Because orzo is actually a pasta, it takes far less time to cook than rice and is perfect tossed with a creamy sauce. Serve with oven baked chicken breasts for a hearty & satisfying meal. What is Orzo? Orzo looks like rice but it’s actually pasta! The word orzo is Italian for barley. This pasta may look like rice but it has a lovely firm texture when cooked al dente and is a great addition to soups....
I am so excited to partner with SheKnows and Walmart and their beautiful bakery selection to create a breakfast casserole that you will not be able to resist! A french toast bake or casserole is like the holy grail of comfort food, it is so inviting on a Sunday morning! This one has a delicious crumb topping, (which I stole from my fave Easy Blueberry Crisp). It is the perfect extra buttery streusel topping you never knew you needed on a french toast casserole!...
Pork Teriyaki When you’re making pork teriyaki, don’t make the mistake of buying pork loin in place of tenderloin. Although it sounds very similar, pork loin comes from a different part of the animal, and is a fattier, tougher cut that benefits more from low, slow roasting. Pork tenderloin is a boneless, lean cylinder piece of meat and it’s perfect for slicing into medallions, as called for in this teriyaki pork tenderloin recipe....
This homemade turkey noodle soup is one of our all time favorites and the perfect way to enjoy leftover turkey! When I make a big turkey dinner, I always make sure to cook a big enough turkey to plan for leftovers. There are literally countless meals you can make with leftover turkey from soups and casseroles to easy turkey pasta salads for lunch. Once the protein is cooked, the rest of the meal just seems to come together so quickly & easily and who doesn’t love a good turkey soup from leftovers....
There is nothing that compares with homemade peach pie. And who doesn’t love peach crisp with whipped cream? It may seem like a lot of work to be boiling and blanching (and possibly even canning or freezing) but this method of peeling peaches is the best way I’ve found to get the job done fast. What is Blanching? This process of boiling for a short period of time and immediately stopping the cooking process using an ice bath is called “blanching....
These are a great solution to “what’s for dinner” any day of the week and can be prepped well ahead of time! A Quick Weeknight meal Mini meatloaves are quick to prepare and to cook. These are made with lean beef but ground chicken or turkey works well too. It’s easy to make extras and freeze for future dinners when you’re short on time. Ingredients MEAT Use lean ground beef (80/20)....
Beets are great for a healthy snack or as a colorful addition to other pickled veggies! Serve these at a cocktail party with some crackers & small cubes of feta cheese. Add to a platter with Pickled Asparagus, Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles, and some Pickled Red Onions. Perfectly Pickled Beets We love this recipe because the beets come out tender, and mildly sweet and tart. This recipe is quick and requires no canning....
Serve with creamy coleslaw or potato salad for a quick and casual lunch or dinner. Thin or Thick Crust? Reuben pizza dough can be made from either homemade pizza dough, a pre-made crust from the store, cauliflower crust, or canned pizza dough. Whether you roll it out thin or thick is a matter of personal preference; either will deliver delicious taste. How To Make Reuben Pizza The best Reuben pizza is made from the same tasty ingredients as the classic grilled sandwich....
This easy Sugar Cookie recipe is the perfect year-round holiday cookie! A simple mixture of butter, sugar, and flour with a few additions, these sugar cookies bake up perfectly every time. They hold their shape, are the perfect texture, and have a delicious buttery vanilla taste. Pair them with our favorite sugar cookie icing to make festive cookies for any occasion! Ingredients for Sugar Cookies Simple ingredients, a soft and chewy texture, and great flavor make this the best sugar cookie recipe....
You don’t need a degree in mixology to make this pretty cocktail either. Just follow the classic recipe. What’s In a White Russian? Only three ingredients go into a white Russian cocktail: Heavy cream, vodka, and Kahlua in equal amounts. Any coffee-flavored liquor can substitute for the Kahlua. A less rich version can be made with milk or half-and-half instead of making them with cream. You can also cut out the vodka if you want to lower the alcohol content....
