I don’t even mean that as a fantasy. This is one of the top chili recipes I’ve ever made (second only to my Blue Ribbon Chili from The Well Plated Cookbook — pick up a copy if you haven’t yet; you need it in your life!). Don’t take this statement lightly. I have made a lot of chili. I adore chili because it’s intrinsically comforting and warming. The flavors unfold further with every spoonful....

FavoritePinShare These pumpkin cream cheese muffins are the perfect combination of moist and savory on the outside and sweet and tangy on the inside! Pumpkin season is officially underway and these muffins are here for it! Muffins are simple to make and perfect for a grab-and-go snack or breakfast! For more delicious muffin recipes try these Pumpkin Pecan Pie, Apple Crumb, or Easy Banana Muffins. Homemade Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Pumpkin cream cheese muffins are YUMMY....

FavoritePinShare All of the goodness of fall treats combine in these delicious pumpkin pecan pie bars. Layers of buttery shortbread, sweet pecan, and spiced pumpkin will have you hooked! Is it just me, or do the best treats come out in the fall? I almost drool thinking about pumpkin snickerdoodles, pumpkin cream cheese truffles, and pumpkin pie caramel blondies. These are a few more tasty treats enhanced with a little fall flair!...

A punch bowl cake is a classic southern dessert that’s loaded with layers of light and airy cake, silky pudding, and fruits, and topped with fluffy whipped cream. In short, it’s every dessert lover’s paradise. And with this easy punch bowl cake recipe, you’ll never fret over what to bring to a party again. And yes, it couldn’t be easier to make. Because it makes use of a boxed cake mix, instant pudding, and frozen whipped topping, even non-bakers can pull this off!...

FavoritePinShare Summer is in full swing here in North Carolina. With the high heat temperatures and humidity, I try to use my oven as little as possible. These were the perfect summer dessert made with Lucky Leaf pie filling that required little effort and no baking! I decided to use lemon pie filling to create this delicious dessert. And then you should all be well aware of my obsession with cheesecake....

FavoritePinShare I am so excited to share this Red Velvet Cream Cheese Muffin recipe with you today! It is from my friend Taste and Tell’s new cookbook, Red Velvet Lovers. I absolutely love red velvet and this book is packed with so many new and different recipes. It took me so long to even decide what to make! I have already made two more different recipes from this cookbook. Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprints and Red Velvet Gooey Butter Bars....

To all of my readers who are last-minute gift shoppers and procrastinating date-night planners, this wine-infused chocolate recipe is for you! It’s also for anyone who loves chocolate and wine…so I think that pretty much covers everyone and anyone, right?! (For bourbon-lovers, these boozy Bourbon Balls are for you.) Indulgent, velvety smooth, and decadently dark, these red wine truffles are an easy (yet impressive) homemade gift idea for loved ones in your life....

A simple bunch of baby dutch carrots look so elegant and rustic when roasted. They are also perfectly sweet without the need to add honey, maple syrup or the like. This Roasted Dutch Carrots with Feta recipe is one of the easiest to prepare. All you need is 6 ingredients, one pan and 25 minutes. This effortlessly impressive side dish is both nutritious and delicious. It would make a wonderful addition to your roast lunch or dinner, or try it for the holidays....

FavoritePinShare If you are looking for the perfect side dish that pairs well with everything, this lemon garlic broccolini is it! It’s seasoned with delicious flavors and roasted to perfection! Using fresh vegetables as a side dish to any meal is always a good idea! Especially when you have a few good ones on hand that go with just about anything. Try out these glazed carrots, this grilled asparagus, or this delicious parmesan roasted cauliflower and you will have the perfect sides to go with anything!...

FavoritePinShare This Rolo Pretzel Turtle Recipe has a hard, salty pretzel layered with a caramel hidden inside a chocolate for a creamy inside topped with a crisp pecan. This salty and sweet treat is perfect for the holidays this season! These are great to share or enjoy as a snack. If you love quick and easy candies like these try this Best Christmas Crack Recipe (Saltine Cracker Toffee), Ooey Gooey Chex Mix or Easy Crockpot Candy....

