Tender shrimp in a crispy seasoned coating can be baked in the oven, air fryer, or even fried crispy in oil. Dip them in cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce. Perfect Popcorn Shrimp What is popcorn shrimp? Popcorn shrimp doesn’t contain popcorn, it’s small shrimp with a crispy coating, small enough to be eaten like popcorn! You may have had breaded popcorn shrimp from Popeye’s or Red Lobster we love homemade even more....
It is great as a holiday side and a favorite for Sunday supper. This easy mac and cheese recipe needs just minutes of prep and comes out of the slow cooker perfect every time! Why This is The best Crock Pot Mac & Cheese Ever. Homemade mac and cheese is my personal favorite food and I can assure you that this is the best crock pot macaroni and cheese I’ve ever had!...
Make this sweet, thick, and velvety rich custard with egg yolks, milk and cream, butter, sugar, and some vanilla. Serve it on its own or add it to all kinds of recipes as an ingredient, a sauce, or a topper! What is Vanilla Custard? Vanilla custard is a pudding-like dish that can be enjoyed on its own, layered in cakes, or dolloped onto fruit desserts or pastries. While pudding is thickened with starch, a true custard uses cornstarch and extra egg yolks, giving it that sweet, rich flavor....
Risotto is easier to make than you think! It’s the perfect late lunch, dinner, or special occasion dish that always impresses and even better topped with pan fried shrimp. An Easy Risotto Recipe Risotto is an Italian restaurant favorite. This version is a decadent tasting rice dish with parmesan cheese and a hint of lemony goodness topped with juicy shrimp. Risotto is a restaurant-worthy recipe that’s actually so easy to make at home....
This dip takes only about 5 minutes making it the perfect last minute go-to! If you are looking for the perfect appetizer recipe for a holiday party or snack at this year’s super bowl party, this artichoke dip recipe is definitely the one you need to reach for! Spinach artichoke dip is a favorite in my house for a hot dip but this creamy artichoke dip is on the table in 5 minutes and served chilled as a dip for veggies, crackers or chips!...
With a beautiful color and our favorite garnishes, this is the perfect addition to a holiday meal or a small family get together! This post is sponsored by Mirum, all opinions expressed are my own. An Easy Cocktail This delicious cocktail is easy to make and flavorful. JUICES We love the pretty red color of the pomegranate juice and the citrusy flavor that splashes of orange and lime juices adds....
Serve this as a side or a main dish or use it as a base for couscous salad! What is Couscous? Couscous is made from steaming small balls of crushed durum wheat. It’s basically tiny pieces of pasta. The great thing about this pasta is that it cooks in 5 minutes. So fast and easy! It’s often prepared with lamb or other meats and vegetables in middle eastern cuisine. Moroccan dishes often rely on couscous for a base....
This Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad recipe is one of our favorite versions of a classic tuna salad! Flaky tuna, tender pasta, a bit of cheese, and a handful of peas are tossed in a simple creamy dressing with a touch of dill. This pasta salad recipe is a warm-weather go-to for quick meals or even potlucks! A Favorite Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe This pasta salad is both quick and simple to make....
This easy marinade adds lots of flavor with just a few simple ingredients for healthy, flavorful fillets. Marinade Ingredients Sugar: Brown sugar adds a hint of sweetness but also helps with the caramelization process. To make a honey soy salmon marinade, swap out the brown sugar for honey. Soy Sauce: Adds salt and richness to the marinade as well as great color. Flavor: This marinade has great flavor from garlic, ginger, and jalapeno....
You’ll be enjoying roast turkey with cranberry sauce and stuffing in no time…and don’t forget the gravy! It’s the perfect final touch. How Long Does it Take to Thaw a Turkey Tempting though it may be, don’t make the mistake of defrosting your bird at room temperature. There is too much opportunity for bacteria to multiply on the outer layer before the inside is thawed. Keep turkey cold while it thaws, either in the refrigerator or cold water....
