Crockpot Roast Chicken (with The Best Gravy!)

If you’ve ever wondered if you can use your slow cooker to roast chicken, the answer is YES! Crockpot Roast Chicken is unbelievably delicious. It requires minimal prep, stays very juicy, and is almost impossible to overcook. Plus, you’ll get a little gravy to serve with dinner! Love rotisserie-style chicken? So do I. This crockpot roast chicken is my favorite way to make tender, juicy chicken at home with almost zero effort....

January 14, 2026 · 5 min · 1032 words · Jeffrey Crow

Fish Chowder Soup Recipe

This fish chowder recipe is comforting and full of delicate flavors. Chunks of white fish, red potatoes, and sweet corn are simmered in a creamy broth until tender. It’s a lightened-up version of the classic that’s quick and easy to make and uses just one pot! Curl up with a bowl of this comforting fish chowder. It’s a simple, one-pot meal that comes together in about 30 minutes and delivers big, cozy flavor without much effort....

January 14, 2026 · 5 min · 969 words · Denise Lack

Frozen Aperol Spritz (summertime Cocktail)

This frozen Aperol spritz is bright, citrusy, and irresistibly slushy. Made with classic spritz ingredients plus ice and a splash of juice, it’s a quick, refreshing summer cocktail you can blend up in minutes. Just when you thought sunny gatherings couldn’t get any better… this frozen twist on everyone’s favorite summer cocktail is about to steal the show. If you love my classic Aperol spritz , you’re going to adore this frosty, slushy version that’s just as crisp and bittersweet — only extra refreshing....

January 14, 2026 · 3 min · 545 words · Mary Harrison

How To Make Homemade Mayonnaise

This homemade mayonnaise is my family’s favorite condiment, and it turns out perfectly every time. I’ll teach you how to make it in under 10 minutes with just four ingredients, and I’ll share all the tips I’ve learned over the years! Homemade mayonnaise has a reputation for being tricky to make. But over the years, I’ve learned some tricks so that it turns out perfectly creamy and delicious every time....

January 14, 2026 · 24 min · 4941 words · Anthony Carroll

Jerk Chicken Tacos With Gold Kiwi Salsa And Coconut Plantains

Putting a Caribbean spin on taco night with these jerk chicken tacos. Topped with a gold kiwi salsa and jerk crema and served with a side of coconut plantains. They’re great for grilling season, easy to make, and ready in just 45 minutes! Fire up the grill and take dinner outside—I love any excuse to cook on the barbecue once the weather warms up. These jerk chicken tacos are my go-to when I want something familiar but with a fun, tropical twist that feels a little special without being fussy....

January 14, 2026 · 7 min · 1285 words · Larry Finch

Kale Waldorf Salad With Sweet And Creamy Dressing

This kale waldorf salad is not your average salad. It’s full of kale, grapes, walnuts, celery, apple, and cranberries all tossed together in a creamy yogurt dressing. It’s quick and easy to make, plus it’s colorful and filling. One of the things I love most about kale Waldorf salad is how flexible it is — you can easily use what you already have on hand. It comes together quickly, with most of the time just spent letting the kale soften, and the hearty ingredients mean leftovers keep beautifully for lunch the next day....

January 14, 2026 · 4 min · 768 words · Barbara Tallent

Kung Pao Cauliflower

Chinese food lovers, rejoice! We’re making Kung Pao Cauliflower. Bite-sized cauliflower florets cooked in a delicious sauce make this classic Chinese takeout dish a hit at home. This easy dish is ready in 30 minutes, making it perfect even on a weeknight. Cauliflower is one of my favorite vegetables, as it’s super versatile. I cook it often in my vegan cauliflower curry recipe or use it in my broccoli and cauliflower salad ....

January 14, 2026 · 6 min · 1204 words · Justin Esters

Lemon Pepper Chicken

Lemon pepper chicken is an all-time classic crowd-pleasing chicken dish. Chicken breasts are lightly breaded and pan-fried until golden, then served in a creamy citrusy sauce. It’s an easy recipe that uses mostly pantry ingredients, and it’s ready in just 30 minutes! This creamy lemon pepper chicken is one of those recipes I reach for again and again. It’s simple, full of flavor, and easy to turn into a complete meal when served with pasta, rice, or your favorite vegetables....

January 14, 2026 · 5 min · 897 words · David Leyva

Mexican Street Corn Pasta With Bacon And Black Beans

This Mexican street corn pasta is THE BEST! It’s full of cherry tomatoes, black beans, sweet corn, a little bacon, and a deliciously creamy sauce. This Tex-Mex corn pasta is a real family favorite around here. It’s loaded with sweet corn and black beans, with cherry tomatoes, bacon, and cheese mixed in for good measure, then tossed in a creamy, Southwest-inspired sauce that brings everything together. It’s cozy, flavorful, and one of those dishes that disappears fast once it hits the table....

January 14, 2026 · 6 min · 1162 words · Willie Humphrey

Mint Lemonade (sweetened With Honey)

Sip this naturally sweetened, ultra-refreshing mint lemonade all summer long. The tangy taste of fresh lemon is perfectly balanced with a mint-infused honey syrup for an all-natural spin on everyone’s favorite summer drink. It’s easy to make at home and is ready in just 20 minutes! This mint lemonade is all about bright, clean flavor with almost no effort. Fresh lemon juice brings the tang, mint adds a cooling herbal note, and a simple honey syrup ties everything together without being overly sweet....

