Creamy pesto pasta salad is an easy make ahead salad full of fresh spring vegetables like asparagus, cherry tomatoes, artichokes and is topped with a creamy homemade dressing. In case you weren’t aware we’re in asparagus season now. Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables, it’s usually a bit pricey, but right now you’ll find it at it’s best! If you’ve never bought fresh asparagus before, you might be a bit intimidated by this vegetable. It kind of has a…
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Italian sloppy joes make a hearty, quick, and easy weeknight dinner. Ground beef, italian sausage, and veggies are combined with pizza sauce and topped with provolone cheese for an easy twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich. Even though it’s freezing outside still, Spring sports practices are starting up. For many of us, that means that life is going from crazy busy to warp speed as we hustle from one activity to another. I don’t know about you, but I…
Banoffee Scones have a tender banana scone base with chocolate and toffee bits added for a flavor combination you’ll love. These aren’t the prettiest scone in the book, but they rank high for how easy they are to make and how great they taste. I adore baking scones. I also adore lazy shortcut recipes that use pantry staples and/or mixes. Do you love those too? If so you need to check out my top recipe on AHB. Today’s banoffee scones…
Eggnog plays the star in these eggnog scones. Its rich egginess, sweet vanilla edge and splash of nutmeg spice makes the perfect addition to scones. Topped with a creamy eggnog glaze these scones are a fun and festive treat to enjoy with your cuppa this winter. Last week I shared cranberry crumb muffins, this week I’m bringing you a recipe for eggnog scones and next I’ll have a recipe for an easy and elegant make ahead ham and asparagus strata.…
Cranberry Crumb Muffins are a perfect way to use up fresh cranberries. These fluffy muffins are studded with sweet and tart cranberries and topped with a sprinkling of crunchy oat crumb topping. Be honest here, how often to you cook with fresh cranberries? Maybe once a year, tops twice, right? I was shocked when I discovered that only 5% of the cranberries grown in the United States are actually sold fresh. The vast majority are turned into juice, cranberry sauce,…
Classic creamy turkey and noodles are comfort food at it’s best, but take less than 30 minutes to cook in the instant pot. I love the look on people’s faces when they ask me about what I made for Thanksgiving. Even though I have this website and I obviously love to bake and cook, I don’t get asked to make much for this particular holiday! The grandmas rule supreme. I have 2 signature dishes that I make for Thanksgiving dinner:…
Caramel apple scones are flaky tender scones studded with chunks of sweet tart apple that are topped with buttery homemade caramel glaze. It’s okay to have a crush on these scones, I have for a long time. I know I just posted an apple recipe not that long ago. Let me tell you what happens; I buy apples to eat fresh, they are my good intention apples, but then I think of things to bake with them and it all…
Apples, bacon, and cheese make an easy, delicious and out of the box fall breakfast when broiled on top of English muffins. The other day my middle son had me buy enough English muffins that he could make English muffin pizzas for our family for dinner and for his FACS class at school. You know I have teenage boys and his FACS class is full of teenagers, so I basically bought so many English muffins that I could have fed…
Sweet potato sage scones are buttery crisp on the bottom, with a mellow undertone of sweetness from the sweet potatoes. Sage and butter really bring the combination together for a rich and flaky, savory scone. Try these in place of biscuits next time you serve up a roasted chicken or turkey! I don’t think it’s any secret that scones are my first love when it comes to baking. After all the first recipe I ever shared on AHB was for…
Colorful red potatoes, green onions, and celery are tossed with a creamy sour cream and dill dressing in this easy to make red potato salad, for a flavor reminiscent of sour cream and onion potato chips. This salad is a perfect and easy make ahead side dish that pairs wonderfully with grilled meats and fish. I know most of the United States has already fallen under the spell of pumpkin spice and I’m looking forward to it too. In fact,…
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