These small-bite appetizers are perfect for ringing in the New Year whether you're hosting a party or hanging out on the couch waiting for the ball to drop. Everything Bagel Pigs In A Blanket These pigs in a blanket are always a favorite with their crisp puff pastry and added flavor bonus of everything bagel …
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Let's be honest. The best part of a bagel is usually the spread you put on it. This chive and onion cream cheese spread is sure to become one of your favorites for savory bagels. Why This Recipe This simple cream cheese spread takes just a few minutes to put together with fresh ingredients and …
Fall is here, and the weather is getting cooler, so we're craving comfort food. Here are 15 cozy fall recipes to enjoy from breakfast to dessert and drinks. Overnight Pumpkin Waffles With a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior that's full of pumpkin flavor, these will be your favorite waffles to make this fall. …
This Smothered Green Beans Recipe is made with fresh green beans (or canned), bacon, onions, and broth and is sure to become one of your most requested side dishes. Why This Recipe This is one of those simple side dish recipes that just about everyone loves. It's a must-have for us at potlucks, Easter, Thanksgiving, …
This slow cooker cabbage roll soup recipe has all the flavors of traditional cabbage rolls but with much less prep work. It's made with hearty ingredients like ground beef, cabbage, tomatoes, rice, and even an extra flavor pop of bacon. Why This Recipes Works This slow cooker soup is perfect for those cooler busy weeknights …
With summer winding down, Labor Day is the perfect opportunity to enjoy your favorite warm weather side dishes before you start craving fall comfort foods. Here are some of our favorites whether you're having a huge family cookout or just enjoying the AC with friends. Sauteed Zucchini, Squash, and Onions This side dish uses fresh …
This simple sauteed zucchini, squash, and onions recipe is a great way to use fresh summer produce and is ready in minutes. This sauteed squash recipe screams summer with fresh produce like yellow squash, zucchini, bell pepper, and onions. What Makes This Recipe a Winner Using simple ingredients, it's the perfect side dish for busy …
Baby, it's hot outside and only an ice-cold drink will do. Make sure it's not watered down with these 7 easy ways to keep drinks cold without ice. Here in the south, it gets hot and feels even hotter because of the humidity. If you spend any time outside you'll want an ice-cold drink to …
If you love the flavor combination of chocolate and orange, this moist orange cake with chocolate frosting recipe will be one of your favorite desserts. What Makes This Recipe a Winner If you've ever had an orange-flavored chocolate, like one of Terry's Chocolate Oranges, you know just how wonderful the flavor combination is. This orange …
Here in the south, it can be so hot and humid during the summer that the last thing you want to do is eat hot food, nevertheless cook it. These are some of the best cold dishes you can serve at your BBQ, cookout, family reunion, or everyday dinner. Some, like the creamy cucumber salad, …
From cool and creamy to rich and decadent, here are ten of the best Memorial Day dessert recipes to enjoy as you start your summer celebrations. Strawberry Brownie Shortcake Macerated fresh strawberries layered with brownies and whipped cream is a fresh take on the classic strawberry shortcake. Top with some blueberries for an extra patriotic …
Whether you're having hot dogs and burgers, steak, ribs, or BBQ chicken, these are the best Memorial Day side dish recipes to serve with your favorite entree. Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Fresh, crisp vegetables including broccoli, cauliflower, and bell peppers are mixed with bacon and onion in a creamy slightly sweet and tangy dressing Get the …
Looking for ideas for a delicious Mother's Day brunch menu? Here are our favorite breakfast recipes that are sure to impress Mom. Overnight Mother's Day Brunch Recipes While Mom appreciates all your efforts in planning a Mother's Day brunch, she'd also like to spend more time with you. Here are some overnight breakfast recipes you …
These overnight Christmas breakfast ideas are a delicious way to serve an impressive Christmas breakfast without sacrificing time spent with your family. I'm not much of a morning person so I love using these overnight brunch recipes year round. However, I find these recipes to be even more special on Christmas. They're so good that …
This baked macaroni and cheese recipe with eggs is one of the simplest yet tastiest macaroni and cheese recipes you'll ever try. It's a southern-style macaroni and cheese so it's super quick and easy to make. But don't worry. It's still rich and creamy with plenty of cheese so you won't even miss the sauce. …
These last minute Thanksgiving appetizers are perfect to serve on Thanksgiving Day, Friendsgiving, or just because. Plus, they're so good no one will complain if Thanksgiving Dinner happens to be a bit late. All of these appetizers can be made fairly quickly on Thanksgiving Day. Though if you're not a procrastinator like me, many of …
This pumpkin dinner rolls recipe makes yeast rolls that are soft and buttery with a subtle pumpkin flavor. While the homemade rolls are definitely full of autumn flavor, they are more savory than sweet, though pair well with a sweeter butter spread. They’re perfect for your Thanksgiving table, Christmas, or when you just want something …
Made from basic ingredients, this marinated cucumber, tomato, and onion salad recipe is full of bold flavor. It's an all-time favorite salad highlighting some of the flavors of summer. Growing up in the South during the 90s a fresh tomato, crisp cucumber, and onion salad was at just about every summer cookout along with potato …
Nothing warms you up quite like a steamy bowl of your favorite hot and hearty soup during the colder months. However, most of us don't have the time to dedicate to making a complicated soup or chowder to have multiple layers of flavors. That's why I love all of these one-pot soup recipes. You may …
Just about everyone loves this Classic Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe without vinegar. It's always one of the first things to go at any cookout or gathering. Deviled eggs are a requirement at any southern gathering whether it's a holiday, birthday, family reunion, or cookout for no reason at all. Did you know deviled eggs are loved …
