This light and bright Elderflower Martini needs to go to the top of your must-make list. One sip of this delicious drink and you will understand why it's one of our most popular cocktail recipes! You know we love our cocktails, right? And we have some hugely popular cocktails on Garnish with Lemon, like this...
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Kahlúa Chocolate Martini
Why choose between dessert and an after-dinner drink when you can have both? This Kahlúa Chocolate Martini is a decadent spin on a traditional chocolate martini and will definitely be a party favorite. Every party is better with a signature cocktails, especially when it is a Kahlua Chocolate Martini. Dessert martinis are always a hit...
Easy Whiskey Ginger Cocktail
This refreshing, 3-ingredient Whiskey Ginger Cocktail is one of the easiest cocktails to make at home. In just minutes, you can enjoy a simple whiskey ginger ale drink that even non-whiskey lovers will enjoy! Whiskey Ginger? Ginger Whiskey? Big Ginger? Jameson Ginger? This basic, 3-ingredient cocktail goes by a slew of names, but I think we...
Tequila Breakfast Mimosa
One sip of this smooth Breakfast Mimosa, and you'll find reasons to host brunch every weekend! Tequila is one of the secret ingredients that sets this mimosa apart from the rest. This one is for all of the breakfast and tequila lovers out there! Yes, those 2 things can go together when you serve this...
Easy Antipasto Salad
Looking for a substantial salad for a group that you can make ahead of time and is easy to customize? Your search is over with with this Antipasto Salad that is packed with meat and veggies and tossed in a red wine vinaigrette! Looking for a salad that can easily feed a crowd, be prepped...
Slow Cooker Curried Butternut Squash Soup
This rich, velvety slow cooker Curried Butternut Squash Soup recipe is packed with Thai-inspired flavors and conveniently made in the slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknight meals! Nothing is more satisfying on a chilly fall or winter day than a bowl of homemade soup. Fortunately this Curried Butternut Squash Soup can be a reality more quickly than...
Overnight Breakfast Casserole Recipe with sausage
This easy Overnight Breakfast Casserole is a family recipe (made WITHOUT bread) that is prepped the night before and baked in the morning - perfect for Christmas morning or any brunch! This easy Overnight Breakfast Casserole recipe has been in our family for decades, courtesy of my mother-in-law, Cathy. It's a staple at every holiday...
Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
These crispy Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes have a caramelized exterior while staying light and and fluffy on the inside. They are a delicious, 4-ingredient side dish recipe for nearly any occasion from a weeknight meal to your Thanksgiving table. If you’re like me, you’re always on the hunt for easy, versatile side dish recipes....
Candied Bacon
Bacon is always a hit with a crowd, and this Candied Bacon is no exception! One bite of this mouthwatering appetizer and people will be begging for the recipe. It's spicy, sweet and guaranteed to disappear. Looking for a new, unexpected appetizer? Your search is over with this Candied Bacon recipe. Have you ever heard...
Cranberry Mimosa
Who can say no to bubbles? This Easy Cranberry Mimosa gives your holiday brunch that something special to toast your family & friends. This holiday season kick the fun up a notch and make a Cranberry Mimosa for everyone. Bubbles are great any time of year, but there is something about bubbles that put a...
Cranberry Vodka Christmas Punch
Bright, bubbly and a little bit boozy, this easy Cranberry Vodka Christmas Punch recipe is a delicious way to toast the holiday season! Punch is one of the best ways to serve up a big batch of party drinks. Make it ahead of time, and you can mingle as much as you please because you...
Chipotle and Rosemary Spiced Nuts
Make a double batch of these Chipotle and Rosemary Spiced Nuts so you can save some for yourself and give the rest away as homemade food gifts! If you are looking for an easy party snack or a holiday gift we have the perfect recipe for you. These Chipotle and Rosemary Spiced Nuts are perfect...
Crispy Zucchini Feta Fritters Recipe
Add some Greek flavor to your appetizer spread with this tasty recipe for crispy Zucchini Feta Fritters! Can you ever have enough zucchini recipes? Zucchini is plentiful any time of year, which is one of the reasons I love this Zucchini Feta Fritters recipe. It’s an easy, veggie-packed, warm Greek appetizer that never fails to...
Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Arugula and Pistachios
This make-ahead Roasted Beet Salad pairs jewel-colored beets with peppery arugula, crunchy pistachios and creamy goat cheese. Topped with a rich balsamic glaze, this gorgeous salad always disappears at BBQs! Raise your hand if you’re a beet lover! Count me squarely in the “I LOVE beets camp. That said, over the years I’ve found that...
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
This Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad recipe is great for feeding a group! Who can say no to a make-ahead salad filled with bacon, tomatoes, cheese, and a creamy ranch dressing? Summer is all about keeping things easy in our house, especially when entertaining a group. We love to have casual get-togethers, and this Bacon Ranch...
Gluten-free Cherry Almond Cheesecake Bars
Need an easy, gluten-free dessert that you can make ahead of time? Try these decadent Cherry Almond Cheesecake Bars. A great dessert recipe for a crowd! I’m a huge cherry and almond fan. There is something about that flavor combination that has always appealed to me . So naturally I had to apply it to one...
10 Easy BBQ Side Dishes
Ever get stumped for side dish recipes? With this list of 10 Easy BBQ Side Dishes, you’ll never wonder what to bring to a summer grill out again! It's grilling season! Here is Minnesota we don't take our summers for granted. We fill every waking minute of warm weather with opportunities to be outside, including...
Shrimp Salad with Avocado
This light and tasty Shrimp Salad with Avocado comes together quickly and will quickly become one of your go-to summer salad recipes. It's May and the sun is going to shine this weekend. That means it's time for all of the spring things. Yard work, spring cleaning and spring salads for dinner on the deck....