This easy recipe has all the right stuff in it for making the ultimate comfort food, with the zing of jalapenos added in! Classic Comfort Food Rich, dreamy and oh so creamy, baked macaroni and cheese is one recipe that has all of the comforts of home. Although we all adore it, once in a while even mac and cheese needs a swap-up and jalapeno popper mac and cheese is the answer!...
This is the best biscuits and gravy recipe and is shockingly simple to make. This entire breakfast can be made from scratch with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! Read on to learn how! Classic Biscuits and Gravy are a hearty, staple breakfast food, and while there are plenty of pre-made options available in the stores, everyone can learn how to make biscuits and gravy at home. The best part is that this sausage gravy and biscuits recipe requires no fancy or unusual ingredients....
Especially when you can easily make ahead and assemble before everyone ‘scrambles’ out the door. Even better, make a big batch and store in the freezer! What’s in a Breakfast Burrito? Besides the standard breakfast ingredients like eggs, sausage (or ham), and cheese, remember that nearly anything can be added to a breakfast burrito! Jalapeños, mushrooms, even diced tomatoes are great mix-ins! Create your own breakfast masterpiece with last night’s leftovers and scrambled eggs, cheese & hash browns!...
This easy dessert is quick to make and every absolutely loves them! Easy Lemon Bars Never in a million years did I think I’d say that I like love Lemon Bars… but I do!!! I’ve always liked lemonade and lemon chicken but lemon desserts and pastries were never hard for me to pass up. However, a few years ago I finally gave lemon a second chance and was pleasantly surprised to find how deliciously fantastic it is in things like cheesecake, cupcakes, and these bars....
Frittata is a very versatile recipe and you can add any combination of ingredients you’d like! This easy frittata recipe can even be made into spinach frittata muffins for a make ahead breakfast on the go! It’s easily made ahead and reheats well. Just add a side of home fries! What is Frittata? Like a quiche recipe, frittatas are egg-based recipes, but frittatas are crustless, which makes them perfect for people following a gluten free, Paleo or even a Keto diet (if you skip the potatoes)....
These are great to make ahead of time and everyone loves them! I am so excited to partner with Cabot Cheese during their 100th year as a co-operative this year to share their cheese selections. Cabot cheeses are naturally lactose free, naturally aged and truly delicious! We love deviled eggs from a good ol’ classic recipe to dill pickle deviled eggs. It seems these bundles are always a hit. Another snack we MUST have at parties is pimento cheese so naturally this mash up was bound to happen!...
Looking for an easy but elegant recipe for a cold spread or dip? Smoked salmon dip is the answer. Why We Love this Dip This dip has all the flavor! It’s smoky, creamy, and full of fresh herbs! Smoked Salmon Dip is great for pot lucks or game day. Serve this cold dip with bagel chips, crisp veggies or even pretzels! It’s such an easy dip to make! A handful of ingredients, a food processor, and Smoked Salmon Dip is ready in 10 minutes!...
For parties, a DIY ice cream sundae bar with strawberry sauce, blueberry sauce, and caramel sauce, whipped cream, chopped nuts, and a cherry for the top is always a crowd pleaser! Or serve with your favorite fall desserts like apple pie or a delicious rhubarb crisp! How Do You Make Ice Cream? A traditional homemade ice cream recipe often starts with cooking a custard. The custard is then added to an ice cream machine that has been pre-frozen and churns until the custard freezed into a creamy delight....
A Shamrock Shake is a creamy minty milkshake — and now you don’t need to “get them while they last” because you can make your own! What is a Shamrock Shake? Shamrock shakes were first introduced to the public in 1970 by McDonald’s and they quickly became an annual holiday must-have. This milkshake is sweet and creamy, minty (think chocolate chip mint ice cream without the chips), and just the right shade of green....
This easy Banana Pudding recipe is a classic no-bake recipe with a layer of fresh banana slices, a rich and creamy vanilla pudding layer, and freshly whipped cream! This is the perfect make-ahead dessert and a hit any time of year. Banana Pudding is An Easy Favorite Homemade Banana Pudding is one of those recipes that’s been around forever. The funny thing about this dessert is that it’s not “technically” banana pudding… it’s more like bananas with pudding....
