Garlicky Chicken Thighs and Tomato Skillet

One of the easiest meals is when it all goes into one pan, and this is a favorite called Garlicky Chicken Thighs and Tomato Skillet.

This recipe can be baked in the oven or made on the stovetop. It's a delicious, simple meal for any weeknight.

Busy schedules still require a delicious meal, and it sure doesn't hurt when they're as economical as this chicken thigh dish using easy-to-find ingredients.

Garlic, grape tomatoes, chicken thighs, some herbs, and this meal can be on your table in less than an hour. Just let the oven do all the cooking for you.

I have done this dinner on the stovetop, in the oven, and if you sear the chicken first, even the slow cooker will do its magic.

Not a tomato lover? No problem, we have several options to substitute them, and just to name a few, changing them to mushrooms, artichoke hearts, or peppers can be a whole new recipe for you to cook up!

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Italian Bakery Butter Cookies

There is something magical about walking into an old-fashioned Italian bakery and spotting trays piled high with buttery swirl cookies dipped in chocolate, topped with colorful sprinkles, or sandwiched with sweet jam.

These Italian Bakery Style Butter Cookies are tender, rich, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious with that unmistakable bakery texture everyone loves.

Perfect for holidays, weddings, cookie exchanges, afternoon coffee breaks, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth, these cookies are surprisingly easy to make at home.

The dough pipes beautifully into classic swirls, rings, and shapes, creating the elegant appearance found in traditional Italian bakeries. Whether dipped in chocolate, decorated with festive sprinkles, or enjoyed plain, these cookies are always a crowd favorite.

The best part is that one simple dough can create countless cookie varieties, making it a versatile recipe you'll return to throughout the year.

Cookies with butter can be very fragile; do not over-mix the dough, and use the largest pastry star tip to make nice ridges that look like bakery-style cookies.

We enjoy all kinds of cookies and make several different kinds for the holiday season we call it the One-Stop Cookie Shop or you may like a Basic Variety Dough that makes all kinds of cookies with one dough to try.

Parmesan Crusted Asparagus

Crispy, cheesy, and perfectly tender, this baked Parmesan Crusted Asparagus is one of those easy side dishes that feels a little fancy without any extra effort.

Fresh asparagus spears are coated in buttery breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese, then baked until golden brown and crunchy on the outside while staying tender inside.

It’s the kind of recipe that works for busy weeknights, holiday dinners, or appetizers, or maybe you just want vegetables that disappear fast from the table. This is the recipe for you.