Springtime means lots of fresh flowers, birds chirping and these amazing Frosted Lemon Cookies. They are extra soft, a little tangy, and topped with the most decadent lemon buttercream. They are the perfect treat to enjoy this weekend. This recipe is easy to make, comes together quickly, and makes just 5 large cookies. These are…
Creamy One Pot Orzo
This Creamy One Pot Orzo dish is flavorful, easy, and makes a delicious weeknight dinner. It’s hearty enough to stand alone as a meal with the spicy Italian sausage and then you still get some veggies with spinach and roasted red peppers. The creamy tomato sauce brings this whole dish together and makes it a…
Spicy Vodka Sauce
When you just want a big bowl of creamy, spicy pasta this easy homemade vodka sauce is the perfect indulgence. I’ve dried store bought vodka sauce before and it’s just never as smooth and creamy as what you get at an Italian restaurant. Plus, we love a little extra spice in this house (my husband…
Black Forest Trifle for Two
In celebration of being married for one month I made this easy and delicious dessert that makes two perfect sized trifles. You don’t need anything fancy for this recipe and it starts with making a quick chocolate mug cake, so you don’t even have to turn on the oven. Then you cook down some frozen…
Green Chile Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice
I absolutely love Green Chile and so I’m always looking for new ways to turn this delicious, spicy sauce into a meal. I’ve been trying different variations of this recipe and finally found a winner. In my opinion the key is adding the whole roasted green chile on top of the chicken. It brings so…
Soft Gingerbread Cookies
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is all the Christmas baking. I’ve always loved making different cookies and sweet treats to share with family and friends. Gingerbread has always been one of my favorites, especially when it’s a super soft cookie and full of warm spices. These gingerbread cookies are everything I…
Mexican Street Corn Salad
This easy Mexican Street Corn Salad is a fresh and flavorful side dish to pair with your favorite Mexican entrees. You can make this with either fresh or canned corn so it can be your go to side year-round. The jalapenos add a little extra kick and then the cotija cheese brings some cooling saltiness…
Small Batch Pumpkin Muffins with Pepita Streusel
Pumpkin Spice season is at its peak and these Pumpkin Muffins with Pepita Streusel are the perfect way to start your day. The soft pumpkin muffins are spiced with cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice and aren’t overly sweet. Then the streusel topping adds a little extra crunch and sweetness on top. This recipe makes just…
One Pot Green Chile Mac and Cheese
Fall is one of my favorite seasons and for me means green chile season. I love getting a bushel of freshly roasted Hatch Green Chiles and enjoying the amazing smell the car ride home. Freshly roast chiles really are the key to delicious homemade green chile. I like to make a big batch so that…
Ultimate BLT Pasta Salad
I love a good old classic BLT, but I also love pasta, so this recipe takes all the best parts of a BLT and adds them in with some curly Cavatappi and ranch dressing to make a delicious meal. Plus, I jazzed it up a little with some added avocado and white cheddar cheese to…