This classic Southern hot dog slaw recipe is crisp, cold, and creamy. It's the perfect summer side dish or sandwich topper. I’m pretty certain that creamy coleslaw is a popular side dish all across the states. Here in the South, though, it sometimes feels like we put it on everything, too. While there are all …
Ever reached for a carton of your favorite ice cream and found icy grit instead of smooth creaminess and no idea what happened? Check out our tips for how to make ice cream smooth and not icy. Indulging in a scoop of smooth, ultra-creamy ice cream is one of the most decadent indulgences, especially during …
Whether cool and creamy or warm and meaty, everyone loves a drool-worthy dip while watching the game. There are so many tasty game day dips out there you could host a party of nothing but dips, including dessert. Here are some of my favorite game day dip recipe perfect for chicken wings, veggies, sausage and …
This easy recipe for sauteed mushrooms and onions makes for a delicious topper or the perfect side dish to almost any entree. This is a must-make recipe when you're craving steakhouse mushrooms. As a mushroom fan, whether I'm cooking at home or eating at a restaurant, my go-to toppings for both steaks and burgers are …
These delicious homemade pie recipes will have you wanting to celebrate Pi Day every day, or at least the first 14 days of March. Pie is a dessert (or entree) that just about everyone loves. With a buttery flaky crust and a filling that can be just about anything from hearty and savory to a …
This creamy cucumber salad recipe, also known as gurkensalat in German, is cool, creamy, and oh so refreshing for the summer months. This simple side dish is perfect whether you're looking for a cucumber salad recipe like you'd find in Germany or need a tasty way to use fresh garden cucumbers. Half-German Mr. Savvy gives this …
Learn the best way to clean mushrooms in this comprehensive guide. This includes tips for what kind of tools you’ll need, the best way to clean them, and how to store them. I absolutely love mushrooms. They provide a deliciously rich and meaty flavor that compliments a variety of dishes. Mushrooms can even be the …
The traditional kalua pork and cabbage recipe is a delicious Hawaiian dish that is cooked in an underground oven. With a few modifications, you can make delicious kalua pig at home in your oven or slow cooker. When our local Hawaiian restaurant closed without any other nearby options, I made it a personal goal to …
Just like grandma used to make, you'll love this recipe for old fashioned buttermilk pancakes, which are as simple to make as they are delicious. Through the years I've tried so many pancake recipes and box mixes. But for the past few years this has become my favorite pancake recipe as it simply results in …
Full of creamy tangy flavor, this Hawaiian BBQ macaroni salad recipe is just like what you'd find on a Hawaiian lunch plate. If you've never had Hawaiian-style macaroni salad, it's a bit different from your traditional pasta salad. This creamy macaroni salad is just a touch sweet with a good amount of tangy thanks to …
This homemade queso recipe is made without Velveeta. It's instead made with American cheese and has the same creamy velvety smooth texture you'll find at your favorite local Mexican restaurants with an added flavor boost thanks to additional seasonings. While I will admit I love the texture of melted Velveeta or processed cheese, I also …
This bacon cheeseburger soup recipe is perfect to warm up with during the colder months while still enjoying favorite summer flavors. One of my favorite things to eat during the summer is a big juicy grilled cheeseburger topped with a couple slices of perfectly crisp bacon. As the weather gets cooler, I still love my …
This savory overnight Easter breakfast casserole recipe is made with rich brioche bread cubes, salty ham, deliciously seasoned eggs, and plenty of cheese making it perfect for brunch any time of year. When you're looking to feed several people breakfast (or brunch), an easy breakfast casserole is always great meal to serve whether it's for …
This is the best sausage and sourdough stuffing recipe ever! Full of flavor with a crispy top and creamy center, this sourdough stuffing is the perfect side dish for your roasted turkey, pork, or lamb. Having grown up in the South, southern cornbread dressing is my go-to to serve with turkey, chicken, and pork. But …
This recipe for a German Plum Crumble Cake is an easy, no-yeast cake that you can make with fresh plums. It features a delectable crisp and buttery crumb topping instead of a frosting or glaze. This Plum Crumble Cake Recipe is a German cake recipe with a buttery streusel that doesn't require a yeast dough. …
This stove top pork and sauerkraut recipe is a classic German-style dish that's pure comfort food. I know you may see this recipe and think, "Sauerkraut?? No way! Eww." Looking back, my 10-year-old self would say the same. It seems to be something people either love or hate. I have to admit my now adult …
With crispy bacon, a sweet glaze, and a touch of spice, this bacon-wrapped little smokies recipe is the perfect bacon appetizer to serve during game day, the holidays, or any gathering. I'm the type of person that loves to try a variety of foods, so parties with a lot of appetizers are right up my …
If you're looking for something a bit different from your traditional potato salad this baked potato salad recipe is for you. This loaded potato salad features everything you love about a baked potato like crispy bacon, cheese, green onions, and sour cream in a chilled side dish perfect for summer cookouts. Potato salad is one …
This delectable lemon blueberry trifle recipe is sure to receive oohs and ahhs and rave reviews at your next gathering. Made with angel food cake, fresh blueberries, and a creamy lemon cheesecake filling with an optional boozy twist, this is the no bake summer dessert of your dreams. Trifles are such a beautifully elegant yet …
Here are a variety of the best Memorial Day recipes to start the summer with. You'll find delectable recipes for any summer meal to enjoy outdoors from appetizers to desserts. Whether you're looking for classics like rib rub and deviled eggs or something new like BBQ turkey and homemade mocha ice cream you're sure to …