2022-09-23 12:34
A Michigan Mule is a fun take on a classic cocktail! In it, vodka and cherry juice concentrate is combined, poured over ice with a squeeze of lime and topped off with Vernors ginger ale. Thi… Read More
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2022-09-19 04:00
This Apple Cherry and Candied Walnut Salad is simple, fresh and delicious! A blend of leafy greens, micro greens and fresh basil is topped with crisp sliced apples, dried cherries, crumbled… Read More
2022-09-16 16:56
These Honey Balsamic Fig and Burrata Crostini are so simple and delicious. Toasted bread rubbed with garlic is slathered with burrata and topped with fresh figs, honey and balsamic glaze. Yi… Read More
2022-09-15 04:00
These Cinnamon Sugar Swirled Pancake Muffins are fun and delicious! Pancake batter swirled with cinnamon sugar and baked in a muffin tin. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup!
Pancakes and m… Read More
2022-09-14 04:00
In this Cinnamon Apple Upside Down Cake, tender brown sugar glazed apples melt into a cinnamon vanilla cake. Serve slightly warm with vanilla ice cream and a cup of coffee, tea or warm cider… Read More
2022-09-12 13:11
This flavorful Sheet Pan Andouille Sausage and Vegetables recipe comes together quickly with little mess! Smoky andouille sausage and broccoli florets cook with seasoned potatoes, red bell p… Read More
2022-09-09 15:03
Thai Basil Beef (or Pad Krapow) is a quick and flavorful beef stir-fry dish! Browned ground beef, stir-fried shallot, red bell pepper and lots of garlic tossed in a flavorful sauce and lots… Read More
2022-09-07 11:58
This quick Thai Carrot Slaw is simple, fresh and flavorful. Julienned carrots, green onions, thai basil and cilantro are tossed in a slightly sweet and spicy dressing consisting of lime juic… Read More
2022-09-05 04:00
Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad is a deliciously light, fresh and healthy salad. Cooked quinoa, lots of colorful and crunchy vegetables and cashews are tossed in a simple ginger peanut dressing. Th… Read More
2022-09-01 13:05
Green Goddess Hummus is a fresh herbaceous twist on the traditional dip! A plethora of fresh herbs, spinach and garlic is blended with chickpeas, green peas, avocado and tahini until lusciou… Read More
2022-08-29 04:00
Spice up your breakfast with a batch of Vanilla Cardamom French Toast! Sliced brioche is dipped in a vanilla, cardamom and nutmeg custard and griddled until golden. Serve with butter, syrup… Read More
2022-08-26 04:00
Pineapple Carrot Coconut Cake is a decadently moist and flavorful cake loaded with crushed pineapple, carrot and coconut, spiced with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg and a drizzled with a lemony… Read More
2022-08-22 13:36
In this incredible Italian Chopped Salad; chopped iceberg, romaine and radicchio is tossed with tomatoes, an italian blend of olives, chickpeas, sliced pepperoncinis, Genoa salami, pepperoni… Read More
2022-08-19 15:15
This Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta tastes of summer! A simple process of tossing chopped tomatoes with salt will remove excess water and intensify their flavor. These are then tossed with homem… Read More
2022-08-17 04:00
Garden Vegetable Ragu is a meatless pasta dish consisting of zucchini, yellow squash and carrots in a flavorful and robust red sauce. Serve on top of pasta with lots of grated parmesan chees… Read More
2022-08-08 04:00
Making homemade basil pesto couldn’t be any easier! Fresh basil, garlic, lemon zest, toasted pine nuts and parmesan cheese blended with olive oil for a creamy delicious sauce. Recipe y… Read More
2022-08-05 04:00
This homemade Olive Oil Zucchini Bread is super moist and delicious! Fresh zucchini is mixed in a simple batter of flour, sugar, eggs, unsweetened applesauce, olive oil and cinnamon. My fami… Read More
2022-08-04 14:13
This Everyday Greek Salad consists of chopped tender baby lettuces, sliced cucumber, red onion, cherry tomato halves, sweet pickled beets, chickpeas and greek olives. All of this is then top… Read More
2022-08-02 04:00
In my Grandma’s Greek Dressing Recipe you’ll find simple ingredients like fresh garlic and lemon juice combined with dried oregano, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and o… Read More
2022-07-29 16:39
Ranch Water is a light and refreshing adult beverage that’s perfect when enjoyed on a hot summer day! This recipe serves 2 servings but can be doubled or tripled to serve more.
