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This dish makes a great side or main dish! Pump up the flavor and add in some steamed broccoli and rotisserie chicken for a heartier meal. Add the cheeses listed in the recipe below or use your own favorites. What is Cavatappi? Cavatappi is a macaroni masterpiece! The noodles are are corkscrew-shaped and ridged, so they cling to all that cheesy sauce! This hearty, rustic shape pairs well with thick sauces (like this cheese sauce) or meaty sauces like a bolognese sauce!...

While many chicken wings recipes come out juicy, we need them to be amazing with crispy skin too! This method originally appeared years ago in a fave Honey Garlic chicken wings recipe and can be enjoyed with ANY sauce (or no sauce at all, the choice is yours)! The Best Appetizer for Game Day Chicken wings are the real MVP, no gathering is complete without them! When making snacks, I honestly do not love deep frying so I try to avoid it....

Cooking Spaghetti Squash in an air fryer is quicker than the oven and it’s easy to make! It’s a mild flavored squash which makes it great served with butter as a side dish or even used as a low-carb noodles for your favorite pasta sauce. A Fast Way to Cook Spaghetti Squash Air Fryer spaghetti squash is faster than roasting it in the oven and has more flavor than microwaving it....

A simple combo of bacon, chicken and bbq sauce make the most delicious pulled chicken! This recipe is great when you are looking for a change from pulled pork or beef. It’s a meal that everyone will rave about. Why We Love This Recipe This easy recipe is totally no-fail! The chicken comes out delicious and flavorful every single time! We love that this recipe only needs a only handful of ingredients!...

This is a favorite snack and makes for a great side, the perfect way to enjoy a surplus of zucchini! Easy Air Fryer Zucchini Chips A crispy air fried crust with tender zucchini inside, I literally can’t get enough of these. Ingredients ZUCCHINI Zucchini is our choice here, but don’t be afraid to try summer squash (yellow squash) or even sliced patty-pan squash. SPICES AND COATING Panko and parmesan cheese are mixed with a handful of spices, these are more Italian-leaning....

A Delicious Twist on a Family Favorite I am excited to have partnered with Flatout to bring you this Avocado Egg Salad; a delicious twist on a family favorite! Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and of course egg all smothered in a creamy avocado dressing to create a salad that is truly unique! I love everything avocado or avocado inspired (including Avocado Deviled Eggs). Bacon? Can’t live without it! Lettuce? A crisp necessity for any sandwich....

Below we’ve shared our best tips for perfect berries every time! Use white, milk, or dark chocolate, (or a combination) and decorate with sprinkles or drizzles who can resist! Tips for Melting Chocolate The best way to do this is in a double boiler, or a makeshift double boiler. All you need is a small pot and a glass bowl that sits on top of the pot. To Melt Chocolate on the Stove top Fill a pot with ½-1″ of water in the bottom....

Anyone who loves a great taco or a tostada needs to try this! A soft tortilla packed with layers of beef & cheese and a crispy tostada shell is folded and pan-fried until crisp. I can’t count how many of these homemade Crunchwrap Supremes I’ve made for my daughter! Take-Out Fake-Out Like most fast foods, Crunchwraps taste even better made at home! You can adjust the toppings to be a bit healthier (low-fat cheeses and up the veggies) and even swap out a whole wheat tortilla if you’d like!...

With just a handful of ingredients, these chops are really easy to make! Simply coat the pork chops in an Italian bread crumb mixture, quickly brown them in a pan and bake until the crust is golden. Perfect Pork Chops We LOVE these old fashioned pork chops because they’re tender and juicy but so easy to make! To make pork chops juicy you really want to ensure they aren’t overcooked. Like pork tenderloin, center loin chops are very lean and can dry out if overcooked....

Cooking dry beans is much easier than you think and a delicious way to get a meal on the table! I’ve included a few of my favorite tips below! I am excited to partner with Hurst’s HamBeens® to share our favorite tips and make your pantry meals both easy and successful! A Pantry Staple I know that many of you love Hurst’s HamBeens as much as my family does! I have several bags of these beans in my pantry because they make for delicious and nutritious meals that everyone LOVES (like our favorite Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup)!...

