Spatchcock Chicken

Spatchcock chicken is the secret to the most tender chicken and this method locks in all the juicy flavors. Seasoned with a delicious rub and oven-roasted to perfection this will be your new favorite way of cooking a chicken. I love oven-roasted chicken! This recipe has all the home-cooked flavors you hope for in a meal. It also makes great leftovers because you can keep using the chicken throughout the week in other meals....

December 29, 2025 · 9 min · 1907 words · Heather Salinas

Splurge Or Save? Recipes For Any Budget

Cooking dinner can feel expensive fast, so I put together a “Splurge or Save” menu that lets you build the perfect meal without the stress of budget. Each category has a high version and a low version, and both taste amazing. You can easily mix and match recipes based on your budget, your crowd, and how much time you want to spend in the kitchen (or on your grocery bill)!...

December 29, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Peggy Russ

Steak Fajita Salad With Avocado Dressing

Hello Recipe Critic readers!!! I’m Carrian and I blog over at, Sweet Basil a food blog about Reinventing family dinner, plus a little health and fitness on the side. We (and I mostly mean me) pretty much adore Alyssa and her awesome blog. She’s just as sweet and awesome in person as she is on here, and thank goodness for that! Heaven knows we don’t need any more crazy ladies in the world… 😉...

December 29, 2025 · 5 min · 1036 words · Nikole Mcclure

Strawberry Cheesecake Salad

Strawberry Cheesecake Salad is a sweet and creamy dessert with fresh strawberries hidden throughout. This is the biggest hit at any potluck and SO easy to make! No summer barbecue is complete without a creamy, delicious salad. For even more potluck dishes be sure to try ambrosia salad , creamy pea salad , or pineapple fluff ! Strawberry Cheesecake Salad Strawberry Cheesecake Salad Ingredients How to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Salad Summer Strawberry Recipes Strawberry Cheesecake Salad Recipe Strawberry Cheesecake Salad I love anything that has to do with cheesecake ....

December 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1205 words · Judith Clay

Sweet And Spicy Bacon Chicken Bites

These sweet and spicy bacon chicken bites will give you all the salty spice you want, mixed with the sweetness of caramelized brown sugar, all in one delicious bite. Your friends will be begging you to share the recipe! No longer will you have to wonder what to bring to your next social with friends or co-workers. If you love bite-sized apps that pack lots of flavor, you can’t go wrong with any of these: Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites , Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Bites , and Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon ....

December 29, 2025 · 5 min · 970 words · Hugh Grisham

Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)

Homemade Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes are an explosion of delicious flavor in every bite! With this easy recipe, you can bring this Cheesecake Factory favorite right to your own kitchen . Add the signature topping to really take these to the next level! Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe A Crowd Favorite: Serve these sweet corn tamale cakes as an appetizer for a party or gathering, and everyone will ask you for the recipe!...

December 29, 2025 · 9 min · 1831 words · Sandra Walsh

The Best Royal Icing Recipe

This classic and simple royal icing recipe is a cookie decorating staple with a smooth consistency that sets quickly without hardening too much. Made with meringue powder it has a delicious taste and a smooth texture that’s perfect for flooding and piping cookies. Slather this icing over sugar cookies or use it to decorate your gingerbread cookies to perfection. It is simple to make and tastes delicious! Royal Icing Recipe There are some recipes I make so often I have them memorized because they’re either classics or ones I truly can’t live without and this royal icing is one of those recipes....

December 29, 2025 · 5 min · 1035 words · Linda Watson

Three Cheese Zucchini Gratin

This cheesy zucchini gratin has layers of creamy, cheesy sauce and is topped with a crunchy buttery topping. Ooey-gooey and cheesy, this low-carb take on comfort food will please any crowd! This recipe is a twist on classic scalloped potatoes . Gratins are so rich and indulgent, they make any meal a joy to serve and eat. Try creamy cauliflower , brussels sprouts , or classis au gratin gratins for a more mouthwatering flavor you will LOVE!...

December 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1489 words · Ivan Reid

Turkey Pot Pie

This turkey pot pie is a hearty and classic dinner! It has a flakey crust and a creamy, vegetable and turkey filling that your entire family will go crazy over! If you love comforting dinners like this, then you must try out some of my favorite tried and true recipes like this Soup , Shepherds , and Chicken Pot Pie . They are all so delicious, I have a hard time choosing my favorite!...

December 29, 2025 · 9 min · 1763 words · Timothy Britton

Twinkie Cake

This Twinkie cake is a fun dessert that brings the classic snack cake to life. With its fluffy vanilla sponge and creamy filling, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone! I love recreating my childhood favorite snacks, and making them taste even more delicious than what I remember. If you were obsessed with sweet snacks as a kid, you’ve got to try my Ding Dong Cake , Ho Ho Cake , Hostess Cupcake Cookies , and Swiss Roll Cake ....

