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Mac And Cheese On Steroids

I have so many memories of making mac and cheese for the holiday gatherings alongside my mom and sisters.

Oh my, year after year we tried new recipes until we found the perfect one. We would even try making different recipes days before Thanksgiving so we could find the one that was “it.” It was so much fun. This baked mac and cheese is so creamy and delicious. There are never any leftovers when I make this dish. SO YUMMY!!!

There were also many fails along the way. For one, there was the year that we burned it by putting it in the oven and then completely dried it out. Then there was the year my sister flipped it over thinking it was an empty tin pan (we had no Mac and Cheese that Thanksgiving… it was a sad year). And lastly, the mishap that happens most often: we dig into the corners before it’s time to serve. And then when my mom opens it to serve, there’s like half the casserole missing. Oh well, it was just a taste test!

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Quick Tip: I throw it under the broiler for an extra four min. just because I love the top to be brown and a little crispy, but again that’s personal preference.

When I was a kid, I remember my friends and I all had different lollipop favorites. My best friend always wanted a ball-shaped strawberry and cream lollipop, for me it was the flat one with chocolate and caramel that I would rather spend my money on! I can’t even remember the last time I had a lollipop since I’ve grown up, but here’s one that I’d like right now!

These are the adult version of a lollipop. This recipe is really simple, and only features one main item: bacon… but who’s complaining about that? If you want to add a little more to this recipe, you can wrap the bacon around pieces of boneless chicken breast or steak tips, just make sure they are cooked first. The whole idea is to pack in the sweet flavor of honey, with a spicy edge.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Wright Brand.

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Quick tip: Change the flavor by using your favorite honey.

Here’s a great dish for anyone who likes tacos or Asian-style dishes but wants to follow a healthy diet! I think we all would like to enjoy our favorite dishes without having to worry about extra fat or carbs.

Sometimes it’s difficult to try and figure out a way to make those dishes leaner – but that’s exactly why we are here, to help you find out about the best recipes! These lettuce wraps are a great example of a healthy meal that your whole family will love. This recipe is perfect for anyone both short on time, and cash. Easy to make, they can be prepped for the work week ahead, for a fraction of the price you’d pay in a restaurant.

You can also add chopped peanuts or an Asian-style teriyaki dressing to create a Thai inspired flair. This recipe makes about 4 heaping servings, and is a healthy snack at any time. Double the recipe and you’ve got a delicious, healthy appetizer for a large crowd!

Recipe courtesy of  Today. Image courtesy of I Heart Nap Time.

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Quick tip: Add any of your favorite veggies, diced, to make your meal even healthier.

This Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken is perfect for people who want a low-hassle meal and like their meat on the sweet side. It features a sticky-sweet sauce, with the natural mild acidity of the pineapple and mandarin oranges giving it just the right amount of tartness to put the sweet and savory flavors in balance. I have to say, the Hawaiians do know how to blend the Asian and American cooking traditions nicely. I was more than happy to break out my Crock-Pot again to give this a try. And with no pre-cooking even required, this recipe is about as easy as it gets.

For easier cleanup, spray down your slow cooker with some cooking spray or use a liner. You can tweak the sauce in this recipe a bit according to taste. The simplest way to serve this chicken is as shown, on a bed of rice of your choice. I happen to think that jasmine rice goes beautifully with this! That is likely more than enough for a full meal for most people, but if you want some sides, I would recommend some simply cooked carrots and a green vegetable of your choice for a bit of contrast.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Our Table For Seven

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Quick tip: Use slow cooker liners for an easier cleanup!

These Salmon Croquettes With Creamy Dill Sriracha Dip make for a great party appetizer that people of all ages and tastes will love, but a hearty serving of them also makes for a good main course for a full meal at home.  That unique salmon flavor is still distinct enough in this dish to let you know that it is there, but it is balanced and subdued enough by the other ingredients that even people who aren’t exactly wowed by salmon will find flavors to enjoy.

I have to admit, my relationship with salmon wasn’t exactly love at first bite; it was more something that I grew to appreciate over time.  Even in the early days, though, well before I enjoyed salmon as much as I do now, I always liked salmon croquettes when Mother made them.  Yes, the salmon taste is still there, but it’s rather subtle; the other ingredients combine to yield a treat that is well balanced and has depth of savory flavor without being too overpowering in any given direction.

Recipe and photo courtesy of  Pickled Plum.

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Quick tip: These are so tasty even without the dip!

Love barbecue ribs but don’t have the time to spend by the grill? Then consider trying these sweet and savory Sriracha-Cranberry Baby Back Ribs! Just a touch of heat without being overwhelming, and the best part: It’s a slow cooker recipe! This is great as part of an easy family meal or as finger food that everyone at your next party will eagerly devour.

I love my Southern barbecue ribs! You could say that living fairly close to Memphis has me a bit spoiled. I don’t always feel like spending a lot of time standing over a grill, though; sometimes, I love to focus on cooking up some fabulous sides! I was eager to break out the Crock-Pot and try these slow-cooked baby back ribs. They were easy to prepare, with little hassle (just a few minutes in the oven after their time in the Crock-Pot), and they were well worth the wait.

Original recipe courtesy of Recipe Girl

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Quick tip: This dish is perfect for a game night!

Are you in love with Chinese food? I know I am! It’s a bittersweet thing that there is no Chinese restaurant in my home town. I would be a regular customer, but I know it might also break the bank – I would probably go there every single day…

One of my favorite things about Chinese food is the fried rice, I think this is the case with a lot of people. Sometimes I will order just the chicken fried rice for my entree. This spicy chicken fried rice recipe really hits the mark and is just as good as any that I have had out. And since it’s so easy to cook, I can have my favorite dish any time I want!

Let us know how yours turns out and please share in the comments below if you’ve decided to alter the recipe and you come up with an extra special delicious version of your own!

Original Recipe givemesomeoven

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Quick Tip: I have used leftovers of this dish as fillings for tasty tortillas!