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Cranberry Orange Bread

By Lauren Allen on November 10, 2019, Updated December 1, 2019

A loaf of Cranberry Orange Bread with three slices cut from it.

Cranberry Orange Bread made with fresh cranberries and a sweet orange glaze is one of our families favorite.  It's a tradition to make this easy recipe each holiday season. I love sweet bread's, especially when I can use fresh produce to make them like this Lemon Blueberry Bread, Lemon Zucchini Bread, and Easy Banana Bread. I also love making holiday sweet breads for neighbors and friends. I always make a dozen mini loaves of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread in October, and I love to give this View the Recipe


Breads/Rolls· Breakfast/Brunch· Christmas· Thanksgiving
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Corn Chowder

By Lauren Allen on October 10, 2019, Updated October 24, 2019

A soup pot full of corn chowder with a ladle spooning some out.

You'll be hard pressed to find a more flavorful, delicious Corn Chowder recipe! I make my corn chowder with bacon, potatoes, mild green chilies, and chipotle peppers in a creamy sauce to give it a subtle spice and so much flavor!  This corn chowder recipe is in my top 5 favorite soup recipes along with creamy tomato basil soup and broccoli cheese soup.  This creamy soup is also one of my favorites to serve in a homemade bread bowl. Corn Chowder This soup is one of our favorites and is View the Recipe


Main Dish· Soup
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Pumpkin Waffles

By Lauren Allen on September 28, 2019, Updated October 25, 2019

A pumpkin waffle with a syrup and a slice of butter on top, on a white plate with a fork, fall leaves and another plate of waffles to the side.

Homemade Pumpkin Waffles are made with basic pantry ingredients, fall spices, and canned pumpkin.  The made from scratch cinnamon cream syrup makes these the best pumpkin waffles around!  I LOVE breakfast recipes!  Some of my favorites include: Brioche French Toast, Easy Breakfast Skillet, and German Pancakes. Pumpkin Waffles So I'm one of those people who loves breakfast for dinner. Really though, I could eat breakfast at any time. This poses a problem because Jeff does not like breakfast View the Recipe


Breakfast/Brunch· Pumpkin
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Chicken Tortilla Soup

By Lauren Allen on September 18, 2019, Updated November 6, 2019

Overhead view of two bowls full of chicken tortilla soup garnished with sour cream, cheese and cilantro and a pot of the soup off to the side.

This delicious and healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe is made with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. It's easy to throw together and uses basic pantry ingredients. This is one of my go-to recipes when I want something easy to make that’s healthy but also comfort food. Other favorite healthy comfort foods of mine include these Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas, and Thai Basil Beef, and Chicken Fajita Pasta. Chicken Tortilla Soup I'm all about soups this time of View the Recipe


Chicken· Freezer Friendly· Instant Pot· Kid-friendly· Main Dish· Slow Cooker· Soup
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Garlic Knots

By Lauren Allen on September 17, 2019, Updated November 6, 2019

Garlic knots in a napkin-lined basket with a bowl of marinara sauce in the background.

Homemade Garlic Knots made with a butter garlic topping are a fun bite-size appetizer or side to with pizza, pasta or salad. My family begs me to make these! This garlic knots recipe is made using my fluffy and soft homemade rolls recipe, and is right up there in terms of my favorite breads to make (along with my favorite no knead bread and bread bowls)! Garlic Knots Garlic knots are a fun twist to traditional breadsticks and they don't take any longer to make!  In fact, they remind me of View the Recipe


Appetizers· Breads/Rolls· Freezer Friendly· Side Dishes
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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

By Lauren Allen on September 15, 2019

Creamy tomato basil soup in a white soup bowl topped with croutons and a spoon inside the bowl.

This Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is restaurant-quality DELICIOUS and it's loaded with hidden vegetables. I've also included instructions for how to make it in the slow cooker and instant pot! I love making soup for dinner because it's so easy to make (and sneak those vegetables in to) and it's easy to come up with things to serve with it, like an Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwich!  Some of my other favorite soup recipes include: Broccoli Cheese Soup, and Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice View the Recipe


Main Dish· Skinny Main Dish· Slow Cooker· Soup
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How to make Perfect Caramel Apples

By Lauren Allen on September 14, 2019, Updated November 6, 2019

Four homemade caramel apples with a stick in them, on parchment paper on a white board.

All of my tips and tricks for making perfect Caramel Apples with homemade or store-bought caramel, and tons of topping ideas for Gourmet Caramel Apples!  I love dipping things into caramel and chocolate and I've shared my passion for it in several recipes, including dipped pretzel rods, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, and my kids' favorite Chocolate Caramel Dipped Marshmallows! Growing up in Park City, Utah I always loved strolling the fun shops and restaurants on main street, including a View the Recipe


Dessert· Halloween· Holiday· Kid-friendly· Special Occasion
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Thai Basil Beef (Pad Gra Prow)

By Lauren Allen on September 10, 2019, Updated November 6, 2019

A white plate with white rice and Thai basil beef on it, chopsticks on the side and another plate of food behind it.

