Smokey bacon and tart apples make this Dutch Apple Baby pancake the perfect breakfast for a lazy weekend morning. We’ve reached the penultimate recipe for Nerd Month ( more on Nerd Month here ) and we’re doing one for Bob’s Burgers ! Bob’s Burgers is a bit of an odd duck. I resisted the show for the longest time because animated comedies (with the exception of Archer ) have historically not been my thing....

These BBQ chicken nachos with shredded bbq chicken, melty cheese, ranch, and cilantro over crispy tortilla chips are a fun and easy twist on traditional nachos. Last month I shared the recipes for my favorite BBQ shredded chicken , and my favorite meal to make with it, BBQ chicken sandwiches . Today I have another BBQ chicken recipe for you, but something a little more fun and a little less practical, BBQ chicken nachos....

These easy short ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, decadently rich, and such a show stopper. Hey, friends. I have another rib recipe for you today, AMAZING, easy braised short ribs. After my Oven-baked Beef Ribs and Country-style Pork Ribs , these are the ribs I get asked about making most often, and honestly, that makes me so happy, because these ribs are kind of the best things ever. Properly cooked short ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, decadently rich, and such a show stopper....

This quick and easy one-banana banana bread recipe can be made with just one banana and a few pantry staples. It bakes up moist and sweet with a decadent cinnamon sugar crust. Last week, I shared Dominique Ansel’s banana bread (AKA my favorite banana bread recipe in the entire world) with you, and promised in the post that I’d make a mini version for all you small-batch bakers out there....

Fall is here! Let’s celebrate with some of my favorite small-batch desserts to enjoy this time of year. Hey, folks, FALL IS HERE!! I’m sorry, that wasn’t enough exclamation marks. Let me try again: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m writing this post on our first rainy day here in SoCal, wearing a fuzzy sweater, new rain boots, and sitting in a tiny empty coffee shop with a cup of coffee at my elbow. This is basically peak happiness for me....

These incredibly easy Small-batch Shortbread Cookies are buttery, crumbly, and perfect when paired with a cup of hot tea or coffee. Shortbread cookies are something you can enjoy all year long, but they’re particularly perfect this as the weather turns colder because they go so well with a hot cup of tea or coffee . A warm drink and classic shortbread is the ideal pairing for those dark, gloomy winter afternoons when you need a little pick-me-up to get you through the last bit of the day....

These perfectly soft and moist pumpkin streusel muffins are topped with crumbly, crunchy brown sugar streusel and a quick two-ingredient glaze. Friend, if you’re a fan of muffins, pumpkin, streusel, or all of the above, please make these muffins right now. You’re going to love them so much. They’re so easy to toss together and bake up with the most beautiful streusel-covered tops. They make your kitchen smell amazing and you’ll feel like a total baking genius when you take your first bite....

Basil and garlic mixed with olive oil, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce make the perfect steak marinade for summer (and winter) grilling. It’s week three of Barbecue Month here on Baking Mischief. After Strawberry Limeades to get us started and a side dish of Loaded Baked Potato Salad With Yogurt , we have reached the main course! Obviously, it had to be steak. What says summer barbecue like a perfectly grilled steak?...

These are the BEST chocolate chip waffles. Crispy, fluffy waffles packed with gooey chocolate chips ready to be topped with your favorite waffle toppings. When was the last time you had a bit of fun with your breakfast? If your answer is, Too long ago or I don’t remember , friend, let’s fix that. You should have chocolate chip waffles for breakfast. These waffles are gooey, crispy, SO decadent, and completely delicious....

Basil Chicken Pasta is one of my favorite quick and easy meals. Just simmer basil, chicken, and tomatoes together, serve over the pasta of your choice, sprinkle with Parmesan, and enjoy! This month on the blog, we are making super simple dinners that are healthy, easy, and quick. Last week we made Teriyaki Chicken with Homemade Teriyaki sauce , a dinner that comes together in all of 15 minutes. Today I’m sharing a recipe that takes a few minutes longer, but is just as simple, Basil Chicken Pasta....

