There’s something about British Chinese takeaway that has its own personality especially those crispy chicken dishes coated in a thick, glossy sauce. After working in a Chinese restaurant when I was in college, I’ve always had a soft spot for freshly cooked Chinese food and I love recreating those flavors at home. And when I’m…
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Easy Crab Rangoon
When I was in college, I worked as a hostess at a Chinese restaurant and one of my jobs was actually assembling the crab rangoons before they went back to the kitchen to be cooked. The kitchen was massive with giant woks where everything was cooked hot and fresh. Before working there, I honestly never…
Hot Honey Fig & Brie Bites
Flaky puff pastry, creamy melted brie and sweet fig preserves make these Hot Honey Fig & Brie Bites an easy appetizer that feels a little fancy without requiring much work. A drizzle of hot honey adds just enough sweet heat to balance the rich brie and fig. These little bites are perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas…
Cajun Sausage & Tortellini Bake
This Cajun Sausage & Tortellini Bake is one of those easy dinners that comes together with hardly any prep. Refrigerated cheese tortellini, smoky Cajun sausage and sun-dried tomatoes bake in a creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce, then everything gets topped with Parmesan and mozzarella until hot and cheesy. It’s an easy weeknight casserole when you want…
Hot Honey Cornbread Casserole
Hot Honey Cornbread Casserole is an easy weeknight dinner with just the right mix of sweet, spicy and savory. Seasoned ground beef, corn, tomatoes with green chiles and plenty of cheddar are topped with a soft, cheesy hot honey cornbread layer and baked until golden. Using JIFFY Hot Honey Corn Muffin Mix keeps this casserole…
Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
A beautiful glazed ham is one of those dishes that instantly makes the table feel like Thanksgiving. This version keeps things easy with a fully cooked spiral ham and a simple brown sugar glaze made with honey, Dijon mustard, orange juice and just a touch of warm spice. The best part is that most of…
10 Thanksgiving Cocktails for a Cozy, Festive Holiday
Thanksgiving deserves a good drink, too. Whether you’re sipping something while dinner finishes in the oven or mixing cocktails for everyone after the pie is served, these easy Thanksgiving drinks bring all those cozy fall flavors to the table. There’s a little bit of everything here, from cranberry and apple cider to maple, pear, pecan…
Low Carb Beef & Cauliflower Rice Skillet
When I want something filling without loading dinner up with carbs, skillet meals like this are hard to beat. You get plenty of seasoned ground beef and veggies, but the cauliflower rice keeps everything lighter while still giving it that hearty beef and rice feel. It’s also an easy weeknight dinner because everything comes together…
Chicken & Stuffing Casserole
Some nights you just need an easy casserole you can throw together without making a huge mess in the kitchen. Chicken & Stuffing Casserole is one of those good old-fashioned comfort food dinners that doesn’t need to be complicated to be delicious. Using boxed stuffing keeps this one super simple, while sautéed onion, celery and…
Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
There’s something about a bubbling casserole with golden cornbread on top that just feels like comfort food. This one has a little Texas Girl Cooks spin with a Tex-Mex filling made with seasoned ground beef, poblano peppers, corn, tomatoes with green chiles and plenty of cheese. The cornbread bakes right over the filling, so you…
