The Top 20 Recipes in 2020 are some of our absolute favorites! There is a variety of sweet and savory including recipes from snacks to cookies to full meals. If you haven’t tried these recipes yet, we recommend adding them to your next meal plans.


Simple Cheddar Cheese Fondue
This Simple Cheddar Cheese Fondue is sure to be loved by children and adults. It comes together super fast, is creamy and easy to dip! We love to pair it with apples, bread and vegetables.
Crock Pot Chuck Roast with Potatoes
This recipe for Crock Pot Chuck Roast with Potatoes is so simple and perfect for a week night meal. Throw it in the crock pot in the morning before work and come home to a delicious meal.
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Lasagna
Delicious layers of pasta, ricotta cheese, alfredo sauce, chicken and broccoli make this Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Lasagna a delicious meal. This recipe is sure to be enjoyed by all and will make enough for a crowd or to be had for leftovers.
Italian Cookies
These Italian Cookies are like little cakes and the flavor can be changed depending on preferences. These make the perfect addition to any cookie platter.
No Bake Peanut Butter Balls
These No Bake Peanut Butter Balls are so delicious and perfect for anyone who loves the peanut butter and chocolate combination. Rice Krispies give these an extra crunch!
Reindeer Poop Cookies
These Reindeer Poop Cookies are delicious little chocolate mint cookies that the kids are sure to love!
Almond Joy Martini
This Almond Joy Martini is sure to become your new favorite cocktail. It is slightly sweet and the perfect combination of almond, coconut and chocolate. Plus, it will be ready in less than 5 minutes.
Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas
Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious and simple meal. Salsa verde and cream cheese make this dish full of flavor and super creamy!
Cream Cheese Logs
Moist, chewy, creamy... these Cream Cheese Logs are delicious! Plus, they only need 4 ingredients which makes them super easy to put together.
Crock Pot Orange Chicken
This Crock Pot Orange Chicken is super fast to put together and you can cook it on low or high depending on how long you plan to cook it for. All you need to do is combine the ingredients together in the crock pot and let it cook!
Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas
This recipe for Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas could not be more simple or versatile. It is seasoned with cumin, chili powder and garlic powder and filled with salsa, red bell peppers and onions.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Smoothie
This Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Smoothie reminds me so much of the flavor while offering a serving of protein which makes it perfect for a snack anytime especially post workout.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Protein Bites
These Cinnamon Toast Crunch Protein Bites taste just like the cereal and have a good amount of healthy fat and protein in every serving. These are perfect for a snack or to have before/ after a workout!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats are a simple breakfast that you can make ahead the night before. This recipe makes one serving but could easily be doubled in a larger container. The combination of oats, protein powder and peanut butter makes for a filling and satisfying breakfast!
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Mmm Homemade Macaroni and Cheese… a classic favorite. This recipe is kid approved with no extra seasonings or *gasp* a crunchy baked topping. My kids love their macaroni and cheese super plain so they love this recipe.
Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
This homemade Roasted Red Pepper Cream sauce is so easy to make and can be used many ways! We have enjoyed it over pasta, pork chops and chicken.
Chocolate Crinkles
This Chocolate Crinkles recipe is one of my family’s favorites! They are chocolaty, soft, and slightly sweet!
Russian Tea Cakes
These Russian Tea Cakes are lightly sweet and full of walnuts.
Chewy M&M Cookie Bars
These Chewy M&M Cookie Bars are the perfect dessert for kids (and adults too)! These bars are a little sweet, chewy, gooey and loaded with M&M’s!
Snickerdoodles
Snickerdoodles are a classic cookie flavored with cinnamon and sugar!
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