Chili Con Carne | Cookies & Cups

By: Shelly Posted: Sep 17, 2025 This recipe makes the most amazing chili con carne completely from scratch. It’s filled with tender chunks of seasoned beef ...

Pepper Steak

This classic pepper steak recipe brings a takeout favorite straight to your kitchen! Strips of tender steak are marinated in a savory homemade sauce, then stir-fried with sautéed bell peppers and ...

EASIEST FUDGE EVER – The Southern Lady Cooks

We love fudge and this easy version is quick and delicious! Super versatile too. ❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE This is the quickest and easiest fudge recipe you will ever make! It only ...

Cozy Cabbage Soup (With Budget-Friendly Ingredients!)

This low carb and low calorie cabbage soup is full of hearty, robust flavor. Tender cabbage is simmered in a beefy tomato broth with herbs and spices. Serve this versatile one-pot dish for lunch or ...

Carne en su Jugo – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Tender pieces of flank steak are simmered in their own juices creating a rich and super flavorful broth to create the Carne en su Jugo recipe (a.k.a. Meat in its Juices) that my family loves so ...

Cheap Eats Week 4 (Warm Weather)

You’ve made it to Week 4 of the cheap eats meal plan! By now, your pantry is fully stocked, your kitchen’s running like a well-oiled machine, and you’ve got three full weeks of home-cooked dinners ...

Applesauce Recipe

Homemade applesauce is one of my favorite recipes for using fresh fall apples. It’s a simple blend of apples, sugar, and cinnamon for the perfect, fresh fall flavors! It needs only 3 ...

Real Strawberry Buttercream Frosting | Cookies and Cups

By: Shelly Posted: Sep 14, 2025 This fresh strawberry frosting is super creamy, smooth, and naturally flavored and colored with real berries! It’s easy to make ...

The Little Things Newsletter #486 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

Welcome to the weekend, my friends! I’m in Santa Fe, NM this weekend with my sisters. We’re soaking up the cool, rainy day today and enjoying our coffee this morning with vacation pastries. ...

Baked Spaghetti

Baked Spaghetti is a favorite casserole around here! Spaghetti is mixed with a quick zesty meat sauce, topped with cheese, and baked in the oven until hot and bubbly. Why you’ll love this ...