Cheesy hash brown casserole is the answer to all of my potato dreams! It’s hot and bubbly, creamy and cheesy and the hash browns are just perfectly cooked and seasoned and irresistible. You really can’t beat the cheesy layers of potato deliciousness that you have going on here. It’s just perfection. Plus, this recipe is just 6 ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to prep! It’s just so easy and that creamy potato goodness is going to have you putting this in your regular rotation....

This week is straight-up kicking my butt. I guess it started Monday morning when I woke up to an email from my CEO saying our company had been sold to an overseas media company. Um, OK… That has been followed by ALL the meetings to go over ALL the things. I’m also in the middle of two major projects at work that are taking up all kinds of extra time....

Comfort food is always welcome at my table, but in the last year, I’ve really been relying more on some of the classics. They are tried and true recipes, they are something my whole family will eat and love, and they are easy to make. Plus, they really do bring me a sense of calm and coziness. (And who couldn’t use some more of that amid these crazy times??) Some of our favorites are my mom’s chicken divan, chicken noodle soup and these baked cheesy chicken breasts....

3.96 28 Published Jan 04, 2022, Updated Sep 11, 2024 This chicken protein bowl is packed with comforting vegetables, has a quinoa base and is topped with a delicious maple dijon dressing. You can use whatever veggies you have on hand or follow this recipe to a tee – either way it’s bound to become a staple recipe in your home! Ingredients Needed quinoa – cook the quinoa according to package directions or use this simple tutorial for perfect quinoa....

4.8 9 Published Feb 08, 2022, Updated Jun 12, 2023 I’m not sure what ingredients are in the BJ’s version, but I decided I needed to make an EBF-friendly Pizookie (aka cookie skillet) with better for you ingredients and this recipe was born. This is such a fun treat for a party and especially tasty when served with a warm scoop of ice cream on top. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Cookie deliciousness without the effort of rolling into individual cookies!...

For more delicious Easter treats, check out my best carrot cake recipe with perfect cream cheese frosting, chai and vanilla Easter cake, and swirled pastel cake (ribbon cake)! Easter this year feels different for obvious reasons. There’s a lot of things I’d love to make, but I can’t, because flour is at a premium these days. So I’ve had to ration my flour and use it only for necessities. You bet your bottom dollar these cardamom spiced chocolate chip hot cross buns are a necessity....

My girls beach weekend was once again epic. So much fun was had. So much. Too much maybe. I’m sad it’s over, but was happy to get back to my little family yesterday. The munchkins are starting school this week and I wanted to make sure we’re all settled and ready. Cause it’s gonna be a big week. Which is where these chocolate chip oatmeal waffles come in. As some of you know by now, I have a thing for chocolate for breakfast....

5 4 Published Dec 04, 2023, Updated May 28, 2024 I’m surprised I didn’t think of this combo earlier. I love making oatmeal raisin cookies and cinnamon raisin stovetop oats, so as soon as I thought of this recipe I knew it’d be a hit! You just can’t beat the combo of warm cinnamon paired with oats and chewy, sweet raisins. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Easy to Make – It comes together in one bowl and requires less than 10 minutes of prep time to whip up making it perfect for busy mornings or relaxed weekend brunches....

Pastry cream + whipped butter make this delectable creme mousseline. Fantastic as a filling for pastries such as Paris-Brest, cakes, or even tarts. Why I love this recipe Mousseline cream is a delicious, buttery, smooth, and silky cream that is so versatile! This recipe breaks down how to make classic creme mousseline in an easy to follow way to ensure perfect results. I include tips on how to make the custard perfectly AND how to get the best flavor in your mousseline cream....

4.64 124 Published Jun 08, 2023, Updated Jul 08, 2024 Yes, you heard right… we’re making chocolate chip cookies with cottage cheese. And guess what? You can’t even taste the cottage cheese. Even Isaac (who isn’t a cottage cheese fan) loves them! This recipe came together after I tried Jake Cohen’s amazing edible cottage cheese cookie dough. I wanted to create a recipe that could not only be enjoyed straight up as cookie dough but also as cookies....