These scalloped potatoes for one are a shortcut version of one of my favorite comfort foods! Layers of bubbly cheddar cheese, ham, and pre-cooked potatoes in a perfect, quick-cooking, portion-controlled serving. Looking for more Single-Serving Recipes? Scroll through the Recipes for One archive or check out my Quick Macaroni and Cheese for One , Chicken Noodle Soup for One , and Fettuccine Alfredo for One ! How was your holiday weekend?...

This adorable small pumpkin pie is sweet, creamy, and everything you love about pumpkin pie but miniaturized. Craving pumpkin pie, but not quite sure you want an entire full-size pie sitting around the house? I have just the recipe for you. This cute little 6-inch pumpkin pie is a scaled-down version of my perfect pumpkin pie recipe that I posted yesterday. It’s rich, super creamy, and packed with warming fall spices....

This recipe will make some of the best blueberry waffles you’ll ever eat with crispy golden outsides and soft and fluffy insides studded with fresh blueberries. Drizzle with melted butter and real maple syrup, and you’re in for a good time. Hey friend, searching for a breakfast worth getting out of bed for? These blueberry waffles are just the thing you need. Sit down in front of a stack of these, and from your first crispy, perfect bite, you’ll be so glad you got up to greet the world (or at least this plate of waffles....

Start your morning off right with these incredibly soft and fluffy chocolate chip pancakes. Quick and easy to make and filled with gooey, melty chocolate, they’re sure to become an instant family favorite. These pancakes are a twist on my reader-favorite buttermilk pancake recipe for two . They’re the same super soft, super fluffy, super tasty pancakes, but family-sized with an indulgent chocolatey upgrade. Add a stack of these to your Sunday brunch or make a batch to freeze for busy weekdays....

Cupcake-shaped dog popsicles made with chicken broth and a pureed tuna frosting. Simple to make and your dog is going to LOVE them! I had two birthdays in my family last week, my sister, Caroline’s and my dog, Ella’s. Since I like to use real-life events as blog fodder, like when I made Victoria Sponge Cupcakes for my youngest sister’s birthday, or my mom’s favorite Copycat Carmela’s Chicken for hers, I was going to recreate Caroline’s favorite champagne cupcakes from one of our local bakeries and post it to the blog....

Freezing whipped cream is an excellent way to save leftovers so you can use them later in hot chocolate or over your favorite desserts. This time of year, it’s not unusual to have extra whipped cream sitting around. And whether you made a big batch for pumpkin pie , to serve over hot chocolate , or spoon over waffles , if you have leftovers you don’t want to waste (or eat with a spoon), you should absolutely take that leftover whipped cream and freeze it....

Carne Asada Fries are a SoCal restaurant favorite, but they’re incredibly easy to make at home. Here’s how to make the best Carne Asada Fries you’ve ever eaten. These fries make an irresistible appetizer for company or a decadent (and delicious) dinner for a night in. With all that gooey cheese, gorgeous carne asada, and mountain of toppings, it’s the sort of dish that has major WOW factor when you put it on the table....

Quick and easy four-ingredient treats for dogs and horses. I have another Valentine’s Day recipe for you today. So far in this category this year, I’ve made Heart Cookies with Cinnamon Icing and Poe’s Jacket Star Wars Cookies , but those are treats for boring old human beings. Today I’m sharing treats for our most adorable valentines, our pets! I have a bad habit of feeding my pets people food. My cats like popcorn and pineapple off of pizza, my dog lives for table scraps, and my horse’s favorite treats are sour patch kids, but I know those aren’t exactly good for them....

This 20-minute one-pan honey garlic chicken is an easy weeknight dinner that everyone will love. I have another quick and easy chicken recipe for you today, honey garlic chicken. This is one of those recipes you’ll be glad to have in your back pocket on busy weeknights because it cooks up fast and easy. You just need a handful of pantry ingredients, 20 minutes, and one pan. The chicken comes out moist and tender, cooked in a sweet honey garlic sauce that you’ll want to drizzle over everything....

Creamy, cheesy baked potato salad lightened up a bit with Greek yogurt (you’ll never know it’s there!). It’s week two of my Summer Barbecue Menu Series, during which, I’m putting together an entire BBQ menu. Last week was the drink course, Strawberry Limeades . This week it’s time to tackle our side dish. Of course, being the carb-o-holic that I am, I went potatoes. Loaded Baked Potato Salad With Yogurt to be specific....