One-Pot Pasta Bolognese

One-Pot Pasta Bolognese

There’s no denying that when it comes to meat sauces, a good bolognese is matchless, but it is a sauce that many a Nonna can spend the better part of a day creating. I’m not going to sit here and tell you that it’s not worth that time and patience – it most certainly is … Read more

MELT IN YOUR MOUTH SHORTBREAD

MELT IN YOUR MOUTH SHORTBREAD

These Melt in Your Mouth Shortbread Cookies are the shortbread cookies my mom has made for Christmas every year since I was a child. They literally melt in your mouth. You will LOVE them! The first time I shared these shortbread cookies with you was back in December 2011. I’ve made them every year since … Read more

Sausage & Cheese Muffins

Sausage & Cheese Muffins

Easy Sausage Muffins – savory sausage muffins with eggs and cheddar cheese. Great grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings. It’s back to school time all over the country and that means busy, hectic mornings for families. I remember those days so well. Always a rush to get out the door to school and work and always … Read more

Quick Lemon Ricotta Spaghetti

Quick Lemon Ricotta Spaghetti

I think that pasta is probably my favorite comfort food out there. You can pair it with a sauce that took all day or one that took just ten minutes and either way, it ends up being a delicious and comforting dish. This particular pasta, Lemon Ricotta Spaghetti, is more of the ‘ten minute’ type … Read more

Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps

Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps

In the realm of quick, delicious, and satisfying meals, Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps stand out as a remarkable fusion of flavors and textures. This dish combines the heartiness of chicken, the crispiness of bacon, and the creamy zest of ranch dressing, all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. It’s a meal that promises not just … Read more

Hobo Dinner Foil

Hobo Dinner Foil

Hobo Dinner Foil Packets are so simple to make and everyone raves about them! Comforting veggies including potatoes, carrots, and onions are topped with a seasoned hamburger patty and grilled or baked to tender perfection. This recipe reminds me of recipes my mother would bring to the field during fall harvest time. A complete and … Read more

SEX IN A PAN

SEX IN A PAN

a decadent dessert that’s sure to ignite your taste buds and leave you craving more! This indulgent treat is layers of pure bliss, starting with a buttery graham cracker crust, followed by a rich cream cheese filling, velvety chocolate pudding, and a generous dollop of whipped cream to top it all off. The combination of … Read more

Hello Dolly Bars

Hello Dolly Bars

Hello Dolly bars are the ultimate indulgence. They’re every sweet tooth’s dream dessert! With these bars, you don’t only get one or two layers, but a whopping seven. I’m talking chocolate chips, nuts, coconut – the works! There are so many different layers, but they all work with each other to create the perfect balance. … Read more

Maid-Rites are a ground beef sandwich

Maid-Rites are a ground beef sandwich

The most popular item on the Maid-Rite menu, these Loose Meat Sandwiches taste as good as the Iowa-famous diner classic. This easy ground beef recipe cooks in just 10 minutes! Not quite as sloppy as a sloppy Joe, but still firmly in the category of “messy,” a Loose Meat Sandwich is the ultimate, all-American road … Read more

Chocolate Chip Mini Cheesecakes

Chocolate Chip Mini Cheesecakes

These mini chocolate chip cheesecakes have a buttery graham cracker crust, mini chocolate chips folded into the the cream cheese mixture, and are topped with homemade whipped cream! Mini Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes with mini cookies on top.This easy chocolate chip cheesecake is decorated on top with mini chocolate chip cookies. You can either make your … Read more