This quick and easy Thai Basil Beef recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and is so authentic tasting you'll feel like a true Thai chef! It's made with ground beef (or steak) and a homemade Thai basil sauce that's easy to customize to your preferred spice level.  One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it's a 30 minute meal!  Some of my other favorite International foods that make great quick weeknight meals include Arroz Chaufa (Peruvian Fried Rice), Chinese Chow Mein, and View the Recipe


30-Minute Meals· Beef· Freezer Friendly· Main Dish· Thai
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Week #2 Vegetarian Meal Plan and Shopping List

By Lauren Allen on September 10, 2019, Updated October 23, 2019

a vegetarian meal plan with 5 different meal options

A 5 day Vegetarian Meal Plan with easy and healthy vegetarian dinner options and a free grocery shopping list; perfect for cooking on a budget. The hardest part of meal planning is finding the ideas, and creating a shopping list, so I’ve done that for you! Click the link below to print out your shopping list, and you’re ready to go! **NOTE: You’ll notice the shopping list includes categories like “pantry staples”, and “spices”. Hopefully those are items you already have on hand, and you View the Recipe


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Easy Coconut Rice

By Lauren Allen on September 3, 2019, Updated October 26, 2019

A wooden bowl filled with coconut rice with toasted coconut sprinkled on top.

This easy Coconut Rice recipe is made with Jasmine rice and unsweetened coconut milk cooked on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot!  The sweet flavor of the rice pairs perfectly with stir-fry vegetables or any kind of meat. I LOVE to serve coconut rice with basically any of my "Bowl recipes." But especially Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Teriyaki Bowls and Chicken and Veggie bowls.  You can also enjoy it plain or with any dish you might typically make along side white rice. Coconut Rice There is View the Recipe


Central and South American· Main Dish· Side Dishes· Thai· Vegan
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Broccoli Cheese Soup

By Lauren Allen on August 29, 2019, Updated October 24, 2019

Broccoli cheese soup in a white bowl with shredded cheese on top and a spoon in it.

This easy and delicious Broccoli Cheese Soup is made with real cheddar cheese and tons of fresh vegetables. The flavor is soo incredible it belongs in a restaurant! The day I make Broccoli Cheese Soup and serve it inside one of my homemade bread bowls is the day I feel like a champion chef! Those two paired together are the best meal EVER! Some of my other favorite "comfort food" soup recipes include Creamy Tomato and Spinach Tortellini, Classic Homemade Chili, and this amazing Creamy Chicken View the Recipe


Main Dish· Soup
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Classic Homemade Chili

By Lauren Allen on August 17, 2019, Updated October 24, 2019

Overhead view of a white bowl full of chili with sour cream and shredded cheese on top and a spoon in it.

Everyone needs a good Classic Homemade Chili recipe and this one is simply perfect! It's made with ground beef (or ground turkey) and I've included tips for how to make chili on the stovetop or in the slow cooker. Chili is such a versatile and delicious comfort food. It shines as a main dish (along side some Homemade cornbread of course!) or serve it over a baked potato, on top of Cornbread Waffles, or on Spaghetti Squash. Classic Homemade Chili A basic chili recipe is something View the Recipe


Freezer Friendly· Kid-friendly· Main Dish· Slow Cooker· Soup· Turkey
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Instant Pot Cajun Pasta

By Lauren Allen on August 5, 2019

A white bowl with cooked farfalle pasta with sausages and diced red bell pepper with a fork in the bowl.

Instant Pot Cajun Pasta is made with andouille or kielbasa sausage, vegetables, and pasta.  It's another all-in-one instant pot pasta recipe that my family loves!   Interested in more all-in-one Instant Pot Recipes? Some of my family's favorites include Instant Pot Chicken and Rice, Instant Pot Pasta with Meatballs, and Instant Pot Stroganoff. Instant Pot Cajun Pasta I get so excited every time I successfully create an instant pot recipe that's a "dump it and forget it" type of dinner!  View the Recipe


Instant Pot· Main Dish· One Pan Meals
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Arroz Chaufa (Peruvian Fried Rice)

By Lauren Allen on July 28, 2019, Updated September 17, 2019

Peruvian Fried Rice served in a white bowl with chopsticks.

Arroz Chaufa is Peruvian Fried Rice made with rice, chicken, hot dogs, bell peppers, and onion in less than 20 minutes! It's delicious served as a main dish or a side dish, and is a great way to use leftover rice, meat and veggies. Lately I've enjoyed creating and sharing my versions of some of my favorite international foods, like Salvadoran Pupusas, Spanish Tortillas de Patatas and Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls.  If you've ever been to a Peruvian restaurant you may be familiar with Arroz View the Recipe


30-Minute Meals· Central and South American· Chicken· Chinese· Kid-friendly· Main Dish· One Pan Meals· Side Dishes
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Hershey’s “perfectly chocolate” Chocolate Cake

By Lauren Allen on June 17, 2019, Updated August 9, 2019

A slice of Hershey's perfectly chocolate chocolate cake, with chocolate frosting, on a white plate with a chocolate cake in the background.

