Commercially frozen spinach is usually chopped then boiled or blanched and flash frozen, resulting in the kind of texture that goes well in soups, spinach dips, casseroles and egg dishes. Now you can make your own at home and freeze it (or use it fresh in recipes requiring frozen spinach). Frozen Spinach Most varieties of frozen spinach come in 10 oz packages and needs to be drained once it’s thawed because it will produce a lot of water....
We love that this recipe is delicious with fewer dishes to wash. Savory Steak & Potatoes There are so many reasons to love this recipe: A shortcut with the potatoes ensures this is a fast meal — perfect for those rushed weeknights! The addition of potatoes to an oven steak makes for a great meal. Tastes like the chef fussed for hours. Perfect steak every time. It’s easy to find ideal side dishes like an Easy Arugula Salad, some Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup, or some sweet oven-baked Delicata Squash....
Buckeyes are a delicious no-bake peanut butter ball dipped in chocolate. If you like Peanut Butter Cups, you’ll love these easy treats! The state of Ohio is famous for its Buckeye tree and keeping the nut from a Buckeye tree is considered good luck! Anyone who gets one of these chocolate peanut butter balls will be lucky indeed, since this easy buckeye recipe is so yummy! What is a Buckeye? As a food, a Buckeye is an easy, no-bake dessert!...
It’s one of the dishes that everyone loves and it’s the perfect way to use up any leftovers. My daughter (who is almost 14) could pretty much exist on fried rice alone, it’s her favorite! The great thing is that it’s the perfect place to load up on vegetables! What Goes into Fried Rice? Of course, fried rice starts with day old (cold) rice, a bit of oil, and some aromatics like garlic and ginger....
To round out this delicious meal, serve with grilled corn on the cob and your favorite pasta salad recipe! Ranch lovers won’t be able to get enough of this flavor-packed meal! Grilled Chicken Skewers When I think of grilling season, the first thing that comes to mind is chicken kabobs because they’re so easy to throw together. Chicken and vegetables marinated in ranch dressing, lemon and garlic mixture, become so juicy and are fall-apart tender....
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are so quick and easy, perfect for those last few minutes of a hectic holiday meal since they’re done in one pot and off to the side! These mashed potatoes turn out light, fluffy, and naturally flavorful (in just over 20 minutes). The Ultimate Comfort Food This instant pot mashed potatoes recipe makes quick work of a classic mashed potatoes recipe. They’re just as fluffy and creamy, making them the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, Easter, or even a Sunday supper....
This orzo pasta salad recipe is simple to prepare and delicious served with roasted or grilled chicken. Easy Orzo Salad What is Orzo? Ingredients in this orzo salad include cooked orzo which is a rice shaped pasta. It is often served on as a side dish (like this Mediterranean orzo pasta salad) or used the base ingredient in our favorite pasta salad recipes. Veggies: Cucumbers, tomatoes and artichokes Bold Flavors: crumbled feta, sliced black olives, and red onion....
Shredded chicken is mixed in an easy homemade cream sauce with poppy seeds. Serve this dish over rice or potatoes! Easy from Scratch Chicken casseroles are pretty common, but what sets this recipe apart, and why we love it, is the rich and creamy sauce! It’s made from scratch and has so much flavor! This dish can be made up to 48 hours before baking (store the topping separately) and baked at meal time....
Stocking Stuffers are one of our favorite parts of Christmas morning! In our family, we wrap each little stocking stuffer gift in our stockings which makes it super fun to open! We’ve tried to compile the most complete list of stocking stuffers around! Everything you see here is affordable, and will be sure to leave a smile on your families’ faces on Christmas morning! Whether I am buying stocking stuffers for men, kids or friends, stockings can get a little expensive....
Teriyaki sauce is easily bought at the store, but it tastes SO much better homemade. It lasts about 3 weeks in the fridge, so I like to whip it up along with some balsamic vinaigrette for salads, and even some Italian dressing. Everything uses basic ingredients! What Is Teriyaki Sauce Teriyaki sauce is a sauce that is rich, thick, and filled with umami flavors. Teriyaki sauce ingredients include: Base: Soy sauce and water....