Moist, light, and citrusy, drizzled in a sweet glaze, there is everything to love about this dessert. Perfectly Moist Pound Cake Why wait in line for a luscious slice of Starbucks’ famous lemon loaf when it’s so easy (and less expensive) made from scratch at home? This recipe uses just a few ingredients you likely have on hand already like butter, flour, and eggs. It’s easy to make and can be baked in advance....
Tender beef and pork meatballs are simmered in an easy homemade tomato sauce and served with spaghetti. Like most pasta recipes, this easy favorite is perfect topped with a sprinkle of parsley and some parmesan cheese. Why This Recipe Makes My Top 10 Spaghetti and Meatballs are a classic Italian recipe that is sure to bring my family around the table! While it needs time to cook, it is quick to prep and tastes so delicious!...
Air fryer chicken legs take less than 5 minutes to prepare and cook up extra juicy with crispy skin. So easy! Simply season, place in the air fryer basket, and hit the start button. Chicken legs in the air fryer are picnic-perfect in minutes! Easy Air Fryer Chicken Legs Like most air fryer recipes, chicken cooks quickly and easily and comes out deliciously juicy! Less than 5 minutes prep and clean-up is a breeze....
Make these mini appetizers for a picnic, a party, or add them to a buffet table for guests to grab and go! Any time of the year is a good time for these festive little “portable salads!” What is Antipasto? Antipasto, loosley translated to “before the pasta”, and is an Italian favorite. We often order antipasto at our favorite Italian restaraunt and it is served on a board similar to a charcuterie board but truly, antipasto can consist of many different things....
Buttery candied yams are a favorite holiday side dish, and are so simple to make using just one skillet! Spiced butter and brown sugar simmered with yams make a delicious syrup for a side dish that is sweet, and tender. What are Candied Yams? Candied yams are a classic holiday side dish, made with yams or sweet potatoes, and with any combination of brown sugar and butter. Unlike our sweet potato casserole, this southern favorite is cooked right on the stovetop until tender, and the sugar creates a syrupy glaze....
This easy eggplant casserole is great to make ahead, reheats beautifully and is full of flavor. Serve alongside a simple Tomato Salad with some bread and Homemade Garlic Butter for a meal your family will love! Eggplant Parm I have to admit, eggplant was a vegetable I was not familiar with, I didn’t even know how to cook eggplant until about 5 years ago. When I took cooking classes in Italy, I learned the art of preparing this amazing dish and working with eggplant....
Spring has sprung and summer is almost here! This uber-easy recipe uses fresh strawberries, gelatin, and whipping cream to make a dessert that will have everyone asking for more. What is Strawberry Mousse? A mousse is a sweet or savory dish that is whipped until it’s light and foamy and served cold. This recipe is light but rich because it uses heavy whipping cream as the base mixed with pureed strawberries and a touch of sugar....
This sauce originated in Argentina (read a little more on the origins below) and the tangy herbaceous flavor goes with everything from fish to steak! What is Chimichurri Sauce? Chimichurri is a robust herb-based sauce that hails from Argentina (which is different from a chimichurri burger coming from the Dominican Republic) and it can be either green as in this version (chimichurri Verde) or red (chimichurri Rojo). There are many stories about the origin of this beautiful condiment and you can read some of the histories here or here....
Lamb Stew is a deliciously cozy recipe with tender chunks of lamb, potatoes, and carrots in a rich Guinness infused beef broth. We love serving this homemade lamb stew recipe alongside some crusty soda bread for dunking in the rich gravy. Lamb Stew (Irish Stew) If you like a good traditional Beef Stew Recipe, you’ll love this flavorful lamb stew just as much! A combination of carrots, potatoes, onions, (which really can be made with any variety of meat) is simmered in a beefy Guinness broth....
Running late? Now there’s no reason to skip breakfast! This grab-and-go breakfast is another great way to enjoy an easy meal in a cup or a small bowl. A Quick & Easy Breakfast While these egg mugs aren’t exactly the same as a classic omelette, they have similar ingredients and flavors. No extra bowls, utensils or even a pan! Cook microwave omelettes in the same mug, using the same fork for scrambling the eggs!...
