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April 27, 2021

Homestyle Shepherd’s Pie

This classic Homestyle Shepherd’s Pie is satisfying, filling and so delicious! It’s filled with a hearty beef and vegetable filling and topped with rich, garlicky mashed potatoes. A delicious comforting meal for the whole family. If you love a quick and easy-to-throw-together casserole, then I think this Homestyle Shepherd’s Pie is for you! It’s a hearty dinner that is similar to my other classic favorites like Homestyle Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie and Instant Pot Beef Roast. I love how the...

April 23, 2021

Thick And Chewy Rice Krispie Treats

A twist on a classic favorite and an added secret ingredient, these are the BEST rice krispie treats you will ever taste! They are ooey, gooey and every bit delicious. They stay soft and chewy for days because of my favorite secret ingredient! 😉 These Rice Krispie Treats are the BEST no-bake treats for a quick and easy dessert or snack for adults and kids alike. I like to pack a little square in my boys’ lunch boxes for a...

April 20, 2021

Slow Cooker Honey Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

These simple but delicious Slow Cooker Honey Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches are a must for your dinner menu! Tender, sweet and flavorful shredded chicken, topped with creamy coleslaw on a toasty bun will be a hit for the whole family. My slow cooker is hands down my favorite kitchen item. It’s used several times a week for overnight breakfast, soups, sauces, variety of shredded meats, lasagna, corn on the cob, desserts, you name it! If it’s not on your favorites list,...

April 16, 2021

Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

These Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies are what cookie dreams are made of! 😉 They’re soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate and peanut butter chips. This classic flavor combo will not disappoint and tastes even better with a cold glass of milk.  There’s something about peanut butter and chocolate that makes my heart just so….. happy! 🙂 I’m so excited to share this recipe with you guys because I know many of you love my Chocolate Chip Cookies but...

April 13, 2021

Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole

This Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole is a delicious, simple dinner made completely from scratch that will quickly become a weeknight favorite! It’s comforting, flavorful, and loaded with veggies, fluffy rice, shredded chicken and cheese.  I’ll be honest, I was not always a fan of casseroles. (what!!?) I didn’t like the idea of preparing everything, dump into one dish and bake. It just seemed odd and not appetizing to me at all! But how times have changed. 😉 Casseroles are...

April 6, 2021

Easy 30 Minute Ground Beef Stroganoff

This creamy, satisfying Ground Beef Stroganoff is served over tender egg noodles and can be made in 30 minutes! It’s simple to make, it will quickly become a weeknight dinner staple and it’s a great budget friendly meal. One of our family’s favorite comfort food dinners is Beef Stroganoff. It’s an old recipe but such a good one! On my first trip to Michigan after my husband and I got married, his grandma (which I immediately nicknamed Smiley Grandma because...

March 12, 2021

Easy Calzones

These Easy Calzones are filled with all the classic pizza toppings, mozzarella cheese, and pizza sauce and they couldn’t be easier to prepare! They can be prepped and made in advance or freeze them for busy weeknight dinners. Want a fun twist on pizza night? Calzones are great to get your kids involved in the kitchen and have some fun with it. Yes, I know… Kids + cooking usually doesn’t equal to too much fun but take a deep breath,...

March 9, 2021

Baked Sesame Chicken

Baked Sesame Chicken is a delicious alternative to your favorite take-out! Who doesn’t love tender, juicy chicken pieces covered in a sweet and sticky sesame sauce? 😉 It’s perfect for any night of the week! This is SO incredibly tasty! It’s so much better than take-out and also better for you. Obviously it’s not the healthiest meal, with honey, brown sugar and oil but it still beats take-out by a mile! The sauce is sweet and savory and perfectly glazed...

March 5, 2021

Thick Homemade Chocolate Chunk Brownies

These chewy, rich and fudgy homemade chocolate chunk brownies will satisfy all your chocolate cravings! The top is perfectly crackly, the centre is super moist and fudgy with chunks of melted chocolate throughout every piece. Are you team homemade brownies or team boxed mix brownies? Absolutely no judgement here either way! But if you’re team boxed mixed brownies, I’m warning you, this recipe just might convert you. 😉 It’s so easy and convenient, there’s no mixer required, they don’t take...

March 2, 2021

Cheesy Baked Spaghetti

Cheesy Baked Spaghetti is an easy, tasty dinner for any day of the week! It’s topped with gooey cheese, filled with a meaty sauce and pasta noodles. It’s delicious, comforting, and a meal that the whole family will love! This baked spaghetti is a must for those busy weeknights because it’s so easy to throw together! It’s basically foolproof. It can be made hours ahead of time, it’s super simple to throw together, and it’s a great freezer food. It’s...