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on Oct 18, 2017, Updated Oct 16, 2023 327 Comments Looking for more savory chili and soup recipes? My Classic Chili is another favorite I make frequently in addition to this easy chicken chili recipe. Homemade soups like my chicken noodle soup, vegetable soup, and my grandmother’s potato soup are delicious, comforting go-to recipes, too! Many years ago, I thought about how much my family and I enjoyed White Chicken Chili, so I developed my own recipe – and I believe it’s the BEST!...

on Nov 07, 2017, Updated Apr 21, 2023 11 Comments A cruise to Alaska is a definite bucket-list type of trip. This is one of those trips that you definitely want to plan out the details. There are a few things to consider when planning such a trip that I thought I would share from my Alaskan cruise with you. Here are some of the main decisions you’ll need to make when planning an Alaska cruise:...

How to Make Povitica Step #3: After the warm milk has cooled, whisk in the melted butter, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and salt. One thing I’m trying to do more is make bread! I love eating it (I mean, who doesn’t?), but I want to get better at making it from scratch. If you’re interested too, I recommend trying my Pan de Agua recipe first; it’s a great starter bread. However, if you’re feeling ambitious, give this Povitica recipe a go!...

on Sep 21, 2010, Updated May 31, 2023 26 Comments Breakfast casserole recipes have always been some of my favorite recipes. Nothing fills my family up and keeps them going like a delicious breakfast casserole. They definitely satisfy hungry appetites! One of my favorites is this Spinach Bacon and Mushroom Breakfast Casserole . It is some kind of yummy. It’s a must-make around here. How to Make Spinach Bacon and Mushroom Breakfast Casserole Start with eggs....

on Oct 18, 2016, Updated Sep 12, 2023 13 Comments My friend Gina’s new cookbook, SkinnyTaste Fast and Slow just released a few days ago and when I received it I had the hardest time deciding just what to make first from it. It is packed full of gorgeous recipes that are written for busy families as they fit into one of two categories – they are fast (ready in less than 30 minutes) or they are slow (made entirely in the slow cooker)....

on Sep 02, 2023, Updated Oct 02, 2024 3 Comments Rice Krispie Treats have always been a favorite, quick and easy snack or dessert my family loves. They are one of the first recipes I remember making alongside my Mama when I was young and one of the earliest I remember teaching my son to make. I’ve shared a few Rice Krispie Treat recipes to make them in various flavors and shapes through the years....

on Oct 08, 2017, Updated Feb 29, 2024 177 Comments These savory, satisfying Swedish Meatballs are delicious favorites my family loves! They are made from scratch with my Mama’s simple recipe she’s made for decades. With a few steps and simple ingredients, this recipe makes the best Swedish meatballs and rich, creamy Swedish meatball sauce. While they most certainly make a hearty meal served over mashed potatoes, wide noodles, or rice, they make a special appetizer for serving at parties, too....

on Jun 02, 2014, Updated Nov 29, 2023 21 Comments Fresh bruschetta has a combination of bright, amazing flavors that make this such a favorite snack and appetizer. The drizzle of balsamic glaze takes it over the top in my opinion. The freshness of the basil and tomatoes melds perfectly with the rustic toasted bread with a hint of garlic. And this tasty recipe only takes minutes to make!...

on Oct 06, 2023 No Comments This delicious chocolate cake roll is reminiscent of one of my childhood favorite treats – the chocolate Swiss Roll! It was always a special treat to find it tucked into my lunch box during the week at school and was most certainly an item that wasn’t up for trading! Did you do that, too? This incredible chocolate cake roll recipe reminds me so much of those individually wrapped treats and I love that this is a homemade, made-from-scratch version of chocolate cake based on my best chocolate cake recipe filled with my favorite sweetened whipped cream and then frosted with silky ganache frosting!...

on Oct 18, 2010, Updated May 27, 2023 21 Comments But it couldn’t be simpler to make. With a few ingredients and 30 minutes, you can will be the recipient of chocolate adoration! Here’s how I make it. This recipe makes 4 large ramekins or 8 smaller ramekins of cake. Just perfect for your next party! Enjoy!

