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What’s not to love about this creamy Spinach Artichoke Pasta?! It’s checking all the boxes for us. Creamy, cheesy, luscious, easy to make and oh, did I mention cheesy?! It tastes just like your favorite spinach artichoke dip making this a dangerously delicious pasta. Creamy pasta recipes are kind of a thing in our house and I’m guessing if you’re here, they are in your house too! For more delicious pasta recipes, try adding this one pot creamy chicken marsala pasta , creamy red roasted pepper pasta , sun-dried tomato & orzo pasta or this chicken alfredo pasta bake to your weekly pasta rotation....

If you’ve never tried a Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball I’m about to change your life! This cheese ball is incredibly simple to make, is of course super delicious and so fun for parties, game day, potlucks or if you’re just having some friends over to hang out. Of course, you don’t have to shape it into a football if you aren’t planning on serving the cheese ball for a game day event....

This made from scratch ham pot pie is honestly the ultimate comfort food. Creamy vegetable filling with lots of flavorful ham all tucked away in a homemade, flaky pie crust. You just can’t beat it! We’re hosting Thanksgiving this year and there is no doubt we will have leftover ham in our fridge. I love tossing ham into soups like this creamy wild rice soup , using it in these ham and cheese puff pastries , and making sandwiches with it, but there is something just so nostalgic and enjoyable about homemade pot pie....

It’s not summer time without a Mixed Berry Cobbler on the table! Bubbling-hot, fresh fruit swirls around the golden brown edges of the light and flakey biscuit topping when my Mixed Berry Cobbler is ready for it’s unveiling from the oven. I love loading 7 to 8 cups of fresh, sweet and juicy strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries into the mixed berry filling. As they bubble and cook into a syrupy sweetness, the buttermilk biscuit bakes into a buttery, crunchy-sugar topped biscuit that is absolutely delicious....

My homemade Pretzel Bites are everything you love about soft pretzels, but in a fun, bite-sized form that’s great for dipping. They bake up soft on the inside with a golden, chewy exterior and can be finished three delicious ways, making them perfect for parties, game day, or anytime you’re craving warm pretzels at home. If you need other easy appetizer ideas, don’t miss my Garlic Bread Pizza , Baked Brie , Cheesy Pull Apart Garlic Bread , and Salami Antipasto Bites for more of my personal faves....

Excuse me, will I interrupt your Fall activities with this Pumpkin Mousse Recipe. YOU NEED IT! ♡ Pumpkin Mousse is the recipe you whip up (literally) when you want pumpkin pie but without all the hassle. It has the taste and texture of pumpkin pie filling but is made in 10 minutes and uses minimal ingredients! It’s a light, creamy dessert that offers a delicate, airy texture, making it perfect for when you’re craving something light yet full of Autumn flavors....

What’s not to love about Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Shells?! It’s a classic pasta dish that never fails. Loaded with ricotta, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, and lots of love! This pasta dish is a total crowd-pleaser. I love making these when I’m craving lasagna but don’t want to hassle with making an entire pan of lasagna. Ya feel me?! When the lasagna craving hits we also love making this Skillet Rotini Lasagna and this Ravioli Lasagna Recipe !...

This is my low-effort but high-reward Slow-Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup. The simplicity of making this soup is comforting, especially on busy and overwhelming days. Just like my Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup and this Crockpot Minestrone. At its core, soup is uncomplicated, nourishing, and cozy. Don’t you love cuddling up on the couch and letting the warm bowl make you feel relaxed and happy?! Especially on those dark, dreary days, there’s nothing better than a bowl of warm soup to boost your mood....

This easy spaghetti and meatballs recipe is a classic recipe the whole family will love. Plus, whoever is cooking will love it too because they are so easy to make and clean up is a breeze. I love this make this dinner when I am craving something comforting, homey and overall super simple. Garlic-laced meatballs swimming in my mom’s homemade red sauce are basically a throwback to growing up in the kitchen....

These Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Skewers (mini skewers) are the perfect appetizer and they seem fancy, yet in reality they are so simple! Creating these Sweet and Spicy Shrimp and Sausage Skewers Summer hasn’t come to an end yet! There is still plenty of sunshine and warm weather for BBQs and parties. And you never want to show up empty handed to a party, right? Enter: shrimp and sausage skewers....

