Loaded Meatloaf Casserole
This loaded meatloaf casserole reminds me of a very similar dish my grandmother made. It’s the kind of comforting dinner that doesn’t need anything fancy—just a good meatloaf, creamy mashed potatoes, and a little gravy over the top. For my version, I’m using my meatloaf mixture and topping it with mashed potatoes loaded with cheddar, […]
Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
There are nights when I want dinner to simmer while I put the kitchen back together. This creamy chicken and wild rice soup is made for those nights. I chop the onion, carrots, and celery, get the rice going in the broth, and let the pot do its thing. Then I stir in cooked chicken […]
Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Hello, friends! These pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting are just the kind of treat I want with a cup of coffee on a cool fall afternoon. They’re soft and gently spiced, with a generous swoop of tangy frosting on top. And since we scoop the dough right onto the baking sheet, there’s no rolling […]
Turkey Cucumber Dill Pinwheels
These Turkey Cucumber Dill Pinwheels are one of those easy little recipes that look like you fussed over them way more than you actually did. They’re filled with turkey, provolone, baby spinach, and a creamy cucumber dill spread, then rolled up and sliced into the prettiest little spirals. I got the idea for these from […]
Crustless Zucchini Rose Pie
The Prettiest Way to Use Fresh Garden Zucchini If your garden is overflowing with zucchini like mine usually does this time of year, you’re probably always looking for one more delicious way to use it. I’ve made zucchini bread, casseroles, fritters, and just about everything in between over the years. This time, I wanted to […]
Salt Potatoes
If you see me dump an entire cup of salt into a pot of potatoes, don’t come at me for all this salt! I promise there’s a reason for it. These easy salt potatoes are one of those old-fashioned recipes that sound a little shocking until you actually taste them. Small potatoes are boiled whole […]
No-Bake Banana Split Dessert
There’s something about a banana split that instantly takes me back to being a kid. We didn’t have them very often, so whenever we did, it felt like a special treat. Whether it was after a family dinner or a stop at the local ice cream stand on a warm summer evening, those sweet bananas, […]
Burnt End Hot Dogs
If you’re looking for a fun new way to serve hot dogs this summer, these Burnt End Hot Dogs are about to become your new favorite cookout recipe. Instead of serving hot dogs the usual way, we’re cutting them into bite-sized pieces, coating every inch with a homemade BBQ rub, slowly smoking them until they’re […]
Marinated Hot Dogs
There’s something about a grilled hot dog that brings back memories of summer. Whether it’s backyard cookouts, camping trips, or watching fireworks with family, hot dogs have always been part of the fun. However, I recently tried something completely different, and honestly, I don’t think I’ll ever grill hot dogs the old-fashioned way again. These […]
Big Dill Pasta Salad
Big Dill Pasta Salad: The Ultimate Dill Pickle Lover’s Pasta Salad This creamy pasta salad combines tender macaroni, crunchy dill pickles, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, celery, red onion, and fresh dill, all tossed in a rich dill pickle dressing. The result is a pasta salad packed with flavor in every bite. Even better, it tastes […]