A block of feta is baked with fresh summer veggies. Once roasted it’s all stirred together with pasta for a quick and creamy feta sauce! As much as we enjoy it during the summer months, this feta pasta recipe is also a warm comforting meal for those chilly winter nights. Why We Love This Dish It’s jam-packed with fresh veggies (and flavor). It’s super simple to prep yet tastes like a gourmet meal....
Taco Stuffed Peppers make an incredible dinner any night of the week. Tender and colorful bell peppers are filled with a seasoned beef and rice filling and enchilada sauce. Add a sprinkle of cheese and bake until perfectly golden. Serve these easy peppers with your favorite Mexican or Tex Mex style side dishes… fresh corn tortillas, homemade salsa and a big scoop of guacamole! Taco Stuffed Peppers My family loves making classic stuffed peppers or even unstuffed peppers for dinner!...
Breaded and then baked to crispy perfection, fish nuggets are great for a quick dinner with the fam. Just add a dipping sauce! Perfectly Crispy Nuggets The key to great fish nuggets is always in the breading! Add in the mild flavor of firm white fish like cod or flounder and the nuggets are sturdy enough to hold the breading! Tips for Crispy Nuggets Ensure fish is completely defrosted (it tends to leak water as it defrosts) Toss in the egg mixture but ensure excess is removed before breading Cook at a high temperature for a short time to allow the coating to crisp without overcooking the fish If desired, place nuggets on a rack on the pan allowing air to circulate around without the bottom getting soggy Ingredients & Variations FISH Boneless, skinless fish fillets are used in this recipe....
Ingredients BROCCOLI Fresh broccoli best in this recipe Boil or steam broccoli just until tender-crisp (do not overcook) Frozen broccoli can be used in place of fresh but the casserole will be softer (defrost first) Whether using fresh or frozen, drain very well to keep the sauce from getting watery. CHEESE SAUCE Cheese sauce can be made with any cheese you’d like Dry mustard adds a bit of depth, if you don’t have any, add a small dash of Worcestershire or dijon mustard CRUMB TOPPING...
Blogging is a community and I have made so many amazing friends in the blogosphere! One of those friends is Ashley who blogs over at Center Cut Cook; surely you MUST recognize her world famous Chocolate Lasagna! Ashley really is one of the sweetest kindest people I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing and today I share her story! REPIN CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE Ashley’s Story Ashley has been married to a great guy, Ryan, for 10 years....
Read on for some fun ideas for zany garnish options! What’s In A Bloody Mary? A Bloody Mary has a handful of ingredients but they aren’t hard to find! Vegetable Juice Cocktail: My fave is spicy V8, but good ol’ tomato juice works too. (If you use clamato juice it becomes a Caesar cocktail). Alcohol: Vodka or substitute gin Spicy: Tabasco Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, and lemon juice Garnish: Celery Salt for the glass rim and a celery stalk and/or my favorite pickled beans for the garnish!...
Taco Salad is a super quick family favorite that we make almost every week! Fresh flavors, easy to make and delicious! Crisp lettuce is topped with taco seasoned ground beef and lots of taco toppings, cheese, and dressing! This recipe is versatile so you can use almost any protein from beef to shrimp and any dressing! Taco Salad Ingredients The beauty of this TexMex-inspired salad is the fact that you can add what you love or use what you have on hand....
Traditional pancake ingredients are combined with pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and a touch of brown sugar. Fall Favorite While you can add pumpkin to pancake mix, it’s easy to make pumpkin pie pancakes from scratch. Using traditional ingredients, and adding in pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice adds a delicious fall flavor to this recipe reminiscent of my fave pumpkin pie recipe! Ingredients You likely have everything you need on hand to make these pumpkin pancakes....
Apples are one of the best fruits to bake with, so versatile and so inexpensive compared to other fruits. This Apple cobbler is joining the ranks of my favorite apple desserts, right up there with my baked apples, apple crumble, and classic apple pie! The Best Apple Cobbler This simple homemade Apple Cobbler Recipe is completely from scratch, and it’s surprisingly simple to make. We start with a juicy fruit base, made of tart apples that have been thinly sliced and tossed in sugar and cinnamon....