December 29, 2025 · 10 min · 2118 words · Ruth Foster

Vegetable Egg Rolls

Vegetable Egg Rolls are filled with colorful, crunchy flavorful veggies and fried till golden crispy brown. These are a homemade take on a classic take out favorite. Super easy and so delectable you’ll never buy them again! Always an irresistible finger food, they’re perfect for all occasions. Pair these with Easy Fried Rice and Beef or Chicken Chow Mein for delicious copycat versions of your favorite take out dishes. Easy Vegetable Egg Rolls These are so satisfying with their crunchy savory insides and crispy golden outsides....

December 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1470 words · Derek Naylor

Vegetarian Chili

This vegetarian chili recipe is full of tender vegetables, a combination of beans, and loaded with seasonings . It’s an easy one-pot chili bursting with so many flavors and textures that you won’t even miss the meat! Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe Easy to Make : This incredibly hearty chili can be on the table in just 30 minutes. It’s perfect for busy school nights! Healthy Option : This recipe is a high protein vegetarian option....

December 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1469 words · Roger Tolliver

Virgin Mojito Mocktail

My Virgin Mojito is like a vacation in a glass. Crisp, minty, and packed with fresh lime flavor. This non-alcoholic drink is something my whole family loves! A Reader’s Review Good idea for a daytime drink, love mojito flavor and nice to be able to have one any time, not just cocktail hour, thank you! Why You’ll Be Sipping on This All Summer Incredibly Crisp and Cool: Fresh lime, mint, and bubbles make it the ultimate thirst quencher....

December 29, 2025 · 4 min · 748 words · Hubert Crockwell

Air Fryer Eggplant

Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant is a fun flavorful snack that is a healthier option than typical fried snacks. Tender eggplant slices are coated in crispy breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, deliciously seasoned, then air-fried to perfection . Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe Easy to Make : This tasty snack takes less than an hour to make. Serve it up for a hearty after-school snack for the kids. Eggplant : I love using eggplant, and this air fryer recipe is one of my favorites....

December 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1057 words · Wilford Gregory

Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli

You guys love my toasted ravioli so much, I had to make an air fryer version. Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli are crispy golden nuggets of YUM! They are perfect as an appetizer or even a meal, you are going to love these! Appetizers are some the most delicious dishes out there. Try these tried and true favorites like this Crab Dip , Jalapeño Poppers and Spinach Artichoke Dip ! Toasted Ravioli Air fryer ravioli has a crisp golden crunchy outside, that is full of Italian flavor....

December 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1241 words · Dale Bloomer

Almond Cookies

Almond Cookies are buttery, soft and chewy these cookies are made with almond flour, almond extract, and topped with slices of toasted almond! These cookies are quick and easy to make and are perfect for gifting to others or putting onto a dessert platter for the holidays! Serve alongside some Traditional Italian Christmas Cookies , Linzer Cookies , and Homemade Butter Cookies for a festive plate! Almond Cookies These almond cookies are always a huge hit around Christmas time!...

December 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1176 words · Susan Berger

Awesome 7 Layer Dip

Awesome 7 Layer Dip is an addicting creamy dip that includes all your favorites, like guacamole, refried beans, and sour cream ! You will be amazed at how simple it is to put together such an incredibly delicious dip! Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe Crowd Pleaser : Everyone will swarm to this dip. It has something for everyone, and the flavors make it the best-tasting appetizer around. Easy to Make: This is a simple recipe to put together....

December 28, 2025 · 5 min · 958 words · Suzanne Askew

Bananas Foster

Warm, soft bananas covered in a buttery, cinnamon rum sauce and served with vanilla ice cream. What could be better than that? Bananas foster is a classic dessert that’s ready in 15 minutes and sure to impress. Have some leftover bananas? Keep them to use in a tasty dessert! Banana bread is always a must (especially if your bananas are overripe!) as well as banana coffee cake and magnolia pudding !...

December 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1131 words · Keith Padilla

Black Bean Tacos

Black bean tacos are an easy-to-make and healthy vegetarian dinner that the whole family will love. Flavorful black beans are spooned inside soft tortillas and topped with simple corn salsa and some avocado crema. If you love healthy tacos as much as we do, also try these easy shrimp tacos , street tacos , and pumpkin spice tacos . Black Bean Taco Recipe If your family is asking “what’s for dinner,” these tacos are your answer....

December 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · Vern Potter

Blue Cheese Burger

Get ready to be blown away by this Blue Cheese Burger! It’s thick, juicy, and filled with flavor. If you love blue cheese dressing, this recipe is for you! That unique tangy flavor is the perfect addition to the juiciest patty ever. I love creating new and different burgers at home! They turn out even more delicious than what you can get at your local burger joint. If you’re looking to switch things up, try these recipes next: smash burgers , mushroom Swiss burgers , or Oklahoma fried onion burgers !...

December 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1407 words · Joseph Podolsky