What i… Read More
2022-07-28 17:47
These Summer Shrimp Tacos are the perfect light meal on a hot day. Warm corn tortillas are filled with shredded cabbage, chipotle shrimp, avocado and a fresh peach salsa. Serves 4 or about 2… Read More
2022-07-27 14:21
Fresh Peach Salsa is refreshingly light and healthy. In this recipe, finely diced ripe peaches are tossed with tomato, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic and freshly squeezed lime… Read More
2022-07-26 04:00
In this. recipe for Grilled Baby Bok Choy recipe, fresh baby bok choy gets grilled and drizzled with a super easy ginger chili sauce. Serve as a light and healthy side to grilled chicken, be… Read More
2022-07-25 04:00
For get take-out and make this Lighter Sesame Chicken stir-fry! Chicken is coated in a light batter, pan-fried instead of deep frying and tossed in a simple, light and flavorful sauce. Serve… Read More
2022-07-18 04:00
This Brown Butter Peach Cobbler is a great way to use up ripe peaches! A super simple dessert consisting of sweet juicy peaches baked in a crisp yet soft pillowy cardamom and brown butter ca… Read More
2022-07-13 04:00
Peach Prosciutto Goat Cheese Crostini are the perfect summer appetizer. Whipped goat cheese is spread on a toasted baguette slices and then topped with salty prosciutto, peppery arugula, jui… Read More
2022-07-07 04:00
The BEST recipe for easy homemade pickled jalapeños from scratch! Fresh jalapeños are quickly pickled, jarred and ready to eat in under an hour – although they will be su… Read More
2022-07-06 11:57
This Strawberry Cheesecake Granola Bowl can be a quick and healthy breakfast, snack or dessert! Cottage cheese is blended with strawberry jam and vanilla until thick and creamy. Serve in a b… Read More
2022-07-02 04:00
In this flavorful Southwest Potato Salad, baked baby redskin potatoes are tossed with cooked bacon, chopped roasted poblano peppers, green onions and sharp cheddar cheese with a deliciously… Read More
2022-06-30 14:32
Cowboy Caviar is a healthy, colorful and addictive bean and corn salad and chip dip! Beans are combined with tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeño, charred sweet corn, red onion and cilant… Read More
2022-06-29 13:58
Berry Caprese Salad is stunning, festive and a fun take on a classic! Peppery arugula, herbs are lightly dressed and topped with berries, mozzarella and drizzled with balsamic glaze. Serves… Read More
2022-06-26 04:00
These Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs are sweet and spicy! Marinated cubed chicken thighs, bell pepper, onion, pineapple and sliced jalapeño are threaded onto skewers and grilled unti… Read More
2022-06-23 13:17
The best of spring and summer collide in this homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler! A super simple dessert consisting of tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries with hints of lavender and vanilla… Read More
2022-06-20 04:00
Summer is this Asparagus Tomato and Grilled Corn Orzo Pasta Salad! Tender asparagus, grilled corn and cherry tomatoes are tossed with feta, fresh basil and drizzled with a simple balsamic vi… Read More
2022-06-17 12:43
What’s summer without Homemade Strawberry Shortcake? A super simple and tender homemade shortcake biscuit is halved and layered with a luscious, ruby-red, fresh strawberry topping and… Read More
2022-06-15 04:00
In these super simple Italian Sub Sandwiches, soft Italian sub buns are split and filled with different Italian meats and cheeses, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato and drizzled with a homemade Ita… Read More
2022-06-13 04:00
Martha’s Rhubarb Upside Down Cake is a sweet, tart and a delightfully spongy cake. What starts out as a streusel topping becomes the crumbly bottom with a stunning mosaic rhubarb top!… Read More
2022-06-10 04:00
A Blood Orange Moscow Mule is a delicious twist on a classic cocktail. Blood orange vodka, freshly squeezed blood orange juice and ginger beer is poured over ice with a squeeze of lime. A si… Read More
2022-06-09 04:00
This Cucumber Salad is a recipe that’s been in my family for years. Fresh cucumbers and onions, salted, squeezed and tossed with simple and flavorful sour cream dill dressing. Serves 8… Read More
2022-06-08 04:00
Grilled Marinated Steak Kebabs cubes of steak, peppers and onion marinate in a simple homemade marinade, skewered and grilled to perfection. Serve with rice, corn on the cob or a green salad… Read More
2022-06-07 04:00
This Strawberry Spinach Salad is a classic spring and summer salad! Baby spinach is tossed with micro-greens, chopped fresh dill and mint, topped with juicy fresh strawberries, chopped pista… Read More
2022-06-06 04:00
In this chewy fruit and nut granola, thick cut oats, pecans, almonds and dried cherries are tossed and baked in a honey, maple and vanilla buttery syrup.
