This delicious creamy cranberry jalapeño dip is a copycat of the popular dip Costco often carries. It is creamy, tart, sweet, spicy and so easy to make! You guys, this dip. ? It is everything my cranberry-loving, sweet-and-spicy-loving, dip-loving heart has ever dreamed of. It is perfect for all the holiday parties and festivities coming up! (more…) The post Creamy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more

Making the best homemade gravy is so easy with this foolproof recipe. It is perfect for holidays (or any day) when you need the best gravy to go with your meal. Knowing how to make amazing homemade gravy may be one of life’s most important skills! Once you learn the basics, you can use this recipe and incorporate a variety of meat drippings and flavors to make gravy for any occasion. (more…) The post How to Make the Best Gravy of Your Life {Anytime, Holiday or Not} appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more

This sweet potato casserole has a delicious sweet and creamy filling that is perfect with the buttery pecan topping. So classic and so good! It wouldn’t be a Thanksgiving meal without this casserole! My version of this iconic dish balances the flavors in the sweet filling and also offers just the right amount of golden, buttery topping. (more…) The post Sweet Potato Casserole with Buttery Pecan Topping appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more

This slow cooker Mississippi pot roast recipe uses simple pantry ingredients instead of packet mixes for delicious, flavorful, fall-apart tender beef. This easy slow cooker recipe is going to have you rethinking your pot roast game. The delicious, savory beef has tremendous flavor and it is so easy to make! (more…) The post Mississippi Pot Roast {From-Scratch/Packet-Free} appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more

This applesauce spice cake is soft, moist, and perfectly spiced and is incredibly delicious topped with the creamy brown butter frosting. If you make only one cake this season (or for the rest of your life), please let it be this applesauce spice cake. The ultra-soft cake with that amazing frosting is one of the most delicious cake + frosting combos I’ve ever had! (more…) The post Applesauce Spice Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more

This cinnamon sugar twisted croissant bread is so much easier to make than regular croissants and those layers of buttery sweet cinnamon are incredible! The twisted croissant bread craze continues with this delicious cinnamon and sugar version. All the details on how to make this bread are below! (Guess what? It’s easy and fun!) (more…) The post Cinnamon Sugar Twisted Croissant Bread appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more

This thick and creamy homestyle chicken noodle soup is packed with hearty noodles and veggies. It is the definition of delicious comfort food! Chicken noodle soup is one of the easiest soups to make at home, and this creamy version (with those homemade-style noodles!) is a tried-and-true favorite! (more…) The post Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more

Soft and chewy, these tasty apple cider caramels have amazing caramel apple flavor thanks to the apple cider that boils down until syrupy. Homemade caramels are easier than you think, which is great, because you don’t want to miss out on these apple cider caramels! I’m giving you tons of tips and tricks so ensure your caramels turn out perfectly every time. (more…) The post Apple Cider Caramels appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more

These delightful mini pumpkin donut muffins are dipped in butter and rolled in cinnamon and sugar. They are soft, fluffy and so yummy! Completely irresistible, these amazing little muffins are like a pumpkin-flavored donut hole smothered in cinnamon and sugar. I dare you to eat just one! (more…) The post Mini Pumpkin Donut Muffins appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more

These crispy beef and bean wraps are one of our go-to weeknight dinners! The crispy tortilla (no frying!) and flavorful filling are delicious. Bring on the easy, easy, easy dinners. Bonus points if they are exceptionally cheesy and exceptionally delicious. These wraps check all the boxes! (more…) The post Crispy Beef and Bean Wraps appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more