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Chocolate and peanut butter are mixed with crunchy cereal to make these super easy No Bake Chocolate Cereal Bars. When I was very young, I went camping with the Girl Scouts and our counselor taught us to make what she called "Babe Ruth Bars." The ingredients were stirred together, then rolled into a log, chilled and sliced. My counselor wrote out the recipe for me and I took it home.

My grandmother was sweet enough to save that recipe for me and over the following years, we would make those bars on special occasions. I remembered the recipe a while back and I dug it out of my old cookbook. I read it several times and then made a trip to the store, just to look at the ingredients in an actual Babe Ruth bar. Uhm, there is no similarity at all. I have no idea why she called these Babe Ruth Bars and the name now makes me laugh. I've since swapped out half the ingredients, so they are likely to be even farther from the original. Whatever you decide to call them, these bars are sure to be loved!

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Cheater Korean Beef is the kind of recipe that both beginning and experienced cooks need in their life. This simple meal comes together in minutes and is full of fantastic flavors. It's easier than ordering take-out, saves you money, and tastes better too!

I love so many things about this recipe! This dish includes our favorite Asian ingredients, and everything is simple enough to be found in most grocery stores. The fact it's made with ground beef instead of a more expensive cut of meat makes it a really great alternative to the pricier meats when you are craving Chinese food. Best of all, you can make this recipe start to finish in less than 20 minutes. I've served the beef over rice, wrapped in lettuce, and on top of a salad.

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High Octane Hot Chocolate is what happens when you combine coffee, cocoa, kahlua, and vodka and then top that with a generous handful of marshmallows. While it may sound crazy sweet, it really is not. This is a warm, smooth, chocolate-y mocha with a generous splash of booze. The marshmallows are fun and they sweeten the drink perfectly. If you're a fan of sweeter drinks, just add a few more marshmallows or swap them with a dollop of whipped cream if that is more your style.

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Flaky pie crust filled with fluffy, creamy eggs, spicy green chile, and cheese adds up to a delicious breakfast any day of the week. Eggs and green chile are two of my family's favorite breakfast ingredients, so it could come as no surprise that my entire crew loved this simple quiche. We ate it for lunch, but it would make a great breakfast or dinner as well. Served with fruit and bacon, or with a simple salad, this is a meal sure to disappear in a flash.

Looking for a low carb or gluten free option? I make crustless quiche more often than not, although I do enjoy both kinds. If you love the crust and don't want to give it up, here's a link to the best gluten free pie crust ever!

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To say that I am excited about these Monster Cookie Dough Bites, doesn't even begin to describe it. I'm not going to name names here, but a certain friend and I have a history that includes eating almost the entire batch of the dough for our Monster Cookies at certain times in the past. Out of all the cookies I make, the dough for Monster Cookies tempts me the most.

These cookie dough bites were born out of my family's love for my grandmother's Monster Cookie recipe. The bites will keep well in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for at least a couple of months. Good luck with that though. Mine rarely last 3 days!

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Salmon marinated with balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and fresh ginger creates one of the most flavorful salmon dishes I've ever tasted; this is also the only seafood meal to consistently receive two thumbs up from my entire family!

For years, the only way I prepared fish was with a sprinkling of salt and pepper and a drizzle of oil and lemon. We didn't eat it often enough that I ever felt the need to play with different recipes. I wish I'd known then that there were so many other options! Over the past year, my family has eaten more seafood than we would have imagined possible a few years ago. (This happens when your husband is fortunate enough to bring home 100 pounds of fresh fish from Alaska!)

For anyone who is not a big fan of fish for the sake of fish, a marinade is an excellent option for adding more flavors and changing the overwhelming "fish-factor" in the meal. I played with a couple different salmon and balsamic vinegar combinations before running across this one and let me tell you, it is a keeper. When I made this last week, it was voted "two thumbs up and the best salmon ever" by my oldest two boys. The fact that my youngest ate every bite of his without pausing for chatter is huge praise all by itself.

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The first time I made these Swedish Meatballs, my entire family declared them a favorite. They were immediately requested for a birthday dinner six months in the future and I was reminded multiple times, lest I forget. Over three years later, these are still some of the best meatballs I have ever tasted.

The texture is light, not heavy at all; as I typically expect with most dishes like this one. The meatballs are also very easy to form. They hold their shape quite well and I have never had a single one fall apart on me.

My boys (all four of them) always eat ridiculous amounts of this meal. Even after doubling the recipe, we still only have a small amount leftover. The sauce is perfect; flavorful and light. The blend of beef broth and cream helps make it much lighter than many other full cream sauces. Meatballs are not typically something I crave, but this is one of my all-time favorite meals.

