Soft Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies deliver big peanut butter flavor in a rich, buttery cookie with chewy centers. This recipe requires no chill time and can be made and out of the oven in less than 40 minutes! This recipe has been well tested, and we’ve included all our tips for keeping these cookies extra soft or freezing them so…
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Creamy Potato and Ham Soup
This simple Creamy Potato and Ham Soup recipe is a comforting homestyle classic. Every bite is loaded with potatoes, ham, and veggies, in a thick, creamy broth. When you come in from the cold, and you’ve worked up a healthy appetite, this is the dinner for you. Just a few bites of Ham And Potato Soup will warm you from…
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Tiramisu Brownies
Tiramisu Brownies are made with a rich and chewy fudge brownie soaked in rum and espresso, then topped with a whipped mascarpone filling and cocoa powder. If you love chocolate and coffee flavors, or are looking for a great twist on a classic brownie, this recipe is perfect for you! Tiramisu Brownies: A Delightful Dessert Mashup If you’ve ever been…
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Skillet Garlic Green Beans
Garlic Green Beans are a super simple and quick side dish you can make in a skillet in 20 minutes or less. Garlicky green beans with butter and salt is a weeknight staple! The Best Garlicky Green Beans There are two kitchen tasks I truly hate: trimming green beans and peeling and mincing garlic. Lucky for me, this Garlic Green…
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Hibachi Fried Rice Recipe
This Hibachi Fried Rice Recipe delivers all the flavors of your favorite Japanese steak house. Slightly crisped and perfectly seasoned, this recipe is the perfect side dish to pair with Hibachi Steak! Easy Hibachi Fried Rice Recipe My kids were never big fans of fried rice until they tried it at a Japanese steak house. My oldest was the lucky…
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Hibachi Yum Yum Sauce
Yum Yum Sauce is a super creamy dipping sauce popularly served at Japanese steakhouses. With our easy recipe, you can make your favorite hibachi dipping sauce at home! Hibachi Dipping Sauce Recipe I don’t know about you, but I could practically drink the yum yum sauce that they give you at Hibachi restaurants. That stuff is dangerous! Tangy, creamy, and…
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Hibachi Steak
While I can’t promise you any onion volcanoes, this easy Hibachi Steak recipe brings the flavors of your favorite Japanese hibachi restaurant to your dinner table! If you love Asian flavors, be sure to also check out our Beef Ramen Stir Fry. This post was developed in partnership with Ohio Beef. As always, all opinions are our own. Hibachi Steak…
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Hibachi Vegetables
Enjoy your favorite Japanese steakhouse style vegetable dish at home with this simple Hibachi Vegetables recipe. Today we’re trying out hibachi at home, but without the need for any kitchen renovations or huge flat top griddle appliances. To be sure, Hibachi Steak or seafood is usually the mainstay of the meal. And while we love a good Surf and Turf…
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Salmon Sushi Bowl
This Salmon Sushi Bowl is a fabulous weeknight dinner that’s packed with fresh flavor! These are incredibly versatile and great for using up leftover rice or veggies you have hanging out in the crisper drawer. I’m sharing tips for making everything from scratch or taking a few shortcuts to get these on the table in 20 minutes flat! Weeknight Salmon…
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Honey Latte
Cozy up with this rich and creamy Honey Latte. Lightly sweetened and sprinkled with just a bit of cinnamon, this drink will warm you from the inside out! Plus, learn how to make lattes without an espresso maker! Dreamy Creamy Honey Lattes Is a Honey Latte really just an excuse for me to drink warm milk and honey? Yes, it…
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Honey Syrup
Honey Syrup is an easy 2 ingredient simple syrup recipe that’s perfect for cocktails, lattes, teas, and drizzling over pancakes or yogurt! If you love experimenting with homemade syrups, also check out our Vanilla Syrup, Lavender Syrup, and Apple Cider Syrup. Easy Honey Syrup Recipe Hello and welcome to “recipes that make life easier” with Courtney. Have you ever found…
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Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin
Naturally juicy and melt-in-your-mouth tender; this Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin recipe adds just enough complimentary flavors to turn this beautiful cut of pork into a celebrated family feast in just 30 minutes! This post and related video were sponsored by the Ohio Pork Council. As always, all opinions are my own. Premium Protein for a Bargain Pork tenderloin comes from…
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Beef Pinwheels
These Beef Pinwheels, featuring flank steak stuffed with feta, sundried tomatoes, and spinach, are a perfect holiday or special occasion dinner! This post was developed in partnership with Ohio Beef. As always, all opinions and thoughts are my own. Holiday Beef Pinwheels I’ve always thought it was poor timing to have Thanksgiving and Christmas so close together. The season always…
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Peppermint Whoopie Pies
Old fashioned whoopie pies get a holiday twist with these festive Peppermint Whoopie Pies! Soft, fluffy chocolate cookies are sandwiched around a light and fluffy peppermint filling for a melt in your mouth dessert! This post is sponsored by the Ohio Poultry Association. As always, all opinions are my own. Peppermint Whoopie Pies There’s nothing quite like the nostalgia of…
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Mini Pecan Pies (Pecan Tassies)
Flaky and tender mini pecan pies (or pecan tassies) pack all of the rich brown sugar flavor of a pecan pie into a bite size package. This easy make ahead and freezer friendly recipe is perfect for the holiday season! The Cutest, Tastiest Mini Pecan Pies Growing up, we rotated between mom’s pecan pie bars and pecan tassies for our…
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Hot Chocolate Floats
