Slow Cooker Beef Recipes

Busy days call for dinners that are hearty and delicious with little effort to prepare. These slow cooker beef recipes are tried-and-true favorites made with everyday ingredients and I know you’ll ...

Compound Butters

Compound butters are the secret weapon every home cook should have on hand. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create something that instantly elevates everything from steak and roasted ...

Mini Cheese Balls

These mini cheese balls are packed with creamy, savory flavor and just the right touch of sweet and crunchy. They’re the perfect bite for parties, holidays, or quick no-cook snacks. ...

Brussels Sprout Casserole

This Brussels Sprout Casserole is a cozy and comforting side dish that fits right in on the holiday table. It bakes up golden and bubbly with plenty of flavor, and it’s the perfect make-ahead dish ...

The Little Things Newsletter #498 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

December 6, 2025 Welcome to the weekend, my friends! It’s a chilly one here in Ohio. I have pipes that tend to freeze here in my studio, so we’ve had faucets going on a slow drip for days ...

Sugar Cookie Icing

This simple sugar cookie icing mixes in minutes, pipes smoothly, and dries with a light, glossy sheen. It’s perfect for holiday decorating. Flavor: Sweet and smooth with a light ...

PEANUT BUTTER MARSHMALLOW SQUARES

These are so easy to make, and you need four simple ingredients! Great for any gathering! ❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE This recipe is so easy to make and is delicious! It’s only four ...

Chocolate Caramels

Homemade caramels are already pretty irresistible, but when you mix in chocolate? Game over. These chocolate caramels are soft, chewy, and rich with just the right amount of chocolatey goodness. ...

Seafood Lasagna

Delicate seafood meets a creamy, herb-infused sauce in a seafood lasagna that brings elegance to the holiday table. Layers of shrimp, scallops, cod, and tender noodles are baked in a velvety sauce. ...

Horchata Ice Cream – Barefeet in the Kitchen

There’s something gleefully unrestrained about turning a drink as comforting as horchata into ice cream. You still get the sweet, creamy flavors of cinnamon and vanilla in Horchata Ice Cream. But, ...