Drop what you’re doing and make these Medjool Date Pumpkin Pecan Cookies made with Natural Delights® Pecan Pumpkin Pie Spiced Date Rolls! Disclosure: I created this blog content in partnership with Natural Delights® Medjool Dates. I was compensated for my work, and all opinions are solely my own. Find additional information on these Pecan Pumpkin Pie Spiced Date Rolls! I am so obsessed with these Natural Delights® Pecan Pumpkin Pie Spiced Date Rolls because they are filled with the flavors of Fall....

This Air fryer Cauliflower is super crispy, quick to make and made with the most delicious tahini honey mustard sauce. Garnish with pomegranate arils, California prunes and fresh parsley for a festive feel. It’s the perfect side dish or snack and fun way to enjoy cauliflower! I am finally hopping on the air fryer bandwagon and this Air fryer cauliflower has been on repeat in my kitchen! The obsession with the air fryer is now clearly understood....

My Brown Butter Cookies made with chocolate chunks (or you can use chocolate chips, but I highly recommend the chunks!) have a rich, caramel-like, nutty flavor. They’re made with generous pockets of semi sweet chocolate in the cookie and more melty chocolate goodness on top! They are thin, but not too thin, super chewy and have this wonderful depth of flavor thanks to the brown butter. If you don’t want to fuss with browning butter, you’ll love my classic Kroll’s Kookies , my 4-in-1 Sheet Pan Cookies , or my Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie ....

These Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies are rich, nutty, and loaded with melty pools of chocolate. They’re super quick and easy to make with no chill time or mixer required. Perfect when you want to whip up a batch of homemade cookies fast! For more cookie recipes , try my Chocolate Dipped Brown Butter Cookies , Cowboy Cookies , or Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies . If you’re ever looking for the simplest way to elevate your cookies, or honestly, any dessert, brown butter is the way to go....

Creating these butternut squash bites Ingredients needed for butternut squash bites How to make this butternut squash appetizer More butternut squash recipes Creating this Butternut Squash Appetizer Mini phyllo cups are so versatile come ready to fill with sweet or savory ingredients! Try savory fillings like this butternut squash or something sweet such as yogurt with berries & honey. I chose to fill this butternut squash appetizer with a cheesy butternut squash mixture....

This Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup comforts the soul with a combination of fresh vegetables, simple spices, and a light and creamy broth that is overflowing with tender chucks of chicken. It is perfect for those busy-day-dinners when you are just about out of time, but still want to put a hearty, nutritious meal on the dinner table. And if you love this soup you’ll be sure to love my creamy wild rice soup , it’s perfect for adding in leftover Thanksgiving turkey or ham....

Cranberry applesauce is a fun way to enjoy applesauce during the holidays! This “cranapplesauce” will make your mouth water and your home smell divine! The only time I seem to cook with fresh cranberries is in November. But I want to change that because they are so amazing. It’s almost like every time I cook or bake with them I ask myself, “Why don’t I do this more often?!” From this cranberry applesauce to cranberry-ginger sauce and cranberry scones the possibilities are endless....

Happy National Nutrition Month! Let’s all Savor the Flavor of Eating Right! For those of you who are unfamiliar with National Nutrition Month (NNM) here is some information I pulled from the eatright.org website: “National Nutrition Month ® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits....

Peaches in summer = heaven. Nuff’ said! Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend so far! I’ve been trying to keep up with normal life activities while also trying to kick a silly sinus infection I got earlier this week. Which is easier said than done! I made this peach salsa recipe in 2015 and decided it needed a face lift. It’s so easy and so tasty, plus peaches are tasting so good right now in California it’s hard to pass them up....

My Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are made with juicy marinated chicken brushed with a bold, creamy garlicky aioli. They are easy to make in the oven, grill, or air fryer for a delicious summer dinner idea! Need more chicken inspo? Try my Mediterranean Chicken and Rice , Pesto Chicken Gnocchi , Chicken Marbella , or my Panda Express Orange Chicken ! Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers – whether you’re firing up the grill, preheating the oven, or reaching for the air fryer to make these skewers, you’ll love them for a flavor-packed go-to meal!...