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The holidays are busy enough — the last thing you need is complicated appetizers. That’s why I put together this list of 10 Easy, Delicious Holiday Appetizers that I personally make year after year. Since you loved my 10 Top Holiday Cakes, Pies, & Desserts and my 10 Top Holiday Side Dishes; I thought I’d…
If you need a foolproof chocolate dessert that always comes out moist, rich, and totally irresistible, this Moist Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake is the one. It starts with a simple yellow cake mix, but once you add instant chocolate pudding, sour cream, espresso powder, and a full cup of dark chocolate chips, it transforms into…
These little party balls are the appetizer that shows up once, and then suddenly everyone starts asking for them every single holiday… like, is it even Thanksgiving or Christmas without a big tray of sausage balls on the table? And if you love easy holiday appetizers, make sure you also check out my Honey Fig…
Thanksgiving is all about the sides — let’s be honest. The turkey might get the spotlight, but the real stars are those buttery, golden, cheesy, perfectly seasoned dishes piling up around it. These are the recipes everyone hovers over, sneaks bites of, and asks for again next year. In this roundup, I pulled together the best…
If you love my Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Casserole, Easy Corn Pudding, or my famous Birdie Sandwiches, get ready — because these Butter-Browned Potatoes might actually outshine all of them. These things FLY off the table. Honestly, they probably disappear faster than mashed potatoes… and that’s saying something in an Italian-Southern household. And yes —…
When I was a teacher — and later a reading specialist for the district — I spent years traveling between schools all across Palm Beach County giving professional development to teachers. Along the way, I met some of the most amazing educators and principals. One of my absolute favorites was Nina Lant, though I always…
If you’ve ever wondered what recipe officially launched Melissa Jo Real Recipes into the world… this is the one. Stick of Butter Rice! The BEST side dish you will ever MAKE! Want to make it a meal? Try my Stick of Butter Chicken & Rice or my Stick of Butter Beef & Rice! Back in…
Back in 2020, I posted a simple little recipe called Stick of Butter Rice, and it exploded — 10 million views, thousands of recreations, and it’s still one of the most-made recipes on my website. Then in 2024, I leveled it up with my Stick of Butter Chicken & Rice, and that one went just…
If you love my cowboy butter recipes, you’re gonna go wild for this one. This Cowboy Creamy Chicken Alfredo is what happens when buttery garlic sauce meets a tangy, herby cowboy twist. The slow cooker handles the creamy Alfredo base while you pan-sear juicy chicken with my signature seasoning. Finish with broccoli and fettuccine and…
This Creamy Crockpot Shrimp Alfredo is the ultimate creamy comfort meal made easy! Juicy shrimp simmer in rich Bertolli Alfredo Sauce with garlic and broth, creating a silky, restaurant-style pasta right from your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this recipe delivers a decadent dinner in under 3 hours with minimal prep. This is…