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The pastry shells can be made days, even months in advance. And one batch makes almost 50 profiteroles!! Profiteroles Profiteroles are a hazard. It is way too easy to inhale an indecent amount in one sitting. I exaggerate not. Because unlike many desserts, profiteroles seem so light rather than heavy and overly sweet. Combine that with the fact that they are so small, you can easily swipe one without anyone noticing as you casually stroll past the pile (yet again…), and you don’t even need to break stride as you bite into it....

One summer morning, my mom taught my sisters and I how to open a can of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls and bake them in a round pie plate all by ourselves. It was a great day and a terrible day. The great part was spending every Monday through Friday in June rotating through the orange, regular, and “grand” varieties (if only there had been a Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting flavor)....

FavoritePinShare Queso Verde Corn Dip is creamy cheesy, bubbly, packed with flavor and one of the easiest, tastiest appetizers you will ever make! I am always in search of AH-mazing, crowd pleasing appetizers, and when they also happen to be easy, no fail and stress free, I have to force myself not to make them just for a crowd of one. This Queso Verde Corn Dip is one of those appetizers and bonus, its all made in one skillet!...

FavoritePinShare Impress your guests with these quick and easy charcuterie cups! They’re packed with an assortment of meats, cheeses, fruit and nuts; it’s the ultimate finger food! I’m a sucker for good charcuterie. The beauty of charcuterie boards is that you can make so many different kinds! If you’re craving something meaty, this Italian charcuterie is the way to go. If you’re wanting something sweet, a chocolate charcuterie board is a great choice!...

FavoritePinShare Pina Colada Cake is a little slice of tropical paradise on a plate! Rich in flavor this is a light fluffy cake everyone is going to love! I love the flavor coconut adds to recipes, it’s so light, nutty, and decadent. Try more coconut recipes from my blog like this, Pie, Shrimp, and Coconut Cream Cake! Pina Colada Poke Cake This Pina colada cake is a taste of tropical paradise heaven....

But what is quinoa, anyway? And how do you turn it into something even the biggest fried rice fan will enjoy? What is Quinoa? While quinoa appears to be a whole grain, it is actually a seed from something called the goosefoot plant (a relative of beets and spinach). Indigenous peoples of the Andes Mountains in South America have cultivated quinoa for at least 5,000 years, with Bolivia and Peru remaining some of the biggest producers to date....

I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: lasagna is THE BEST pasta dish in the world. I just love how each layer works together in harmony to create one perfect bite. What I don’t appreciate about it is how time-consuming and labor-intensive it is. From cooking the noodles and making the marinara and bechamel sauce to assembling and baking it, it can take hours to make. This is where this recipe comes in....

The trick to cooking perfect, crispy Brussels sprouts is roasting them in the oven. This foolproof recipe will ensure you cook up a scrumptious pan of Brussels sprouts every single time. These Brussels sprouts make the perfect side dish for so many different recipes, plus they’re impressive (and delicious) enough to serve for a special occasion! Despite the unfortunate childhood associations, I’ve found that even the pickiest of vegetable eaters still enjoy this recipe (they also love this Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Sautéed Cabbage....

Like the cute former-nerd-turned-CEO you are kicking yourself for ignoring in high school, these sweet and spicy Roasted Potatoes and Carrots are having the last laugh. I’d call them smug, but they deserve the recognition. We eat roasted vegetables four to five nights a week at home. Whether I’m cooking classic Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Parmesan or sweet Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash, my favorite roasted vegetables are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and so tantalizingly caramelized, my signature move is to eat one-third of the pan before the vegetables ever make it to our plates....

Even my sister who roasts sweet potatoes for her family almost nightly declared these the best sweet potato recipe she’s ever eaten. She wanted to know my secret. WHY are these particular sweet potatoes so darn good, we couldn’t keep ourselves from inhaling them right off of the sheet pan? HOW do you make the most magnificent roasted sweet potatoes that are, seemingly inexplicably, more sublime than any that have come before?...