These Hot Chocolate Floats are the perfect treat to make during the holiday season. This recipe combines two of our favorite things, hot chocolate and ice cream, for a sweet, frothy dessert the whole family will love. Indulgent and Festive Hot Chocolate Floats Step back into time and make my Hot Chocolate Floats, reminiscent of an old-timey ice cream parlor…
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Stovetop Hot Chocolate
Make this easy Stovetop Hot Chocolate any time you’re craving a cup of rich, creamy comfort. This homemade hot chocolate recipe takes less than five minutes to make and is so much tastier than the packets! If you’re looking for more cozy winter beverages, you’ll want to check out our Bailey’s Irish Coffee and Homemade Tea Lattes. Quick and Cozy…
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Maple Balsamic Dressing
Maple Balsamic Dressing is sweet, tangy, and pairs incredibly well with a colorful Autumn Salad. You’ll want to make it all season long! The Perfect Fall Dressing We’ve all had mediocre salads. You know what I’m talking about—a pathetic pile of lettuce topped with a bland, one-dimensional dressing. Those kinds of salads make me sad. This stops now. We’re fixing…
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Autumn Salad with Pear and Goat Cheese
My Autumn Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing is fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor. Loaded with bits of roasted pecans, juicy pears, and creamy goat cheese, this salad is full of delicious surprises and perfect for fall. Pears, Pecans, and Goat Cheese—Oh My! You’re about to have a party in your mouth. Seriously. Sweet pears and grapes, crunchy pecans, and…
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Banana Caramel Cake
Combining the best parts of banana bread and bundt cake, this Banana Caramel Cake is topped with our sultry Salted Caramel Sauce for an attractive dessert that’s simple to make. Bananas are available year round in the grocery store, so they are often overshadowed by more seasonal fruits. We’re flipping that script and dubbing this Banana Caramel Cake a must-have…
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Caramel Apple Cider Floats
It’s never too cold for ice cream, especially if it comes in the form of Apple Cider Floats! With apple cider, fizzy ginger ale, and salty caramel sauce, these cider floats are the perfect excuse to eat ice cream in any season. Apple Cider Ginger Ale Floats Last year, the Mr. and I discovered apple cider and ginger ale taste…
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Apple Cider Cocktail
I’ve learned that being a parent means sacrificing a lot, including having neatly rolled toilet paper and orderly cupboards. At the end of another long, toddler chasing day, I treat myself to one of these Bourbon Cider Cocktails and thank God for this messy, beautiful life. Click over to the blog for the full story and the recipe!
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
A stack of Apple Cinnamon Pancakes is the perfect way to warm up a cold morning. The pancakes are piled high with fried apples and finished with a simple homemade apple cider syrup for a truly gourmet breakfast. “Make Your House Smell Amazing” Apple Cinnamon Pancakes For definitely not the first time, I wish computers had smell-o-vision. I wish you…
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Apple Cider Syrup
Take your next breakfast from standard to gourmet with this super quick and easy Apple Cider Syrup. In just 5 minutes, you can whip up this rich cider syrup that’s perfect for drizzling over pancakes or French toast casserole. 5 Minute Apple Cider Syrup When I see the first jug of apple cider in the grocery store, I know my…
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Italian Sausage Chili Without Beans
Cozy up this fall with a warm bowl of our Italian Sausage Chili. This no bean chili with Italian sausage and beef is rich and meaty, with just the right amount of heat. We love to serve it with our Gluten Free Cornbread. Plus it’s made in just over 30 minutes! It’s Chili Season! Ladies and gentlemen, it’s officially chili…
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Buckeye Brownies
We’re taking brownies to the next level with these three layered Buckeye Brownies! With a fudgy brownie bottom, creamy peanut butter filling, and rich chocolate coating, these chocolate peanut butter brownies are perfect for game day! Buckeye Brownies for the Chocolate Peanut Butter Skeptic Ok, it’s time for a little confession corner. I don’t really like chocolate and peanut butter…
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Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats
Frankenstein Rice Krispies are an easy Halloween treat the kids will love! We start with the gooiest rice krispie treats, then dip them in chocolate and add googly eyes for an adorably delicious dessert. Creepy Cute Frankenstein Rice Krispies I’ve said before that I’m not really a “cute food” kind of girl. I worked in a bakery for a while…
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Pasta and Peas
Creamy Pasta and Peas is our go-to for a quick dinner! Shells and peas are tossed in a light, garlicky cream sauce and dotted with salty pancetta for an easy 30 minute meal. If you love easy pasta recipes with few ingredients, you’ll also want to try this Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta. Pasta and Peas: Done in a Flash On…
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Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats
Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats are an easy no bake dessert the whole family will love. Today, I’m sharing the recipe, along with my secret ingredient for making the best extra soft and gooey rice krispie treats! No Bake Marshmallow Cereal Treats What’s not to love about a cereal treat? They’re super fast and easy to make, kids (and adults)…
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Italian Nachos
These Italian Nachos are a super fast and delicious dinner or appetizer, and a great way to use up leftover spaghetti sauce! Loaded with two different kinds of cheese, meaty spaghetti sauce, and bright and briny veggies, these nachos are ridiculously good! This post is sponsored by the Ohio Beef Council. As always, all opinions are our own. Absurdly Delicious…
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