Recipes

Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball

December 10, 2018 By Allyson 24 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

A Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is the perfect party appetizer! It's creamy with a little kick and crunch, and it's majorly delicious and super easy to make! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Vigo Foods for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. With the holidays approaching, party appetizers are a must-have. We host an annual holiday party, and I am always testing new recipes to serve to our guests. I love making a classic cheese ball, but this year I decided to put a spin on it. Jalapeno Poppers are always such a hit that I decided to try out a Jalapeno ...

Cranberry Moscow Mules (4 Ingredients)

December 7, 2018 By Allyson 29 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Cranberry Moscow Mules are the perfect festive cocktail! Only FOUR ingredients in this easy delicious holiday drink! Now that the holidays are rapidly approaching, I’ve been trying to get together my holiday party menus. I really wanted to focus on a signature cocktail this year, and since I have been obsessed with Moscow Mules, I felt like Cranberry Moscow Mules were the way to do it right! They turned out to be extremely delicious, and these Cranberry Moscow Mules make the perfect holiday cocktail! These cranberry moscow mules only require FOUR ingredients…yes, four ingredients (you ...

Holiday Reindeer Cookies

November 30, 2018 By Allyson 4 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Holiday Reindeer Cookies are easy no-bake cookies that the whole family will love! They're fun to make, and perfect for parties and cookie exchanges! Every year we get together with some friends and bake up a storm for Christmas! Well, more like to get in the mood for Christmas. This year, I was determined to use Nutter Butter Cookies, because I seriously LOVE them. I am obsessed with peanut butter anything, so these little delicious brown cookies hold a dear place in my heart. I also wanted to just put a spin on this already perfect cookie, because I hate making a big baking mess…trust me, ...

Key Lime Pie Shots (mini desserts)

November 28, 2018 By Allyson 32 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Everyone's favorite key lime pie turned into a mini dessert! Layer the traditional pie fillings in a shooter glass for key lime pie shots; the perfect party dessert! Key Lime Pie Shots are the perfect mini dessert that come together in no time. You can make these the morning of a party, then have them ready to go come party time! If you love key lime pie as much as I do, you should also see my Key Lime Pie Dip and Skinny Mini Key Lime Pies! Key Lime Pie Shots are quick and simple to make, yet taste like they took hours to put together; everyone will love them! How to ...

Turkey Cranberry Quesadillas (Thanksgiving leftovers recipe)

November 20, 2018 By Allyson 21 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Corn tortillas filled with leftover Thanksgiving turkey, cranberry sauce, and melted cheese make these Turkey Cranberry Quesadillas the perfect day-after-Thanksgiving lunch or dinner! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mission®. All opinions are entirely my own. I absolutely LOVE the holidays, and as much as I love having family around, I love the food as well (hey, it's my job!). My favorite part of Thanksgiving food is actually eating the leftovers. All the leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce, roasted veggies; I will take it all! ...

Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes

November 12, 2018 By Allyson 22 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes are full of cheese, bacon, and green onions! Ultra creamy and delicious, these are the best loaded mashed potatoes! Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes have quickly become a staple around my house, and the reason is obvious - they are AMAZING! Cooking in the Instant Pot is totally life changing because it cuts the cooking times drastically, while still producing amazingly delicious food. These mashed potatoes are whipped with butter, cream cheese, and sour cream, then topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, for the most decadent loaded mashed ...

Loaded Breakfast Nachos

November 9, 2018 By Allyson 11 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Loaded Breakfast Nachos are the perfect solution for tailgating, game day, or a quick meal. Crunchy tortilla chips are layered with eggs, bacon, and classic nacho toppings for an amazing appetizer! Loaded Breakfast Nachos are the answer to all early socializing events! Whip these bad boys up for a late morning game-day brunch, tailgating at 10am, or just when you feel like a hearty meal. I've loaded these nachos up with eggs, bacon, black beans, tomatoes, jalapeños, and cheese, and then topped them with creamy avocado, sour cream, salsa, and cilantro. These are the ULTIMATE nachos! Today's ...

Instant Pot Meatloaf and Baked Potatoes

October 31, 2018 By Allyson 6 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Instant Pot Meatloaf and Baked Potatoes is a set it and forget it family meal! Makes life way easier, and the meatloaf is the moistest you will ever try! Meatloaf is one of those meals that is so comforting, yet so delicious. Most people toss in whatever they have in the fridge and pantry, but my long time recipe is always a hit with friends, neighbors, and relatives. Using the instant pot makes the most moist and delicious Instant Pot Meatloaf! Another benefit of the instant pot is that you can cook potatoes at the same time! I like to serve 'baked' potatoes with my meatloaf, but mashing ...

Pumpkin Pancakes (healthier with Greek yogurt)

October 24, 2018 By Allyson 11 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Pumpkin Pancakes are a fall breakfast staple! Adding Greek yogurt lightens them up, adds protein, and keeps the pancakes delicious and moist! Having Pumpkin Pancakes in the fall for breakfast is a MUST for me! They are so delicious, have the perfect hint of pumpkin, and just put me in a good mood! These pumpkin pancakes are simple to make, can be frozen, and the whole family will love them! I use my homemade pumpkin puree for this recipe, but canned works just as well! Making pumpkin pancakes is very simple, and it's likely all the ingredients are already in your pantry! How to make ...

Instant Pot Chicken (all purpose shredded chicken)

October 17, 2018 By Allyson 10 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Instant Pot Chicken is the easiest, quickest, and smartest way to prepare shredded chicken. Use the chicken for weekly meal prep or freeze for future use! Having shredded chicken on hand can be a life saver during the week. Using the instant pot makes is a smart way to prep shredded chicken because it's quick and easy! Keeping shredded chicken in the fridge for quick salads, tacos, or whatever is a great way to stick to healthy eating. Freezing all purpose shredded chicken can be great as well - pull it out of the freezer in the morning, and it's ready to go by dinner time. This Instant Pot ...