FavoritePinShare Salami Pizza is a quick and easy recipe that is sure to satisfy the whole family! A homemade pizza with all the flavor of your favorite pizzeria that is ready in just under 30 minutes, this salami pizza is definitely going to be one you come back to again and again. It’s no secret I love pizza! It’s such a perfect combination of delicious and soft bread, a sweet and flavorful sauce, and then you get to add whatever toppings you like best....

The humble potato is so versatile and will taste great just about any way. But scalloped potatoes are such a creamy luxury, and every time I make them, they’re the first to go. They get devoured even faster when they’re topped with extra cheese! Whether you like smoked cheese or mature cheddar, plenty of bacon or oodles of garlic, this dish is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser. Scalloped Potatoes Recipe This dish consists of thinly-sliced potatoes layered with onions, cheese, butter, and milk....

This is a quick dinner idea that’s based on using what you’ve got – so feel free to customise! Chicken Spaghetti I’ve affectionately dubbed this pasta as a Sicilian Chicken Spaghetti for no other reason than to add a little za za zoom to what is actually a very simple pasta made with pantry staples, but is nevertheless can’t-stop-slurping-it-good. It’s a basic tomato garlic pasta sauce, but it gets a flavour boost from a few little things: EFFORTLESS – This chicken pasta calls for little more than opening cans and jars, and pressing garlic through a crusher!...

Instead of ordering takeout, get the family together and make your own pizza at home! This recipe is such a great way to add some excitement to your usual dinner. This pizza combines two of the most beloved comfort foods in the country — pizza and sloppy joes. It’s a duo that can’t be beat! With this recipe, you can make the most salivating pizza faster than you can get it delivered....

FavoritePinShare Hey y’all it’s Tiffany from Creme de la Crumb back with one of my favorite kinds of recipes: slow cooker. I use my slow cooker ever single week, sometimes twice or more! I love the smell of yummy comfort food wafting through my house. Even though it makes me hungry all day long! These super creamy ranch potatoes are the easiest thing ever and I LOVE the flavor! We are ranch addicts in this house so we’ll take ranch flavor any way we can get it – especially on potatoes....

FavoritePinShare Slow cooker pork carnitas are an amazingly easy and delicious recipe that is full of flavor and cooks all day to tender and juicy perfection! This is definitely a carnitas recipe that you will make again and again! Having a solid pork carnitas recipe on hand is a MUST! You can add it to a salad, pasta or some tortillas and you have so many different meals! If you love this pork recipe, you must absolutely try my Sweet and Sour Pork, Kalua Pulled Pork, and Creamy Pork Carnitas Pasta!...

FavoritePinShare Pork carnitas tacos are mouthwatering, juicy, and insanely delicious! They will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters and everyone will keep coming back for more! Simple and delicious, these pork tacos will definitely be on your regular meal menu! They are jam-packed with flavor and you won’t be able to stop yourself from making them again and again! If you absolutely love pork like I do, go ahead and try Sweet and Sour, Brown Sugar Balsamic, and Grilled Tuscan Pork Skewers!...

My number one comfort food and a crowd-pleaser are my Slow Cooker Roast Beef with Potatoes and Carrots! This easy crockpot roast beef cooks with potatoes and carrots in a beef broth and red wine gravy for a simple but flavorful dinner. It requires minimal prep work, and it’s tender enough to shred with a fork! Talk about an easy dinner waiting for the family when they get home!...

My Smoked Beef Short Ribs are richly flavorful and so juicy. They’re easy to prep and cook to fall off-the-bone tender perfection! This will be your new favorite short rib recipe! Smoked Short Ribs You could say beef short ribs are a specialty of mine. I’ve made them in the oven, in the Instant Pot, in the slow cooker, on the grill… and in the smoker! It isn’t difficult to smoke beef short ribs, and it’s worth every bit of effort....

Coleslaw is one of those foods that I used to not care much about until I made this recipe. This homemade southern-style slaw is so good that I now make it every few weeks just because I miss the taste. It’s got a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, the spices are subtle, and the crispy cabbage contrasts the creamy sauce. This simple creamy coleslaw is the perfect side dish for your next BBQ, grilling cookout, pulled pork sandwich and hot dog....