2023-11-29 05:00
This Dijon Rosemary Crusted Prime Rib Roast is perfect for a cozy family meal or holiday dinner. A standing rib roast is coated in a simple rosemary and dijon mixture before roasting away in… Read More
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2023-11-24 05:00
Here you’ll find a growing collection of delicious Thanksgiving Leftover recipes!
Besides family and pie, leftovers are my favorite thing about Thanksgiving.
This year you may find yo… Read More
2023-11-22 13:02
Turkey Mushroom Wild Rice Soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey. This creamy soup is loaded with leftover turkey, earthy mushrooms and tender vegetables and nutty wild rice. Thi… Read More
2023-11-20 05:00
A lunchroom favorite turned into a cozy comfort food! Turkey Slop is shredded turkey in a homemade pan gravy ladled over creamy mashed potatoes. This is a delicious and simple way to us… Read More
2023-11-17 05:00
This Pear and Walnut Salad is the perfect fall and winter salad. Special enough for the holidays or served with a causal dinner at home. This salad consists of slices of juicy pear, crispy f… Read More
2023-11-13 14:51
Roasted Maple Rosemary Honeynut Squash is a simple side dish with lots of flavor. Honeynut squash halves are roasted, and topped with chopped pecans, rosemary, garlic and maple syrup. This r… Read More
2023-11-10 14:49
Pumpkin Minestrone is a comforting and cozy soup. Loaded with tender pumpkin, beans and pasta in a flavorful fire-roasted tomato broth. Serve topped with a swirl of homemade basil oil and gr… Read More
2023-11-09 13:23
This Easy Basil Oil Recipe is the perfect way to add a pop of color and flavor to your favorite recipes. Drizzle over grilled or roasted veggies, soup, pasta or salad. This recipe will yield… Read More
2023-11-03 04:00
This Roasted Fennel Breakfast Hash is simple and delicious. Baby redskin potatoes roast with fennel and onions and is served topped with a poached (or fried) egg. Yields 6 servings in about… Read More
2023-11-01 04:00
These Butterfinger Cookies have crisp buttery edges, a soft and chewy middle and are loaded with chopped butterfinger candy bar pieces. This recipe will yield 40 cookies.
Love butterfinger… Read More
2023-10-30 15:07
These Spicy Italian Sausage Subs are simple and yet packed with flavor. Crusty Italian rolls are filled with spicy Italian sausage, tender onions and peppers, basil, pecorino Romano and melt… Read More
2023-10-18 13:49
This creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup is easy, delicious and made in one pot! Serve topped with traditional loaded baked potato toppings like sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, bacon and green… Read More
2023-10-11 04:00
Easy Homemade French Bread recipe that can be made in the comfort of your home! Great served warm with butter or use it to make garlic bread, French bread pizzas and homemade croutons! Yield… Read More
2023-10-09 04:00
This Ginger Pumpkin Bread tastes of fall. In this simple quick bread recipe, pumpkin and ginger are the stars. The maple brown butter icing isn’t too shabby either. Yields 1 loaf in a… Read More
2023-10-06 17:30
Sweet Potato Turkey Chili is simple and healthy with lots of earthy delicious flavor. Loaded with tender sweet potatoes, black beans and ground turkey in a fire-roasted tomato sauce, this ch… Read More
2023-10-04 04:00
In this Sweet Potato Cornbread recipe, homemade sweet potato purée and honey combined with more traditional cornbread ingredients give this incredible cornbread earthy sweetness and f… Read More
2023-10-02 04:00
Learn how to make Sweet Potato Purée with this easy recipe. Whether it’s for sweet or savory recipes or for baby food, this is the easiest way to whip up healthy all-natural swe… Read More
2023-09-29 17:41
This Bacon Jalapeño Focaccia Pizza is smoky, sweet and spicy! Homemade focaccia pizza dough is topped with (homemade) pizza sauce, a blend of mozzarella and fontina cheeses, sliced pe… Read More
2023-09-27 15:34
This homemade Focaccia Pizza Dough Recipe is just as simple as making regular pizza dough. Once prepared, spread into a well oiled pan, top with sauce and scatter with desired cheese and top… Read More
2023-09-25 04:00
Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is a cozy breakfast bursting with tender apples, plump raisins spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Serve topped with a little extra brown sugar and milk! Serves 2 t… Read More
2023-09-15 04:00
This Pot Roast Cheddar Grilled Cheese is delicious and comforting! Leftover pot roast (and gravy!), topped with sautéed onions, white cheddar and sandwiched between crisp and buttery… Read More
2023-09-13 04:00
This classic Beef Pot Roast recipe is as easy as it gets. Beef chuck roast cooks low and slow in a wine and herb infused broth until fall apart tender. Carrots and potatoes are added in the… Read More
2023-09-11 14:33
Zucchini Corn Fritters are simple and bursting with sweet corn, garden zucchini, jalapeño and parmesan cheese. Serve with homemade yum yum sauce (or sauce of choice) and snipped fresh… Read More
2023-09-10 20:58
In this homemade Yum Yum Sauce recipe, Japanese mayo is blended with a few spices, rice vinegar and ketchup for an incredibly versatile sauce. Yields 1-1/4 cups and will serve 10 (2-tablespo… Read More
2023-09-08 04:00
It doesn’t get any easier than this Apple Galette with Cheddar Crust! In this recipe, sliced granny smith apples bake with brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a buttery and flaky sharp… Read More
2023-09-07 04:00
Sharp Cheddar Pie Crust is a fun savory twist on classic pie crust. I love using this recipe in both sweet (Apple Galette) and savory (Guinness Pot Pie) recipes.