Deliciously seasoned and incredibly tender, this meal is ready in about as much time as it takes to make a side salad. Why We’re Obsessed With This Recipe This recipe is short on prep time but big on flavor! It’s so tender and juicy, you can almost cut it with a spoon! Cooking time is fast, and preheating the air fryer takes just minutes. Pork tenderloin is both low carb and low calorie....
This all-in-one recipe is a great addition to pumpkin pie, cakes, cider, eggnog, and even hot buttered rum! And of course…. apple pie! We love this spice blend because it is so versatile! It will keep up to a year in the pantry so you can use it all year long! Sprinkle it on toast with butter, or add a dash or two into a vanilla smoothie, cappuccino, or mocha drink!...
You don’t need fancy ingredients or techniques to make a rich and creamy baked pumpkin cheesecake. This one is prepped in the blender and poured into a graham crust for the perfect Thanksgiving dessert! Why You’ll Love This One of my favorite things about fall is all of the amazing Pumpkin recipes! Baked into a traditional pumpkin pie or even as a bread, it just screams warm and cozy! This Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe should’ve been named easier than pie, it’s one of the quickest you’ll ever find!...
Nothing better than dinner off the grill on a warm summer evening!! This is one of our favorites… a delicious marinade with soy sauce, ginger and garlic make these skewers extra tender and tasty! (This marinade is also great on chicken!). We love to serve this up with a side of rice, grilled veggies, and some peanut dressing for dipping! More Grilled Skewers Easy Beef Kabobs Grilled Marinated Vegetable Kabobs Grilled Red Potatoes Pineapple Chicken Kabobs Grilled Brussels Sprouts Ginger Soy Beef Skewers Nutrition Information Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used....
Once the festivities are over and you’ve got a fridge full of leftover turkey, we’ve got you covered. A rich and rustic turkey stew with herbs and veggies is just the thing for a chilly day! Leftover Turkey Stew This easy meal turns leftover turkey into a whole new meal, incredibly cozy and delicious. If you’ve got a leftover carcass, you can make turkey broth and add it into this recipe or use boxed chicken broth....
There is no need to stand over a splattering pan of bacon with this handy method. What’s even better is that this effortless method makes perfect crispy bacon every time. Oven Cooked Bacon Much like air fryer bacon, this is one of the best ways to cook bacon. Just lay out the strips of bacon on a baking pan, pop it in the oven, bake, and voila perfect bacon. This will free up the stovetop; baking bacon in the oven means no splattering mess like pan-fried in a skillet....
This recipe for homemade onion ring sauce is so yummy, you’ll want to dip and dunk more than just onion rings for sure! Best of all, we bet you have all the ingredients you need in the pantry and refrigerator. A Zesty Dip Onion ring sauce super easy to make and totally adjustable so it can be spicy, zesty, or sweet. Make more than one batch, because it will go fast once you start finding all the amazing ways to use it....
A blend of raspberry liqueur and frosty pomegranate ice cubes are topped with bubbly champagne or sparkling wine. Tips to turn it into a fun alcohol-free mocktail are in the notes. A Pretty Twist on Mimosas A traditional mimosa has orange juice and sparkling wine/champagne, this version is flavored with raspberry and pomegranate. This champagne cocktail is full of flavor with a pretty color, perfect for Valentine’s day! Chambord is a delicious raspberry flavored liqueur which sweetens this drink....
Baked Chicken Breasts are great for a quick meal or to top salads but this whole roasted chicken is a complete meal that requires minimal prep work. We love serving it alongside some dinner rolls for the perfect meal! How To Roast A Chicken Wash and chop the vegetables Then it’s time to truss the chicken. This ensures it cooks as evenly as possible. Tie the legs together using a piece of cooking string, then tuck the wings under the breasts....
We’ve loaded it up with extra veggies and created a quick homemade sweet and sour sauce with the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Serve this easy pork stir fry over rice for the perfect meal! A Homemade Favorite Making this easy dish is great since you can add extra veggies and cook them to tender crisp. We love peppers but of course add in your favorites. Of course sweet and sour pork has a sweet sauce but this homemade version has just the right amount and is perfectly balanced with a splash of vinegar and lots of flavor from fresh ginger and garlic....