January 14, 2026 · 3 min · 571 words · Ross Southern

Negroni Sour

This Negroni sour is a bright and refreshing take on the beloved bittersweet classic. It’s a stunning drink with delicate froth and familiar flavors. Cheers to a quick and easy cocktail that takes only 5 ingredients to make! I love how fresh lemon juice and an egg-free cocktail foamer transform a classic Negroni into a bright, frothy sour. It keeps all the familiar herbal, bittersweet flavors I love, but in a lighter, more approachable format for when a stirred Negroni feels a little too intense....

January 14, 2026 · 3 min · 532 words · Amanda Arnold

Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts

These quick and easy pan seared brussels sprouts are the perfect weeknight side dish. They’re cooked until crispy and tender, then drizzled with balsamic glaze, and topped with crunchy almonds. They’re simply delicious and they’re ready in just 10 minutes. Brussels sprouts often get a bad rap. But this tiny cabbage-like vegetable is incredibly delicious when cooked properly, and I’m here to show you how! The thing about Brussels sprouts—and really most vegetables—is that knowing how to cook them makes all the difference....

January 14, 2026 · 4 min · 824 words · Rocky Hart

Pistachio

This is your sign: it’s time to mix things up with your regular chicken dinner! You absolutely won’t regret it if you swap in this crispy, crunchy, sweet-and-salty pistachio chicken. It tastes amazing, plus it’s so simple to make — you could serve pistachio-crusted chicken any day of the week or for a dinner party! Why swap pistachio chicken for your regular crispy chicken recipe Taste reigns supreme : This is not to be overstated....

January 14, 2026 · 6 min · 1202 words · Gladys Robb

Pumpkin Soup With Maple Bacon Onions

This classic pumpkin soup recipe is quick and easy to make and so delicious. It’s been our go-to pumpkin soup for years now. We love it because it’s creamy (but without using cream) and full of flavor. The maple bacon caramelized onions really take it to the next level. It’s officially pumpkin soup season, and this is the pumpkin soup recipe I make every single year. It’s creamy, cozy, and topped with the most unbelievable maple bacon onions....

January 14, 2026 · 6 min · 1121 words · Mark Melendez

Roasted Root Vegetables With Maple Vanilla Butter

I love turning a bunch of colorful veggies into something magical! These roasted root vegetables—beets, sweet potatoes, parsnips, carrots, red onions, and acorn squash—get cozy in a sweet maple-vanilla butter glaze that’s irresistible. I always think that root vegetables have a way of making a meal feel thoughtful and a little bit special, especially when I roast them until they’re tender with caramelized edges and that deep, earthy sweetness I can never get enough of....

January 14, 2026 · 6 min · 1227 words · Gabriel Wilcox

Stir Fried Okra With Garlic, Chilies And Lime

This simple stir-fried okra side dish is a delicious and foolproof way to serve okra. Asian aromatics pair perfectly with the natural crunch of okra, creating a zesty celebration of simplicity and taste – and it only takes 15 minutes to prepare! This vibrant green veggie is so simple, yet so satisfying! Okra is a versatile ingredient that can be cooked in many ways; this particular okra stir-fry recipe is a perfect complement to any Asian-inspired dinner....

January 14, 2026 · 6 min · 1183 words · James Romero

Strawberry Simple Syrup

This strawberry simple syrup is a delightful homemade addition to any drink recipe. You can also pour this ruby liquid gold over your favorite breakfast dish, like pancakes or French toast. It takes minutes to make and lasts for weeks in the fridge! This strawberry simple syrup is one of my favorite ways to use up extra strawberries or make the most of peak strawberry season. Simmering the berries with sugar and water infuses the syrup with bright, fresh strawberry flavor, adding an instant taste of summer to drinks, desserts, and even breakfast dishes....

January 14, 2026 · 3 min · 602 words · Ronald Johnson

Vanilla Almond Granola

Vanilla almond granola is a wonderful blend of rolled oats and almonds with rich vanilla flavor. It’s a sweet, sticky, and crunchy granola that is easy to make and tastes so much better than store-bought! I almost always have a bag of homemade granola in my pantry. Once you start making your own, it’s surprisingly hard to go back to store-bought versions. Homemade granola has better flavor, better texture, and none of the fillers or overly sweet ingredients that often sneak into packaged options....

January 14, 2026 · 4 min · 763 words · Sylvia Woods

Vanilla Cashew Butter Cups

These cashew butter cups are a spin-off of peanut butter cups! They are just as decadent as the original but made from only FIVE simple, good-for-you ingredients. Creamy cashew butter is enveloped in rich dark chocolate, delicately sweetened with honey and vanilla, and finished with a hint of salt. It’s a little cup of heaven! Few things compare to biting into one of these cashew butter cups. You break through the glossy chocolate top, sink straight into the soft, creamy nut butter, then hit that rich chocolate layer at the bottom....

January 14, 2026 · 8 min · 1505 words · Lauren Bemis

Autumn Apple Smoothie With Vanilla

Ease into autumn with this apple smoothie! Fresh apples, creamy bananas, yogurt, nut butter, and warm spices are blended up until smooth. It’s an easy breakfast or snack the whole family will enjoy, and it’s ready in just 5 minutes! While fall tends to lean hard into rich, cozy comfort foods, this apple smoothie is my lighter counterpoint to the season. I almost always have apples in the fridge, so I make this year-round, not just when the leaves are falling....

January 13, 2026 · 4 min · 656 words · James Moreno