Sweet or savory, you will l… Read More
2023-09-06 04:00
This Sweet Potato Home Fries recipe is simple and scrumptious! Diced sweet potatoes, red onion and a poblano pepper are tossed in chili powder, garlic powder, oregano and cinnamon and roaste… Read More
2023-09-04 12:16
In this Greek Couscous Salad, cooked pearled (Israeli) couscous, fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, greek olives, crumbled feta cheese, pepperoncini and chickpeas are tossed with lemon juice… Read More
2023-09-01 04:00
These No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are so easy and don’t require an oven. Simply combine the few pantry staple ingredients in a saucepan before scooping small mounds onto a lined… Read More
2023-08-31 15:02
When your garden hands you tomatoes, make a classic Tomato Sandwich! The ingredients are simple and it only takes minutes to make, however this sandwich is incredibly delicious and a great w… Read More
2023-08-23 04:00
In this quick and easy Breakfast Sausage Gravy; browned pork breakfast sausage, creamy, peppery gravy tops either homemade drop biscuits or buttermilk biscuits. This recipe serves 4 to 8 dep… Read More
2023-08-21 14:13
These Easy Homemade Drop Biscuits take no time to make! Simple ingredients and no rolling or cutting. If you’ve never made homemade biscuits before, this recipe is a great place to sta… Read More
2023-08-16 14:59
Homemade Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is perfectly moist, flavorful and comes together easily! This simple cake consisting of shredded zucchini, all-bran cereal (for extra fiber… Read More
2023-08-14 04:00
Cheesy Spinach Bacon Frittata is loaded with crispy bacon, sautéed spinach and cheesy. This can be whipped up quickly and makes a delicious breakfast!
A frittata makes for an easy an… Read More
2023-08-11 16:48
Grilled Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowl is light, healthy and packed with incredible flavor! Juicy marinated grilled chicken, a plethora of fresh veggies and toasted cashews sit on a bed of tende… Read More
2023-08-08 16:41
This Toasted Sesame Dressing is the perfect asian-inspired dressing for salads, wraps, rice or noodle bowls. Calling for only slightly more than a handful of ingredients, means you can whip… Read More
2023-08-07 15:42
Grilled Sesame Chicken is incredibly easy and flavorful! Boneless-skinless chicken breasts or thighs (or a mix of both) marinates in a ginger, garlic and toasted sesame marinade. Grill and s… Read More
2023-08-04 04:00
This Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans is an elegant spin on the traditional recipe. Cooked shredded chicken is tossed with grapes, toasted pecans, celery and onion in a homemade honey po… Read More
2023-08-02 14:12
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bites are a wholesome snack packed with healthy ingredients. Old fashioned rolled oats are mixed with peanut butter, honey, hemp hearts, chia seeds and studded with mi… Read More
2023-07-31 04:00
Easy Hash Browns Breakfast Burritos make for a delicious filling breakfast. Fluffy eggs, sautéed onions and jalapeños, sausage, hash browns and cheese rolled into flour tortill… Read More
2023-07-28 04:00
These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Toffee Cookies have it all! A chewy brown sugar oatmeal cookie with crisp toffee bits and melty sweet chocolatey! It’s a good thing this recipe makes 3 to… Read More
2023-07-26 04:00
This Mixed Berry Compote is incredible! Fresh fruit, sugar and lemon juice simmer until becoming a thick and delicious sauce with pieces of tender fruit. Serve over ice cream or a slice of p… Read More
2023-07-24 04:00
This Homemade Pound Cake recipe is simple and yields a deliciously moist and tender cake. Slice this rich and buttery loaf and top it with lemon curd, homemade whipped cream and fresh berrie… Read More
2023-07-17 04:00
Grilled Garlic Cilantro Lime Shrimp are light and flavorful! Peeled and deveined shrimp quickly marinate in fresh cilantro, garlic, lime zest, juice and spices before grilling. Serve with ri… Read More
2023-07-14 04:00
These are the best Homemade Blueberry Muffins! This quick one-bowl recipe yields moist and fluffy muffins studded with fresh blueberries and the most epic crunchy muffin top made possible wi… Read More
2023-07-10 04:00
This Asian Cabbage Slaw is a light and healthy! A blend of cabbage, veggies and peanuts is tossed in a flavorful ginger basil dressing. This crunchy slaw will serve 6+.
