Quick And Easy Recipes

Crostini D'Emily

Crostini D'Emily

This crostini recipe uses a baguette to make tiny toasts to serve with a festive dip or baked garlic!

Best Formula Three Cheese Fondue

Best Formula Three Cheese Fondue

The best cheeses for this fondue are Gruyère, Emmentaler, and sharp Cheddar. We tried a couple of different combinations and this recipe was our favorite. The Gruyère gives it a sweet and nutty flavor, the sharp Cheddar makes it tangy, and the Emmentaler blends it all together.

Honey Roasted Almonds

Honey Roasted Almonds

Learn how to roast almonds, then coat them in a sweet and salty honey glaze for a great snack.

Healthy Chocolate Smoothie

Healthy Chocolate Smoothie

This chocolate smoothie is naturally sweetened with bananas, so you don't have to add sugar to sweeten the cocoa. This healthy beverage is my go-to for a midday energy boost; the kids love it too!

Fried Flour Tortilla Chips

Fried Flour Tortilla Chips

Flour tortilla chips are easy to make with this simple recipe! We first had these while on vacation in the Caribbean. We now prefer these to store-bought corn tortilla chips.

Salt and Pepper Skillet Fries

Salt and Pepper Skillet Fries

Pan-fry potatoes in a skillet to make quick and easy fries that are sure to please.

Toasted Garlic Bread

Toasted Garlic Bread

This garlic toast recipe is quick to make and scrumptious to eat! It will complement any Italian meal. Melted mozzarella is optional but delicious.

Clean Banana Oat Cookies

Clean Banana Oat Cookies

These healthy banana-oatmeal cookies are flour free, sugar free, and naturally sweetened with bananas. You can have great cookies for breakfast or any time of the day without guilt. You can grind the oats into flour if you prefer. A little bonus for me was that my 11-year-old brother loved these, even after they had been in the refrigerator!

Deep Fried Green Beans

Deep Fried Green Beans

These fried green beans are best served with ranch dressing. Fresh green beans are blanched, then deep-fried to a golden crispness that nobody can resist.

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Easy air fryer hard-boiled eggs with perfect yolks in just 15 minutes. I love not having to wait for the water to boil and not having to wash the pot!

Popcorn Chicken

Popcorn Chicken

Popcorn chicken is a dish of bite-sized chunks of deep-fried chicken that are sure to be a family favorite. I love to serve the chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Chia Coconut Pudding with Coconut Milk

Chia Coconut Pudding with Coconut Milk

This chia seed pudding with coconut milk is a healthy alternative to processed desserts. Chia seeds make great desserts and are high in omega-3s. This recipe uses agave (or stevia, if you prefer) as a sweetener instead of sugar. Stir again before serving and top with fresh fruit and another dash of cinnamon or spices.

Best Caprese Skewers

Best Caprese Skewers

These colorful caprese skewers with bite-sized portions of mozzarella cheese, tomato, and basil make the perfect appetizer for holiday parties.

Quick Egg Roll Dipping Sauce

Quick Egg Roll Dipping Sauce

This egg roll sauce beats the flavor of the included sauce that comes in the box. It's a quick and easy dipping sauce that requires only a few Asian ingredients.

Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)

Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)

Gambas al ajillo are on every Spanish restaurant menu — for good reason! It's a classic tapas dish of shrimp cooked in garlic-infused olive oil with smoky paprika and a splash of sherry. Make sure you have all your ingredients together before you start as this dish comes together in minutes. Spoon over toasted bread and serve hot for an irresistible appetizer.

Hot Dog Mummies

Hot Dog Mummies

I make mummy hot dogs every Halloween. Super simple and fun to do with just 2 ingredients! The kids love to decorate them with mustard eyes.

Cheese Crisps

Cheese Crisps

These baked cheese crisps are very simple to make with just shredded Cheddar cheese for a crunchy, savory snack. You can make them with Parmesan, Asiago, or aged mozzarella, if you prefer. They're great for anyone on a keto, low-carb, grain-free, or gluten-free diet.

Air Fryer Calamari

Air Fryer Calamari

This calamari air fryer recipe lets you enjoy crispy calamari guilt-free! Serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges if desired.

Garlic Bread Spread

Garlic Bread Spread

This garlic bread spread recipe makes tasty homemade garlic bread that goes great with most Italian dishes. I usually make it with chicken Parmesan. Delicious!

Roasted Winter Squash Seeds

Roasted Winter Squash Seeds

Roasted butternut squash seeds are delicious. Next time you prepare butternut or acorn squash — save the seeds and have yourself a nutritious little snack!

Japanese Tamago Egg

Japanese Tamago Egg

Tamago is a Japanese rolled omelet, also known as tamagoyaki. The omelet is sweet, has a light texture, and works well when served over sushi rice with soy and wasabi sauce for dipping.

Ham Salad

Ham Salad

This ham salad with hard-cooked eggs, mayonnaise, and pickle relish is quick and easy to make. Serve with assorted crackers.

Corn in a Cup (Elote en Vaso)

Corn in a Cup (Elote en Vaso)

Learn how to make elote en vaso with this easy recipe for Mexican street food at its finest! Every time I visit El Paso or Mexico, the craving for elote steps into high gear. Now I can make it at home anytime. Feel free to adjust the proportions of lime juice, crema, cheese, and spices to taste. I like to make it fancy by serving it in a pretty glass; the taste is sweet, crunchy, fiery, and juicy no matter how you serve it.

Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

We love lemon-pepper wings, especially during football season. I got tired of spending so much money on them that I decided to whip up my own version of Wingstop's lemon-pepper chicken wings. The end result was an empty platter and pleased bellies.

Kettle Corn

Kettle Corn

Kettle corn is an old-fashioned, county fair treat. Your family will never want plain popcorn again! If you use white sugar, it will taste like popcorn balls; if you use brown sugar, it will taste like caramel corn.

Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

Sweet dates are stuffed with creamy goat cheese, then wrapped with salty bacon to make addictive little flavor bombs that are perfect for your next party!

Savory Puff Pastry Twists with Parmesan and Everything Seasoning

Savory Puff Pastry Twists with Parmesan and Everything Seasoning

Make these savory puff pastry twists with Parmesan and Everything seasoning when you need a bite of crunchy, tasty bread for dinner, or as an easy appetizer. Add some ketchup or Dijon mustard for dipping.

Chicken Salad Easter Rolls

Chicken Salad Easter Rolls

These chicken salad Easter rolls are the cutest, and they're a whole lot easier to make than they look. Crescent roll dough, chicken salad, and celery tops, and there you have it: Easter on a platter.

Roasted Green Beans

Roasted Green Beans

Roasted green beans are a great alternative to fries, and they're better for you, too! This vegetable side dish of crisp, tender, caramelized green beans is so easy, you can dish it up after just 15 minutes in the oven. I make it for fancy dinners and weeknight suppers. My family and friends love these beans as a snack — no matter how many I make, it's never enough!

Chex Muddy Buddies

Chex Muddy Buddies

Muddy Buddies are a fun, sweet, and crunchy cereal snack mix that's easy to make. Another popular name for this favorite mix is puppy food. Chow down — it's doggone good!

Old Fashioned Potato Cakes

Old Fashioned Potato Cakes

These potato cakes are simple and quick to make with only a few ingredients. Great with any meal and kids of all ages love 'em!

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

These jalapeño poppers are creamy in the middle with crispy bacon on the outside. They're super easy to make and taste so much better than traditional poppers.

Baked Kale Chips

Baked Kale Chips

These crispy kale chips are a great homemade snack. You cannot stop at just eating one, just like potato chips. Great for parties, too!

4 Ingredient Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

4 Ingredient Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

This delightful cheese ball is sure to be a fan favorite at your next gathering. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or to up the bacon goodness, serve with cheddar bacon crisps

Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

This is an extra bacon-y version of my go-to ranch cheese ball recipe. If you're a bacon or ranch lover (or both), this is the cheese ball dreams are made of, and will be a staple appetizer for entertaining.

Air Fryer Smoked Salmon Wontons

Air Fryer Smoked Salmon Wontons

These savory little bundles have just five ingredients. While a little time-consuming at first, these come together quickly once you get the hang of them! Perfect as an appetizer for a large crowd. You can also make these ahead of time (see Cook's Notes).

Charred Shishito Peppers

Charred Shishito Peppers

These will be your new go-to appetizer or side dish once you try them! They are amazing dipped in garlic aioli or sriracha mayo. Careful, 1 in 10 peppers are hot!

Bacon Wrapped Cherries

Bacon Wrapped Cherries

This recipe for bacon-wrapped cherries makes one of my favorite appetizers. I say it serves 18 people, but if no one stops me, I will eat the whole batch myself and start making more.

Air Fryer Pizza Bombs

Air Fryer Pizza Bombs

These delicious pizza bombs are so easy and quick to make. Made in less than 30 minutes and with only 4 ingredients. Perfect finger food, great for snacking on, or for a quick lunch. My family just loves them!

Buffalo Chicken Pastry Sliders

Buffalo Chicken Pastry Sliders

These Buffalo chicken pastry sliders take very little time and effort and are a great party treat.

Fried Boursin Balls

Fried Boursin Balls

Fried boursin cheese in a small bite-sized package! These fun appetizers are crunchy on the outside, with a delicious warm herby center.

Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These chicken lettuce wraps are made with shredded roast chicken, carrots, water chestnuts, and a creamy Asian-style dressing. They're easy to prepare, refreshing, and great for summer nights when you don't want to cook.

Asparagus Wrapped in Crisp Prosciutto

Asparagus Wrapped in Crisp Prosciutto

Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus is an extremely easy and elegant appetizer or side dish everyone loves! Fresh asparagus spears are wrapped in prosciutto, then baked until crispy. A great dish to make ahead, and bake just before serving.

4 Ingredient Air Fryer Pepper Poppers

4 Ingredient Air Fryer Pepper Poppers

These 4 ingredient air fryer pepper poppers have all the flavors you love in a popper but without the heat. If you like a tad of heat, feel free to add some pepper Jack cheese to the mixture. These will be the first thing to disappear at your next watch party.

3-Ingredient Baked Goat Cheese Dip

3-Ingredient Baked Goat Cheese Dip

Goat cheese is baked with marinara sauce and topped with fresh basil to make this super easy appetizer in a flash! Serve fresh out of the oven with crostini or garlic bread for dipping.

Bang Bang Chicken Bites

Bang Bang Chicken Bites

These bang bang chicken bites are spicy, crispy little chicken nuggets, air fried or baked, then tossed in a quick chili sauce.