on Dec 15, 2016, Updated Jun 05, 2023 10 Comments If you’ve read Add a Pinch for anytime, you know how much I love to have friends and family over throughout the year. But the thing that I always try to do is plan the menu with recipes that can easily be made ahead to make things even easier! This Chocolate Pots de Creme with Salted Caramel Sauce recipe is the perfect example!...

on Aug 19, 2017, Updated Oct 26, 2021 36 Comments I’ve talked before about how sugar cookies are my absolute favorite cookies. But, let me tell you, this chocolate sugar cookie is beyond amazing! Talk about the perfect combination of a brownie-flavored confection in a soft, chewy sugar cookie! Oh my stars! The cookie dough is rich, thick and so chocolatey. The addition of the espresso powder, like in my chocolate cake, helps to deepen the chocolate flavor without adding the flavor of coffee to the baked cookies....

on Jul 24, 2015, Updated Aug 17, 2023 36 Comments This Chocolate Zucchini Bread recipe makes such a decadent yet simple bread! Perfect for serving for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, and is one of my favorite zucchini recipes! One of my favorite ways to incorporate a little green into our baked goods is with zucchini. I remember growing up, Mama would make her zucchini bread throughout the summer. I always thought it was absolutely delicious....

on Apr 20, 2012, Updated Jun 06, 2023 19 Comments To say that Little Buddy was a bit perplexed at the inclusion would be a huge overstatement. You see, he is strictly a plain M&M’s fella and isn’t interested in trying the peanut, peanut butter, or any other variation that we might try and tempt him with. So, we hinted to Little Buddy that maybe the Easter Bunny decided to leave a little treat for him to share with us....

on Feb 02, 2016, Updated May 08, 2023 88 Comments This Black Bean Chili is perfect for a weeknight supper. This is one of the best chili recipes and such a favorite because it’s so hearty – and so easy! And it doesn’t have to simmer all day long for it to be delicious! Serve with cornbread and your favorite toppings! I don’t know about you, but that’s my kind of meal – especially when I’m in a rush during the week!...

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on Jun 02, 2015, Updated Sep 04, 2023 5 Comments There’s just something about serving items speared onto a stick that makes my son love them even more than if I’d just served the same ingredients sans stick. For a while, I thought it was just a boy thing and then a friend of mine with daughters mentioned the exact same thing recently. Maybe it is just our children or maybe serving food on a stick has universal appeal with children....

Why We Love This Olive Bread It is so easy to make this olive bread Only 7 Ingredients! You can make many variations of this bread – see the Variations section below. I find homemade bread to be wonderfully luxuriant. It is great to share! I adore this Kalamata olive bread recipe and can’t wait to bake a fresh loaf for our friends and family on Easter. Recipe Ingredients Kalamata Olives: These salty, tangy, and slightly bitter olives lend the bread a distinct Mediterranean character, adding bursts of flavor and a contrasting texture to the soft crumb of the bread....

How to Make French Lentils Step #1: Set the goat cheese out on the counter to allow it to come to room temperature while you prepare the salad. First, there were these Lebanese Warm Lentils. Then, the red lentil obsession began. First with this Indian Mulligatawny Soup (an all-time favorite on the blog), then with these Creamy Ethiopian Lentils. After that, I made Bavarian Lentil Soup every week for months on end....

on May 15, 2013, Updated Sep 05, 2023 46 Comments This easy recipe makes a delicious, flavorful, and amazing gumbo recipe. While not a classic gumbo recipe, it is always a crowd-favorite recipe. How to Make Easy Gumbo Recipe Ingredients Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information. For this recipe, you’ll need a whole chicken, butter, onion, celery, bell pepper, okra, garlic, smoked sausage, smoked ham, diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with peppers, navy beans, Ole Bay seasoning, bay leaves, chicken stock, raw shrimp, and cooked white rice....