Guys, these are seriously the best sweet & sour slow cooker meatballs on the planet! And they are pretty much the hit of any party or potluck! This recipe can be made using frozen meatballs as well, which actually saves you even more time in the kitchen, if you don’t want to make them yourself. Be sure to PIN IT HERE for later!

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Ingredients

• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle chile sauce
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 9 ounces grape jelly
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 large onion, grated
• salt to taste
• sesame seeds for sprinkling

Directions

1. Whisk together the chili sauce, lemon juice and grape jelly. Pour into slow cooker and simmer over low heat until warm.
2. Combine ground beef, egg, onion and salt. Mix well and form into 1 inch balls. Add to sauce and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from pot and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

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Italian has never been easier! See how to make this incredibly easy Lazy Man’s Skillet Lasagna recipe for dinner tonight!

For as long as I can remember crafting home cooked meals has been a part of family tradition. My early memories are of standing on a chair in front of the kitchen counter helping my mom read ingredients from her cookbooks and helping to gather ingredients from the cupboard, fridge, etc. As a child helping in the kitchen was always one of my favorite things to do and was a great way to spend time with my mom one on one. It also created a sense of pride for me, knowing that I was helping with such a big task and ultimately doing my part in providing my family with a good meal at the end of a long day.

Now, well into my adult years, I spend a lot of time going through old cookbooks and scouring the internet for new recipes to create for my family. On occasion, when I’m short on time I’ll indulge in pre-packaged foods, boxed dinners, etc. but given my early start in food prep I tend to stick more with simple, real ingredients as much as I’m able. I enjoy creating recipes from scratch while knowing exactly what ingredients are going into the meals I’m preparing for my family.

For the bulk of my shopping I like to head to my local Walmart. They always have the best ingredients, for the lowest price possible and I can take my time wandering the aisles looking for exactly what I need. This is especially true for their produce section which has so many yummy options to choose from that I’m always stopping in to grab a few things for the new recipes I’ve come across during the week.

The start of fall is always my favorite time to make home cooked meals for my family. In my mind fall is for comfort food and I’ve already compiled quite a list of recipes centered around foods that remind me of my childhood or that provide a pick me up when I’m feeling down. A lot of these recipes call for sauces, something that has always been a go to for me with comfort food, so, when I found the Prego Farmers’ Market® line of products I was immediately drawn to the appealing list of ingredients listed on the label.

I added some fresh, steamed spinach to this lasagna. Spinach is my favorite vegetable, I pretty much eat it in some form 5 days a week!

Crafted with delicious ingredients, the Prego Farmers’ Market® sauces use a variety of delicious ingredients that one might find at a corner market where the crops are grown locally. They boast a delicious taste and aroma that pleases the senses while satisfying the need for comfort food that my family craves. These ingredients include vine ripened tomatoes, garlic, basil. olive oil, black pepper and oregano and are picked at their peak to enhance the flavor to the fullest.

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Lazy Man’s Skillet Lasagna Recipe

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 6

You won't believe how tasty this Lazy Man's Skillet Lasagna is, and it only takes 30 minutes to make!

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked farfalle pasta
• 1 jar Prego Farmers' Market® Tomato & Basil sauce
• 1/2 cup fresh spinach, steamed or fresh
• 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook beef and drain
2. Add pasta over top evenly
3. Spread Prego Farmers' Market® Tomato & Basil sauce over pasta, covering thoroughly
4. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes
5. Stir in spinach (steamed or fresh)
6. Add Italian seasoning and stir
7. Cover and simmer another 5 minutes
8. Add ricotta cheese and combine well
9. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes
10. Sprinkle with cheese and cover for 5 minutes or until melted
11. Garnish with parsley if desired

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Pizza + dipping sauce? Yes, please! It’s not just for breadsticks, folks. Whip up my delicious Pineapple Ranch Dressing Dip recipe, which pairs perfectly with Canadian bacon and pineapple pizza.

I don’t know about you, but we have pizza night every week at our house. Usually on Friday, because after a long week at work and school, I love being able to pull some pizza out of the freezer and pop it into the oven, all at a fraction of the time and cost of delivery.

It’s pretty much a tradition at our house – pizza and movie night! But another tradition I’ve kind of started is pizza dipping sauce – you’ll never find me eating a slice without dip. I love dipping my pizza into something. Sometimes I’ll just use regular ole’ ranch dressing, but I decided I wanted to do something different this week.

And I am so glad I ventured outside the norm. I mean, what other perfect dip for Canadian bacon and ham pizza than Pineapple Ranch Dip!

First thing you need to do is pick up some Freschetta Naturally Rising Canadian Bacon and Pineapple pizza at Walmart (it’s freshness you can taste!) – seriously, trust me on this, get this kind. You can even get a Ibotta Cash Back Rebate here on it.

