There’s nothing quite like a big juicy homemade burger, eh? The fresh herbs, seasoning, and shredded cheese inside these Cheesy Chive Burgers take them over the top in taste and texture. With only 5 main ingredients, they come together fast for a weeknight meal. This post is created in partnership with Hy-Vee Columbia. Why Cheesy Chive Burgers Are the BEST Incredibly juicy and flavorful. Fresh herbs, garlic, and the perfect amount of salt and pepper make these burgers taste fresh and seasoned throughout. The shredded cheddar cheese inside makes each bite even more mouthwatering. Only 5 main ..read more

We have meticulously tested hundreds of Instant Pot chicken recipes over the years for our cookbook, From Freezer to Cooker and our website. These are hands-down the “best of the best” Instant Pot chicken recipes, so you can get a delicious and easy dinner on the table fast. From Teriyaki Chicken to Chicken and Dumplings, you’re sure to find a recipe you’ll love. 20+ Instant Pot Chicken Recipes You’ll Love Here are some of the “best of the best” Instant Pot chicken recipes out there to throw in your pressure cooker. Bonus: We’ll show you how to prep these as Instant Pot freezer meals, so ..read more

With three simple steps, you’ll have this finger-licking good BBQ Chicken Sliders recipe on the table. Make it in the crock pot or Instant Pot as a dump-and-go meal. Be sure to double and freeze the recipe to save your future self time! “My family absolutely loves this recipe! A healthy, budget friendly alternative to pulled pork or beef…I highly recommend making the Thriving Home BBQ sauce to use in this recipe.” – Anna Why We Love BBQ Chicken Sliders Dump-and-go meal for the crockpot OR Instant Pot. Takes just minutes to prep. All ages like it. Can easily be prepped as a chicken freeze ..read more

Our Crockpot Drumsticks require only 4 pantry ingredients and come out moist and delicious every time. Not only are they gluten-free and dairy-free but they work great as a make-ahead freezer meal too. All ages love these. Why You’ll Love Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks Requires only 4 pantry ingredients to season the drumsticks. Can be doubled to freeze one batch for later to save time. Is gluten-free and dairy-free. Leaves amazing homemade chicken broth in the cooker when you’re done, which you can freeze for later. Everyone in the family enjoys them! I love a kid-friendly freezer meal! Th ..read more

Making pesto at home is easier than you think. The flavor of our Homemade Pesto Recipe far outmatches the store bought version. Use our tips to double batch this recipe and freeze pesto for later too! What is in Pesto? Pesto is a popular Italian sauce made primarily from fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. The ingredients are typically crushed or blended together to create a smooth, vibrant green sauce. Store Bought vs. Homemade Pesto Friends, there just isn’t even a comparison. Homemade Pesto is just SO much tastier than store-bought pesto. The canned pes ..read more

Introducing The Best Everyday Smoothie. Really! This recipe has been tested well over 1,000 times because that’s how much we make it! Includes a delicious, nutritious blend of frozen fruit, milk, juice, Greek yogurt, and spinach. Pair it with our Savory Breakfast Muffins or Baked Ham and Egg Cups for a balanced start to the day. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Unlike similar recipes like our Very Berry Smoothie or Tropical Smoothie, this recipe serves 4+ people. It’s customizable. You can use different types of milk, a variety of fruits, and even sneak in some extra veggies like carrots, kale, a ..read more

With the help of a pastry chef, we’ve developed this easy homemade Yellow Cake Mix that’s a one-to-one substitute for store-bought cake mix. This mix yields a moist, light, and flavorful round layered cake, 9×13 inch cake, or cupcakes. Top with our decadent Chocolate Buttercream Frosting for a homemade cake to remember. Why Make Homemade Yellow Cake Mix? This recipe is a perfect 1:1 substitution for a boxed cake mix. (We do the same thing with our Homemade Brownie Mix!) The cake tastes FAR better. It’s perfectly moist and much better than store bought. Make a few batc ..read more

A dump-and-go steak chili recipe with stew meat that is hearty, mouthwatering, and deeply flavorful. Simply dump all the ingredients in a crock pot and let it slow cook all day. The result is a slightly spicy, fall-apart tender, slow cooker steak chili you’ll love coming home to! Why You’ll Love This Steak Chili Recipe Well-tested – I spent many hours testing this steak chili for the crock pot and didn’t stop until it was perfect! My husband wasn’t mad about all the leftovers either. Depth of flavor – Thanks to a combo of high impact ingredients like fire-roasted tomatoes, green chilis, a f ..read more

Get ready for a flavor-packed dinner with these easy, cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas. Packed with savory Mexican flavors, this recipe is an instant crowd-pleaser. With a flavorful ground beef filling nestled between crispy tortillas, they’re perfect for any night of the week. Plus, we’ve got you covered with easy-to-follow steps, including tips for prepping them as freezer meals. Why You’ll Love Beef Quesadillas These beef quesadillas are cookbook-worthy. In fact, a version of these ARE in a cookbook! This recipe is probably my husband’s favorite from our cookbook, From Freezer to Table. The ..read more

With a few simple seasonings and a zesty marinade, Dutch Oven Carnitas will blow you away. Making pork carnitas in the oven will become a way of life once you try this recipe. Reasons You’ll Love this Recipe The flavor – Something magic happens in that dutch oven. This is my favorite way to make them. but here is an affordable (and cute!) Dutch Oven that we like. It’s easy – This is a fairly hands off recipe. The meat is freezer friendly – Either prep and freeze before cooking or freeze cooked pork after. Texture – Whether you use the Dutch Oven or make our Slow Cooker Carnitas or Instant Po ..read more