Make this your go-to recipe when you need to stretch your food budget and still put a smile on everyone’s face! Serve this hearty meal with a light tomato cucumber salad and a slice of garlic bread to soak up every last drop! What is Chili Mac? Chili Mac is a fresh take on an American Goulash recipe, with a flavorful Tex-Mex flair, thanks to the addition of chili powder and herbs....
I love Crab Rangoon! Delicious crab and cream cheese are the perfect combination. This is one of the easiest recipes to put together and my guests always rave about them! Because this recipe starts with pre-made crescent dough, these come together in just minutes! The filling is one of the most delicious crab mixtures you will ever taste but it’s really easy to make. Creamy, cheesy and full of flavor, this Crab Rangoon appetizer totally irresistible!...
This creamy Chicken Florentine is pure comfort food, perfect for days when you crave a good, warm meal. This is a simple recipe to make but it has real gourmet appeal. Chicken breasts are simmered in a creamy wine sauce with tons of spinach. Serve with potatoes, rice or pasta and a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese. What is Chicken Florentine? This is a simple chicken Florentine recipe with a creamy white wine spinach sauce....
Thinking about holiday meals shouldn’t stress you out! We’re going to take the confusion out of roast turkey so you can set-it-and-forget-it and you can enjoy the holidays stress-free. What Temperature to Cook a Turkey Cook a turkey at 325°F. Place turkey, breast side up in a sturdy shallow pan that can hold the juices as the turkey roasts, you’ll need these juices to make gravy with! Before cooking, the most important thing is to prepare your raw turkey properly....
Roasted leeks soften and caramelize as they cook and have delicious flavor perfect served alongside Oven Baked Chicken Breasts or Salisbury steak. What are Leeks? Leeks are a mild-tasting member of the onion family. They grow upright in stalks instead of bulbs, and are white and light green at the bottom, darkening into a deeper green at the top. The layers are thinner than those of onions. Also unlike onions, leeks don’t really work too well in their raw state....
With just a few simple ingredients, it’s easy to make vegetarian tacos that taste great! Serve with a side of homemade Homemade Salsa or a bright and tangy Cilantro Jicama Slaw. Perfect for a quick dinner with friends or an energizing workday lunch! A Healthy Twist We love this fresh twist to a classic recipe, who doesn’t love tacos? This filling is low-carb, vegetarian and jam-packed with flavor, it fits the bill for everyone!...
A Chicken Chili That’s Both Delicious and Nutritious There are few things better than coming home from a busy day to find an amazing dinner, hot and ready, waiting for you! This slow cooker chicken chili is a family favorite at my house because it is not only hearty, but it is leaner than most recipes that call for beef. I also love this recipe because you can load it up with any veggies you have on hand!...
A handful of ingredients you likely have (oil, vinegar, a bit of mustard) and a quick shake is all you need! Serve with bacon crumbles or change it up to match whatever fruits and veggies are on the menu! A Favorite Dressing We love this vinaigrette salad dressing because the flavors are extra zesty! Ingredients OIL Choose a light flavored oil such as vegetable or canola oil. VINEGAR Red wine vinegar is our favorite flavor but white wine vinegar works too....
I have always been a huge fan of cookies, much more than cakes and pies. Whether it is no bake cookies, or cake mix cookies, or something in between, sign me up! I recently made a big batch of homemade pecan sandies, and it opened up the world of delicious homemade cookies. No more Keebler Pecan Sandies for me, I will make my own. I had been lazy about cookies, either buying them at the store or a local bakery....
It’s all about the cheese when it comes to the best grilled cheese sandwich! How to Make a Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwich A pan-fried grilled cheese with mayo and tomato looks just as good on a plate as it tastes! Why not try a grilled cheese with bacon and tomato for a heartier version? Sprinkle salt on sliced tomatoes and let drain. This helps it stay a little drier so the tomatoes don’t leak all over the bread....
This dish is extra quick to make and filled with juicy ripe tomatoes, fresh crisp cucumber, and crunchy bell peppers. A 2-minute dressing and a sprinkle of herbs and cheese make this easy salad the perfect side or meatless main dish! Why We Love this Recipe This dish is easy to prepare, filled with fresh veggies, and topped with a homemade tangy dressing…what’s not to love?! It’s so fast! Couscous takes just about 5 minutes to make!...