For a decadent dessert that won’t disappoint, try this copycat recipe. Some may call it boring and basic, but I beg to differ. Sure, it’s simple, but that’s exactly what I love about it! With a buttery Graham Cracker crust, a silky cheesecake filling, and a tangy sour cream topping, this OG Sara Lee cheesecake is as close to perfect as cheesecake can get. And since it’s plain, you can jazz it up any way you like with all kinds of delicious cheesecake toppings!...

Second only to a good cheesecake dip, this dish is so versatile, and the variety of layers give a new taste to each bite. This recipe is great for vegetarians, using beans and salsa. But you can just as easily make it for meat lovers using ground seasoned beef, or even shredded chicken. When served with spicy or cheesy chips, your guests won’t be able to get enough of this quick taco-like creation....

FavoritePinShare All of the goodness of cheesy nachos packed right into this soup! Slow cooked to perfection and topped with tortilla chips, this soup will become an instant favorite! Whenever I hear the word Nacho I think of Nacho Libre. Nachhhhhhoooooo! (In my best Jack Black voice.) Isn’t that movie the best? We watch it over and over again as a family and it never gets old! The first time that I saw it, it wasn’t that great to me....

I’m usually a meat-off-the-bones kind of girl, but an easy slow cooker chicken wings recipe (or some crispy chicken thighs!) can convert even me. And, these garlic parmesan chicken wings definitely did. Season the wings, coat them with a garlic butter and then let the slow cooker do the work. The garlic parmesan chicken wings are cooked until tender and then crisped up in the oven until golden brown. No deep frying necessary!...

FavoritePinShare Slow Cooker Mexican Chorizo Egg Casserole is so quick and easy to put together and packed with big flavor! Hashbrowns, cheese, and eggs get loaded up with black beans, corn, and chorizo to make one delicious breakfast! Have you made a breakfast in your slow cooker yet? If you haven’t, the holidays are the perfect time to start! There is nothing better than a delicious breakfast for the holidays. And with guests over at your house this season, it is the perfect way to welcome them....

FavoritePinShare Hi, it’s Jenn, from Eat Cake For Dinner. I’m back again and this time I am sharing a reaaaaally good dinner recipe with all of you. Recipe slightly adapted from: Kraft You might also like these other delicious recipes from: Eat Cake For Dinner Tex-Mex Chicken Salad Sandwiches Baked Honey Lime Chicken Taquitos with Green Chile Sour Cream Cilantro Lime Chicken Fajitas with Mexican Slaw (aka Best Fajitas EVER)...

My tender Smoked Chuck Roast is as delicious as beef brisket and ready in half the time! With a cook time of just 4 hours and a handful of simple ingredients, this is a quick smoked beef roast that’s full of flavor and so juicy. I’ll show you how to smoke a chuck roast that’s so delicious, you’ll be anxious to make it again! Smoked Chuck Roast If you know me, you know my family and I love chuck roast recipes....

FavoritePinShare Smoky Paprika Fish Tacos with an Apple Slaw is one-of-a-kind Taco Tuesday kind of party with a flavorful, fun taste. You will not find a recipe with so many ingredients bursting with flavor and seasoning that puts smiles on everyones faces bite after bite. Thick, plump seasoned Smoky Paprika Fish that is light and tasty in every taco with a sweet crunch of Apple Slaw to make the perfect combination!...

FavoritePinShare Spicy Chicken Rigatoni I just love going to a great restaurant. But man it is so dang expensive! Especially to take your family! I LOVE when I find a recipe that tastes just like going to a restaurant. This recipe said that it was just like Bucca di Beppo. I have to say that it was fantastic! The flavor of the sauce combined with alfredo and marinara was divine! With spicy chicken, tons of garlic, and a combo of alfredo and marinara sauce, and a handful of peas to make up this Spicy Chicken Rigatoni, it has easily become one of my favorite pasta dishes of all time....