super easy to make and is FULL of pumpkin flavor. When Fall (or more like August these days) rolls around and everybody goes crazy for pumpkin spice lattes, you’ll find me looking for pumpkin ice cream....

This Salmon Sushi Bake gives you all the savory sushi flavors and textures you love in an easy dish that comes together fast and is so much easier than making your own sushi rolls at home. Weeknights call for easy dishes, and salmon is one of my favorite ways to get a healthy protein on the table quickly. In summer, my Brown Sugar Soy Sauce Salmon and Blackened Salmon Tacos are some recipes we have on heavy rotation....

Shrimp & Grits is a Southern staple that delivers big, bold flavor in every bite. Creamy, cheesy grits, crispy bacon, and tender shrimp come together in a simple dish that’s perfect for breakfast, a comforting weeknight dinner, or just when you are craving a taste of home. Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Shrimp & Grits Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success What to Serve with Shrimp & Grits Substitutions and Variations More Satisfying Cooked Breakfast Recipes to Try Shrimp & Grits Recipe This regional classic started as a hearty breakfast dish in South Carolina ’s Lowcountry and grew into a beloved Southern staple that you’ll find from Chapel Hill in North Carolina to New Orleans, Louisiana ....