This is what I call… Read More
2023-07-07 04:00
This Summer Fruit Salad is bursting with fresh fruit and berries! Sliced juicy peaches are tossed with rainier cherries, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries in a fresh citrus juice and… Read More
2023-07-05 15:26
Honey, Fig Jam and Cottage Cheese Toast is the perfect lazy day snack. Toasted sourdough bread is topped with cottage cheese and fig jam, a drizzle of honey and sprinkle of toasted chopped w… Read More
2023-06-30 13:44
Cucumber Watermelon Feta Salad is a quick and refreshing salad consisting of cubed juicy watermelon, fresh mint, cool sliced cucumbers, salty feta and pistachios. Serves 6 to 8.
This is the… Read More
2023-06-25 04:00
In this Chipotle Chicken Marinade, chipotle peppers (in adobo) are blended with garlic, ground cumin, a touch of honey and freshly squeezed lime juice for a simple yet incredibly flavorful m… Read More
2023-06-21 14:30
Wake up to breakfast already made with this Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats! Thick cut oats soak with milk, yogurt, chia seeds and fresh strawberries overnight and then are topped with… Read More
2023-06-19 04:00
This Grilled Chicken Bruschetta Pizza is fresh, cheesy and delicious! Crispy ciabatta bread topped with sliced grilled chicken, a blend of melty Italian cheeses and a super simple yet extrem… Read More
2023-06-14 14:22
Elevate your BLT game with this Smoky Chipotle Salmon BLT sandwich! Toasted whole grain bread slathered with an easy homemade chipotle mayo and topped with a smoky Mexicali spiced salmon, cr… Read More
2023-06-12 18:48
This Italian Grinder Pasta Salad has cooked pasta, diced salami and pepperoni with pepperoncini, mozzarella, provolone, onions and fresh basil tossed in a simple creamy dressing. Yields 16 c… Read More
2023-06-09 15:00
This Blueberry Cobbler is quick and simple! A delicious dessert consisting of sweet and juicy blueberries baked in a soft pillowy vanilla cake with a crunchy sugar topping. Serve warm with a… Read More
2023-06-07 04:00
Theses Strawberry Buttermilk Pancakes are what mornings are made of! Light, fluffy and incredibly delicious buttermilk pancakes studded with mashed strawberries. Serve with softened salted b… Read More
2023-06-05 04:00
Grilled Lemon Basil Chicken is flavorful and delicious. Thinly pounded chicken breasts quickly marinate in a blend of fresh basil, garlic, lemon zest and juice before being grilled to perfec… Read More
2023-06-02 14:35
In this flavorful Garlic Herb Olive Oil Bread Dip, a combination of dried and fresh herbs and spices combined with fresh garlic in rich and robust olive oil. Serve with warm crusty bread. Se… Read More
2023-06-01 04:00
These Naturally Fermented Dilly Carrots are crisp, garlicky and delicious! Not only good for you and bursting with probiotics, these also make for a great snack or served as a side at… Read More
2023-05-26 04:00
Meet my favorite Chopped Taco Salad recipe! Crisp chopped lettuce is tossed with seasoned taco meat, diced peppers, onion, olives, shredded cheese and tomatoes and then drizzled with a homem… Read More
2023-05-24 04:00
A quick and simple recipe for Homemade Catalina dressing. Simply add ingredients into a food processor and you’ll have a delicious sweet and tangy dressing in minutes. Recipe yields 1… Read More
2023-05-22 04:00
These Bacon Gouda Breakfast Sandwiches are version of a Starbucks favorite. Scrambled eggs, bacon and gouda cheese are sandwich between a soft everything roll. Great for meal prep! Simply st… Read More
2023-05-17 09:00
Lemon Basil Parmesan Pasta Salad is a super simple yet flavorful dish perfect for spring or summer! Cooked pasta, peppery arugula, fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts a… Read More
2023-05-15 14:49
These Bacon Jalapeño Chicken Smash Burgers are incredible and full of flavor! Seasoned ground chicken pressed into thin patties with thinly sliced red onion and jalapeños and c… Read More
2023-05-12 04:00
