This Cast Iron Chicken Breast recipe makes perfectly cooked, juicy pan-roasted chicken breasts in under 30 minutes with only five ingredients! It’s easy, it’s reliable, and you don’t need fancy kitchen cookware or gadgets. But the best thing about these cast iron skillet chicken breasts is the infinite number of ways to mix it up…
If you’re looking for a tasty and exciting way to enjoy duck breast, look no further than this pulled duck breast with hoisin sauce. This dish is a variation on pulled pork and offers a wonderful blend of flavors and textures, with tender shredded duck meat infused with the rich and sweet flavors of hoisin…
Do you love meatloaf and want to learn about how to make meatloaf and the Best Meatloaf Pans? Maybe you’ve got grandma’s recipe but don’t yet have the best pan for meatloaf. Crafting the perfect meatloaf involves not only the best meatloaf recipe with the right meat and spice combinations and the perfect homemade BBQ…
This Turkey Pot Pie with Puff Pastry recipe is a fabulous use of leftover Thanksgiving turkey, but you can also use it with leftover rotisserie chicken, pan-roasted chicken breasts, or Dutch oven pulled chicken. It’s easy to make if you buy puff pastry or have leftover rough puff pastry in the freezer. Read on to…
This Jalapeño Cranberry Sauce is a spicy variation on your classic cranberry sauce. With just four ingredients and 15 minutes of time, you can light up Thanksgiving dinner with this easy cranberry sauce. Read on to learn all about tips and tricks for this recipe. Or just grab your bag of cranberries, hit that Jump…
This Rocket and Pear Salad is made with rocket (aka arugula), crisp pears, crunchy toasted walnuts, and shaved Parmesan. It’s a simple salad you can put together in about 15 minutes. Read on to learn all the best pears for salads and tips and tricks for this arugula salad recipe. Or just grab your pear…
This Feta Kale Salad with Cranberries and Pecans is an easy cool-weather salad that you can make in under 30 minutes and vary over and over. Serve your chopped kale salad with cranberries as a side salad for your Thanksgiving turkey or any roast meat, or add hard-boiled eggs or a can of beans, and…
This recipe makes a delicious and easy Cranberry Sauce from Dried Cranberries when you are craving cranberry sauce but can’t find fresh cranberries anywhere. Made in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect accompaniment to turkey dinner or cast iron pan-roasted chicken breasts. Read on to learn all about cranberries and the key recipe tips and…
These Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts are an easy side dish you can make in 30 minutes. Serve them tonight with perfectly cooked pan-roasted chicken breasts and some homemade cranberry sauce, or make them part of your favorite grain bowls. Read on to learn all about Brussels sprouts, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar. Or just grab…
What is Prosecco? Prosecco is, quite simply, the sparkling wine of Italy. Made in a specific region of northeastern Italy with a specific grape, there is nothing else quite like it. Read on to learn all about Prosecco, Italian wine regions, and Prosecco classifications. Or just jump on down to find my favorite Prosecco cocktails.
This Purple Cabbage Slaw recipe makes a purple cabbage and carrot salad that will be your go-to mayo-free coleslaw for all your hot weather barbecues. It’s in its happy place piled high atop a pulled chicken or pulled pork sandwich or served alongside all the burgers and hot dogs you can eat. But if you’re…
Introducing the best Dutch Oven Pulled Chicken, a simple and versatile recipe that hinges on slowly poached boneless chicken breasts. This cooking strategy, similar to the sous vide cooking method, creates the most succulent shredded chicken for all your favorite dishes. Combine your Dutch oven pulled chicken with a homemade barbecue sauce for mouthwatering barbecue…
These Apple Pie Baked Beans take baked beans to a whole new level. Yes, you read that right – this apple pie baked bean recipe is what happens when two classic American comfort foods get together and make a delicious baby. So say goodbye to blah canned baked beans, and say hello to the new…
This Raw Carrot Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette will transform the humble carrot into your favorite side dish. Made from paper-thin but still crunchy slices of carrots coated in a light dressing, this side salad works with grilled favorites or with a light lunch. Even better, you can explore a world of taste possibilities by…
This creamy Sumac Sauce will take your taste buds on a journey. Travel to the Middle East in just 10 minutes with a blend of sour cream, yogurt, lemon, olive oil, garlic and tangy sumac. Make it thinner and drizzle the sumac dressing over a crisp garden salad or a hearty fattoush. Or serve the…
This thick and hearty roasted broccoli almond soup uses roasted broccoli to up the broccoli flavor and subs toasted almonds in place of the cream you often find in broccoli soups. While a cheesy broccoli and cheddar soup is delicious, sometimes we all want something healthier. Honestly, I find that cream to be unnecessary anyway….
Pumpkin Couscous Salad is a Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad made with Israeli couscous and feta. The roasted pumpkin and dried apricot provide sweetness, and pine nuts add crunch. The beauty of this Mediterranean couscous salad is that you can make some or all of it ahead of time and serve it at room temperature. The flavors…
This One Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon is for anyone looking for a simple weeknight meal. It’s a one-pot pasta that’s quick, easy, cheesy, and very lemony. And one pot meals means less time spent cleaning up. So read on for all the detailed tips and tricks for this recipe. Or grab a big…
This Creamy Lemon Herb Tahini Sauce is a quick and easy, 10-minute, two-step, Middle Eastern-inspired recipe. It’s made with tahini, fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon juice blitzed together in your food processor. Use the lemon herb tahini dressing with your favorite salad. Or make it part of your next Mediterranean meal, whether that’s lamb meatballs…
These Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes make an easy two-step, three-ingredient recipe to accompany a simple roast or an unusual Thanksgiving side dish. If you love mashed sweet potatoes and banana, this is the recipe for you! You’ll love that the richness in these vegan mashed sweet potatoes comes only from the sweet potatoes and the…
This Leek and Butternut Squash Quiche is packed with leeks & butternut squash, cheese, and a smooth, creamy filling. It’s a great Meatless Monday option if you have a ready pie crust or for brunch if you want to bake from scratch. Don’t feel a bit of guilt about eating this pie for breakfast! So…
Apple waffles with caramelized onions are a scrumptious fusion of sweet and savory flavors. Imagine waffles packed with apples, soft and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Whipping up these apple and onion waffles is a breeze, especially if you have some leftover caramelized onions on hand. If not, don’t worry! Just…
This Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake recipe makes an easy, one-pan, 30-minute meal. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and serve with a garlic bread baguette and a side salad for a complete meal. With canned beans, canned tomatoes, and only a little bit of chopping, it doesn’t get much easier than this….
