“A lot of living happens in the kitchen.”

Author: Rachel Ballinger

Tangy Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs

Tangy Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs

These tangy dill pickle deviled eggs are a favorite in my house full of pickle lovers. All the great taste of traditional deviled eggs with an added lunch from the dill pickles and pickle juice. They make a great appetizer and are also substantial enough …

Swedish Meatballs

Swedish Meatballs

Swedish meatballs are moist and flavorful and have a unique taste from adding nutmeg and allspice. If you’ve ever been to IKEA and had their delicious Swedish meatballs, this is very similar to those. I just need to figure out how to make lingonberry sauce! …

Carrot Cake Scones

Carrot Cake Scones

These carrot cake scones are moist and full of flavor. The beautiful orange color of the shredded carrots blended into the batter and drizzled with a cream cheese glaze make these a delectable treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. The shredded carrots make …

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

This crisp strawberry spinach salad is colorful and full of flavor with the green spinach and cucumbers, red strawberries and onion, and brown toasted almonds. The lemon poppyseed dressing is made with honey and Dijon mustard and packs a tangy little punch making it a …

Bacon and Cheese Egg Bites

Bacon and Cheese Egg Bites

These fluffy little bacon and cheese egg bites are perfect for busy mornings when you need something to grab and eat on the go. Full of protein and delicious bacon, everybody will enjoy them!  My favorite things about these little egg muffins are:  They’re healthy …

Oatmeal Apple Cookies

Oatmeal Apple Cookies

Oatmeal apple cookies are chock full of apples, oatmeal, and cinnamon. They’re moist and delicious and kind’ve taste like apple crisp but in soft cookie form. They’re an instant hit with the kiddos and a really yummy afternoon snack anytime of year. Make a batch …

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti

This cheesy chicken spaghetti casserole is delicious and perfect for your family dinner table. Creamy and gooey perfection! I make it with no velveeta cheese or canned cream of mushroom soup. Just wholesome real ingredients mixed together into an awesome dish.  This recipe freezes well …

Parmesan Garlic Knots

Parmesan Garlic Knots

These soft and fluffy Parmesan garlic knots are irresistible and addicting! A light yeast dough browned to perfection and smothered in a garlicky Parmesan butter makes them the perfect accompaniment to any meal. Who can resist a fresh dinner roll twisted into a fun shape …

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

This giant gooey chocolate chip cookie baked in a skillet is absolute perfection especially when topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and is the solution to your late night sweet tooth cravings!  Chewy around the edges and soft in the middle, no chilling …

Bacon Asparagus Frittata

Bacon Asparagus Frittata

Bacon Asparagus Frittata is a skillet full of fresh veggies and fluffy eggs. You can throw it together fast for a breakfast that looks as good as it tastes! This one is stuffed with bacon, asparagus, mushrooms, tomatoes, onion, and garlic. So tasty and perfect …