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This is a rich dark chocolate cake topped by an absolutely amazing chocolate frosting. Designed to be served cold from the refrigerator, this is a wonderfully unique cake. Just thinking about this cake was enough to have me thinking about making it again last week, despite the fact we are in the chaos of moving and half of my kitchen is already packed.

My friend Sue shared this recipe on her blog years ago and I couldn't get it out of my mind. In this food laden world of blogging, I run across a whole lot of recipes that make my mouth water. I have Pinterest boards filled with other blogger's creations and binders over flowing with my own recipe ideas as well. There just isn't time to try them all! However, this cake stands out among so many other chocolate cakes. It truly rocks and you do not want to miss a chance to make it.

Consider yourself warned though, it's almost impossible to just eat one sliver. I loved the cake and the frosting... oh my heavens. The frosting is amazing! I recommend just leaving a knife in the pan with the cake. You'll need it each time you open the refrigerator to trim up the edges on the cake.

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Grilled shrimp, marinated in chipotle and lime, and wrapped in bacon is something I could very happily eat every single day. Last time I visited my sister, we decided to play with her recipe for the Chipotle Chicken Kabobs and adapt it for shrimp.

The bacon was a spur of the moment addition and it was a great one. I only shared a few bites with my kids and they went nuts over this shrimp. Next time, and anytime I'm making this for a main dish, I'll be doubling or tripling the recipe. We made a few of the shrimp kabobs without bacon and they were every bit as delicious as their bacon-wrapped version.

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Chipotle and lime marinated chicken kabobs with avocado cream sauce is officially one of the tastiest things we've made so far this year. The bite size pieces of chicken are soaked in a chipotle and lime marinade before being threaded onto skewers and grilled. I served the grilled chickens skewers with a creamy avocado dipping sauce and the meal was a hit with everyone who tasted it.

Over a year ago, my sister told me about this recipe. She told me that my 18 year old niece had found it online and made it for their family. This rapidly became one of their favorite recipes and when I finally had a chance to make it myself, I knew why.

These chicken skewers disappeared in minutes and we never even had a chance to sit down at the table. We wound up standing around the kitchen island, dipping the skewers into the Avocado Cream Sauce just as soon as the meat was cool enough to eat. My whole family voted this recipe two thumbs up.

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Creamy, avocado sauce seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and lime is one of the simplest recipes I've made this year and yet, it stands out as truly amazing. If you trust me on nothing else, take my word on this recipe, and buy a couple avocados as soon as possible. This sauce is absolutely finger licking fantastic and the next two recipes I share are going to tie it together with the ultimate meats for dipping into it.

In the meantime, try this sauce with crispy baked potatoes, roasted vegetables, in a breakfast taco, over, under, or with almost anything you might like to dip into it. Seriously, however you might think to serve it, it will work. We made this sauce twice in as many days and it was gone in minutes.

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Orange juice, green grapes, a banana and a generous handful of spinach combine to make this the easiest (and possibly the tastiest) green smoothie we make. If you are new to green smoothies, this is the place to start. This was the first green smoothie that I tried and my whole family has loved it from the start.

For over four years now, this has been our go-to green smoothie. My kids all love it and this is easily the most frequently made smoothie in our home. I PROMISE that you can not taste the "green" in this green smoothie! My four year old has been requesting this smoothie since he was 18 months old, pulling the spinach out of the fridge and setting it next to the blender pitcher.

If you are looking for more smoothie inspiration, check out this collection of 50 Healthy and Delicious Smoothie Recipes or view all of the smoothie recipes here on the blog. I may not share the recipes as frequently as I did when we first started the blog, but my kids are still every bit as much in love with their breakfast, lunch, or snack smoothies.

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All the flavors of classic Chicken Parmesan are rolled into these bite size Chicken Parmesan Meatballs. I was so impressed by these meatballs the first time I made them; I requested them again for my birthday dinner. Sean had no trouble at all making this recipe on his own; even for a less frequent or experienced cook this is a simple recipe.

If you have never considered making homemade meatballs before, this would be an excellent way to try them for the first time. This is one of the most forgiving recipes I've ever made. We've had these a few times now and I've adapted the recipe differently each time.

Baked meatballs are simple, I promise. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, mix together, scoop into balls and bake. This recipe also includes a drizzle of sauce and a slice of cheese, but that's it. The prep time is far less than you would think. I think it took me about half an hour to prep and get these into the oven. (That included making a quick batch of the most amazing marinara sauce and slicing the mozzarella to top them!) Serve these on their own or over pasta with extra sauce. Either way, they are delicious!

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