Pineapple is perfect for snacking, grilling, or adding to recipes. Sweet, citrusy, and totally tropical, pineapples are as fun to eat plain as they are to add to a recipe. Because of its highly acidic nature, pineapple juice is an excellent tenderizer for meats and seafood and a tangy base for salad dressings as well as fruit syrups for desserts and cocktails. With a little know-how, preparing a pineapple will be easy to do without any fancy kitchen tools....

This no bake Nutella Snickers Pie starts out with a simple 2 ingredient chocolate crust which takes just a couple of minutes. It can set in the fridge while you prepare the filling. That brings me to the filling… it’s something dreams are made of. All things amazing are found in this filling… Nutella – check, Peanuts – check, Chocolate – check, cream cheese – check, whipped cream – check … I told you it’s a dream!...

Serve roasted eggplant slices as a side dish, or use them in Italian and Mediterranean cooking, like eggplant rollatini or eggplant parmesan. Roasting makes eggplant creamy, soft, and delicious. Try combining garlic roasted eggplant with other roasted veggies, like oven roasted carrots, potatoes or parmesan leeks. Cubes of oven roasted eggplant combined with veggies and topped with melted mozzarella cheese on a hoagie roll make for a fabulous sandwich. How to Buy Eggplant Eggplant should be firm and waxy to the touch, without any sunken, dark brown spots....

Both sweet and savory, these beans are absolutely delish What are Cowboy Baked Beans? These beans are hearty and delicious. Cowboy beans are filled with bacon, beans, beef, onions, and a handful of seasonings. The sauce is a tangy mix of ketchup, bbq sauce, brown sugar, and cider vinegar. Whether oven-baked or slow-cooked in a crockpot, everyone will be asking for this easy recipe! We love to serve them with tortillas or cornbread....

This classic pepper steak recipe brings a takeout menu favorite to your kitchen! Strips of tender steak are marinated in a homemade sauce and stir-fried with sautéed bell peppers and onions. Quick, easy, and so delicious! Serve this meal over rice with a side of steamed broccoli. Perfectly Peppered Steak Cook and serve this hot and hearty main dish from one pan in less than 30 minutes!Budget-friendly cuts of beef come out tender and juicy in a homemade marinade that also becomes a sauce!...

Serve these juicy shrimp as a quick main dish, over pasta, with rice or even put out as a quick snack for guests to enjoy! Why We Love This Recipe Perfect in tacos or scooped over a bed of greens, or served with rice pilaf, this one-pan recipe is so easy to prepare! These are great served as a main dish, along side a juicy steak for a surf and turf or even as an appetizer....

Biscuits aren’t just a breakfast recipe either. Serve them with meals like chicken stew or sausage or bacon gravy. Buttery biscuits are perfect for dipping and sopping up rich sauces of all kinds. How to Make Biscuits Homemade biscuits are a quick bread just like a banana bread or pumpkin bread, which means no waiting around for hours for the dough to rise. Leavening is accomplished with both baking soda and baking powder for a light and fluffy lift....

This soup reheats well for the perfect meal all week long! I can’t get enough soup recipes regardless of what time of year it is. From a hearty hamburger soup to a bowl of classic chicken noodle soup, they’re warm, comforting and nourishing! How to Make Sausage Soup This soup is as easy as can be, but it is still hearty and delicious! Sauté the onion, garlic, and celery in butter (per recipe below)....

They’re super easy to make and are perfect for any occasion that calls for a sweet treat! The Ultimate Brownie There’s nothing better than a good brownie loaded with chocolate…except for when that brownie is also smothered in caramel and pecans! In my opinion, THAT is the ultimate brownie. These turtle brownies taste very similar to the chocolate candies, except in baked form. And best of all, this recipe is quick and easy to make, no fancy ingredients or long prep times here!...

Mushrooms are a great appetizer! They can be crab stuffed or you can add with anything from salsa, to your favorite pizza toppings and of course in this recipe seasoned beef and bacon! Prep up to 48 hours ahead of time making this an easy favorite for any party! What Mushrooms to Use What mushrooms should you use for stuffed mushrooms? The variety doesn’t matter too much, look for fresh and firm mushrooms....