This easy family dinner is cooked in a large oven-safe skillet and makes weeknights and weekends easier during busy back-to-school weeks. Layers of seasoned ground beef, thinly sliced potatoes, melty cheddar, and a creamy soup mixture are finished with crunchy fried onions for a comforting one-pan meal. 🗝️ Key takeaways Minimal prep when you use … Read more
A classic holiday dessert, this pecan-topped sweet potato pie is simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe pairs the creamy, spiced filling of a sweet potato pie with a crunchy, buttery pecan topping — all in one flaky crust. This dish is made in two straightforward stages. First, prepare the sweet potato filling … Read more
These easy Boston Cream Donuts use refrigerated biscuits for a quick method that results in a fried, cream-filled, chocolate-topped treat in under 30 minutes. Boston Cream Donuts Lovers of Boston Cream Donuts, rejoice! This straightforward recipe makes it easy to enjoy this classic dessert at home any time. Why Are They Called Boston Cream Donuts? … Read more
Monster Cookie Bars are a denser, bar-shaped take on the classic chewy peanut butter, oat, and M&M cookie. Packed with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips and colorful candies, these bars deliver the flavors of a monster cookie in every rich, chewy bite. I love cookie bars and all the comforting ingredients that go into monster … Read more
These Blackened Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos come together in under 30 minutes, making them an ideal quick weeknight meal. Mahi-mahi fillets are dry-rubbed with blackened seasoning and seared in a very hot skillet to develop a charred, flavorful crust. Serve the blackened fish in warm tortillas topped with a crisp red cabbage slaw and your choice … Read more
Pork Loin with Bacon Gravy We picked up an old cast-iron roaster at a yard sale last week and it’s already become Ken’s favorite. Patti brought home a whole pork loin that I trimmed to fit the pan and added red potato halves as a side. She finished it with a rich bacon gravy that … Read more
Good morning! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Today I’m sharing a special treat: Nutella Banana Wontons. These little desserts are irresistibly crispy and golden when fried, and they tend to disappear quickly—like potato chips, you can’t eat just one. I admit I lost track after five, but I’m proud to say I didn’t … Read more
Is it strawberry season where you are yet? It is here! Our local U-Pick patch at Lane’s Southern Orchards opened today and, weather permitting, I’ll be picking fresh strawberries tomorrow. To celebrate the season, here’s a curated collection of 50 strawberry recipes spanning cakes, muffins, ice cream, breads, cookies, pies and more — perfect for … Read more
This protein-packed Peanut Butter Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark is a snack like no other. It takes under 10 minutes to prepare, delivers the perfect sweet-and-salty combo, and makes a creamy frozen treat on hot days. Adding protein powder gives it an extra boost for a satisfying, energizing snack. I’m completely obsessed with this snack — … Read more
Corn is one of the best fresh summer ingredients—something we look forward to all year. It shines in salsa, and grilling it adds a smoky-sweet depth that balances the brightness of lime and the herbaceous freshness of cilantro. High-quality ingredients make this salsa exceptional. Blue corn tortilla chips add both great texture and a beautiful … Read more