This Chai Latte Pumpkin Pie is perfect for those who can’t resist a slice of pumpkin pie during the holidays but you’re craving a recipe that’s a little more flavorful and interesting. Of course, this pie is filled with chai spices—cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and a hint of black pepper—bringing a depth of flavor that pairs beautifully with the creamy pumpkin filling. You’ll love how easy the filling is to whip up right in your food processor ....

For almost 100 years we have been enjoying the American Cheeseburger and nothing has come close to replacing it, well, until you try my cheesy, Cheeseburger Sliders . These juicy burgers start off by cooking lean ground beef with some simple ingredients: fresh onions, garlic, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and the tanginess of yellow mustard. I wanted to make this simple so you just need a pack of King’s Hawaiian Savory Butter Rolls , and of course for this America Classic, I used some American Cheese....

Creating this Green Chicken Chili Soup Every time I make a slow cooker meal like this Green Chicken Chili Soup, my husband always grab seconds and requests me to make it again! Slow cooker or crock pot meals are a simple way to impress others and they make they chef look GOOD. That is always a win/win situation if you ask me! We also can’t stop eating this slow cooker chicken pot pie soup ....

Everyone needs a good go to Healthy Broccoli Salad for potlucks, parties, or summer BBQs. This is my must make recipe for that time of year and it also is great for meal prepping for lunch during the week! It’s full of flavor, texture and made with the best creamy dressing that gets a protein boost from the Greek yogurt. We’re talking lots of vibrant broccoli pieces tossed with dried cranberries (sorry raisins), red grapes, walnuts, feta cheese, celery and red onion....

On the go Yogurt Parfaits are easily made thanks to the FAGE Total Split Cups. I layer my parfaits with granola and fresh fruit directly in the cup. That’s it! I am so excited to be partnering with FAGE for these On the Go Yogurt Parfaits! I grew up eating FAGE loaded with berries and granola and now eating them on the go works so perfectly for my busy lifestyle....

My Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a classic treat that combines the nutty flavor of peanut butter with the hearty texture of oats. They are soft and chewy, rich in peanut butter flavor, and they have the perfect amount of sweetness. What makes these cookies fun and different is folding in fresh blueberries, offering bursts of juicy blueberries in every bite. It reminds me of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich but in cookie form!...

This Skillet Lasagna Recipe is a fast and convenient weeknight pasta recipe that takes minimal effort but is big on flavor too! This pasta recipe has easily become our go to weeknight comfort food meals! Everything cooks in the same skillet or pot so clean up is easy and it’s all made in 30 minutes or less. My favorite part is there is no need to cook the rotini noodles ahead of time....

My dad was a huge Spicy Bloody Mary fan. In honor of him I had to have his recipe on the blog! My mom has had his recipe written down in one of our family cookbooks and I finally snagged the recipe from her the other day because I had to share it with you all! This recipe uses Sriracha sauce instead of Tabasco, which gives it a slightly sweeter taste....

Nothing screams summer more than these Strawberry Shortcake Cookies! These cookies are super fun and easy to make (especially if you’ve made some of my cookie recipes before like these Cookies n Cream cookies or Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies you’ll have no problem with this recipe!). Strawberry shortcake cookies are a Spring and Summer must-make dessert but really can be enjoyed year round because my recipe uses freeze-dried strawberries and not fresh....

My White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies have a soft, chewy, and fudge-like center that is generously studded with velvety white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. These cookies have golden brown edges with tender centers promising an indulgent experience with every bite. You will love how the vanilla undertones of the cookie dough are balanced by the sweet white chocolate and savory nuttiness of the macadamias. And if you’re loving white chocolate in your cookies as much as me, you’ll have to try these White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies and my Cranberry Bliss Bars ....

These mac and cheese muffins are the perfect thing to make this time of year. They have just the right amount of cheese and you can sneak in frozen spinach or frozen kale for a little boost of Vitamin K! They are made with whole grain elbows, sharp cheddar, spinach, and whole milk. It is such light and satisfying snack and I love how the cupcake pan keeps the pasta in perfect portions....

You may be thinking Carrot Cake Oatmeal sounds like an interesting breakfast idea. Well, I am here to tell you it’s a healthy, easy, and a quick way to make old fashioned oats taste good! Plus, they are a perfect way to fill you up and for busy mornings. If you’re looking for more carrot cake recipe, you’ll need to try my Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars , my Carrot Cake Bread , or my Carrot Cake Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches....

Penne pasta, chicken, bell peppers and green chiles are getting ultra-spicy and cozy in this Chicken Fajita Pasta! From the directions to the ingredients list, this is a pretty low maintenance meal. It’s light and flavorful but also cozy and creamy at the same time. If you’re into this pasta (which should be just about everyone right??), you’ll have to also try out this Cream Cheese Pasta Bake , this delicious Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Orzo , and this easy Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta ....

What’s not to love about soft and chewy Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies?! ? If you love my famous giant chocolate chip cookies , you’ll be sure to fall in love with these too because they are almost identical to that recipe! And if you’re new here, you should know I am all about a thick, giant, gooey cookie with a warm center loaded with chocolate. If you are too, I think we’re going to get along just fine!...

My Easy Lemon Curd is smooth and creamy, tangy and full of citrusy flavor! If you can whisk, you can make lemon curd! It’s an easy recipe that requires just a bit of whisking to create a beautiful, golden curd that screams Spring and Summer. This recipe works great with cookies , cheesecake , pancakes , waffles , cupcakes, biscuits , scones , yogurt , ice cream…the options are endless....

Disclosure: I created this blog content in partnership with The Cranberry Institute. I was compensated for my work, and all opinions are solely my own. Find additional information on The Cranberry Institute ! In general, most people think of fresh cranberries for one thing and one thing only : cranberry sauce. That’s not a “bad” thing! Cranberry sauce brings me back to my mother’s kitchen. To this day she makes the best cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving....

Cauliflower certainly has been one of those trendy foods in 2016…from cauliflower rice to cauliflower pizza crust…and as of late (for me at least) are cauliflower steaks! Low carb, nutrient rich meal is right up my alley! I paired this Garlic Parm Cauliflower Steak with some angel hair pasta and Brussels sprouts. To amp up the protein in this meal you can substitute the pasta for a pulse pasta (like chickpea pasta for instance)....

People often ask me about smart snacking and what are good and healthy snacks to have. I usually recommend something like nuts with a piece of fruit or cheese since the nuts can help keep you feeling satisfied longer, they are a good source of protein, healthy fats, etc. But what happens when you are allergic to nuts? So many of those on the go breakfast bars, energy bars, meal replacement bars…whatever you want to call them… have nuts in them....

These Lemon Pepper Boneless Chicken Wings are crispy, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Tender pieces of chicken are coated in a golden, crunchy breading, then tossed in a buttery lemon pepper sauce that hits the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and sweet. Perfect for game day, weeknight dinners, or anytime you want something fun and flavor-packed. For more game-day worthy appetizers , check out my Pretzel Bites , Baked Bean and Cheese Taquitos , Garlic Bread Pizza , Seasoned Pretzels , Philly Cheesesteak Sliders , or Buffalo Chicken Dip !...

As a foodie and lover of all things cooking and baking I felt compelled to share some of my favorite or most used kitchen gadgets with you today! Here we go: No time to look now? Pin this to read later! Vitamix I finally purchased my first Vitamix in February of this year! Yes, it was a Valentine’s Day gift to myself and yes, I LOVE it. Up until using the Vitamix I had only used the NutriBullet…and oh....