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Spiced Nuts Recipe (Easy & Savory)
Looking for an easy appetizer ideas for a party or food gifts for the holidays? Fix this delicious savory spiced nuts recipe in less than 30 minutes (start to finish)! It's made with simple ingredients like pecans, walnuts, rosemary, brown sugar, cayenne pepper & salt and every bite is totally addicting. Pour the warm nuts into a bowl for simple snacks (great for charcuterie boards or grazing tables) or package them into mason jars for homemade christmas gifts that friends & family will love!
Herb Salt Recipe (DIY Gift Idea)
Need a thoughtful & cheap DIY gift? Fix this easy homemade herb salt recipe with only four simple ingredients! All you need is fresh herbs, salt, and citrus (like navel oranges) to make this herb infused salt. Use it as a homemade seasoning or finishing salt for foods like roasted chicken, turkey, baked salmon, white fish, potatoes & more (so many ideas)! Get creative & package it in glass jars for a unique gift your best friend (bestie), girlfriend, family, coworkers & neighbors will love!
Gingerbread Syrup (Best Homemade Recipe)
Looking for an easy & festive simple syrup for your Christmas coffee bar? Fix this delicious homemade gingerbread syrup in about 30 minutes with water, sugar, fresh ginger, molasses & warm spices! It smells & tastes heavenly (sweet & spicy like a gingerbread cookie). It's perfect in cozy cocktails, Starbucks inspired lattes & warm drinks like hot cocoa & chocolate + drizzled on breakfast pancakes & holiday desserts + treats! Another idea? Pour it into a mason jar for DIY holiday food gifts!
Easy Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits (Best Recipe)
Looking for the best cozy dinner recipes using leftover chicken or Thanksgiving turkey? This easy chicken pot pie with biscuits is the ultimate fall & winter comfort food meal the whole family will love! Fix the creamy filling in a skillet on the stove top with simple ingredients like tender rotisserie chicken, carrots, celery, potatoes, white wine, dried thyme, chicken broth & heavy cream. Meanwhile bake a batch of quick homemade biscuits (red lobster cheddar bay copycat) to serve with it!
Easy Crock Pot Pork Shoulder (For Carnitas & Pulled Pork)
Need an easy & cheap dinner for family with a ton of leftovers that can be used in lots of recipes? This pork shoulder only takes a quick 10 minutes to prep with simple ingredients then all the magic happens in your crock pot or slow cooker. The tender shredded meat is delicious in lots of different pulled pork & carnitas inspired recipes like BBQ sandwiches, sliders, tacos, nachos, soup & more. This is such a frugal meal that will help you stick to a budget & it freezes well for meal prep!
Blue Cheese Dressing (Homemade Recipe)
Learn how to make the best easy homemade blue cheese dressing at home in minutes! This is so quick & simple to fix and tastes just as good as the stuff from fancy restaurants. I make this with buttermilk when I have that on hand, but faux buttermilk works great, as well! Pour this over your favorite fresh salads (like cobb salad or wedge salad) or serve it on the side for dipping with easy appetizers like wings, veggie trays, or chips! This is perfect for winter recipes & game day snacks!
Gingerbread Latte Recipe (Christmas Coffee Drink)
Looking for easy coffee drinks you can fix for the holidays? This Starbucks inspired gingerbread latte is so warm, cozy & delicious you'll want to make it on repeat all fall & winter long. It's extra flavorful thanks to the homemade gingerbread syrup (super simple to fix on the stove). The best part? This DIY latte is sweetened with maple syrup so it's healthy but still feels like a treat! Skip your hot morning coffee and make this festive & fun nonalcoholic Christmas drink at home instead!
Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies (Easy Dessert Recipe)
Need ideas for cookie recipes & the best cozy treats recipes? Bake a batch of these simple soft flourless peanut butter chocolate chip cookies! They're sweetened with maple syrup, quick to prep (10-min) & perfect for fall & winter holidays. If you're tired of the classic peanut butter cookies with sugar, try these instead. They're healthy & gluten free but yummy! Fix 'em for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, homemade food gifts, dessert boards & party food for a crowd!
White Chicken Chili (Easy Recipe)
Looking for easy & cozy dinner recipes the whole family will love? This flavorful stove top white chicken chili makes the best comfort food meal for the fall & winter months. Prep it in 20 minutes in one pot with simple ingredients like bone-in chicken thighs, onion, carrot, red bell pepper, canned white beans, canned green chiles, pantry spices & broth. Stir in cream cheese at the end to make it rich & creamy, serve with cornbread or tortilla chips & everyone will be scraping their bowls!
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Easy Chicken Pot Pie with Rotisserie Chicken
Learn how to make this easy chicken pot pie in a skillet on your stove using rotisserie chicken & simple ingredients like carrot, onion, potatoes, dried thyme, chicken broth, and heavy cream. While that's simmering away, bake a quick batch of homemade cheddar garlic drop biscuits (red lobster copycat). This is one of my all-time favorite comfort food meals for a cozy family dinner & an excellent recipe idea for using up leftover chicken, turkey from thanksgiving, or ham from Easter!
Cabbage Roll Soup (Easy & Healthy Recipe)
Looking for cozy winter soup recipes? Make a batch of the best cabbage roll soup (a.k.a. deconstructed or unstuffed cabbage roll soup) all in one pot on your stovetop for an easy comfort food meal. This healthy & hearty soup has a flavorful broth that tastes similar to stuffed cabbage rolls but without all the prep. It's packed with simple ingredients like ground beef, carrot, onion, green cabbage, garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce & spices to make every bite delicious.
Homemade Blueberry Muffins (Easy Recipe)
Learn how to make the best blueberry muffins with simple ingredients from your pantry & fridge. These homemade muffins are tender, slightly sweet, moist (from the sour cream & avocado oil), and bursting with fresh blueberries in every bite. This easy recipe will make your kitchen smell heavenly! Bake a batch in less than 30 minutes for a quick breakfast or on-the-go snacks (great idea for kids' lunch boxes) and they freeze well for meal prep. I've included a gluten-free option, too!
Best Hot Caprese Cheese Dip (Quick & Easy Appetizer Recipe)
Need ideas for easy appetizers (or snacks) you can make last minute for a party, game day, and holidays like Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Christmas & New Year's Eve? Warm dip recipes are the answer and this yummy caprese cheese dip will have everyone raving! Prep it in only 10 minutes (super quick) with simple ingredients like cream cheese, mozzarella, and tomatoes, then bake until hot & melty, and serve right away with crackers, chips, or sliced bread.
Easy White Wine Sangria (Thanksgiving Cocktail Recipe)
Looking for Thanksgiving cocktail recipes or cozy drinks to celebrate the fall & winter season? Make a batch of this easy sangria with simple ingredients like white wine, apples, cranberry juice, fresh cranberries, navel oranges, honey, and brandy. It's perfect for a crowd, not too sweet & tastes delicious paired with appetizers, mains, or even dessert! It's a great way to use up leftover fruit (like cranberries) after your holiday celebration. Make it last-minute or ahead of time!
Pumpkin Apple Muffins (Easy Fall Snack)
Looking for pumpkin and apple recipes? These easy pumpkin apple muffins are moist and packed with healthy & cozy spices that will make your home smell heavenly! Bake a batch for breakfast, snacks, desserts, or football food during game day celebrations. Or even fall holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving! They also freeze well & thaw quickly on the counter for meal prep. This is a great recipe for using up leftover canned pumpkin puree, too!