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Easy Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

Easy Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

This deep dish pizza recipe is everything I love about pizza with a thick crust. This pizza gets baked in a square baking dish, and I like to cut the pizza into small squares before serving. Layers of pizza sauce, cheese and toppings melt together for the perfect bite. This is…

Easy Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

Easy Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

This deep dish pizza recipe is everything I love about pizza with a thick crust. This pizza gets baked in a square baking dish, and I like to cut the pizza into small squares before serving. Layers of pizza sauce, cheese and toppings melt together for the perfect bite. This is…

Dirty Shirley Recipe

Dirty Shirley Recipe

A Dirty Shirley is a spiked version of the classic kid’s drink, the Shirley Temple . Easy to make and nostalgic with a twist, this drink features fizzy lemon-lime soda, grenadine, maraschino cherries and a splash of vodka to make it an adult treat. The bright red color from the…

Chalupa Recipe – Taco Bell Copycat

Chalupa Recipe – Taco Bell Copycat

A traditional chalupa is fried masa dough shaped like a little boat topped with simply salsa, cheese and shredded lettuce. Chalupa means ‘boat.’ If you love the Taco Bell Chalupa supreme, this is a copycat version you can make at home by combining a deep fried tortilla shell…

Midori Sour

Midori Sour

If you love an Amaretto Sour or Whiskey Sour , it’s time to try our Midori Sour recipe! You’ll love the melon flavor and the intense green color of this 1980s cocktail. You won’t need sour mix for this recipe. It’s a great fruity cocktail that isn’t overly sweet. Ingredients…

Colorado Bulldog

Colorado Bulldog

The Colorado Bulldog drink is a variation of classic cocktails White Russian and Black Russian with a fizzy twist. This rich, coffee-flavored recipe starts off with a base similar to the White Russian, calling for Kahlua and vodka. Then the recipe adds a layer of cola—a…

Apple Pie Shot

Apple Pie Shot

Celebrate the start of the best season of the year with our Apple Pie Shot recipe. This tasty dessert shot is made using apple cider, vanilla vodka, cinnamon whiskey and whipped cream. It’s the perfect fall drink. This shot tastes just like a slice of apple pie—get ready for…

Washington Apple Shot

Washington Apple Shot

Let’s learn to make a Washington Apple Shot. This recipe tastes just like a fresh, crisp apple. It’s one of the tastiest shot recipes I have ever tried. It’s a scaled down version of a Washington Apple cocktail. We’ll teach you to make a full-sized cocktail in addition to the…

Old Fashioned Recipe

Old Fashioned Recipe

Today I’m going to share my favorite classic cocktail- the Bourbon Old Fashioned. The Old Fashioned has been my go-to for years and learning to make a perfect Old Fashioned at home has been such a fun process. You’re going to want to learn this recipe as the Old Fashioned is…

Halloween Punch Bowl

Halloween Punch Bowl

Today, I’m here to share an easy spooky recipe that’s perfect for any Halloween party! I decided to make this non-alcoholic punch bowl recipe so I can share it with my whole family. And, I’ll share options below to add a little spirit if you like. Recently, when my sister came…

Halloween Jello Shots

Halloween Jello Shots

Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year and what’s Halloween without a party full of decorations, costumes, and themed treats and cocktails ? Jello shots are a classic and fun way to serve cocktails and we have some easy Halloween jello shot ideas to make prepping for…

Cachapas Recipe

Cachapas Recipe

Cachapas are a sweet and savory appetizer or snack made from mostly corn and masarepa (arepa flour). I think of these as Venezuelan corn pancakes, which are typically served with cheese inside. They are delicious, easy to make and perfect for a light meal (girl dinner!) or…

35+ Halloween Cocktails

35+ Halloween Cocktails

Here’s a list of our best Halloween cocktails to make for your next Halloween party. Whether you are looking for a Halloween punch bowl, martinis, jello shots or a cozy warm beverage, we’ve got the perfect recipe for you. Related: Non-alcoholic Halloween Drinks , Halloween Food…

Halloween Food Ideas

Halloween Food Ideas

From cupcakes to cocktails, we have SO many Halloween food ideas for you to try this season, or for hosting a Halloween party! Halloween Jello Shots Four easy ideas to make fun Halloween jello shots for your Halloween party! Get the Recipe Caramel Apples Make delicious caramel…

Snickerdoodle Recipe (Without Cream of Tartar)

Snickerdoodle Recipe (Without Cream of Tartar)

Snickerdoodles are one of my husband’s favorite cookies. They are soft, chewy and taste like cinnamon sugar. There is no real consensus on why these are called Snickerdoodle cookies and not Cinnamon Sugar cookies. I’ve read the cookie may have German origins but I’ve also read…