Have you ever heard of Cowboy Cookies? They’re essentially loaded oatmeal cookies that are hearty, chewy, and packed with different flavors and textures like coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips! They’re the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and satisfying. These classic cookies are a staple, typically made with rolled oats, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and crunchy pecans. But you know I had to put my spin on them and to make them even better by using my brown butter recipe , and let me tell you… GAME CHANGER!...

This Easy Mongolian Beef is a quick and easy dinner you can whip up at home in just 30 minutes. It’s loaded with tender, flavorful beef and is better than your favorite takeout, making it the perfect weeknight meal! For more delicious beef recipes , try my Easy Beef and Broccoli , Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry , Crock Pot Teriyaki Steak Bites , or Asian-Style Ground Beef and Noodles ....

Dinner recipes with rice because you guys know how much I love a good, healthy and comforting meal . Rice has a place in almost all of our pantries and can be a delicious foundation for healthier eating! Some of my favorite back pocket recipes always have rice involved to either round out the meal or make it a complete plate. From pasta recipes to casseroles to all of these easy rice recipes for dinner you’ll be sure to find something you love here on Kroll’s Korner 🙂...

Christmas time wouldn’t be as fun if there weren’t gingerbread man cookies involved! I love the smell as the cookies are baking in the oven; they fill the kitchen with a warm and inviting aroma which just screams the holidays. These cookies bring me so much joy and kids and adults alike always love them! I especially love them with my morning cup of coffee. The blend of ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and cardamom makes these cookies stand out from other holiday cookies and they’re such a delicious nostalgic treat....

Skip the Panda Express Orange Chicken tonight and opt for this healthy orange chicken recipe instead! It’s full of orange flavor, is gluten free and the boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite sized pieces) are cooked on the stove in the sauce instead of being deep fried. The orange chicken sauce is really simple to make and uses pantry staple ingredients like honey, soy sauce and rice vinegar....

A Maryland staple, these Maryland Crab Cakes are going to make you feel like you’ve been transported to the Chesapeake (if you don’t already live there). Made from fresh lump crabmeat, scallions, and Old Bay, they are flavorful and so easy to prepare. Paired with a savory and tangy flavored sauce, it’s a match made in heaven! What are Maryland Crab Cakes? Maryland Crab Cakes tend to use Old Bay Seasoning, lots of fresh lump crab meat, some mayo, very little filler, Worcestershire sauce, fresh herbs, a dash of hot sauce for a little kick and mustard....

Nothing screams Fall more than this Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce! Well, I take that back. These maple cookies , pumpkin brownies , and pumpkin bread get me right into the Fall mood too! There is just something so cozy and comforting about this irresistibly creamy and indulgent pasta. It’s filled with warm spices, fresh sage, just the right amount of pumpkin-y flavor and Parmesan cheese. I feel like once Starbucks launches their seasonal pumpkin spice latte in August, it’s acceptable to start posting and eating pumpkin-filled treats and savory pumpkin filled meals like this Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce....

My Southwest Chicken Rice Bowl recipe is the perfect meal to make when you want plenty to have leftovers for lunch or to revisit this flavorful rice-based meal for another dinner. I love adding in a recipe to my weekly plans that I call my big batch meal and this recipe is exactly that! The foundation of my Southwest Chicken Rice bowl is U.S.-grown basmati rice. It is comforting, affordable, nutritious and known as the world’s favorite grain....

The rich color and full-bodied flavor of this Wild Rice Pilaf is the perfect side dish to get you into the holiday spirit! The flavors of the nutty, earthy wild rice combined with the sweet onion and sweet-tart cherries makes this wild rice pilaf the perfect alternative to rice pilaf when you’re feeling like something a little more festive. Top it with lemon zest to enhance the flavors of the season in this easy-to-make side dish that pairs so well with the main attraction on your table....

Blender salsa is a great way to use up produce that’s on the verge of going bad. Like many people, I struggle with food waste. It just happens! Life takes over and it’s easy to forget about the fruits and veggies packed away in those bottom drawers in your fridge. Or the leftovers you were totally planning on eating end up getting thrown in the trash… I’ve been trying to be more mindful of ways to preserve fresh veggies and herbs I buy....