Truth: It has always irked me that… Read More
2022-05-27 12:23
Blackberry Almond Streusel Bars are the perfect sweet treat for any gathering. In this recipe, a quick buttery crumb mixture of oats, almonds and sugar is pressed into a pan and partially ba… Read More
2022-05-26 04:00
These homemade Baked Beans are one of my favorite recipes of all time. Beans and bacon in robust sauce of molasses, clove and brown sugar – what’s not to love? These beans may be… Read More
2022-05-25 04:00
Nothing beats a Classic Macaroni Salad! Cooked macaroni pasta, celery, bell pepper, onion and hardboiled eggs are tossed with creamy homemade dressing. This salad is perfect for any get toge… Read More
2022-05-23 13:05
In this Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Kale Salad, massaged kale is topped with roasted seasoned sweet potatoes and black beans, green onions, toasted pumpkin seeds and drizzled with a garl… Read More
2022-05-21 13:16
Grilled Chicken Shawarma Bowls are loaded with flavor! Slices of marinated and grilled chicken shawarma is served on top of saffron rice with a tomato cucumber salad, chopped romaine, pickle… Read More
2022-05-18 13:51
This Saffron Rice Recipe is simple and delicious. In this fragrant side dish, white basmati rice combined with sautéed onion, saffron infused water and broth simmers on your stove top… Read More
2022-05-13 11:36
Fried Pickle Ranch Dip is everything you love about fried pickles in one creamy addictive dip! Chopped dill pickles mixed with homemade ranch seasoning, fresh garlic and herbs, sour cream, c… Read More
2022-05-11 13:17
This Grilled Ramps Recipe is simple and one of the best way to prepare wild foraged ramps. In this post learn how to harvest, clean, store and grill one of the first crops of the spring seas… Read More
2022-05-09 14:43
The Jennifer Aniston Salad is a wholesome bulgur wheat salad containing fresh cucumber, chickpeas, crumbled feta, red onion, fresh herbs and chopped pistachios for crunch. A light yet fillin… Read More
2022-05-06 12:45
Breakfast doesn’t have to be boring! Especially with this Honey Sriracha Toasted Bagel! Bagels spread with honey and sriracha are toasted and smeared with a homemade scallion cream che… Read More
2022-05-04 04:00
Mexican Sweet Corn Cake is a side dish commonly served at Mexican restaurants. It’s sweet and buttery, flecked with sweet corn pieces and is ridiculously moist. It makes a great additi… Read More
2022-05-02 13:52
In these Chicken Street Tacos, cooked finely minced chicken seasoned with a homemade street taco seasoning is tucked into toasty corn tortillas and topped with a simple onion salsa. Serves 6… Read More
2022-05-02 12:39
This Street Taco Seasoning has 7 commonly used spices combined for one flavorful spice mix. Use to season chicken, beef, pork and seafood or use on your favorite plant-based protein. Yields… Read More
2022-04-30 04:00
In this Tomatillo Avocado Salsa, ripe and buttery avocado is blended with roasted tomatillos, onion and jalapeño, fresh garlic, cilantro and lime juice for a creamy, slightly spicy an… Read More
2022-04-29 12:41
Two classic drinks collide in this Piña Colada Margarita. Coconut tequila is blended with cream of coconut and topped with a splash of pineapple juice. Yields 1 glass but can easily b… Read More
2022-04-27 13:52
This Italian Grinder is a toasted sandwich consisting of homemade focaccia filled with melted cheeses and loads of italian meats. What sets this grinder apart is the cool and crisp grinder s… Read More
2022-04-25 12:58
Homemade Focaccia is easy to make at home! Simple ingredients easily come together and yield a light tender bread with a crisp and buttery exterior. This recipe will make 1 loaf.
