I’ll never be able to turn down a good charcuterie board , but when a butter board enters the party I get really excited. The concept of butter boards was created in 2017 by Chef Josh McFadden and later popularized by Justine of Justine Snacks in 2022. And here we are in 2024, still obsessed with them. If you’re looking for a fresh and innovative way to impress family and friends, you’ll have to make this simple yet elegant butter board....
Happy Recipe Redux Day! This months theme is… Break Out of Breakfast Boredom Cooks aren’t always pressed for time in the mornings – they just need new ideas. Think mug cakes, smoothie bowls, breakfast cookies and more. Show us the healthy way you wake up your breakfast – or wake up just for breakfast! Whether you are having a busy morning or just feel like a new way to eat your burritos…this recipe is a winner!...
These no cook blueberry overnight oats satisfy all of my oatmeal cravings without having to cook over a hot stove. In Fresno, it gets REALLY hot during the summer months. With summer inching closer and closer I do not want to have to give up oatmeal for breakfast! Some of my other favorite breakfast recipes that don’t require using the oven in these hot summer months are my Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie , Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole , and No Bake Protein Energy Balls ....
Buttery Homemade Garlic Naan (with my high-protein dough!) By Emily Richter 2/9/2026 Soft, chewy homemade naan brushed with garlicky butter and cooked right on your stovetop. And, what makes it even better!? It’s made with my high-protein cottage cheese dough! You’ll absolutely love this incredibly easy and delicious recipe. what makes this recipe great ⤵️ No oven required: This naan recipe is made on the stovetop, so no need to heat up your oven to bake ’em!...
Creating this Chicken Baked Ziti Mmm… Chicken Baked Ziti! You guys know I love a good pasta recipe . The Italian in me just can’t resist it! Growing up, my mom made a version of this recipe. It was our go-to easy pasta recipe for busy weeknights. All of us were busy with sports and after school extracurricular activities so we thrived off of meals just like this. To make this meal even easier I like to have the chicken and pasta cooked in advance so all of you have to do is pour all ingredients in the baking pan and bake!...
With Cinco de Mayo approaching I thought it would be fun to share a chicken enchilada casserole which would taste so yummy with a refreshing margarita . Ya feel me? With wedding planning and all of the other duties life brings, I don’t have much time for elaborate or complicated dinners and I am sure you can somewhat relate. That’s why here on Kroll’s Korner I love making realistic recipes that I actually make on a regular basis and we eat in our home too....
A few years ago I posted this peanut butter banana smoothie and since we’re big chocolate fans around here I wanted to take some inspiration from that recipe to make a delicious creamy chocolate smoothie. Not only have I been loving snacking on prunes but I am equally loving adding prunes into my smoothies and even my cookies too! They add wholesome energy to this smoothie and lots of natural sweetness....
This Cuban sliders recipe is a mouthwatering twist on the classic Cuban sandwich, served in a convenient and shareable slider form. Ever since making these Cheeseburger Sliders , I’ve been on a slider kick. They’re just so yummy, fun to make, and everyone always devours them! These delicious mini sandwiches capture all the flavors and essence of the traditional Cuban sandwich but in a smaller, more manageable size. They are perfect for parties, game day gatherings, or as a quick and satisfying meal....
My Eggnog Cookies made with the most delicious eggnog cream cheese frosting are the reason why people say that this is the most wonderful time of the year. These soft and chewy, eggnog flavored cookies are the ideal Holiday treat. Every layer of this cookie, from the warm spiced cookie dough, to the creamy, cream cheese frosting is filled with eggnog and rum extract. Dust the tops with freshly grated whole nutmeg and a pinch of cinnamon to dress up this “limited edition” holiday cookie that will catch everyone’s eye when you set out your holiday desserts....
Have you wanted to learn how to make a rustic, photogenic galette like the one you see on Pinterest and in magazines? I’ve got all the tips and tricks to help you make the perfect galette from dough to dessert. What is a galette? Hailing from France, a galette is typically a round, rather flat cake made of flaky pasty dough, yeast dough, or sometimes unleavened dough. Today I am showing you how to make a galette using flaky pastry dough....
