Dark chocolate cookies studded with mini chocolate chips and topped with decadent Andes mints—these double chocolate Andes mint cookies are irresistible. You might also enjoy peppermint bark Oreos, 2-ingredient thin mint cookies, or Andes mint chocolate bread as other mint-chocolate treats. Watch our step by step video! This recipe is essentially the Andes mint loaf … Read more

Evaporated milk is a pantry staple for many cooks. When a recipe calls for evaporated milk and your cupboard is empty, there’s an easy workaround: you can make a close equivalent at home using powdered milk and water. This quick substitute restores the creamy texture and concentrated flavor evaporated milk provides, so you won’t have … Read more

This Basil Vinaigrette recipe is quick and easy to make and bursts with bright, fresh basil flavor. It’s perfect for drizzling on salads, pizzas, pastas, soups, grilled meat, roasted vegetables and more. These past few weeks we’ve had the pleasure of hosting family from Kansas City, and their visit coincided with an ideal spell of … Read more

With spiralized sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, tortillas and a rich red enchilada sauce, this enchilada-inspired sweet potato skillet is a healthier way to satisfy that Mexican-flavored craving. This spiralized sweet potato enchilada skillet delivers all the familiar flavors of enchiladas—spiced vegetables, black beans, tangy red sauce and melty cheese—while keeping the dish lighter and … Read more

Easy Homemade Hoosier Cake A classic, tender cake with a simple frosting—this Easy Homemade Hoosier Cake is straightforward to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser for family gatherings and potlucks. Check out this recipe Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs Flavorful meatballs simmered in a rich French onion-style sauce—perfect for busy nights or as a game-day appetizer … Read more

This One Pot Kielbasa Pasta is quick, comforting and packed with flavor. Tender pasta simmers in a creamy tomato and mascarpone sauce, brightened with fresh basil and spiced with smoked kielbasa and Cajun seasoning. It’s an ideal weeknight meal that comes together with pantry staples and is simple enough to become a family favorite. With … Read more

This post originally appeared as a guest post on the Attune Foods blog. When I was a child, a large cookbook sat on my mother’s kitchen shelf: The Joy of Cooking. That book’s name fascinated me, and it became my trusted reference whenever I wanted to try something new in the kitchen, even for something … Read more

Whether you’re cooking for holiday guests or bringing something to a family potluck, you’ll love this Taffy Apple Salad recipe. It’s loaded with chopped apples, peanuts, pineapple and whipped topping. Sweet, creamy and easy to prepare, it’s a nostalgic treat that’s always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe is essentially a fruity “salad” built around marshmallows and … Read more

This post was supported by Collective Bias, Inc. All opinions are my own. #ForTheLoveOfHam #CollectiveBias Slow-cooked spiral-cut ham with a brown sugar rub and a honey-mustard glaze. Easy, impressive, delicious, and nearly mess-free. The other day I was in the grocery store looking at hams when a little old lady wearing a glittery newsboy cap … Read more

This quick vegan chipotle black bean soup is an easy pantry meal that comes together with just eight main ingredients. It delivers a perfect balance of smoky heat, protein and deep flavor while remaining dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free and gluten-free. Easy Pantry Meal Recipe This soup was designed to be made from things you likely already … Read more