• Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole is such a classic. We all have a version of these potatoes that we love, but this is my favourite. It's extra creamy and cheesy and one of the best sides to ever exist, EVER! I've gone ahead and added a block of cream cheese, cause, well, why not!? Top it with cornflake crumbs and bake until it's golden and bubbly and you've got an easy side dish for dinner. One the whole family will love!

    Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

    Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole is a classic recipe. You've probably had this at a potluck, a family gathering or another event. You may even have a copy of a recipe similar to this one tucked away in your recipe box or notebook of favourites. This version, however, is extra creamy and cheesy. I took it upon myself to add a block of cream cheese to the original recipe and oh holy geez, yes, please! This stuff is good!

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  • Party Pasta (Lazy Lasagna) is an easy take on the traditional lasagna but extra easy. Made with egg noodles and a basic sauce layered with cheese and sour cream for a bit of a twist. This main dish full of lasagna flavours will have everyone coming back for seconds. It always does in our house!

    Party Pasta (Lazy Lasagna)

    Winter months are for casseroles. Cheesy, hearty, pasta-filled casseroles. Sure, it's a new year so we all are trying to eat healthier but everything in moderation, right?! Besides this Party Pasta (Lazy Lasagna) hits all four food groups and doesn't that make it a well-rounded meal, I think so!

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  • Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Olives is an easy two-ingredient recipe that comes together with minimal effort and tastes so good even the haters will devour these! Trust me, I'm one of them. I've never been a fan. I'd take pickles over olives any day. But today give me ALL the Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Olives, cause these little snacks are total winners!

    Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Olives (Two-Ingredients)

    These Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Olives were my backup plan. I was sure the original recipe I had in my mind for today's post was going to be good, so I didn't bother really planning ahead. I was so sure in fact, that I created said recipe yesterday and then panicked when it didn't turn out the way I expected. It was good, but when I popped one of these olives into my mouth, I knew this one was the winner.

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  • My three year old dissed my amazing spaghetti sauce for this Feta, Tomato & Toasted Nut Salad. Seriously, if a kid chooses salad over carbs, you know it has to be a good one. I've added bacon, cause well, bacon! And serve it with a drizzle of your favourite salad dressing and you've got an easy dish that will show up repeatedly on your dinner table.

    Feta & Tomato Salad with Toasted Nuts

    I like to think of this as a winter salad because of the festive colours, or maybe because we've nicknamed it Snowball Salad, but really you could serve it any time of year. This tasty Feta & Tomato Salad with Toasted Nuts is a recipe that my auntie Ele made, literally just once, and I fell in love with it. I'm not a salad lover. To be honest, I don't make it often, but with all those impending resolutions creeping up, that may have to change. Snowball Salad will be making an appearance on our meal rotation.

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  • The best game day appetizer according to my husband. These Game Day Bacon Hand Pies check all the boxes. Finger food. Flaky pie crust. Cream cheese and bacon mixed with spices. They'll be a winner at your next game day guaranteed!

    Game Day Bacon Hand Pies

    The Super Bowl is right around the corner, literally. We live just outside of Atlanta and the city is alive. Everywhere you look it's football, it definitely gets you into the spirit of things. This year we'll be enjoying the big game from the comforts of our living room.

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  • Pigs in a Blanket get a breakfast upgrade with cinnamon roll dough and sausages. Cinnamon Rolled Pigs in a Blanket is a tasty sweet and savoury handheld treat that's easy enough to let the kids tackle this weekend.

    Cinnamon Rolled Pigs in a Blanket

    Are you looking for a fun twist for a quick breakfast this weekend? Look no further, Cinnamon Rolled Pigs in a Blanket is a tasty sweet and savoury treat! Pillsbury cinnamon rolls get wrapped around fully cooked breakfast sausage and baked until golden brown. Nothing much beats a gooey cinnamon roll, but stuff it with sausage and frost it with icing and it'll take you over the top.

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  • Don't be late to the party! These Festive Cranberry, Bacon & Almond Pinwheels are a must this holiday season. An easy recipe loaded with tart cranberries, savoury bacon and tangy feta all rolled up creating the perfect finger food. Easy to pass around, these cold appetizers with their festive Christmas colours are great served all month long!

    Festive Cranberry, Bacon & Almond Pinwheels

    Need a quick and easy appetizer for the holidays? Something you can throw together in minutes and will be one of the first to go? I've got you covered. Festive Cranberry, Bacon & Almond Pinwheels are packed full of flavours. The sweetness from the cranberry with the savoury bacon and the crunch of the almonds is such a delightful appetizer. Add in a bit of tangy feta cheese and green onions and you've got a snack that won't last long.

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  • Need an annual birthday meal? Has someone asked you what your favourite birthday meal is and you fumble for an answer? Don't worry, I'm going to lend you mine, it's super easy, and loaded with comfort. Porcupine Balls with Mushroom Cream Sauce are beef meatballs studded with rice (hence the name), a bit of onion and loaded with spices and then baked in a mushroom cream sauce.

    Porcupine Meatballs with Mushroom Cream Sauce

    Porcupine Meatballs with Mushroom Cream Sauce literally my favourite birthday meal EVER! I don't actually remember what I would ask for as a kid, but as a teenager and every year since this has been my birthday meal. Except for the one time my mom was out of town and my Dad made me a steak with peppercorn sauce. There was even that one time when my brother threatened to eat all the leftovers and I may have had an adult tantrum. No lie.

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  • What do you get when you cross puffcorn and white chocolate? Only the BEST Christmas snack ever invented. And with only two ingredients even the amateur bakers can take pride in this addictive easy treat! A no-bake recipe that makes perfect last-minute thank you gifts for everyone on your list.

    White Chocolate Puffcorn (Two Ingredient)

    You guys know how much I like the sweet-savoury combo. I mean c'mon now, a sweet treat that gets a hit of salt at the end, is there anything better? It's a snack, I will literally stand next to, making sure I get the last bite! White Chocolate Puff Corn should, however, come with a warning label. This stuff is beyond addictive. Puffcorn on its own can be an obsession coat it in chocolate and, well, good luck staying away!

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  • Make room on your master Christmas baking list for this Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle. With minimal effort and time, this favourite recipe is a total keeper! With the chaos of Christmas baking, you need a few extra easy recipes to help level all that hard work! Besides being easy, this brittle will rival any store-bought version, guaranteed.

    Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle

    If I'm being honest here, my Mom's Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle is so much better than the stuff you buy in shops. Even the fancy candy shop versions don't hold a candle to my moms. It's airy, peanutty and best of all it's super easy. It takes maybe twenty minutes and a bit of freezing time and you've got a Christmas sweet that will be a total hit.

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