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Ranger Cookies are an old-fashioned oatmeal cookie made with plenty of cornflakes and walnuts for added crunch and flavor. They have chewy middles, crisp edges, and are one of my childhood favorites! What are Ranger Cookies? What You’ll Need How to Make Ranger Cookies Tips for Success Variations Storage Instructions Can I freeze the dough? More Cookie Recipes Ranger Cookies Recipe My mom used to make these ranger cookies as an after-school treat for my siblings and me when we were growing up and they were always my favorite....

Layers of potatoes, cheese, onions, and a creamy sauce bake up into one of our favorite Easter side dishes of all time in these Easy Scalloped Potatoes. Or au gratin potatoes. Whatever you want to call them. Either way we are talking cheesy, carby deliciousness made 100% from scratch. How to Make Scalloped Potatoes From Scratch What Kind of Potatoes Should I Use for Scalloped Potatoes? What’s the Difference Between Scalloped Potatoes and Au Gratin Potatoes?...

There is nothing like a mug of warm, perfectly spiced Homemade Apple Cider made in the slow cooker during the colder months of the year. It’s perfect for sipping when the air gets chilly and apples are in season! Apple season is one of the best times of the year with lots of delicious recipes to make! Be sure to check out some of these reader favorites like German Apple Cake , Apple Salad with Candied Walnuts and Poppy Seed Dressing , and Apple Crisp !...

This slow cooker Swedish meatballs recipe brings the same nostalgic, creamy sauce and cozy flavor of my stovetop version – now with the added ease of setting it up and letting it do all the work. It’s a fuss-free, comforting meal that simmers all day, filling your home with the aroma of warm spices and savory broth, ready to ladle over egg noodles, pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice. Swedish meatballs are a favorite at our house....

Spicy Honey Chicken made with chicken thighs rubbed with a smoky blend of spices and brushed with a sticky sweet honey sauce is one of our favorite dinners during grilling season. Serve it with rice or on top of a bed of arugula dressed with an easy citrus vinaigrette for a delicious meal! We love grilling season and all the easy meals we can make using a charcoal or gas grill....

Beloved by millions the world over, Chicken Tikka Masala is made with tender chunks of marinated chicken in a rich, creamy spiced gravy or sauce. It’s one of the original fusion dishes combining both Indian and British tastes. Don’t be intimidated by the long ingredient list, because it’s actually really easy to make with less than 20 minutes of actual work. Tikka Masala Chicken tikka masala is the arguably the most popular dish in Indian cuisine in the Western world for good reason – it’s unbelievably delicious....

This post was created as in partnership with Imperial Sugar. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. As fun to eat as it is to say, this Tutti-Frutti Ice Cream is a vintage favorite that deserves a comeback! What is tutti-frutti ice cream? I recently got my hands on a vintage cookbook with a recipe for Tutti-frutti ice cream that sounded so delightful I had to make it right away....

Nothing says fall like a warm Apple Crisp made with lots of apples and the best cinnamon oat streusel topping! It’s quick and easy to throw together and can even be made in the slow cooker! Every apple season we make this easy apple crisp recipe, as well as other apple desserts like Glazed Apple Fritter Yeast Bread , Apple Cider Donuts , and Homemade Apple Fritters . Reasons why Apple Crisp is the Easiest Fall Dessert What You’ll Need How to Make Apple Crisp What kind of apples are best for baking?...

This Baked Pesto Salmon recipe is a quick and delicious way to serve tender salmon fillets with bold, herbaceous flavor – perfect for an easy weeknight meal in less than 20 minutes. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, it’s a stress-free dinner that feels fancy enough for company but is simple enough for busy weeknights. What You’ll Need How to Make Pesto Salmon Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success What to Serve with Pesto Salmon More Easy Dinner Ideas Pesto Salmon Recipe When I need a nutritious, easy protein for dinner, this baked pesto salmon always comes in clutch....

Cheesy and saucy, Baked Ziti is an Italian-American pasta recipe and one of our favorite comfort food casserole dishes ever. The tubular ziti pasta soaks up the deliciously sauce and is perfect with the crumbled Italian sausage for a weeknight dinner that’s also incredibly freezer-friendly. Serve it with a crisp salad with Italian dressing and some garlic bread for a soul-satisfying meal! I lived in New Jersey for a couple of years where there are many Italian-Americans and homemade baked ziti is one dish that reminds me so much of that time of my life....

