Creations by Kara

Garlic Butter Gnocchi Side Dish Recipe

Kara Cook — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Ready in about 20 minutes, this gnocchi side dish recipe pairs perfectly with any meat or salad. Tender gnocchi roasted in garlic butter till crispy, then topped with parmesan. Scrumptious! Easy gnocchi recipe Busy weeknights call for an easy dinner, and side dishes that aren’t fussy. With just five ingredients, this gnocchi dish fits the...

Homemade Italian Potato Gnocchi Recipe

Kara Cook — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

You just need 4 ingredients for this Italian Gnocchi Recipe, and it is perfectly soft and delicious! I taught a group of teenage girls how to make it, and if they can master it, so can you! Once you try it, it’s hard to go back to store-bought gnocchi. It is the perfect base for...

Ultimate Crumbl Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe (Copycat)

Kara Cook — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0000

A soft peanut butter cookie with a sweet peanut butter filling, drizzled with more peanut butter. This copycat Crumbl peanut butter cookie recipe is a peanut butter lover’s dream! Make sure you have a cold glass of milk or chocolate milk handy! Homemade cookies are one of my favorite treats. I love seeing the creative...

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins (French Breakfast Puffs)

Kara Cook — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins – tender, melt in your mouth muffins rolled in cinnamon sugar. They taste like little cinnamon donuts! These muffins are perfect on their own or with hot chocolate or a cup of coffee, but they also make a great breakfast served with breakfast hash and fruit salad. These cinnamon muffins are...

Spicy Meatball Recipe (Slow Cooker or Stovetop)

Kara Cook — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:58:33 +0000

Make this spicy meatball recipe for a tasty main course or appetizer! The tender meatballs have a perfect kick, and the 3-ingredient sweet and spicy sauce is incredible! I like to make a double batch and freeze half in a ziplock bag or freezer safe container for a busy weeknight dinner or party. I’ve had...

Chocolate Covered Coconut Easter Egg Recipe

Kara Cook — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Coconut lovers — this coconut easter egg recipe is for you! Unlike most recipes, the filling has more coconut than sugar, so it has delicious coconut flavor and texture. A decadent chocolate shell makes them simply divine! They are a perfect sweet treat to share with friends and family, or to wrap and tuck into...

Homemade Lemon Lush Recipe

Kara Cook — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

You will fall in love with this made-from-scratch lemon lush recipe after just one bite! Nutty shortbread crust and three sensational creamy layers – what are you waiting for? It gets its fresh lemon flavor from real lemons, no lemon pudding mix needed. And instead of artificial whipped topping, it uses fresh cream! I love...

Carrot Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Icing

Kara Cook — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

This carrot cake loaf recipe transforms simple ingredients into a sweet, perfectly spiced bread that you won’t soon forget. Cinnamon cream cheese frosting makes it extra special! If you love traditional carrot cake, this quick bread is going to be a favorite after one bite! It has the same great flavor and texture, just in...

Cheese Sourdough Bread

Kara Cook — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

This easy cheese sourdough bread recipe makes a loaf that is soft and chewy, and filled with a swirl of cheesy goodness. You don’t need a Dutch oven; it’s baked in a regular loaf pan! Bread and cheese are two of my favorite foods, so I absolutely love this bread, especially when it’s warm or...

Cheesy Black Bean Enchiladas Recipe

Kara Cook — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

My family instantly fell in love with this black bean enchilada recipe! They are simply delicious, plenty cheesy, and we didn’t even miss the meat. A perfect dinner for busy weeknights when you forgot to defrost meat! I’ve never been much of a fan of enchiladas with red sauce; I almost always prefer green enchilada...

Better Than Starbucks Chocolate Chip Cookies

Kara Cook — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

These copycat Starbucks chocolate chip cookies are loaded with both chocolate chunks and chocolate chips, and can be made for a fraction of the cost! Multiple tries = the best cookie! I have a hard time forking out 3-5 dollars for one cookie, so I am always on the lookout for copycat recipes I can...

Best Homemade Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Kara Cook — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Once you try this substitute for enchilada sauce, you’ll never want store-bought enchilada sauce again! I wish I had discovered the recipe years ago; it is the best I’ve ever tried! I’ve tried several brands of store-bought enchilada sauce over the years, and have never found one that I actually like. So I tried making...