Banana Nutella Muffins infused with coffee flavors and lots of swirly Nutella goodness. You just can’t resist these babies! A few years ago I was making muffins almost weekly. It was an obsession! I made dozens and dozens and I have a nice index of muffins on my site but also ended up making a Muffin Ebook you can download for free too ! Some of my favorites are these Boozy Banana Muffins , Maple Snickerdoodle Muffins and these Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Muffins ....

One of the simplest and greatest things about Fall is making all things pumpkin …including this best pumpkin bread recipe of course! Baked goods with pumpkin in any form filled with pumpkin-y cinnamon sugar goodness and I’m hooked. Pumpkin muffins ? I’m there. A pumpkin snickerdoodle cookie ? I’m in. The fun thing about this recipe is that is makes not one, but two delicious loaves! In fact, you can also make it into mini loaves if you have 5 ½ x 3 inch loaf pans on hand !...

‘Tis the season for holiday breakfasts and brunch! You’ll love adding these Blueberry Buttermilk Cinnamon muffins to the morning mix! Happy Christmas Eve everyone!! Who’s in the kitchen baking?! One of my favorite parts of baking easy recipes like these blueberry muffins is you only need a few bowls/ stand mixer , cooking utensils and measuring spoons. Less dishes = less complicated = less stress for the baker! Not only are they easy, but the are made quickly, are have a moist and tender center bursting with blueberries!...

I’ve made French Toast Roll Ups , French Toast Breakfast Boards and French Toast Muffins but never have I made French toast bagels before and I’m so happy I finally did. Sometimes we don’t eat all of the bagels that come in the package so this is a great way to utilize them in a fun and delicious way. You can top with whipped cream, fresh fruit, and a generous pour of maple syrup for an ultra decadent but satisfying breakfast....

This Apple Crisp is one of my favorite classic Fall desserts. Made with soft, cinnamon-spiced apples that are baked under a buttery oat topping. It’s the kind of dessert that feels indulgent but is so easy to make. For more apple recipes , try my Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread , Apple Butter Snickerdoodles , or Homemade Apple Pie . This Apple Crisp recipe is one of my go-to Fall recipes , and the best part is, it’s so easy to make!...

Easy breakfasts like these French Toast Muffins are a must around here, especially now with a newborn! If you’re a fan of easy and nutritious breakfasts too you’ll love this healthy egg scramble and these breakfast cookies ! This is officially my new favorite way to make French toast. I mean, all you need is a muffin tin and a few bowls to make this happen! It a really easy breakfast option and you don’t have to stand over the stove flipping bread slices (not like that’s hard either, but you get the point!...

These Green Chicken Enchiladas are the perfect easy weeknight dinner. They’re made with tender shredded chicken, wrapped in soft tortillas and covered with tangy green enchilada sauce, and melty cheese for that irresistible, bubbly finish. They’re simple to make with a few easy shortcuts, but taste like you spent all day in the kitchen. For more easy dinner recipes , try my Baked Bean and Cheese Taquitos , 30 Minute Taco Skillet , Baked Chicken Tacos , Chicken Fajita Pasta , or Homemade Mexican Pizzas ....

Creating this Hot Toddy Mocktail recipe If you’re looking for a night cap that is non-alcoholic and something to warm you up on a cold night in, these nonalcoholic version Hot Toddy drinks are for you. This drinks combines the flavors of Lipton® Green Tea with a touch of honey, fresh orange juice, cinnamon and warm spices such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. With each sip you’ll find that this mocktail is not overwhelmingly sweet and the citrus and spices makes this a perfect drink for nondrinkers, too!...

What do you think of when you hear the word eggplant? Is it, “Eww, that big purple egg-like shape vegetable?” Or is it, “YUM! I love eggplant, I could eat it all day, every day!” Haha it is my hopes that if you are part of the population who is not a fan of eggplant, hopefully these mini bites will convince you to like them. To be honest it took me a while to enjoy eggplant but knowing how nutritious they are makes me like them even more....

These shortcut red velvet cake mix cookies need to be moved up to the #1 spot on your baking list! You know I love cookies. And there are a lot of cookies here on Kroll’s Korner. But most of my cookie recipes are thick, big cookies with a more cake-y texture. (Like these Brookies Cookies and these banana bread cookies !) I’ve felt there are not enough thin (dare I say “normal sized”) cookies being represented on my site....