Hershey's "perfectly chocolate" Chocolate Cake with 5 ingredient chocolate frosting is our favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe! Extra moist, with a perfect rich chocolate flavor and tender, smooth crumb. This chocolate cake recipe is similar to my Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting in that it's a basic recipe that everyone needs in their collection.  If you are looking for something a little more "fancy," check out my popular German Chocolate Cake or Coconut Cake with Pineapple View the Recipe


Birthday· Cakes/Cupcakes· Dessert
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Marinated Steak Kebabs

By Lauren Allen on June 10, 2019, Updated August 9, 2019

Steak Kebabs on wooden skewers with bell pepper and onion, served in a line on a white plate.

There's nothing tastier or easier than these delicious Marinated Steak Kebabs that can be grilled with any of your favorite vegetables! They make the perfect easy summer dinner or fun addition to your summer BBQ.  In this post you'll find step-by-step instructions and tips for how to make kebabs.  If you love recipes for the grill, check out these popular Hawaiian Chicken Teriyaki Bowls or this Marinated Flank Steak. Marinated Steak Kebabs One of my favorite things about living in Arizona View the Recipe


Beef· Grilling· Main Dish
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The Best Texas Sheet Cake

By Lauren Allen on May 31, 2019, Updated October 6, 2019

Square slice of Texas sheet cake on a small white plate with a fork.

The best (and easiest) Texas Sheet Cake is an amazing chocolate cake recipe made in a jelly roll pan and covered in warm chocolate frosting. It the easiest chocolate cake to make, and perfect for a party or potluck.  When I have a sweet tooth, but i'm want something that's also quick and easy, there are a few recipes that always come to mind.  Texas sheet cake is one of the dessert recipes that always comes to mind.  My other go-to easy dessert recipes include Chocolate Brownies, Scotcheroos, View the Recipe


Cakes/Cupcakes· Dessert
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Easy Homemade Pupusas

By Lauren Allen on May 30, 2019, Updated August 9, 2019

These delicious bean and cheese Pupusas are incredibly easy to make and will make you feel like you're right on the streets of El Salvador! This recipe is fool-proof and I even have step-by-step photos to walk you through it. We usually fill our Pupusas with refried beans and shredded mozzarella cheese, but you can fill them with your favorite shredded meat or pork! To truly get the authentic experience and taste, top them with this simple curtido (cabbage relish) and salsa roja! Easy View the Recipe


Central and South American· Main Dish· Mexican
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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

By Lauren Allen on April 22, 2019, Updated December 1, 2019

Spanish rice and chicken (arroz con pollo) served on a white plate with a fork.

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is a delicious Spanish rice recipe made with bone in chicken thighs, rice, and spices, all cooked together for a complete meal! It's my new favorite instant pot dinner recipe! It's a beautiful thing when you find the perfect instant pot recipe that also makes an all-in-one dinner.  This recipe ranks right up there with my old favorites, Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls and Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta. Instant Pot Chicken and Rice I am REALLY excited to View the Recipe


Chicken· Instant Pot· Kid-friendly· Main Dish· One Pan Meals· Spanish
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Instant Pot Penne Pasta with Meatballs

By Lauren Allen on February 6, 2019, Updated August 9, 2019

Overhead photo of an instant pot filled with penne pasta in a red sauce with meatballs, and a spoonful being lifted out.

I love instant pot recipes that yield a complete meal, with minimal prep, like this Instant Pot Penne Pasta with Meatballs. Uncooked penne pasta, meatballs and a simple homemade tomato sauce are added to the pot together, and dinner is ready in just a few minutes! I have a handful of all-in-one instant pot meals, like this one, that my family LOVES and I make on a regular basis. Our favorite is probably Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls followed closely by Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta and View the Recipe


Instant Pot· Kid-friendly· Main Dish· One Pan Meals· Pasta
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Chocolate Covered Strawberries

By Lauren Allen on February 1, 2019, Updated August 9, 2019

Chocolate covered strawberries on a white marble board.

A step-by-step guide for how to make EASY Chocolate Covered Strawberries, including ideas for toppings and a guide for making a DIY strawberry bouquet. Everything tastes better dipped in chocolate, and I have so many favorite chocolate-dipped desserts on my website. Some of my favorites include these Caramel and Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods, and these simple Cookie Dough Truffles Chocolate Covered Strawberries Despite being one of the easiest and cheapest desserts to make, chocolate View the Recipe


Dessert· Valentine’s Day
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