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This green bean casserole is the classic holiday side dish everyone wants to see on the Thanksgiving table! Comforting, and SO easy to make... plus it's great to make ahead of time, making your holiday less stressful! #greenbean #casserole #Thanksgiving #sidedish #holiday #makeahead #easyrecipe

Classic Green Bean Casserole
November 11, 2019
Easy and classic cranberry sauce, made from scratch in just 20 minutes and with only 4 ingredients!  Perfect with roasted turkey and on leftover sandwiches too! #cranberry #sauce #holiday #thanksgiving #sidedish #condiment #fromscratch #easyrecipe

Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Cinnamon
November 4, 2019
Ultra creamy mashed sweet potatoes (made sweet or savory), perfect for the holidays and made with just 3-4 ingredients!  Great to make ahead too! #sweetpotato #mashed #sweetpotatoes #thanksgiving #holiday #sidedish #easyrecipe #makeahead

Mashed Sweet Potatoes
October 29, 2019
Simple and easy to make, this Mulled Wine recipe is absolutely the perfect thing to make you feel all warm and cozy as the temperature drops outside this winter! #wine #drink #cocktail #mulledwine #holiday #party #slowcooker #crockpot

Spiced Mulled Wine
October 7, 2019
Rich and creamy homemade baked mac and cheese, filled with multiple layers of shredded cheeses, smothered in a smooth cheese sauce, and baked until bubbly and perfect!

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese
September 30, 2019
Always a huge crowd-pleaser, this 7 layer dip is literally layer upon layer of bold, mouthwatering flavors!  This appetizer is perfect for any game day party, or holiday gathering! #appetizer #party #gameday #layerdip #7layerdip #beandip #mexican #fiesta

Mexican Fiesta 7 Layer Dip
September 25, 2019
Rich and easy to make, this individual no-bake cherry cheesecake recipe is perfect for beginners and experts alike.  Just 8 simple, common ingredients, and about 10 minutes of hands-on work! #cheesecake #nobake #dessert #cherry #minidessert #individualdessert #party #easydessert

Mini Cherry No Bake Cheesecake
September 17, 2019
Incredibly flavorful and hearty, this 3 bean chili is made in the Instant Pot and ready in no time!  Vegetarian chili is perfect for game day, tailgating, and weeknight dinners! #chili #vegetarian #instantpot #crockpot #slowcooker #beans #party #gameday

Instant Pot 3 Bean Vegetarian Chili
September 15, 2019
Insanely tasty chicken wing recipe, dry rubbed, then hickory smoked to perfection.  And don't forget the homemade bourbon bbq sauce! #chickenwings #wingrecipe #smoked #smoker #smokedchickenwings #bourbon #bbq #crispy

Bourbon BBQ Smoked Chicken Wings
July 10, 2019
This easy summer blackberry cobbler is made with fresh berries and a sweet biscuit-like topping! Top with ice cream and enjoy! #cobbler #dessert #easyrecipe #blackberry #summerrecipe #berries #homemade

Perfect Blackberry Cobbler
July 8, 2019
Funeral potatoes, aka Cheesy Potato Casserole, the hot side dish that EVERYONE loves. Perfect for any dinner, holiday or potluck!  Rich, cheesy and creamy hashbrown potatoes topped with buttery cornflakes and baked until golden and crispy! #potatoes #cheesy #potatocasserole #funeralpotatoes #partypotatoes #sidedish #potluck #holiday #hashbrown #baked #casserole

Funeral Potatoes (Cheesy Potato Casserole)
June 12, 2019
Whip up this sweet croissant breakfast bake the night before, let it sit overnight, then bake it to crispy yet creamy perfection. Drizzle it with vanilla bean glaze and prepare to fall in love! #holiday #breakfast #easter #mothersday #overnight #breakfastbake #croissant #breakfastrecipe #easyrecipe #makeahead