Triple Chip Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Kara Cook — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies . . . loaded with three different kinds of chocolate chips, these soft and chewy cookies are sure to satisfy any chocolate craving! I don’t know about you, but when I am in the mood for chocolate, nothing else will do the trick. It has to be chocolate! These cookies are...

Easy Multigrain Sourdough Bread Recipe

Kara Cook — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

This multigrain sourdough bread is going to be your new favorite! Crunchy crust, soft and chewy inside, and nutty flavor from whole grains, it is perfect for toast, grilled cheese, and so much more! Using multigrain hot cereal is an easy way to get a variety of grains without having to buy multiple bags of...

Easy Cowboy Casserole (Crockpot Recipe)

Kara Cook — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Ground beef, potatoes, beans, corn and a bit of bacon make this crockpot cowboy casserole recipe a real crowd pleaser! A topping of melted cheese makes it even more delicious. I love finding a new crockpot recipe that my whole family can agree on, and this one fits the bill! The first time I made...

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Bar Recipe

Kara Cook — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

This easy Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal bar recipe is a tasty and fun twist on traditional Rice Krispie treats. If you love cinnamon sugar, you won’t be able to resist these no bake bars! When you need a treat in a hurry, no bake treats are always a win. I’m not a huge fan of...

Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Kara Cook — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese Sandwiches . . . two favorite classics combined into one spectacular sandwich! Makes a perfect easy dinner or lunch! When you really need dinner in a rush, sandwiches are a great fallback. These are perfect on their own, but they also make a great side to tomato soup. You’ve probably figured...

No Bake Peanut Butter Cookie Lasagna

Kara Cook — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

This peanut butter cookie lasagna recipe will have peanut butter lovers jumping for joy! Crunchy peanut butter sandwich cookies, creamy layers, and Reese’s peanut butter cups – every bite is perfectly decadent! Where are all my fellow peanut butter fans? You need to make this amazing dessert as soon as possible! I am absolutely obsessed...

Moist Irish Soda Bread (Easy!)

Kara Cook — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0000

It doesn’t get much easier than this Irish Soda Bread recipe! Made with basic ingredients, it takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. It’s like a giant soft, fluffy biscuit! The first time I tried Irish soda bread, it was a crusty, dry loaf with a tough, almost bitter interior. I didn’t care for it...

Easy Stuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe

Kara Cook — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Love cabbage rolls, but not all the prep work? This stuffed cabbage casserole recipe is so much easier to make, and it tastes just as delicious! Chopped cabbage, tangy tomato sauce with ground meat and rice, topped with plenty of melty cheese. A great way to get the whole family to eat their veggies! I...

Chocolate Rice Pudding Recipe with Leftover Rice

Kara Cook — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Sweet, rich, and creamy, this chocolate rice pudding recipe is the most decadent way to use up that leftover rice! But it’s tasty enough that you may want to cook up some rice just so you can enjoy a comforting bowl! It’s got two kinds of chocolate, so every bite is packed with luscious chocolate...

Soft Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Kara Cook — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0000

This banana bread cookie recipe is a perfect way to use those leftover bananas that have turned brown. All the flavor of banana bread, but in handheld cookie form. Cream cheese frosting makes them absolutely sensational! These soft banana cookies have a cake-like texture. If you’re looking for more chewy cookies, try my eggless banana...

Cranberry Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping

Kara Cook — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Brown sugar streusel makes this cranberry coffee cake recipe extra special, and orange zest gives it a bright, fresh flavor. It’s perfect for Christmas brunch, but I like to freeze cranberries so that I can make it all year long. It’s an irresistible breakfast cake recipe! I love baking with cranberries, but most of my...

Easy Cheesy Potatoes Recipe (5 ingredients!)

Kara Cook — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000

These easy cheesy potatoes always get rave reviews, and you won’t find a more simple recipe — just hash browns, cream, salt, pepper, and cheese. You don’t even need a mixing bowl! If you are looking for potatoes with cream of chicken soup and corn flakes, try my Utah funeral potatoes recipe. If I need...

Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies {with Pudding}

Kara Cook — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Pudding Chocolate Chip Cookies turn out perfectly soft every time! Loaded with chocolate chips and vanilla flavor, they are sure to be a hit anywhere you serve them. You can’t have too many amazing chocolate chip cookie recipes can you? We also love melted butter chocolate chip cookies, Oreo mint chocolate chip cookies, and oatmeal...