Baked Brown Sugar French Toast is a delicious, rich and decadent breakfast casserole that’s perfect for any occasion! Slices of challah are dipped in a cinnamon custard, layered over a… Read More
2023-05-10 04:00
Strawberry Banana Smoothie is a classic smoothie combo. In this post learn how to make the perfect strawberry banana smoothie that’s bursting with flavor and will keep you full and sat… Read More
2023-05-03 04:00
In these Lighter Chicken Enchiladas cooked shredded chicken is mixed with a light chipotle sauce, stuffed into tortillas, topped with muenster cheese and baked until melty and delicious! Yie… Read More
2023-05-01 04:00
Ditch the pre-made packets and make this super simple Homemade Taco Seasoning! Simply combine and add to 1 to 2 pounds cooked ground beef, turkey or chicken for tacos. This recipe yields abo… Read More
2023-04-28 14:08
Enjoy a delicious and festive breakfast this Cinco de Mayo with these delicious Breakfast Tacos! Warm and toasty flour tortillas are filled with (fat free!) refried beans, fluffy scrambled e… Read More
2023-04-26 14:20
These Fat Free “Refried” Beans are healthy, flavorful and super easy to prepare! You only need a can of pinto beans and a handful of spices and in under 20 minutes you have cream… Read More
2023-04-24 16:49
This Mexican Street Corn Salsa is a deconstructed version or off-the-cob version of elotes, this is also known as “esquites”. Charred sweet corn tossed with a little mayo, freshl… Read More
2023-04-21 12:23
These Air Fryer Avocado Fries are addictively delicious! Avocado wedges are dredge and coated in seasoned panko before being air fried until golden and crispy. Serve with a equally incredibl… Read More
2023-04-20 12:43
A simple Homemade Southwest Ranch that’s perfect as a dressing or dip! Eight ingredients like; mayonnaise, sriracha, adobo, ranch and southwest seasoning is all you need to make this i… Read More
2023-04-19 13:39
Buffalo Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos are easy and loaded with flavor. Air-fried chipotle southwest seasoned shrimp are tucked into toasty white corn shells with a cool and crisp cilantro lime… Read More
2023-04-17 04:01
This creamy Cilantro Lime Avocado Dressing is simple, fresh and flavorful. Ripe avocados are blended with greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, green onion and garlic until creamy and smooth… Read More
2023-04-07 12:04
Avocado Egg Salad is incredibly delicious and a great way to use up hard boiled eggs! In this recipe, hard boiled eggs are mixed with avocado (no mayo!), garlic powder and salt and pepper. M… Read More
2023-04-05 04:00
Want to learn how to make hard boiled eggs? You’ve come to the right place! In this post, you will learn just how easy it is to avoid having your yolks with that slightly greenish colo… Read More
2023-03-31 15:21
Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs are so easy and, dare I say, better than Reese’s? Simple ingredients like peanut butter, oat flour, maple syrup and vanilla are combined, shaped and dipped… Read More
2023-03-27 04:00
This Meyer Lemon Pudding Cake is phenomenal! Light-as-air spongey cake melts into a lemony custard-like pudding. Bursting with lemon, this pudding cake is a lemon lovers dream come true. Ser… Read More
2023-03-22 04:00
In this Sun-dried Tomato Toasted Walnut Pesto Pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, plus the oil they are packed in are blended with toasted walnuts, pecorino Romano cheese, fresh basil and garlic befo… Read More
2023-03-20 04:00
This Cherry Almond Chicken Salad is perfect for a light, healthy and satisfying lunch. Shredded cooked chicken is combined with dried cherries, toasted almonds, onions and celery and is then… Read More
2023-03-18 04:00
Have leftover corned beef and potatoes after St. Patrick’s Day? Why not make this Easy Homemade Corned Beef Hash with Eggs! Eggs are baked in a skillet of leftover corned beef, seasone… Read More
2023-03-12 05:00
In this Cookies and Cream Shamrock Shake, finely crushed chocolate sandwich cookies are mixed into the perfect creamy and minty shake. Serves 2 to 4 or more depending on the glasses.
