Most of my relatives are from Utah and Idaho and I think these funeral potatoes were at every potluck I have ever been to. It’s a great potato side dish that’s full of flavor, easy to throw together, and it’s perfect for large crowds too! With a small bit of prep time, you let the oven work its cheesy bubbly magic, and this yummy, easy funeral potatoes recipe is will be on the table in no time!...

For more Asian-inspired recipes, be sure to try our Easy Honey Walnut Shrimp, Mongolian Beef, or Orange Chicken. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through some of the links included in this post, I will earn a small profit at no extra cost to you. For my full privacy policy, click here. A basic brown sauce made with pantry staples comes together quickly to coat each bite of this Easy Chicken & Vegetable Stir-Fry....

If you’re looking to spice up your Taco Tuesday routine, these Korean beef tacos are the perfect way to do just that. Bulgogi beef and kimchi bring bold Korean flavors, while soft flour tortillas, avocado, cilantro, and lime are practically shouting Mexican street tacos. And the whole thing is tied together by their connection to the American food truck scene, where Korean beef tacos are hugely popular! While I’m not claiming any authenticity with this Korean beef taco recipe, I did research traditional flavors for making the bulgogi beef (including using an Asian pear in the marinade to help tenderize the meat) and did my best to accurately represent the flavors that should be present in the meat component of this Asian-fusion meal....

My husband and kids raved about this easy lemon pasta. It’s bright and fresh, but still comforting, homey, and familiar like a lemony Alfredo sauce. It’s good enough for company or even fancy dinner parties, but perfect for busy weeknights when you want to get something on the table with ingredients you already have on hand in your pantry and fridge. The lemon garlic cream sauce is rich and flavorful without being heavy or overwhelming....

Summertime for us means Memorial Day BBQs and 4th of July celebrations! We love spending time with family and friends outdoors on a hot summer day. That is, until it gets too hot and we have to retreat into the cool indoors. Summertime has an energy and vibrancy to it, and so should our menus! These Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Popsicles are colorful, easy to make, and they’re such a hit with adults and children alike....

Pizza is such an easy lunch option, especially since it’s so versatile. There are easy ways to make pizza rolls, pizza toast, pizza quesadillas, pizza lunchables, and so much more—to pack for school or to serve at home. These pizza ideas for kids work for toddlers, big kids, and adults, so save this post to come back to for easy lunches for everyone. If you want to keep packed pizza warm to pack these ideas for school or daycare, it’s best to use a kids thermos....

As you probably know by our Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes, Summertime Strawberry Shortcake, or these Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars, we are obsessed with fresh strawberries when strawberry season hits. There are so many easy recipes we can use our strawberries for when we’re not just grazing on them all day long! I’m already crazy about my Classic Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream, but this Homemade Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream takes the strawberry ice cream concept to a new level....

My kids aren’t super into zucchini…unless it’s tucked into a baked good. So each year when we have too much zucchini (or we get bags of it left by our front door…) I bake it up into muffins. I love this easy toddler muffin recipe since it has zucchini and carrot, plus simple pantry staples. They’re moist, tender, and easy to make and store. These are sweetened with ripe banana and maple syrup and taste like classic zucchini bread…only they’re in a really fun-to-eat mini muffin size!...

This Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is an all time favorite If you need to make breakfast for a crowd by don’t want to spend your morning standing over an oven flipping eggs and bacon, this easy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is a better solution. It’s got shredded hashbrowns, plenty of eggs and ham, sausage, or bacon for protein, and just the right amount of melted cheese so the whole thing tastes fantastic. Best of all, you can assemble it the night before so it’s ready to pop in the oven first thing in the morning so you can sleep in a little longer without worrying about what’s for breakfast!...

Reusable Paper Towels I have a drawer full of kitchen towels that we constantly use and wash, but I still go through a lot of paper towels in our kitchen—and the cost of them adds fast, so I was looking for an alternative. I started with the paper towel alternative known as Swedish dishcloths, which then started me down a rabbit hole of finding the best eco-friendly paper towel options. These reusable cleaning cloths can be used in all sorts of ways, they’re super absorbent (just like a paper towel) and they help to cut down on the paper products winding up in your trash can....

Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish, and I’ll bet every family has their own way of making them. I’ve always loved creamy, buttery mashed potatoes, with a bit of garlic in there too. The only thing I dislike about mashed potatoes is the time it can take to make them and the mess they make on the stove. While I LOVE Garlic Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes and these Classic Buttery Mashed Potatoes, sometimes can’t swing the 30-40 minutes of cooking time it takes to make them....

Whole garlic cloves slow roast in olive oil to become rich and creamy. Use them whole in pastas or salads, or mash them with oil for a spread so delectable that you’ll be using it on everything. Like our Cherry Tomato Confit and Baked Feta, it’s a simple to make condiment that’s worth putting on repeat! What is Confit? Confit is a term that refers to a method of preserving food by cooking it slowly over a long period in a substance for both preservation and flavor....

This very regional classic is devoured equally during festivities like Mardi Gras and on regular days with the same gusto. Are you aware of Grillades? If you like Creole food, you are in for a love affair that might last for a lifetime. Since most of you might not be aware of grillades… how about knowing a little about cuisines of our south. What is Creole vs Cajun? Louisiana… Home to precious cuisines like Creole and Cajun....

Albeit it was soup from a Cambpell’s can with American cheese in between some white bread. But it was good… Mmm Good. With cold winter approaching in some parts, I am thinking to present your classic combo with a new spin. Two of your favorites, All In One Bowl. This is a bowl of the easiest yummiest tomato soup, bubbling out of the oven with melty, gooey cheese oozing like a lava flow....

I’m totally and completely obsessed with fresh peaches during the summer months when they are in season. Hands-down, with no hesitation, I can say that a fresh, ripe peach is my favorite fruit of all time. We love to eat them plain, or even cut up and drizzled with a little heavy cream for peaches and cream. I make peach pie, peach ice cream, and peach cobbler each summer. But this summer I added a new favorite peach treat to my repertoire – grilled peaches with ice cream!...

Who doesn’t love tacos? Some of our other favorite taco recipes are Baja Fish Tacos, Korean Beef Tacos (Bulgogi), and Smoky Chicken Tinga Tacos! Grilled Pork Tacos al Pastor It’s no secret that we love Mexican food around here! Not only is it one of our favorite cuisines, but I also like serving it as a reminder of the genetic heritage of half of our family. We love to make carne asada or fajitas and serve them with my instant pot charro beans and horchata!...

Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies We love to bake year-round, and while we definitely do more cooking and baking during the holiday season, these are always on our must-make list. These are my best version of a chocolate chip cookie that’s chock-full of add-ins for the best chewy texture—with a little less sweetness than most other recipes. There is plenty of flavor from the fruit and chocolate. And they manage to be both chewy and crispy and whole grains to boot....

I used to think I wasn’t a fan of angel food cake. Too many of the grocery store versions taste bland and sponge-like in not a good way. Then I tried making it at home from scratch and my mind was completely changed. Angel food cake is renowned for its light, airy texture achieved by whipping egg whites to stiff peaks and using cake flour to keep the batter delicate....

This homemade lemon pudding recipe is so easy to make and it uses real ingredients. A box mix is basically just sugar and cornstarch with a little added flavoring, color, and preservatives anyway, so why not use the real stuff? My recipe doesn’t use any artificial flavors like lemon extract. It’s made with real, fresh lemons, and the use of both lemon zest and lemon juice gives this easy lemon pudding recipe a depth of flavor that’s both refreshing and satisfying, with the perfect balance of sweet and tangy that is irresistible....

If you are making ice cream sundaes with this sauce, you might also want to check out our Peanut Butter Ice Cream Topping, Flood Mud Microwave Hot Fudge Sauce, and Pan Fried Butterscotch Bananas & Walnuts! Homemade Marshmallow Sauce A few weeks ago we had some friends over for an ice cream sundae bar and one of the toppings I made was this homemade marshmallow sauce. I’ve made this a few times in the past and each time I am always amazed at how delicious it turns out and how easy it is to make....