Social Media. Ugh. We’re living in a pretty scary time. Social media is running our lives and determining what we post, how we post, what clever caption we need to put on a picture, and so on. Is this ruining our happiness? Is it doing its intended job of helping us connect with others? I’m not too sure anymore. PS – this is a total rant post. If you don’t want to read it, then don’t....
There are a plethora of mashed potato recipes floating around online, but if you want to make the most perfect, fluffy parmesan mashed potatoes, look no further! The simple combination of heavy cream, whole milk and parmesan cheese creates the creamiest, fluffiest potatoes for your holiday table, or for any weeknight meal. I know mashed potatoes can be tricky or you can just never get them quite right. Follow this easy to make recipe and you’ll be sure to impress....
My Seven Layer Bean Dip is loaded with layers of fresh and creamy Tex-Mex ingredients with a surprise layer of Mexican Rice. Each cup is layered with refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, rice, salsa, cheddar cheese and flavorful toppings for a quick and tasty appetizer. The taco seasoning adds a smoky flavor to the refried beans and makes them overall more exciting. The creaminess of the guacamole layer and sour cream sandwich the spicy Mexican Rice that is made from U....
This Ground Turkey Stroganoff is the epitome of comfort, doncha agree?! There are many variations of this dish and my version is very modern and simplified. It is a family favorite and super simple to make! This dinner is made with lean ground turkey and cooked in a creamy sauce in the slow cooker or crockpot for ease. It’s one of those comfort foods that is so simple to make and has a relatively short ingredient list filled with pantry staple ingredients like Dijon mustard, Worcestershire and cream of mushroom soup!...
These Soft and Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies are simple, soft, and full of rich flavor. Made with dark brown sugar and a hint of warm spice, they have that deep, caramel-like sweetness and chewy texture that makes them the ultimate cozy treat. For more cookie recipes , try my Chewy Chocolate Cookies , Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies or Chocolate Chipless Cookies ! When thinking of cookie recipes for my Warm-Up (Pre-Holiday) Cookie Series , I really wanted to focus on simple, delicious cookie recipes that you can enjoy no matter what time of year it is....
These Banana Chocolate Chip Bars are life changing! I’m talking gooey, warm center, studded with mini chocolate chips, full of banana flavor in every bite and finished with a brown butter brandy frosting. Life.Changing.Magic. Yes, you read that correctly. Brandied frosting. It’s everything. Sure, you could make banana bars with cream cheese frosting but with a brown butter frosting takes things to the next level. This frosting belongs on these banana bars....
Broccoli Pesto Dip for the win! Try out this dip as an alternative to a high-fat, high-sodium store bought dip for your next gathering! I have been MIA for a few weeks due to a traditional family vacation and then an unfortunate family death in NY. Crazy how life is sometimes, huh? We ended our vacation and headed straight to the airport to fly out to be with the family....
My Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars are a delicious fusion of two of my favorite desserts! It combines the creamy richness from vanilla bean cheesecake with the irresistible flavors of carrot cake. It really is the best of both worlds; marrying the smooth texture of cheesecake and the moist, spiced crumb of carrot cake. SO SO GOOD! Carrot cake is undeniably one of the best Spring time desserts. You’ll also have to make my Carrot Cake Bread , these Carrot Cake Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches , and my Carrot Cake Oatmeal ....
Creating these Easy California Prune Oatmeal Squares I know what you are thinking…and the answer is no, they are not just your grandmother’s favorite food! I recently visited a prune orchard and drying facility in California and fell even more in love with prunes and prunes benefits. California Prunes have a place in everyone’s diet: toddlers, teens, adults and elderly. That’s why I adore these bars because I can make them for all audiences; my nephew, my friends or the grandparents in my life....
Fall Pistachio Pumpkin Soup is the perfect soup to cozy up with not only this Fall but all winter long too! Pumpkins are more than just Halloween decor. Pumpkins are loaded with nutrition such as potassium, beta-carotene and antioxidants. If you like this pumpkin recipe you’ll be sure to love my pumpkin overnight oats recipe too! This soup also contains pistachios which offer another nutritional boost. Not only are pistachios a good source of fiber, 90% of the fat found in pistachios is unsaturated!...
