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    Scotcharookies

    I wanted a bakery-style cookie with the rich flavor and experience of a scotcharoo. I searched for recipes but came...


    Cherry Cordial Cookies

    This is hands-down my most-requested cookie recipe at holiday gatherings. These cookies are reminiscent of chocolate-covered cherries, so they are...


    Butterscotch Pecan Pound Cake

    My father just loves nuts and anything butterscotch flavored, so I'm always on the lookout for recipes that combine these...


    Copycat Samoa Cookies

    We love Girl Scout cookies, especially Samoas, but you can only buy those once a year. I started tweaking a...


    Caramel Apple Toffee Cookies

    I had bags of caramel bits and toffee bits in my pantry that I needed to use, and that's how...


    Cranberry Orange Layer Cake with Rosemary

    This special layer cake has a refreshing orange flavor with a hint of rosemary. Since it's an oil-based cake, it...


    Almond Joy Cupcakes

    I created these Almond Joy cupcakes for my daughter, Julianna, after our spring break trip to Fort Lauderdale. I wanted...


    Key Lime Pie Cookies

    2 reviews

    I love baking cookies for family and friends. I was getting bored making the same cookies over and over again,...

    Classic Almond Ricotta Cake

    1 review

    After I started making homemade ricotta cheese, I was inspired to use it in desserts, not just savory dishes. This...


    Pesto Parmesan Tilapia

    1 review

    This is a delicious fish dinner that requires just three ingredients! Prepared pesto sauce flavors mild tilapia fillets to make...


    Saucy Maple Brussels Sprouts

    I like to toss oven-roasted Brussels sprouts with a mixture of maple syrup and mayo for a delicious side dish....


    Sushi Squares

    When I was pregnant with my last child, the only thing I wanted was sushi—but pregnant people aren't supposed to...


    Mini Bagel Eggs Benedict

    Why not make eggs Benedict with mini bagels instead of English muffins? The bagels soak up all the yummy hollandaise...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Crunch

    1 review

    If you love chocolate and peanut butter, you'll love this easy candy recipe! Anyone who's ever tried it wants me...


    Scalloped Butternut Squash

    1 review

    Not only is this winning recipe delicious, it has just five hardworking ingredients. I make it at least once a...


    Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

    1 review

    Potatoes are one of our favorite side dishes. These potatoes take a little effort, but you can save time by...


    Easy Pesto Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    I love this recipe because the pressure cooker does the work for you. I'm able to make the rest of...

    Hoisin Chicken Wonton Cups

    This is an easier take on the sesame chicken wonton tacos from Applebee's. I made these recently for the big...


    Fig Balsamic Walnut Flatbread

    With sweet figs, tangy balsamic and rich goat cheese, this is one of my favorite flatbread recipes. It's also delicious...


    Homemade French Cruller Doughnuts

    Looking for a fancy breakfast pastry? Learn how to make delicate, swirled French cruller doughnuts at home.


    Bruvi Review: I Can Brew My Morning Coffee From Bed

    I'm a coffee addict, and this is the best coffee pod machine around. The smart app-compatible, touchscreen device brews seven...


    How to Make Glazed Chocolate Doughnuts

    Don't feel like a drive to the bakery? Treat yourself to a homemade glazed chocolate doughnut. They're surprisingly simple to...


    Chicken & Sausage Tortellini Alfredo Casserole

    Pesto pinwheel rolls top this golden-crusted casserole. With its spicy Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, plump cheese tortellini and velvety Alfredo...

    Vegan Enchiladas

    This vegan enchilada recipe starts out with a homemade cashew cheese sauce. You could skip the cheese sauce if you...



    How to Make Marry Me Cookies

    You'll win hearts—and maybe a ring—with this recipe for marry me cookies. It's loaded with two kinds of chocolate!


    We Visited 10 Chicken Wing Restaurants to Find the Best Fast-Food Wings

    Have you ever wondered which chicken wing restaurants serve the best fast-food wings? After ordering and sampling from 10 places,...


    Bacon, Blue Cheese & Fig Bruschetta

    This is my decadent, robust version of bruschetta. I like to serve it at parties, especially on New Year’s or...


    Minty Pea Soup with Lemon

    This is one of our favorite St. Patrick's Day meals that also tastes great other times of the year. You...