Recipes

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

This broccoli cauliflower salad recipe features fresh vegetables mixed together with a slightly sweet and tangy dressing. This tasty no lettuce salad is delicious for the summer months or as a festive Christmas salad everyone will enjoy. During the holidays there's so much rich and indulgent food that I actually look forward to some fresh …

This chicken pot pie soup recipe is everything you love about pot pie in soup form. Tender pieces of chicken and lots of veggies are added to a rich and creamy broth and topped with a square of puff pastry. One of my favorite cooler weather meals is a delicious chicken pot pie. Pot pies …

With just a hint of spice and most of the work done the night before, this overnight pumpkin waffles recipe makes for a quick weekend treat of homemade waffles at breakfast or brunch. I'm a big fan of having a special treat for breakfast or brunch on weekends. I'm not a big fan of not …

This homemade chicken pot pie recipe features a made from scratch creamy chicken pot pie filling all wrapped up in flaky pie crusts. There's just something so comforting and delicious about chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce being sandwiched between flaky pie crusts. Growing up my mom always made chicken pie with canned soups, …

This Individual Brownies with Peanut Butter Bird's Nest Frosting recipe is perfect for any spring or Easter celebration with a flavor combination almost everyone loves. We always see a ton of cupcakes at Easter. I'll never say no to a cupcake but I feel like even more people love brownies. Plus, when you top them …

Wondering how to make cream of wheat from scratch? This basic cream of wheat recipe makes for a hearty breakfast to start the day with as a tasty alternative to oatmeal or grits. As much as I love a variety of foods and though I've never been a picky eater, there are some that are …

The best easy sausage balls without Bisquick recipe is made with seasoned flour instead of a baking mix. Whether you forgot to buy a baking mix or rather not use it you'll likely not miss the Bisquick or want to use it after trying this easy recipe. They're the perfect appetizer, a must-have for a …

Do you know how to make homemade whipped cream? It’s surprisingly quick, easy, and very versatile! I’m not even sure of the first time I had real whipped cream. It was probably at a bakery or restaurant as we always used Cool Whip at home. I remember using Reddi-wip as a teenager as well as …

Creamy traditional deviled eggs are made with a secret ingredient and topped with bacon to make this deviled eggs with bacon recipe everyone will love. I'll be the first to admit I'm not a huge fan of eggs. But, the one exception to that rule is that I LOVE deviled eggs. I guess I can …

A classic appetizer for parties, this everything bagel mini pigs in a blanket recipe brings an extra punch of flavor and crunch by adding a favorite seasoning. Every holiday season there are party appetizers that have become a tradition for us to make and snack on. Chex mix, sausage balls, and mini pigs in a …

Slightly spicy moist cake-like muffins are topped with a tangy citrus glaze in this gingerbread muffins recipe with lemon glaze. Gingerbread is one of my favorite desserts to enjoy around the holidays. I just love the spicy yet slightly sweet flavor. Ginger molasses cookies are probably my all-time favorite but I really enjoy gingerbread cake, …

With super crispy edges and a chewy center, this crispy ginger molasses cookies recipe is a must-make during the holidays. I've been trying to make the perfect ginger cookie recipe and I feel like I've finally put it together. These ginger cookies are very crispy on the edge but as you get closer to the …

Looking for a new sweet and salty treat recipe to impress your guests during game day? Everyone will love this candied bacon footballs recipe.  This is a sponsored post written by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own. Even though we're not huge sports fans we often …

This sausage cornbread dressing recipe, or sausage cornbread stuffing recipe as some may like to call it, features a delicious crispy topping with a moist and creamy center. One of the best, if not the best eating holidays of the year is obviously Thanksgiving. As much as I love turkey and all the desserts, what …

Wondering what to do with leftover turkey? This creamy turkey wild rice soup recipe is a delicious way to use up turkey leftovers that's different from the same old same old. I love turkey so much I always buy one the moment they go on sale for the season, at least a few weeks before …

This homemade cloverleaf rolls recipe is a classic loved by everyone. This dinner rolls recipe is soft and buttery, perfect for serving with almost any meal. There's just something so delicious about freshly baked bread. Even with the current low carb craze, you can steal almost anyone's heart if you bake up a batch of …