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There’s something undeniably magical about a dish that layers flavors, textures, and pure comfort. This Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Lasagna isn’t your typical lasagna—it’s a tasty surprise where earthy mushrooms, sweet caramelized onions, and creamy béchamel come together in perfect harmony. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply indulging in a cozy night at home, this recipe is guaranteed to steal the spotlight.  The Ultimate Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Lasagna: Step-by-Step Recipe Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Lasagna Add this mushroom lasagna to your repertoire and standby for the raves.  You will be a lasagna hero.  It freezes well, so you can make the mushroom lasagna ahead of time to dazzle your family and friends with mushroom yumminess.

When you are looking for a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for any occasion look no further than this easy and tasty red wine sangria recipe!  This sangria is made with a blend of sweet red wine, spiced rum, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a variety of sliced fruits that make it a perfect choice for any party or gathering. The Best Red Wine Sangria This red wine sangria recipe is a perfect choice for any occasion. It is easy to make, refreshing, and delicious. The combination of sweet red wine, spiced rum, and fresh citrus juices creates a well-balanced and flavorful drink that is sure to please. 

Guacamole season is here. Whether you are starting the season with a Cinco de Mayo celebration or a weekend taco bar with friends you will want to add this guacamole recipe to the menu. This recipe makes me jump up and down delicious guacamole.  I kid you not!  The big flavor will really get your party rolling. How to Make Awesome Guacamole Just about every gathering at my house includes a bowl of this guacamole.  It is always a crowd-pleaser.  Leftovers never go to waste either.  Guacamole is a delicious addition to sandwiches, breakfast toast, scrambled eggs, and many dinner entrees.

Everyone needs a good coffee cake recipe.  This is mine.   This Sour Cream Streusel Coffee Cake is a quick and easy homemade coffee cake recipe for you to whip up in the morning to serve as a sweet addition to your breakfast or brunch.   Cinnamon Streusel Sour Cream Coffee Cake  (This post contains affiliate links) Traditional Streusel Coffee Cake (This post includes affiliate links) This recipe makes the traditional kind of cake I picture when I hear someone say, "coffee cake".

Are you wondering how to make delicious finger sandwiches for a brunch, bridal shower, tea, or book club meeting?  One look at these calla lily tea sandwiches and you might think they are far too fussy for you to make for your special gathering.   Fear not! These calla lily tea sandwiches are adorable, tasty, and not too fussy once you get your assembly technique down. Best of all, these calla lily finger sandwiches make a beautiful presentation on your buffet table. Calla Lily Finger Sandwiches (This post includes affiliate links.) Calla Lily Tea Sandwiches If you are looking for finger sandwiches that are a little different you have found them here. These calla lily sandwiches are a perfect little bite to add to your party menu.  They are especially perfect for bridal shower teas.   No bridal showers in you...

 Who doesn't love stuffed mushrooms? Cheese-stuffed mushrooms are the best. Today I'm sharing my favorite Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms that I know your friends and family will love! Easy Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms This post contains affiliate links. You are certain to love these gooey, cheesy, and tasty stuffed mushrooms.  The recipe is easy and the result is deliciousness in every bite.

It is easy to make clam dip at home with a few ingredients, you may even have on hand now.   That makes this dip easy to whip together for a party or holiday gathering as well as watching the big game this weekend. How to Make Classic Clam Dip: Easy Recipe and Tips for Success Make the clam dip a day or two ahead of serving for optimal flavor, but if you are like me you'll make it and eat it the same day. It's that good. Reasons to Love This Clam Dip Recipe If you're looking for a classic party dip that's sure to please a crowd, then look no further than this delicious clam dip recipe. Here are just a few reasons to love this recipe: It's easy to make: With just a few simple ingredients and some basic kitchen skills, you can whip up this tasty dip in no time. You can make this dip entirely by hand, no electric equipment is necessary. The ingredients ...

You can make coconut shrimp that is just as tasty as what you order in a restaurant at home in your air fryer. It's easy to do. This is my low-carb, keto-friendly recipe for coconut shrimp in your air fryer. Make it for a main dish or appetizer. How to Make Coconut Shrimp in Your Air Fryer This recipe is made to be low-carb and keto-friendly because I like to eat a lot of shrimp and don't want to feel guilty about it. You can easily adapt this recipe to a standard recipe by using all-purpose flour in place of the coconut flour and replacing the crushed pork rinds with panko bread crumbs.

Today I'm sharing a pork recipe that is impressive enough to serve to guests but easy enough to prepare on a weeknight.  You will just need to think ahead enough to prepare a marinade ahead of time. This bacon-wrapped chili lime pork tenderloin gets its flavor two ways.  First is the flavorful chili lime marinade that you'll want to use to marinate your pork tenderloin for at least eight hours. Then, just before cooking, you'll wrap the tenderloin with bacon.  It's good stuff! Bacon-Wrapped Chili Lime Pork Tenderloin Bacon Wrapper Chili-Lime Pork Tenderloin Pork is a meal choice that works any time of year.  It works for comfort food recipes and lighter grilling options.  This bacon-wrapped chili lime pork tenderloin is a dinner choice that falls between the light meal and comfort-food dinner options. 

It's that time of year again.  The holiday season is kicking into full throttle.  If you are like me you are spending a significant amount of time these days thinking about holiday menus, making shopping lists, and planning your holiday preparation.   Have you decided what appetizers you will serve this Thanksgiving?  If not, I've assembled some Thanksgiving appetizer suggestions for you. Five Appetizer Recipes to Rock Thanksgiving Rock Your Thanksgiving with These Appetizers This is a list of five of my favorite appetizers. They are tried and true party pleasers.  Choose the one or two that best represent the flavor preferences of your family and you can't go wrong.

Thanksgiving morning will be here before you know it. Yes, the holiday is coming.  You want it to be special, but hey, there's a lot of cooking to be done.  No one wants to start with a complicated breakfast!  Here are three suggestions for some special breakfast items that you can make ahead.  That way you can relax a little and have a special Thanksgiving breakfast without throwing off your dinner schedule. Fall Breakfast-Cranberry Bread, Cran-apple Muffins, Pumpkin Scones #1  Cranberry Bread Serves 12 Cranberry Bread Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup shortening 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped 3/4 cup fresh orange juice Zest of one orange 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 cup chopped nuts Raw sugar, for topping, optional Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a standard loaf pan. In a medium bowl mix the flour, sugar, baking po...

Here's a potato salad time-saver for you just in time for summer cookouts. You'll love how you can transform grocery store potato salad so easily no matter whether you are hosting a BBQ or bringing a side dish for a summer barbecue. There's no judgment here. We don't always have the time to make a potato salad from scratch. Sometimes it is just easier to stop by your local grocery store to pick up a container of store-made potato salad. It's good. It's predictable.  It will do.  All it needs is a little doctoring. How to Make Store-Bought Potato Salad Better When you need a quick potato salad, and have no time to make one from scratch, that ordinary store-bought potato salad you have in your refrigerator can go from blah to amazing in just a few minutes with just a few ingredients. Yes, you can improve store-bought potato salad. How to Doctor Up Potato Salad to have a little more flavor? You're going to a potluck picnic or you are having...