Homemade salad dressings may sound a bit intimidating. I mean, compared with buying a bottle in the store, it seems like it could be a lot of work. And maybe sometimes it is. But I opt for the ridiculously easy types of dressings and I don’t think I could go back to store bought. It’s just worlds better when it’s homemade! If you’re like me and love being able to control the ingredients in your food, you can check out some of my other homemade dressings....

I just got back from the BEST girls beach weekend! We had 11 of us total this year, a gorgeous house and great weather! Not to mention the company… These are some of the funniest, warmest, smartest, most lovely ladies I know. We played games, watched movies, cooked together, drank together, took a yoga class together and just generally relaxed into being surrounded by people who love and adore you....

Tips and tricks for making the most perfect, soft, flaky lavender blueberry scones! Recently I shared these pumpkin scones with you guys, and I’ve also shared my classic scones recipe in the past. But did you know that you can just as readily use that classic scones recipe to make other scones too? Enter, these gorgeous Lavender Blueberry Scones with lemon glaze! A perfect blueberry scone recipe, with dried lavender to kick it up a notch....

Stir fry is a great way to throw a bunch of different veggies together and make a satisfying, savory meal. And I adore - and so do many of you - my honey garlic chicken stir fry. Such good flavor. But today, we’re going super duper easy. The easiest. The easiest ever. Yeah, I’m willing to go there. Why? Cause we’re using chicken breasts, frozen veggies and store-bought sauce. Yup, we’re just cooking things, warming things and mixing it all together....

A breakfast fried rice so good, you will wake up JUST for this! This bacon fried rice is EASY. It’s quick to whip up and doesn’t use a lot of ingredients, BUT it’s also very versatile to use up leftover ingredients from your fridge as well. With my husband at home these days, our morning routines have changed considerably. Zuko is getting a lot more attention, and our breakfasts often turn into brunch....

Ingredient Notes These ingredients shouldn’t be too hard to come by, but depending on where you live, you might have to look around for a couple of them! Instructions I’ve found you don’t have to have any connection to Brazil to love this. I served it recently at a dinner party and everyone raved and licked their bowls clean! That being said, anyone who has any connection to Brazil at ALL, will die of happiness with a single bite....

If you’ve never had pavlova before, it’s a dessert made of puffed meringue-like shells, baked so the edges are crispy and airy and literally melt in your mouth, and the centers are pillowy-soft and chewy, almost like a marshmallow. A little “nest” in the center is traditionally filled with whipped cream and topped with fresh fruit, but is a canvas open to creativity. They’re simple to make, yet look sophisticated and impressive, perfect for Valentine’s Day!...

Naturally sweet delicata squash is made even more delicious when roasted. Plus, you can switch up the flavors with different spice mixes too. It’s a simple and surprisingly flavorful treat! My favorite vegetable (technically, a fruit) to eat in the Fall is delicata squash. It’s one of my favorite squashes. We’ll eat it pretty much every day, for as long as it’s available at our local market. While you can prep delicata squash in different ways, roasting is the easiest and the most flavorful for me....

Just as I promised you guys last week after this tangy, spicy, sweet, refreshing garlic lime shrimp rice noodles recipe, here’s another scrumptious, flavor-packed shrimp lunch or dinner recipe. This Easy Teriyaki Shrimp Rice Bowl starts with the same pan fried shrimp as the previous garlic lime shrimp rice noodles recipe. Except here, the pan fried shrimp is tossed in a deliciously tangy, sweet, spicy and simple teriyaki sauce that can also double as a teriyaki shrimp marinade....

One of my kid’s favorite dinners is grilled (vegan) cheese and tomato soup. I make a batch of Stretchy Vegan Mozzarella for the “cheese” and pair it with an easy homemade tomato soup. I’ve been wanting to share this recipe for quite some time and am finally getting it out there. I hope you love this easy, creamy soup as much as my family does! How to make Easy Vegan Tomato Soup (The full ingredient list and instructions are listed in the recipe card at the bottom, this is an overview)...