One of the… Read More
2022-04-22 12:56
Green Forest Pizza is an incredible vegetarian pizza that even meat lovers will enjoy. Homemade chimichurri is spread over (homemade) pizza dough and topped with smoked mozzarella and baked… Read More
2022-04-20 04:00
Top all your favorite grilled foods with Homemade Chimichurri! Chimichurri is a no-cook sauce that consists fresh parsley and garlic, spices, vinegar and olive oil. This sauce is perfect for… Read More
2022-04-15 12:47
This Croissant French Toast Bake is simple and deliciously decadent. Brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg soaked croissants are sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and baked until fluffy with a crackl… Read More
2022-04-13 13:05
These Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream are a bright and bursting with lemon. Homemade lemon cake mix is blended with only a few ingredients and yield tender, moist cupcakes (or cake!)… Read More
2022-04-13 13:03
This Homemade Lemon Cake Mix can be thrown together in no time! Use the mix right away or make it in advance and simply store it in your refrigerator until you’re ready to bake a 2-lay… Read More
2022-04-08 11:43
Jet’s Ranch Dressing is the perfect restaurant style-ranch. Homemade ranch dressing mix is blended with mayonnaise, sour cream and buttermilk. Use on everything. Yields 1¾ cups… Read More
2022-04-06 04:00
Looking for the BEST homemade pizza sauce? You’ve come to the right place! Sautéed minced onion and garlic combined with dried herbs, sun-dried tomatoes and wine in a thick and… Read More
2022-04-04 12:59
Pizza making doesn’t get much easier than starting with this simple No-Knead Pizza Dough recipe! Combine the ingredients, cover and in 24 hours you have dough that’s ready to be… Read More
2022-04-01 04:25
This small-batch almond butter granola is a deliciously healthy and wholesome snack or topping. Oats are combined with almond butter, hemp hearts, chia seeds, ground flax and sweetened with… Read More
2022-03-30 13:39
Salmon Fried Rice is delicious and a great way to use up leftovers. Stir-fry cold cooked rice and sliced shiitake mushrooms with ginger, garlic and green onions before tossing with leftover… Read More
2022-03-28 12:56
This Air Fryer Sriracha Salmon is healthy and quick to prepare. A simple 5-ingredient glaze is brushed on salmon filets and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Yields 4 servings in under… Read More
2022-03-25 04:00
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Banana Pancakes are a wholesome breakfast to start your day. Oats and whole wheat flour, mashed banana and a little brown sugar snuck into thick and fluffy pancakes. Se… Read More
2022-03-23 12:57
This Golden Hour Mango Smoothie is delicious, smooth and creamy and packed with goodness! A classic tropical combination of mango, pineapple and banana is blended with Greek yogurt, turmeric… Read More
2022-03-21 04:00
A Shoreline Salad is made of tender salad greens that are topped with cooked bacon, salty salami, and crispy fried shallots, creamy avocado, fresh cucumber drizzled in a homemade avocado ran… Read More
2022-03-18 04:00
This Lemon Blueberry Cake is a super moist and lemony loaf cake studded with plump and juicy blueberries and drizzled with a sweet and tangy buttermilk icing. Yields 1 loaf or about 8 slices… Read More
2022-03-16 12:58
This Irish Beer and Cheddar Bread is incredibly moist and flavorful. Irish cheddar, butter and beer are all baked into a delicious and EASY quick bread. The beer and cheese flavor are subtle… Read More
2022-03-14 04:00
Corned Beef and Cabbage or Irish Boiled Dinner is classic Irish American dinner served on St. Patrick’s Day. Here I have a step-by-step post on how best to prepare corned beef brisket… Read More
2022-03-07 05:00
Cozy up this St. Patrick’s Day with a bowl of hearty Irish Stout Beef Stew. Made with browned cubed beef roast, beer, onions and root vegetables! Even more delicious served with Irish… Read More
2022-02-28 13:01
Garlic Prosciutto Sage Chicken is a simple, elegant and a flavorful recipe. Chicken breast halves are pounded thin, seasoned, top with fresh sage leaves and wrapped in prosciutto before bein… Read More
2022-02-25 12:54
These Super Soft Lemon Cookies are simple, lemony and incredibly tender. The secret? Cream cheese! Once baked top with a dusting of powdered sugar and prepare to fall in love. This recipe yi… Read More
2022-02-23 14:13