You’ll find the Freschetta easily in the frozen food section.

Second, grab all your ingredients for the dip –

here’s what you need:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup pineapple juice (I just use a can of sliced pineapples and add some chunks in, too!)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Making it is incredibly easy – if you’ve never made homemade ranch dressing, then you need to start. This is a great base recipe for whatever other concoction you want to turn it into, like what I did.

All you do is add all ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined. You can even gradually add in more buttermilk until you’ve reached the consistency you like. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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Pineapple Ranch Dip

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined.
2. You can even gradually add in more buttermilk until you've reached the consistency you like.
3. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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I’ve rounded up some of the most delicious gluten free Christmas cookie recipes for the holidays that are perfect for baking for you and your family and cookie swaps! Be sure to PIN IT for later!

Fall is officially here and I’ve got to tell you, I’m excited to start my traditional holiday baking. Every year I look forward to the start of fall for just that purpose. From October through December I’m usually found in the kitchen baking up this or that, testing out new recipes and providing my family with a host of yummy holiday baked goods.

I’ve put together a list of the most promising looking recipes that I’ve found so far and hope my readers enjoy them as much as my family will this holiday season!

Gluten Free Frosted Sugar Cookies

Everyone knows that sugar cookies are practically a staple during the holidays. Whether you add sprinkles, sugar, chocolate kisses or in this case, frosting, you can’t go wrong with a good sugar cookie recipe!

Gluten Free Thumbprint Cookies

This is one of my favorite recipe because it’s so simple I could do it with my eyes closed and as an added bonus it’s also a great project to work on with the kids. They’ll love being able to use their own thumb to make the imprint in the middle.

Easy Gluten Free Snowman Sugar Cookies

There’s nothing more fun that sticking to the holiday theme when it comes to baking. These incredibly easy snowman sugar cookies are not only easy to replicate but they’re also adorably themed.

Gluten Free Nutella Linzer Cookies

I’m a sucker for sweets but when it comes to chocolate I’m on cloud 9. So when I found a recipe that was healthy yet enough to satisfy my craving for chocolate, I couldn’t wait to try it out.

Gluten Free Gingerbread Men

No holiday baking session is complete with incorporating gingerbread men into the mix.

Vanilla Bean Snickerdoodles

Vanilla Bean has always been one of my favorite flavors, ever since I was a kid and snickerdoodles are a seasonal favorite so this recipe is a win, win for me.

Holiday Graham Cookies

Who doesn’t love graham crackers? I know I certainly do, especially if there’s a toasted marshmallow and chocolate wedged in-between them! I’ve never heard of a graham cookie before but with my love of graham crackers I couldn’t help but add these to my list.

Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Cookies

Just like gingerbread men, you can’t celebrate the holidays without incorporating peppermint into your recipe lineup. Add in the goodness of meringue and the decadence of chocolate and you have these delicious Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Cookies!

Gluten Free, Vegan Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Not too sweet but wonderfully chocolatey, these allergy friendly cookies are perfect if you have a family member with food sensitivity.

Scottish Shortbread

Naturally sweet and traditionally seasonal, this shortbread is gluten free and perfect if you’re looking to add a new recipe to your holiday arsenal.

Classic Sugar Cookies 2.0

Looking to put a new spin on your old favorite, the sugar cookie? Look no further than this delightful recipe that utilizes whey protein and royal icing.

Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies

Gluten, dairy, soy and egg free, these cookies were worth adding just for looks alone. Coated in chocolate and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candy, these are perfect for the holiday season.

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookie Buttons

Drizzled in dark chocolate, which is proven to be healthier than milk chocolate, this recipe is packed with yummy peanut butter while keeping to a low sugar content. So, you can have your cake (be healthy) and eat it, too.

Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

While cranberries and chocolate chips is a combination I’ve never heard of, the idea was intriguing and when I saw the picture I was sold. They look delicious!

No Bake Pumpkin Cream Chocolate Cookies

Nothing says fall quite like pumpkin and nothing satisfies a sweet tooth like chocolate. Gluten free and vegan, these super moist cookies don’t have any added sugar or artificial colors/flavors so they make the ideal Halloween treat.

Coconut Sugar Cookies

Right up there with vanilla, coconut is one of my favorite flavors but when I came across this sugar cookie recipe that incorporated coconut I was sold. After all, how can you go wrong when adding one delicious ingredient to a classic recipe?

Paleo Thin Mints

Thin mints have been a part of my life since my childhood years of girl scouts. I crave thin mints all long but as everyone knows they’re pretty hard to get your hands on all year around. So, when I found this recipe I wanted to give it a try to see how they compared to the original.

Greek Christmas Butter Almond Cookies

Made from butter, almonds and a dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies are wonderful if you’re looking for a new recipe to add to your traditional holiday recipe collection.