Long and slow is how real Italian Mamas make proper Spaghetti Bolognese. It’s when the magic happens, the sauce thickens and infuses with incredible flavour that you simply can’t achieve in 30 minutes on the stove. The meat becomes so tender and soft, it literally melts in your mouth. The sauce is silky and rich, and clings lovingly to the pasta, staining the long strands a deep red. So basically, slow cookers were made for Bolognese sauce....
Strawberry Pretzel Salad really isn’t a salad at all, it is an easy make-ahead dessert recipe. A perfect blend of flavors; sweet and salty and pretty hard to resist. It starts with a buttery pretzel crust topped with a rich cream cheese layer, and fresh strawberries in Jell-o on top. While it can be served as a side, it’s more like a dessert and since it’s best made ahead of time, it’s great for potlucks, parties, and of course holidays!...
Entertaining and parties can be a breeze with a little bit of planning! Take the work out of your next gathering with some simple tips and a quick trip to Walmart! Your next get together is as effortless as adding a sprinkle of fresh herbs and creating simple sauces for dipping! Entertaining is definitely my favorite part of any holiday! Having both friends and family in my home to share food, drink and conversation is truly what we celebrate....
Make them with leftover chili or even canned chili and some pre-shredded cheese for a really easy appetizer. A Favorite Cheesy Appetizer Sometimes a quick and easy snack is all this needed to keep the game day watchers happy. Just 6 ingredients – chips, canned chili, cheese, and toppings – are all that’s needed to get the party started! The chili in this recipe turns plain nachos into a filling dish....
What better way to use up leftover corned beef after St. Patrick’s Day, served hot or cold, this is the best recipe out there! Or pop this Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe in the slow cooker for a worry-free meal! How to Make a Corned Beef Sandwich With a handful of ingredients, this corned beef sandwich is ready in 3 simple steps! Toast 4 slices of rye bread and spread Dijon mustard on two of the slices (you can use yellow mustard if you prefer)....
A delicious pot of chili is the perfect food, summer or winter… game day or family meal. I started blending my own chili powder after running short one cold winters day and I have never looked back! Chili is one of my favorite dishes to make in cold weather. It warms your body after a cold day and it is so deliciously filling that my family always hopes there will be enough leftovers for the following day!...
Loaded baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Crispy skins are filled with fully loaded mashed potatoes, 2 kinds of cheese, bacon, and seasonings for the perfect creamy bite. Prep these spuds in large batches and freeze them, they bake perfectly right from frozen! Ingredients for Loaded Baked Potatoes Potatoes – Choose a high-starch potato like large russet potatoes (or baking potatoes). They have thick skin that holds up well to baking and filling....
A simple banana snack cake filled with pineapple, coconut, and nuts, this is a perfect way to enjoy those ripe bananas sitting on the counter. Why We Love this Recipe Who doesn’t love the combination of fresh fruit like pineapple, crunchy pecans, and coconut? This is a great twist on a traditional banana cake. Because of the banana and pineapple, it comes out just sweet enough and very moist! It freezes well so it’s a great way to use up bananas and add a piece to your lunch box....
Bites of cauliflower are dredged and lightly breaded and air fried. Finally, they’re tossed in buffalo sauce for the perfect snack food. Serve with carrots & celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dip. A Favorite Snack The perfect alternative to buffalo wings, buffalo cauliflower bites are savory and snackable! We love them because they taste SO GOOD! They’re air fried (and not deep fried) for extra crisp without all of the fat....
This is a perfect quick and easy fish recipe that can be ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s simple yet fresh and flavorful! We love this recipe for Baked Cod. It’s simple and fast! The fish comes out tender and flaky every time. It’s light fresh and a healthy alternative to red meat. Ingredients COD If fillets are too large, replace them with cod loins which are shorter but fatter....
Don’t forget add a squeeze of lime for some freshness! Steak tacos are an easy and elevated way to serve beef tacos! Add your favorite toppings for a dish your family and guests will rave over. The Best Steak for Tacos Any cut of beef will do, actually! I use flank steak for this recipe (and things like mongolian beef or fajitas). Other great options include skirt steak, sirloin or ribeye (reduce marinating time to 1 hr for sirloin or ribeye)....
This recipe makes DIY marshmallow and cocoa-filled chocolate balls that can be melted in hot milk for the perfect mug of hot chocolate! What is a Hot Chocolate Bomb? A hot chocolate bomb is a hollow ball of chocolate filled with hot cocoa powder and mini marshmallows. The ball is placed into a mug of hot milk (or water) and the heat melts it creating the perfect sippable mug of cocoa....
They’re easy to reheat and come out just like you whipped up a new batch! How to Reheat Mashed Potatoes Regardless of which method you choose, you’ll want to add a bit of milk or cream (or even broth!) to the top of the potatoes as they reheat and then stir it in before serving. This keeps them from getting dry on top. You’ll also want to make sure you heat them slowly so they keep their creamy consistency....
This white wine sauce is quick and delicious with subtle lemon garlic flavors. Savory Scallops Scallops are a favorite for us, they are super fast and easy to make and seem so elegant. This one-pan entrée keeps kitchen clean-up to a minimum. Dinner in about 15 minutes is always a win for me! Ingredients and Variations Scallops, garlic, white wine, cream, and lemon juice are the foundation ingredients for this recipe....
Not only do we get to connect with other bloggers, we get the opportunity to meet others who play a vital role in our food industries and to visit amazing places and learn about things we are passionate about including all things food! It’s no secret that, based on the amount of bacon found on this blog, I’m a big fan of pork! Pork is one of our favorite proteins to prepare from a lean and juicy perfectly roasted pork tenderloin to fork tender Crock Pot Pork Chops....
Cannelloni pasta tubes are stuffed with a rich and flavorful ricotta filling, then covered in marinara and a generous topping of mozzarella! What Exactly is Cannelloni? Cannelloni is a stuffed pasta dish (not to be confused with cannoli, which is a sweet dessert). Cannelloni shells can be found in most grocery stores or you can buy it online. You can substitute jumbo shells or manicotti shells (which are shorter tubes and have ridges)....
These air fryer pork chops come out crispy on the outside and super tender and juicy on the inside! Tender boneless pork chops with a flavorful crispy parmesan breadcrumb coating are air fried to juicy perfection in minutes! It’s never been easier to cook chops for the perfect weeknight meal. Why You’ll Love This Pork Chop Recipe We love the air fryer for everything from grilled cheese sandwiches to juicy chicken or shrimp....
These are super yummy and easy to make! If you’re a fan of avocado egg rolls found at restaurants these days, you’re going to love these crispy little bundles! Fresh avocado is diced and tossed with lime and other great flavors to create the delicious filling in these! Wrap them in wonton wrappers (about 3″x3″) and fry until crisp! Wonton wrappers can be found in most grocery stores (although Walmart does not typically have them)....
Thanksgiving is a time to remember everything you are thankful for. For celebrating food, family and friends. It’s also a time for stress! Between cooking, cleaning, house guests and normal chores, you’re a wreck by the end of the holiday. No one should have to deal with that much stress right before Christmas! Here are some tips to make your holiday happier and keep the family happy as well! Be Thankful: No matter what happens, be sure to take some time to remember what this day is all about!...
Air fryers have totally revolutionized the home cook’s kitchen! It doesn’t matter if it’s regular potatoes or sweet potatoes, these spuds are a cinch to make! What Air Fryer is Best? For people who want to follow a healthier diet with less oil and fats in their cooking, air fryers are a miracle appliance! This is truly one of my most used appliances. There are different types of Air Fryers and I have purchased a few to test out....
