It’s day eight of our 12 Days of Christmas 2016 Blog Hop, and today we’re featuring 12 beautiful handmade Christmas ornaments to inspire your holiday crafting. If you missed other days of the series, check the links at the bottom to explore each day’s roundup. Join us for the 12 Days of Christmas Ideas series … Read more

Creamy garlic sautéed mushrooms bathe in a velvety mascarpone sauce that will make your mouth water before they even leave the skillet. This elegant side dish is impressive yet surprisingly quick: ready in under 25 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknights or entertaining guests. Don’t let the simplicity fool you — the flavors are refined and … Read more

Sunday dinners tend to be slow and relaxed while football snacks are fast and festive, but these 19 fall cookout recipes strike a perfect balance. They’re easy to set out for a crowd and fit equally well on a backyard picnic table or a cozy living room spread. No complicated techniques or elaborate setups—just straightforward … Read more

I love Nauru coconut-crusted fish — it’s simple, flavorful, and highlights fresh coconut and lime. This recipe is easy to prepare and works well with any white fish fillet. I used a traditional coconut-grating tool I brought back from Tanzania, often called a “mbuzi” (goat) because of the chewing sound it makes when grating coconut; … Read more

The best Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup that takes only 15 minutes to prepare. Made with tender shredded chicken, black beans, sweet corn, and fresh zucchini, this vegetable-forward tortilla soup is healthy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights. Soups made from pantry staples are a lifesaver, and crock pot recipes are especially convenient — you … Read more

BBQ Chicken Taquitos topped with Cilantro Lime Cream make an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner. Using shredded rotisserie chicken speeds preparation and delivers great taste. If you enjoy BBQ chicken pizza, these taquitos bring that same smoky-sweet flavor in a handheld form. This recipe is inspired by similar favorites like baked honey lime chicken taquitos and … Read more

Skip the bread and warm up with a generous bowl of Pizza Soup. This comforting soup combines savory ground beef, slices of pepperoni, mushrooms and warm Italian spices for a hearty, family-friendly meal everyone will ask for seconds of. If traditional pizza crust ingredients aren’t an option for your family, this soup captures the flavors … Read more

These easy curry chicken thighs come together in under 30 minutes, making them ideal for a quick, comforting dinner. Bone-in chicken thighs are seared and then braised in a coconut milk and spice mixture so the meat stays juicy while the pan develops a rich, flavorful sauce. With bold Indian-inspired spices and a creamy texture, … Read more

These Almond Flour Cherry Pie Bars combine a gluten-free buttery shortbread crust and crumbly topping with a bright, homemade cherry filling and a simple powdered sugar glaze. The crust and topping use the same one-bowl mixture, so prep is fast and tidy. The almond flour base bakes up with a delicate, shortbread-like texture while the … Read more