Who doesn’t love Homemade Apple Pie? Made with our favorite pie crust recipe and only lightly spiced so the sweet-tart apple flavor can really take center stage, this classic apple pie recipe is the best I’ve ever tasted! Best apples to make apple pie How to make Apple Pie from Scratch How to store Homemade Apple Pie Best Apple Pie recipe tips Classic Apple Pie Recipe Recipe More Classic, Homemade Pie Recipes You’ll Love There are few desserts as iconic and comforting a slice of apple pie served a la mode....

Nothing beats a big, bowl of chili with a slice of cornbread drenched in honey on a chilly, wet day! We’ve had a lot of that kind of weather lately, and this Meaty Mushroom Chili has been keeping my family fed, happy and warm! Some of our other favorite winter soups are The Best Loaded Baked Potato Soup , Maryland Crab Soup , and Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup . It should come as no surprise to anyone who has been reading this blog for very long that I’m a big fan of mushrooms....

Grilling this Soy Brown Sugar Salmon in Foil makes for an easy weeknight dinner that is impressive enough to serve as weekend fare for guests. The salmon is first marinated in a simple marinade, the sealed in foil and grilled (or baked!) for about 15 minutes just until it flakes apart! American Eats: Favorite Foods from the 50 States How to Grill Salmon in Foil How long to grill salmon in foil?...

Creamy and spicy Cajun Pasta with Sausage is an easy dinner recipe you’ll come back to over and over again. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a crowd or leftovers and lunches throughout the week. You won’t be able to get enough of the Cajun flavor in this easy pasta dinner! Busy parents, this one is for you! Don’t you just love dinner recipes that are all made in one pot?...

This is our Classic Thanksgiving Menu with everybody’s favorite holiday foods! Prepping for Turkey Day can cause a lot of stress and anxiety for many home cooks. Whether it’s your first time hosting Thanksgiving dinner for friends or family and you are putting together a traditional Thanksgiving dinner menu or you have just been asked to bring one or two dishes to someone else’s house, I’ve been there and I’ve got you!...

These Blueberry Cheesecake Bars have a sweet and creamy cheesecake filling that’s bursting with juicy fresh blueberries, on top of a sweet, oaty crumbly crust, finished with a crunchy crumble topping! Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Blueberry Cheesecake Squares Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success Substitutions and Variations More Blueberry Recipes More Dessert Bar Recipes Blueberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe If you are looking for the perfect dessert to take to a potluck or enjoy at a casual get together with friends, this is your sign that this easy Blueberry Cheesecake Bars recipe is the one....

This easy Corn Casserole recipe uses a Jiffy corn muffin mix, creamed corn, sour cream, and whole corn kernels to make the most delicious sweet and savory side dish with a wonderful, corny texture that is a cross between cornbread and a pudding! Round out your holiday meal or weeknight dinner with this classic family favorite! Is it corn casserole, corn pudding, or corn spoon bread? How to make corn casserole with a Jiffy mix Make-Ahead and Storing Instructions Corn casserole in the slow cooker Corn Casserole With Eggs Tips for Corn Casserole More Thanksgiving Recipes You Won’t Want to Miss Corn Casserole Recipe More States I Have Visited in my American Eats Series If you haven’t had corn casserole before, it’s one of the best comfort foods ever....

This cool and creamy Fresh Lemon Ice Cream is homemade with real lemon juice and zest for a burst of sweet, citrus flavor! My husband always complains about lemon desserts, which is ridiculous because he actually loves my lemon cookies. When I told him I was going to make lemon ice cream, he quipped “hey, you know what you should do when life gives you lemons? Throw them in the trash....

These delicious Coconut Sugar Cookie Bars are frosted with a coconut frosting and topped with even more sweetened shredded coconut for a tropical treat! They are soft, sweet, and great for parties or potlucks! These sugar cookie bars have a very soft texture thanks to the cake flour and some extra cornstarch and sour cream in the dough. Like a cross between those soft grocery store Lofthouse cookies with the pink frosting and our Coconut Cupcakes ....

Tender-crisp Green Beans with Bacon and Pine Nuts is a great combination of textures and flavors – rich and buttery and crispy and crunchy. It’s the perfect side dish for your holiday feast and ready in under 20 minutes! Let’s face it, vegetables can be boring. But not this version! Some of our other favorite vegetable sides that are anything but boring are Easy Oven Roasted Cauliflower and Traditional German Red Cabbage [Rotkohl] !...