Berry Croissant Bake
April 17, 2019
Always a crowd-pleaser, this pasta salad has won first place in several potluck contests.  Summer vegetables, tender pasta, salty cheese, and a mouthwatering zesty dressing! #pastasalad #potluck #bbq #italian #greek #mediterranean #pasta, #salad #makeaheadrecipe #easyrecipe

Best Potluck Pasta Salad
April 8, 2019
Velvety soft and tender layers of two kinds of potatoes, smothered in a rich 3 cheese garlic sauce, then topped with extra cheese for a perfectly crispy top! It's the scalloped potato dish you've been dreaming of your entire life! #scallopedpotatoes #potato #sidedish #holiday #Easter #cheese #potatoesaugratin #augratin #makeahead

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
April 3, 2019
This comfort food is the King of all Irish beef stews, with the Guinness and coffee flavors melding perfectly to give way to a deep, rich, lusciously savory sauce that simmers away to tenderize the beef and vegetables until they're spoonable! #beefstew #irish #stpatricksday #stew #beef #guinness #coffee #slowcooker #crockpot #instantpot #pressurecooker

Irish Beef Stew with Guinness and Coffee
March 11, 2019
Tortillas stuffed with tender, spicy, slow cooked spiced beef (barbacoa-style), fried to crunchy perfection, then smothered in a velvety smooth white queso! Great meal to use up leftovers too! #beef #chimichangas #mexican #easyrecipe #dinner #barbacoa #queso #cheese #smothered 

Queso-Smothered Beef Chimichangas
February 18, 2019
No need for takeout, this Garlic Ginger Pork Stir Fry is the perfect weeknight meal, as it's on the table in 20 minutes! #pork #stirfry #chinese #asian #takeout #weeknightmeal #easyrecipe #onepan #skillet

Garlic Ginger Pork Stir Fry
January 27, 2019
These whoopie pies are packed with classic Italian dessert flavors.  Soft and fluffy chocolate espresso cookies, sandwiched with a rich mascarpone kahlua frosting! #whoopiepies #cookierecipe #cookies #tiramisu #dessertrecipe #sandwichcookie #espresso #kahlua

Best Tiramisu Whoopie Pies
January 23, 2019
The Ultimate Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball is absolutely LOADED with bold flavors, and a perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for any party! #appetizer #partyfood #cheeseball #baconranch #bacon #ranchrecipe #easyrecipe #makeahead

The Ultimate Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe
January 2, 2019
Always a crowd-pleaser, these Crockpot Little Smokies are slow cooked in a sauce made with beer, garlic, honey, brown sugar and bbq sauce.  Perfect for game day, holidays, or any party! #littlesmokies #lilsmokies #partyfood #appetizer #recipe #easyrecipe #crockpot #slowcooker

Crockpot BBQ Beer Little Smokies
December 16, 2018
Sweet and festive, this white sangria recipe is full of Christmas cheer!  Easy to make for holiday entertaining, and can be made non-alcoholic as well! #sangria #white #christmas #holiday #winter #alcohol #drink #party #whitewine

White Christmas Sangria
December 10, 2018
Always a crowd pleaser, this bold and zesty chex mix recipe is made SO simply, right in the crockpot!  Great for any party, and easy to customize! #chexmix #party #snackrecipe #partyfood #bold #chex #slowcooker #crockpot #easyrecipe #homemade

Slow Cooker Bold Chex Mix Recipe
December 5, 2018
Made in just 5 minutes, this Creamy Bacon Cheddar Dip is super easy to make and is the star of any party! #dip #appetizer #bacon #cheddar #nobake #gameday #easyrecipe #makeaheadrecipe #party #partyfood

Creamy Bacon Cheese Dip (No Bake)
December 4, 2018
Fudgy and moist, these Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a wonderful combination of cookies and brownies, and all with that classic crackly top that makes them a favorite for Christmas baking! #cookies #crinkle #Christmas #cookietray #chocolate #brownie #baking #dessertrecipe #cookierecipe #holidaybaking

Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
December 2, 2018

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