Raspberry Paloma Cocktails
Hot, humid weather is no match for a pitcher of these refreshing Raspberry Paloma Cocktails. Our recipe puts a twist on the classic Mexican cocktail with the addition of sweet raspberries and spicy jalapeños! A classic margarita never goes out of style. There is just something about summer weather that puts thirst-quenching margaritas on heavy rotation...
Lemon Drop Martini
A Lemon Drop Martini is a classic cocktail that is both sweet and tart and sure to please any lemon lover. Our recipe gets a double dose of citrus flavor with citrus vodka and fresh lemon juice! The sugar rim adds a touch of sweetness to each sip and balances the tartness of the juice,...
Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
You won't believe the flavor that is packed into this 5 ingredient Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette! Summertime seems to be made for salads, and this Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette makes a frequent appearance on our table mainly because it's Kevin's favorite. I find it kind of funny that a simple salad made with...
Blueberry Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
This muffin mashup combines the best flavors of lemon poppy seed and blueberry muffin recipes. Make a batch of these Blueberry Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with a crunchy streusel topping for brunch or for easy breakfasts on the go! Blueberry muffins need little introduction. What’s not to love? They’re a crowd favorite at nearly any...
Layered Greek Dip
This Greek dip recipe - a spinoff of a 7-layer dip - is an easy, make-ahead appetizer for a party. The briny Kalamata olives, juicy cucumbers, salty feta and garlicky hummus remind me of my favorite Greek salad. Who doesn't love a quick and easy appetizer? The Seven Layer Dip is a time-honored tradition at...
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Ham
Craving homemade soup? This fix-it-and-forget-it Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Ham recipe is an easy way to enjoy a bowl of warm comfort food on a chilly day. Let’s be honest; split pea soup will never win any beauty contests. Fortunately what this soup lacks in visual appeal it more than makes up for...
How to Make the Best Pan Seared Scallops
Scared to make scallops at home? Don't be! Follow these easy steps for How to Make the Best Pan Seared Scallops with a Brown Butter Lemon Caper Sauce! Scallops are one of my favorite seafood dishes, and I used to save the splurge only for restaurants. But after several failed attempts at making perfect Pan-Seared Scallops...
Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
Jazz up your Spinach Salad when you toss it with this tangy Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe! This simple salad makes a regular appearance on our dinner table! Need an easy way to add greens to your dinner menu? This Spinach Salad with a Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe is our favorite way to add them to...
Grapefruit Aperol Cocktails
Hosting happy hour soon? Brighten up your menu with a pitcher of these refreshing (and not to mention gorgeous) Grapefruit Aperol Cocktails! The dead of winter can drag on. Especially when you live in the Midwest. So we decided to take things into our own hands to brighten our moods. We started with some fresh...
Make-ahead Banana Nut Baked Oatmeal Cups
Make a batch of these Banana Nut Baked Oatmeal Cups and freeze the extras for busy mornings when you need a quick and healthy breakfast! New Favorite Breakfast Alert! I’m slightly obsessed with these scrumptious Banana Nut Baked Oatmeal Cups. I’ve made them a number of times in the last few weeks, and they have...
Easy Coffee Smoothie Recipe
This Easy Coffee Smoothie gives you the best of both breakfast worlds! It's packed with protein and coffee flavor which makes breakfast on the go a snap! Calling all coffee lovers! If your day needs to start with coffee but you don't always have time to drink it, this is the smoothie for you! This...
Pomegranate Gin Cocktails
Toast the holiday season with these easy, 4-ingredient Pomegranate Gin Cocktails! There are no shortage of celebratory occasions during the holidays, so why not add even more festive color and flavor to them with these 4-ingredient Pomegranate Gin Cocktails? Move over cranberries. It seems like cranberries get all the love this time of year. They...
12 Days of Easy Christmas Cocktail Recipes
The holidays are here and we are celebrating with 12 Days of Easy Christmas Cocktails! We picked our favorites and trust us when we say there’s something for everyone! Break out of your beer and wine rut and make your holiday party the hottest invite in town. With this list of cocktails at the ready,...
Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Looking for an easy appetizer that is full of protein? These Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps filled with crunchy peanuts and topped with fresh cilantro hit it out of the park. You can never have too many protein filled appetizer recipes. These Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps are just what your appetizer menu needs. Rich,...
Bourbon Elderflower Cocktails
Shake up your happy hour with these Bourbon Elderflower Cocktails! These easy, four-ingredient bourbon drinks please everyone and are perfectly sippable any time of year! Some bourbon drinks are seasonal. For example, when the weather turns cold, we gravitate toward heartier flavors like in our BEST Old-Fashioned recipe or this Manhattan cocktail recipe. In hot...
Easy Pulled Pork Recipe
You can never go wrong with recipes that take little prep and feed a crowd. This Easy Pulled Pork Recipe is one of our family favorites. My husband and I having a running joke in our house about liquid smoke. Have you ever cooked with it? I have been using it for years and love...
DIY Dessert S'mores Station
Make entertaining easy and set up a DIY Dessert S’mores Station at your next gathering! The crackling of burning wood, the crunching of the leaves and the cool nighttime air all mean fall is in full force. There is something fascinating about a fire. Especially an outside fire on a cool evening with friends sipping...
Apple, Blue Cheese and Candied Walnut Salad
Salads don't have to be boring. The simple addition of sliced apples, crumbled cheese, and candied walnuts make this Apple, Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad our go-to favorite! Salads are often an overlooked part of the menu. This Apple, Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad recipe has long been one of my favorite salads. One bite and you...