Friday, February 6, 2026

Sheet Pan Mojo Chicken

 


Recipe source:  Savoring Italy

"This Sheet Pan Mojo Chicken is the perfect weeknight meal. It is marinated in a garlic, citrus marinade and is a meal prep dream! This sheet pan chicken recipe is low-carb, paleo and Whole30. Mojo chicken is tender, juicy and always a hit with the family!"  Comment from Savoring Italy

One of my favorite chicken meals.  I usually make this in a skillet with similar ingredients.  Happy to have an oven version.

Click here to go to the Savoring Italy recipe page.



Slider Recipes from Food Network

 

Photo source:  The Food Network

"Whether they’re filled with burgers, pulled pork or meatballs, sliders are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any party, backyard barbecue or tailgate."  Comment from The Food Network

Click here for an impressive collection of slider recipes from The Food Network.



Crispy Air Fryer Egg Rolls

 


Photo source:  The Recipe Critic

"Egg Roll lovers, this Air Fryer Egg Roll Recipe is for you! Crispy, crunchy outside, tender filling inside, without the extra fat of frying or drying out from oven cooking. These are what you have been waiting for!"  Comment from The Recipe Critic

Egg rolls are one of my favorites and I am so happy to have a recipe that I can prepare in my air fryer instead of deep frying.  Looks like a winner!  Great choice as appetizers for parties.

Click here to go to The Recipe Critic recipe page.




Cream Cheese Rotel Dip

 


Photo source:  The Shortcut Kitchen

"This cream cheese Rotel dip is a classic Rotel dip made in a slow cooker to keep it warm and scoopable for hours. It’s my go-to for game day, potlucks, and last-minute guests because it’s dump-and-melt easy."  Comment from The Shortcut Kitchen

Looks like an awesome dip that I can't wait to try!

Click here to go to The Shortcut Kitchen recipe page.



Company Chicken

 


Photo source: Southern Living

"It's hard to believe this cozy, flavorful company chicken recipe calls for just 10 ingredients. A little pouch of Italian dressing mix coats the chicken in flavor, while tender mushrooms absorb the flavors of a well-balanced, aromatic, slightly tangy wine sauce.

The piece de resistance is heavy cream, which adds a velvety texture to the simple wine sauce, making for a company-pleasing dish every time."  Comment from Southern Living

I'm glad to have another chicken recipe that looks like a winner!

Click here to go to the Southern Living recipe page.




Thursday, February 5, 2026

Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes

 


Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Sloppy joes are a favorite of adults and kids. I deviated from the traditional recipe by adding a little Southwestern spiciness."  Comment from Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico for Taste of Home

These sloppy joes sound delicious and different!

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.



Slow Cooker Chili Mac

 


Photo source: Bless This Mess Please

"This easy Slow Cooker Chili Mac has all the cozy chili flavors with tender pasta and melty cheese in one comforting dish. Perfect crockpot comfort food ready in 4-6 hours with minimal prep!"  Comment from Bless This Mess Please

I'm so glad I found this recipe.  Love slow cooker recipes and love chili mac!

Click here to go to the Bless This Mess Please recipe page.



Steak Carnitas Meat in the Crock-Pot

 

Photo source:  Bless This Mess Please

"Perfectly seasoned with some hearty veggies to beef it up (pun intended), these steak carnitas bring some serious flavor to all your favorite Tex-Mex dishes, including tacos as well as quesadillas, nachos, and big-as-your-face burritos. Plus, this recipe is flexible. For real — I’ve used this method and spice rub on elk steaks, pork chops, and lamb, and it goes well on all the things. Just give it a try for yourself to see what I mean!"  Comment from Bless This Mess Please

This recipe sounds delicious!  I have not made Tex-Mex dishes in a long time, but I'd love to try this recipe out for something different.

Click here to go to the Bless This Mess Please recipe page.



How to Keep Bagged Salad Fresh, Longer

 


Photo source:  Martha Stewart

"If you typically buy bagged greens, you've probably had the unfortunate experience of finding wilted, slimy leaves in the bag just a few days after purchasing. We consulted food professionals to find out how to keep the bagged leaves fresh long enough to reach your plate."  Comment from Martha Stewart.com

While I understand that buying bagged greens don't stay fresh, I buy enough to know when I will be consuming them.  But I will take some of the advise in the article.  I must admit that it is a very frustrating thing.

Click here to go to the Martha Stewart.com article.




Valentine’s Day Chocolate Desserts


Photo source:  Bake or Break

"These chocolate desserts are among my favorites for celebrating Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re looking for a show-stooping cheesecake or a simple batch of brownies or something somewhere in between, there’s sure to be something here to satisfy your chocolate cravings!"  Comment from Bake or Break

A collection of chocolate sweet treats delicious for any day of the year.  Check out this collection!

Click here to go to the Bake or Break Valentine's Day Chocolate Desserts Collection.




 

Cherry Chip Cake

 


Photo source:  Maria's Mixing Bowl

"There’s something so nostalgic and fun about a Cherry Chip Cake. It’s a throwback to childhood birthdays and celebrations, but with a delicious homemade twist. We’re bringing together the sweet, juicy flavor of maraschino cherries, rich mini chocolate chips, and a light, fluffy cake for a dessert that’s every bit as pretty as it is tasty."  Comment from Maria's Mixing Bowl

Love this beautiful cake that is different and sounds delicious.  Cherries and chocolate are perfect together.

Click here to go to the Maria's Mixing Bowl recipe page.



Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Recipe

 


Photo source:  Food Lovin Family

"Chewy and fudgy, a box of Ghirardelli Brownie Mix makes delicious brownies. If you are looking for a fast way to make some of the best brownies, this Ghirardelli brownie mix recipe is the one for you. I have some important tips to follow to make sure your brownies turn out perfect every time."  Comment from Food Lovin Family

It makes sense that a Ghirardelli Brownie Mix would make a delicious brownie.  Love that it is semi-homemade to make it faster and easier.

Click here to go to the Food Lovin Family recipe page.



Black Forest Cheesecake

 


Photo source:  Maria's Mixing Bowl


"Black Forest Cheesecake
 is the ultimate showstopper dessert that combines rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and sweet cherries all in one indulgent bite. It’s everything we love about Black Forest cake, reimagined in decadent cheesecake form. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want a dessert that wows, this one delivers."  Comment from Maria's Mixing Bowl

This is indeed a WOW dessert.  The photo says it all.

Click here to go to the Maria's Mixing Bowl recipe page.



Valentine’s Day Desserts from The Food Network

 


Photo source:  The Food Network

"The Food Network Kitchen team develops recipes, tests products, preps for Food Network shows, produces videos and social content, hosts events and much more. "Food Network Kitchen" is the marker of this team's inspiring, helpful and trustworthy content on Food Network.com.  Chocolate, strawberries, cheesecake and more! Who needs Cupid when you’ve got these recipes?"  Comment from The Food Network


Valentine's Day is not a happy holiday for me anymore, so these sweet treats are something I can celebrate all year long.

Click here to go to The Food Network recipe page.


Another Valentine's Day dessert collection from Bake or Break

Click here to go to the Bake or Break dessert collection




Manicotti

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"This manicotti recipe makes a comforting dinner your family will love. The kids like to help stuff the noodles too! Delicious served with a crispy salad and garlic bread."  Comment from All Recipes

Manicotti is a delicious meal and I have not made it in years.  This semi-homemade recipe looks easy to make since jarred sauce is used.  In my opinion, the hardest part is stuffing the pasta with the cheese mixture.  Just use the smallest spoon you can find!

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page.




Strawberry Shortcake

 


Photo source:  Dessert Now Dinner Later

"Sweet homemade biscuits, sugared strawberries, and fresh whipped cream is all it takes to make this classic biscuit strawberry shortcake recipe. It’s easy and delicious!"  Comment from Dessert Now Dinner Later

I was very happy to see that the biscuits in this recipe are made with butter, buttermilk and sugar.  I didn't have this recipe.  Yummy sweet biscuits!!  I can't wait to make these strawberry shortcakes!

Click here to go to the Dessert Now Dinner Later recipe page.



Air Fryer Fish Sticks Recipe (Homemade) and Frozen Fish Sticks UPDATE

 


Photo source:  Air Fryer World

"Our popular frozen fish sticks in the air fryer technique went viral because it’s one of quickest ways to re-heat fish sticks to be crispy. But if you have the time, it’s totally worth it to try to make homemade air fryer fish sticks. The hot circulating by air frying really creates a crispy crust on the fish that is delicious. The best part about this is that the fish is cooked tender and quick too. The flavors of fish sticks made from scratch is why we believe this is the best fish sticks recipe."  Comment from Air Fryer World

Since I already love those frozen fish sticks prepared in the air fryer, I am going to love the homemade version.

Click here to go to the Air Fryer World recipe page.


ANOTHER RECIPE


Photo source:  Air Fryer World

If you want to prepare the frozen fish sticks in the air fryer . . .

Click here to go to the Air Fryer World recipe page.







Bloomin' Onion Dip

 


Photo source:  All Recipes

"This viral bloomin' onion dip, served warm, has all the flavors of your favorite deep fried onion, but is quite a bit easier to prepare. Great for a tailgate or a football watch party."  Comment from All Recipes

When I saw this recipe, I immediately thought of a huge bowl of potato chips next to this dip.  All I can say is WOW.  I love bloomin' onions.

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page. 




New Orleans-Style Spicy Shrimp UPDATE


Photo source: Taste of Home

 
The name of the recipe and the photo is all I need to know that I'm going to make this soon with my variation.  I've already been thinking about this :)  The recipe calls for shell-on shrimp, but I would use peeled/deveined shrimp with maybe a little more sauce and serve over white rice.  I can taste it now.  

This recipe comes from Taste of Home and the creator has this description of the shrimp:  "This shrimp captures their favorite flavors from the Big Easy, with the right touches of spice and heat."

Click here to go to the recipe.


Another recipe . . .


Spicy New Orleans Shrimp

"This Spicy New Orleans Shrimp is buttery, spicy, smoky, and unapologetically saucy, the kind of dish that leaves an empty skillet and zero regrets. If you like bold flavors and minimal effort, you’re going to love this one."  Comment from Jo Cooks

Click here to go to the Jo Cooks recipe page.




Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Cherry Dump Cake UPDATED

 

Photo source:  Food.com



This post was originally posted
 to this blog on July 30, 2016


It doesn't get easier than dumping three ingredients in a pan and baking it.

Can't wait to serve it warm with some ice cream!

Gotta love dump cakes!


UPDATE

After making this dump cake, I need to make a few notes to add to the recipe.

First of all, after dumping all ingredients into the pan, stir until the cake mix is moistened.  We found that just dumping them into the pan left some spots "floury" after baking and left too many crunchy pieces throughout the cake.

Otherwise, the taste was excellent, but was very sweet and almost needs whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to offset the sweetness.

We really liked it and will be making it again!

Click here to go to the Food.com recipe page.


Another recipe . . .

"While many dump cakes use cake mix, frozen or canned fruit, and pats of butter or a melted butter drizzle on top, this version switches things up a bit. It’s dump cake-inspired, but produces a treat that stands on its own."  Comment from Simply Recipes

Click here to go to the Simply Recipes recipe page.