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These Roasted Cauliflower Burgers are a flavor-packed veggie burger option for your next burger night. Made with roasted cauliflower, cheddar cheese, raisins, carrots, onions, and quinoa, they’re a delicious meat alternative. Serve your cauliflower burger on a toasted bun with your favorite toppings, or enjoy a cauliflower patty atop rice or a vibrant salad for…
This Aperol Sour is a refreshing cocktail that combines the bitter and sweet flavors of Aperol with the tartness of lemon juice and a touch of of simple syrup. Add in some gin and an egg white foam for a more complex Aperol gin sour. Regardless of which Aperol variation you make, the result is…
This Creamy Pesto Dressing recipe makes a rich and tangy dressing that can be used in a variety of ways. Reach for it when you want to add pizzazz to salads or your favorite sandwich. Even better, this pesto dressing is super simple. It takes only 5 minutes and 5 ingredients: pesto, sour cream, mayonnaise,…
This Orzo Pesto Salad is the perfect, easy-to-make, fresh summer salad. It’s packed with ripe, bursting tomatoes and tiny perlini mozzarella and topped with toasted pine nuts. The base recipe will remind you of a mashup between a pesto pasta salad with orzo and a Caprese. Make my homemade pistachio basil pesto or use a…
This Basil Pistachio Pesto is an ode to fresh summer flavors. Made in less than 30 minutes using basil leaves, toasted pistachios, fresh garlic, Parmesan, and extra-virgin olive oil, you can use your pesto in a pistachio pesto pasta, as a pizza base, or for an amazing punch to eggs, soups, or sandwiches. Read on…
This Rainbow Salad Bowl with Maple Dijon Dressing makes a colorful and light main course salad. And, even more important for those busy weeknights, composing this rainbow salad can be as quick and simple or as involved as you want. You can also serve this rainbow salad as a side salad for a simple main…
This Blackberry Vodka Sour uses blackberry simple syrup in a classic vodka sour formula for a well-balanced cocktail with bright flavors of lemon and blackberry. But why stop there? Add an egg white, and you’ve got smooth mouthfeel that makes sipping this blackberry sour even easier. Read on to learn all about the formula in…
With this 4-Ingredient Guacamole Recipe, it’s never been easier to whip up a batch of homemade guacamole for Taco Tuesday or your next game night. All you need are ripe avocados, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and a little bit of love. Guacamole is perfect for scooping up with chips, slathering on tacos and taco meatloaf,…
This BBQ chicken meatballs recipe calls for braising chicken meatballs in barbecue sauce to get tender and juicy meatballs that are packed with flavor. Make my sweet and tangy BBQ sauce ahead of time or use your favorite store-bought sauce, and dinner’s ready in 30 minutes. These BBQ meatballs are fabulous served over mashed potatoes…
Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies are the perfect way to brighten up your day with their sunny flavor and fragrant aroma. And the best part? Making these melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies is as easy as “one, two, three!” Read on and I’ll show you how shortbread cookies follow a classic baking ratio. Just add a smidge of…
These Baked Coconut Panko Chicken Tenders are a great option for weeknight dinners. Kids love dipping baked chicken strips into the honey mustard sauce. You’ll love how the coconut and panko breading stays crisp on these oven-baked chicken tenders. Start to finish, they’re ready in 30 minutes. But that’s just the icing on the proverbial…
These Parmesan Chicken Muffins are like a quick and easy Chicken Parmesan. You just need a muffin pan, a simple ground chicken mixture, some mozzarella to stuff inside, and Parmesan for dusting. You’re probably looking for new ways to serve chicken that you know everyone will love. You’ve found what you’re looking for.
This easy 4 Ingredient Potato and Leek Soup recipe is all you need for weeknight dinners when the weather is chilly. It’s a silky smooth potato soup that tastes tons richer than you’d expect with just four ingredients. As with many things, you can always make it more complicated, and I’ve added some suggestions. But…
Mango Pico de Gallo is a sweet and spicy salsa made with diced mangoes, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice. It’s easy to make and takes just 30 minutes to create a flavor explosion perfect for topping tacos, grilled meats, or just scooping up with tortilla chips. Read on for all the detailed tips…
This Pink Sauce Pasta Recipe with Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes is your go-to summer pasta sauce. It is, at its heart, an easy tomato cream sauce, but adorned with the sun-ripened cherry tomatoes overflowing from your vegetable garden or local farmer’s market. Read on to learn more detailed tips and tricks to making this recipe. Or…
These Fried Patty Pan Squash Patties are a great recipe if you love patty pans or it’s that time of year when you’re overrun with zucchini and summer squash. If you have a garden, you know the summer bounty. Summer berries for blueberry muffins and blackberry quick breads. Perfect tomatoes for your Caprese salads and…
