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My Coffee Rub makes a perfect complement for beef, especially steaks and prime rib. Savory and earthy, this delicious rub for beef is ready to use in minutes with a simple blend of pantry spices and ground coffee. It’s even delicious on other meats, like chicken thighs! Best Coffee Rub for Steaks One of my favorite ways to change up a recipe is to try a different seasoning blend. If you know me, you know I make prime rib every year for the holidays - this is how I discovered how amazing coffee rub is for beef!...

Topped with homemade fudge frosting, it’s an iconic dessert that has held a dear place in my heart since I would beg my mom to let us stop at the Great American Cookie Company every time we went to the mall. If there was a cookie cake near me, I was definitely making a beeline for it. In an effort to satisfy my cookie cake craving without driving to the mall, I decided to figure out how to make a from-scratch cookie cake with cookie dough at home....

FavoritePinShare Olive Garden Salad Dressing is one of the best things at the restaurant, and now you can make it at home! Instead of having to go to the restaurant, you can have this tasty dressing anytime you crave it! We all love a good copycat recipe that we can make from home! Have your soup and salad at home with these Olive Garden favorites, Gnocchi, Pasta e Fagioli, and Zuppa Toscana Soup....

FavoritePinShare Cauliflower soup is so creamy and delicious. It will be a hit with the entire family! It’s made from simple ingredients so that you can load it up with your favorite toppings or enjoy it on its own. You can make this a complete meal by serving this soup alongside this salad, these pork chops, and these yummy rolls! It will be a meal that you come back to again and again....

FavoritePinShare A delicious broccoli salad full of bacon, cheddar, and almonds. The creamy dressing on top is sweet and tangy and AMAZING! I told you in my last post when I made Broccoli Apple Salad, that we are obsessed with broccoli. It is our favorite vegetable in our house. I recently discovered at Costco that they have big bags of broccoli florets. Prepare for Broccoli salad overload! As soon as I made the Broccoli Apple Salad, it became an instant favorite....

FavoritePinShare Have one of the most decadent and delectable dinner in no time with this Instant Pot Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice. With savory mushrooms, tender rice, and juicy chicken it’s a winner, winner, chicken dinner! Instant pots are a dream appliance since they are faster, more forgiving and it creates spectacular food. Try these instant pot favorites like this Lemon Garlic Chicken, 10 minute Spaghetti, and Chili. Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Everyone has those days that there is just not enough hours in the day to get everything done....

Who wants to wait for 30 minutes for cookie dough to firm up, am I right? With this recipe, there’s absolutely no waiting necessary. Butter-flavored Crisco is all you’ll need. With this not-so-secret ingredient, your chocolate chip cookies will be ready in under an hour. And have I mentioned just how delectable they are? They’re crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and bursting with chocolate chips in every bite....

I am a HUGE fan of chicken wings, especially on game day. Air Frying wings is, in my opinion, the BEST way to make wings. No need for hot oil because you are making this a healthier version and it’s cooked with hot air! You’ll still have delicious wings without all of the extra fats and calories. If you’ve never made a batch of homemade wings in your air fryer, you are in for a treat....

FavoritePinShare These chicken patties are crispy and perfectly browned on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. They are a delicious addition to any meal for any occasion! Chicken is a go-to meal in our house. There are so many delicious recipes out there but a few of my favorites are this caramel chicken, my delicious lemon garlic chicken, or this mouthwatering balsamic chicken! Chicken Patties I am SO excited about this recipe and do you know why?...

Parmesan Brussel Sprouts in the Air Fryer Every child goes through phases of not wanting to eat vegetables. OK. It was me. And I am still in that phase. But as an adult, I try to eat healthier. One I started air frying meals, I found that I love making these brussels sprouts in the air fryer. You will love this delicious side dish recipe, because they are so easy, and it makes the most crispy brussels sprouts....

It’s hard to believe, but we just crossed the one year mark in our new home (where does the time go?)! This cozy butternut squash soup was the first real meal I cooked in our kitchen. I can still recall the way it wrapped me up and made me feel like our “house” had become “home.” Today I’m resharing this easy butternut squash soup recipe in the hopes that it will make your kitchen feel a little homier too, no matter how long you’ve been cooking in it....

I attribute my regular cravings for Mexican flavor to my mother, who I’m convinced needs a dose of Mexican food at least twice a week in order to maintain her equilibrium. Growing up, at least 50% of the meals we ate out were Mexican…or “Mexican” depending upon how strictly you define the term.Our traditional Christmas night dinner? My grammy’s Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas.Clearly, the love of Mexican food spans generations....

This easy cucumber tomato avocado salad recipe is one of my absolute favorites. Hearty salads are a common theme in Eastern European cultures and growing up in a Russian family, we ate plenty of them, but not many with greens. I love my greens now, but I still enjoy a good, hearty salad like this one. When it’s healthy? Even better. When I can add avocado? Perfection! When it’s ready in 15 minutes?...

FavoritePinShare Denver Omelet Breakfast Muffins are such a great breakfast and perfect for making ahead or on the go! Loaded with Peppers, onions, ham and ooey gooey cheese, these will become a favorite! We are reaching that time of year where we are getting spring fever and ready for the summer break. School is getting closer to being out and kids are getting up later and later for school and running out the door....

Apart from the rides, the mascots, and the overall vibe, the food offerings at Disney parks are also just as magical. Case in point: their churros! This signature snack is so heavenly, I sometimes dream about going to Disneyland just to have a bite. If you’re like me who can’t wait to have a taste of the iconic Disney churro, good news! The happiest place on earth just did us a solid and shared the secret recipe....

In the 90’s, DoubleTree hotels started the tradition of giving out these scrumptious cookies to their guests at check-in. Imagine biting into a warm chocolate chip cookie after spending hours on the road. That’s what I call a warm welcome! And to this day, it’s one of the hotels most defining characteristics. But, booking a hotel room isn’t the only way to get a hold of these chocolatey delights. In fact, you don’t even need to be a master baker....

Although my Grammy stopped hiding Easter eggs years ago, to the great appreciation (and relief) of her family members, she has maintained the role of Easter Bunny. Each year, she leaves a selection of candy beside our plates at Easter dinner, and we walk away with enough chocolate Easter eggs to satisfy our sweet teeth for weeks. Today, I’m stepping in for the Easter Bunny (and Grammy) by delivering an Easter cake that will please chocolate lovers of all tribes....

Zucchini Fritters are one of my favorite snacks to make. You only need 2-3 shredded zucchini and a handful of ingredients for a delicious snack or appetizer. Love zucchini? Check out all of the vitamins and benefits of zucchini. Easy Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters You can top these fritters with sour cream, green onions, parmesan cheese, or other fresh herbs and spices to enhance the flavors of this dish. I would probably call myself a bit of an air fryer addict....

FavoritePinShare French dip sliders are filled with tender roast beef and melty provolone in bite-size form! It’s a delicious pull-apart treat for a large crowd! A pan of sliders is the easiest thing to throw together for game days. Add ham and cheddar, buffalo chicken, or pizza sliders to your next party! They won’t disappoint! Hawaiian Roll French Dip Slider Recipe Is it just me, or is everything better in slider form?...

FavoritePinShare Rating: 5 stars Difficulty of Recipe: 2 stars Review: I loved how these turned out! They made a lot and the garlic and butter spread on the top was amazing! These are definitely impressive and seem like they take a long time, but they don’t! All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household....