Every… Read More
2023-03-11 05:00
Dublin Coddle is an Irish, one-pot feast consisting of tender potatoes, pork sausage and onions with a light flavorful broth. Serve as is or with roasted Brussels sprouts or cabbage with a l… Read More
2023-03-10 15:19
These Green Pancakes are incredibly delicious and colored naturally! Pureed baby spinach is mixed into the batter yielding bright and naturally green pancakes! Serve with softened salted but… Read More
2023-03-08 13:19
Irish Vegetable Soup is a simple and rustic soup consisting of potatoes, carrots, onions, leeks and broccoli cooked in broth and pureed until smooth. Serve topped with lots of freshly ground… Read More
2023-03-06 05:00
Irish Brown Bread is a traditional soda bread recipe made with whole wheat flour, buttermilk and baking soda. A simple, wholesome and delicious bread you can enjoy any time of day. Yields 1… Read More
2023-03-03 05:00
Lemon Blueberry Pancakes are the best way to celebrate the weekend. Fluffy lemony pancakes studded with sweet, juicy blueberries topped with butter and real maple syrup. It doesn’t get… Read More
2023-03-01 14:11
Create this seasonal Starbucks drink in the comfort of your own home! In this Pistachio Oat Milk Latte, homemade pistachio butter is blended with sweetened condensed milk, a shot of espresso… Read More
2023-02-27 14:22
Pistachio butter is a versatile, quick and easy homemade nut butter made from roasted pistachios! It takes only minutes to make and you can use it in lots of different recipes (list included… Read More
2023-02-23 05:00
Broiled Tilapia Parmesan is easy and extremely flavorful! Parmesan cheese, dried herbs and spices and lemon juice are blended in a creamy topping before being spread on tilapia fillets. Broi… Read More
2023-02-22 12:52
In this Homemade Old Bay Seasoning, 13 dried herbs and spices like, celery salt, paprika and ground bay leaves are combined for a flavorful sweet and spicy seasoning blend. Yields a about 3… Read More
2023-02-20 05:00
Roasted Broccoli with Chili Garlic Oil and Parmesan has so much flavor! In this quick and easy side, roasted broccoli is tossed with chili crunch oil, lemon and parmesan cheese! Serve along… Read More
2023-02-17 16:52
In this Roasted Beet and Chickpea Salad, dice beets roast with chickpeas in spices and top shredded kale and brussels sprouts. Finished with crumbled goat cheese, toasted pepitas and pomegra… Read More
2023-02-15 14:35
Air Fryer Blackened Salmon is simple and flavorful. Salmon filets are seasoned with a homemade blackened seasoning blend, misted with ghee oil spray and air fried until perfectly cooked. Ser… Read More
2023-02-13 05:00
In this gooey Chocolate Pudding Cake, a deliciously moist chocolate cake on top melts into a creamy and rich chocolate pudding underneath. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of… Read More
2023-02-11 17:02
These Oven Baked French Fries are so simple and flavorful! In this post I’m sharing a few of my tips and tricks so you too can have perfectly crispy baked oven fries! Serves 4 or about… Read More
2023-02-11 05:00
Everything you love about a Big Mac but smaller! In these Mini Mac Sliders, an all-beef patty is smashed, griddled and topped with American cheese, homemade mac sauce, shredded lettuce… Read More
2023-02-09 05:00
These Salty Lime Tortilla Chips are a healthier copycat version of Chipotle’s chips. Cut corn tortillas are sprayed with avocado oil and air fried before being tossed with lime juice a… Read More
2023-02-08 05:00
This Homemade Salsa recipe is restaurant quality and only takes minutes to make! Simply blend tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic and cilantro in a food processor and enjoy with chips… Read More
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