This Spicy Ranch is a homemade version of a classic fast food restaurant favorite. This ultra creamy ranch with a kick of heat is perfect for dipping, dunking, and drizzling. Why you’ll love it Easy. You’re 6 ingredients away from your latest condiment obsession! Better than Fast-Food. Homemade is always better and bonus: you can make it whenever the craving hits. Versatile. Dunk it, drizzle it, dip it…there are so many ways to use spicy ranch!  Ingredients Sour Cream – full fat sour cream will give the best texture, but light may be used, if desired. Greek yogurt may also be used.&nb ..read more

This Tres Leches Cake is a classic dessert made easier with a cake mix shortcut! This cake is rich and creamy, yet incredibly light, and topped with the fluffiest whipped topping. What is tres leches? Tres leches is a vanilla cake that’s been soaked in three kinds of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and whole milk. It’s then topped with a whipped topping, dusted with cinnamon, and served with optional strawberries.  Why you’ll love this Easy. Thanks to a base of my How to Make Box Cake Better, this cake comes together in a flash.  Delicious. A rich, yet light and fluffy cake ..read more

This Beef Tamale Pie is the ultimate comfort food: a soft cornbread crust is topped with saucy, seasoned beef and ooey-gooey cheese! This easy weeknight meal will have everyone coming back for seconds.  What is tamale pie? Tamale pie is a cornbread-esque casserole that’s been drizzled with enchilada sauce and topped with a ground beef mixture and melty cheese. This dish became very popular during the early 1900s in the Southwest. Tamale pie may be a loose term (because it’s not really a tamale or a pie), but it sure is delicious!  Why you’ll love it Quick and Easy. Using a few shor ..read more

This Chicken Cheesesteak is stuffed with juicy chicken, gooey cheese, fresh veggies, and a homemade chipotle aioli. This twist on a classic Philly is both nutritious and delicious! Why you’ll love this Delicious. Classic drool-worthy Philly cheesesteak flavors made with chicken instead of beef. YUM. Nutritious. Lean protein plus tons of veggies without losing out on cheesy goodness? Sign me up.  Easy. You’re one sauté pan away from an amazing meal the whole family will love.  Ingredients Butter – unsalted butter is used to add flavor and moisture to the chicken and veggies. Oil ..read more

This Buttermilk Pie has a rich and creamy custard-like filling that tastes like a sugar cookie! This old-fashioned dessert couldn’t be easier to make. What is buttermilk pie? Buttermilk pie is a traditional Southern dessert that became popular during the Great Depression and World War II, because of its budget-friendly kitchen staple ingredients. Why you’ll love it Easy. Whip up a quick filling then pour into a pre-made crust for an easy, yet impressive dessert.  Delicious. A creamy, rich filling on a flaky pie crust is sure to make anyone’s mouth water.  Versatile. This is a basic ..read more

These Smothered Beef Burritos are easy, cheesy, and oh-so delicious! Fluffy tortillas are stuffed with meat, veggies, rice, and beans, then topped with enchilada sauce and queso! Why you’ll love these Easy. Use canned beans, microwavable rice, pre-shredded cheese, and store-bought enchilada sauce/queso/taco seasoning for the EASIEST weeknight meal. Hearty. These burritos are stuffed to the max with beef, beans, rice, cheese, and veggies to make a hearty, yet healthy meal.  Freezer friendly. Make a double batch. One for now and one for later! Crowd favorite. Who doesn’t love Mexican nigh ..read more

This Marry Me Chicken is a crowd-pleasing dish of juicy chicken, crispy bacon, chewy sun-dried tomatoes, and a luxuriously creamy sauce. What is marry me chicken? Marry Me Chicken is an easy dinner recipe made of pan seared chicken with a creamy, cheesy, sun-dried tomato sauce. It’s a crowd-pleasing, kid approved meal that’s great served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. This viral Tik-Tok recipe is said to be so good, it’s bound to result in a marriage proposal!  Ingredients Chicken – boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs will work. This recipe was tested using 2 (8 oz ..read more

How to Make Boxed Pancakes Better: a few simple ways to create flavorful and fluffy pancakes with store-bought mix!  I LOVE making things 100% from scratch, but with 3 kids (ages 4 and under), I’ve been in my “how to make boxed things better” era. See: How to Make Box Brownies Better, How to Make Box Cake Better, How to Make Canned Cinnamon Rolls Better, How to Make Jiffy Cornbread Better. It was about time I brought that line of thinking to a breakfast classic. Enter: How to Make Boxed Pancakes Better.  Before we get started, you might be thinking, after adding a bunch of extra ing ..read more

This quick and easy Buffalo Chicken Pasta is an irresistible dish that combines spicy buffalo sauce with three ooey-gooey cheeses, juicy grilled chicken, and perfectly al dente pasta! Why you’ll love this Flavorful. If you love buffalo chicken dip, you’ll LOVE this pasta dish. It has everything. you love about the classic dip with the addition of pasta.  Comforting. Creamy, spicy, and loaded with protein and carbs. It’s the perfect stick-to-your-ribs dinner. Easy. Simple steps and every day pantry staples make this dish a breeze to prepare. Ingredients Sour Cream – adds a creamy text ..read more

Cozy up with a bowl of this hearty Ravioli Soup! It’s bursting with pillowy ravioli, flavorful sausage, fresh veggies, and a creamy tomato broth; all topped with a generous sprinkle of melty Parmesan cheese. Why you’ll love this Easy. Simple ingredients, straightforward steps – perfect for any night of the week.  Comforting. Nothing is better than cozying up to a bowl of pasta filled, creamy, steaming hot bowl of soup. Versatile. This soup can be made to fit almost any diet: vegetarian, gluten-free, etc. Crowd-Pleasing. Loved by both kids and adults alike. Pasta and soup…what’s not to l ..read more