Kielbasa Potato Leek Soup is made with browned kielbasa, tender russet potatoes and vegetables like leeks, carrots and cabbage in a light broth. This simple one-pot soup that borders on bein… Read More
2022-02-16 14:44
Chinese Chicken Salad is a healthy favorite at our house. Made of thinly shredded Napa and purple cabbage, shredded carrot, green onion and shredded cooked chicken tossed in a flavorful ging… Read More
2022-02-09 05:00
Buffalo Chicken Chili is delicious and a total crowd pleaser! Onions and jalapeño are sautéed with garlic and combined with tender chicken and white beans into a creamy, buffal… Read More
2022-02-07 14:44
This Slow Cooker Whole Chicken yields a tender juicy chicken every time. Simply place a whole chicken on top of chopped vegetables in your slow cooker. Pour broth or stock overtop and sprink… Read More
2022-02-02 15:01
This creamy Lemon Parmesan Pasta recipe is a quick and simple pasta dish! Tender cooked pasta tossed in a slightly spicy, lemon, garlic and parmesan cream sauce. Serves 4 in about 25 minutes… Read More
2022-01-31 05:00
This Leftover Meatloaf Sandwich is a great way to use up dinner leftovers. Grilled sourdough bread is slathered with a simple garlic aioli, reheated homemade meatloaf, melted cheddar and pep… Read More
2022-01-28 13:55
Jam Heart Butter Cookies are an adorable and delicious sweet treat! Tender and crisp butter cookies with a heart pressed into the middle filled with either raspberry (or strawberry) jam. The… Read More
2022-01-26 05:00
This sunny Citrus Vinaigrette is light and bursting with citrus. The perfect vinaigrette for your favorite salad. Yields about 1 cup or 10 (1½ tablespoon) servings.
Brighten up these… Read More
2022-01-24 05:00
This Naked Beef Burrito Skillet has everything that you love in a burrito only unstuffed in one saucy skillet. Seasoned ground beef, bell pepper, onion and jalapeños tossed with cooke… Read More
2022-01-19 14:23
Blackened Salmon Tacos are a quick, simple and healthy meal! Blackened Salmon is flaked and tucked into corn tortilla shells and topped with an avocado broccoli slaw, crumbled cotija and sli… Read More
2022-01-17 05:00
In this Creamy Roasted Parsnip Soup, chopped parsnips roast with olive oil and honey until caramelized. The honey roasted parsnips are then blended until smooth with roasted garlic, saut&eac&hell…Read More
2022-01-14 14:19
Orange Cardamom Muffins are tender, flavorful and moist! A simple muffin scented with orange zest and ground cardamom is sprinkled with sparkling sugar for a touch of sweetness and crunch. T… Read More
2022-01-12 05:00
Lemon Brown Butter Perch is a simple yet incredibly flavorful recipe. Perch filets are lightly dredged in flour and fried in brown butter and served with a squeeze of lemon. Serve with your… Read More
2022-01-11 01:07
This Kale Salad with Creamy Caper Dressing is the perfect simple side salad. Chopped kale is tossed in a flavorful creamy caper dressing and topped with buttery garlic panko crumbs. Generous… Read More
2022-01-05 03:46
“It’s your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself lightly and don’t take yourself too seriously, pretty soon you can find the humor in our everyday lives. And so… Read More
2021-12-31 05:40
A Cinnamon White Russian is a fun spin on a classic cocktail. RumChata, Kahlúah, vanilla vodka and a splash of cream is served over ice with a cinnamon sugar rim. This recipe will ser… Read More
2021-12-29 05:00
Jalapeño Popper Dip is a spicy and creamy baked appetizer consisting of cream cheese, jalapeño peppers, sharp cheddar and Monterey jack cheese sprinkled with a crispy jalape&nt&hell…Read More
2021-12-20 05:00
Eggnog Cheesecake is the perfect holiday dessert! A nutmeg spiced vanilla wafer cookie crust with a rich and decadent eggnog cheesecake filling is topped with eggnog whipped cream and dusted… Read More
2021-12-17 15:17
Brighten up your holiday dinner table with this Cranberry Glazed Ham! Fresh cranberries simmer with maple syrup, brown sugar and is then pureed with dijon mustard and ground clove. Brush ove… Read More
2021-12-15 05:00
This Maple Bourbon Bacon Brussels Sprouts recipe is simple and delicious! Caramelized brussels sprouts, crispy bacon and shallots are tossed in a bourbon maple glaze. This recipe serves 6… Read More
2021-12-13 15:52
Mel’s Cheesy Potatoes is a classic side dish our family loves. A creamy and cheesy potato casserole topped with buttery crushed cornflakes, baked until golden and bubbly. This recipe w… Read More
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