Creamy Asparagus Soup is made with fresh asparagus stalks and a bit of tender onion simmered in broth. It’s blended to creamy perfection and combined with a splash of cream. Garnish this soup with parmesan cheese and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice! A Quick and Easy Soup Recipe Vegetable soups, like creamy tomato or cauliflower soup, are a great way to enjoy fresh farmer’s market veggies or maybe even your own garden vegetables....
Sweet and tart and deliciously creamy, these cranberry bars have fresh cranberries and cream cheese in a rich filling. They’re spread over a buttery graham cracker crust and frozen before serving. They’re easy to make, bright, and tangy. Best of all this recipe needs to freeze so it can be made weeks ahead of time! Frozen Cranberry Bars If you like ice cream, you’ll LOVE these cranberry bars. Use fresh or frozen cranberries for a great tangy flavor....
This dish has gone from a humble breakfast to a gourmet entrée adorned with everything from local shrimp to expensive mushrooms, to cheese! Grits vs. Polenta Both grits and polenta are corn-based side dishes. While both are made of ground corn (as is cornmeal), there are some differences. What are Grits? Grits are a coarsely ground grain made with either hominy or stone-ground corn. The simplest way to prepare grits is to boil them in water, but they can also be infused with extra flavor by cooking them in broth or stock....
As much as we love a thick and hearty traditional chili recipe, a no-fuss Instant Pot chili recipe makes the perfect family dinner for busy weeknights. Serve it alongside cornbread or 30 minute dinner rolls for the perfect meal! How to Make Chili in an Instant Pot Instant Pot Chili shouldn’t take more than 60 minutes to cook from start to finish. Then, to thicken, you’ll need to add more time....
I love a good cheese fondue. Partly because fondue is delicious, partly because it’s cheese and did I mention cheese? But there’s another reason I love fondue… which is the time spent having a fondue. You see, fondue isn’t something you whip up on a weeknight before rushing off to practice (although this stovetop version is quick enough that you certainly could). Fondue is an event, you invite your friends over, pour some wine, gather around a table and sit and chat and snack for hours....
With just a handful of ingredients, these come together in no time at all. Send a pretty tin of these easy tasty treats to family and loved ones. Peppermint Bark Pretzel Bites We love peppermint bark… add in some pretzels to make them next level! All you need for these candies is a handful of ingredients and then a quick prep! These are perfect for the kids to help out and get into the holiday spirit!...
This is the fancy bistro steak salad recipe that everyone raves about! Perfect for hot summer days, in this recipe, juicy strips of steak are served on a bed of greens with veggies, cheese, and a quick creamy dressing. A healthy and protein-rich salad that makes an excellent lunch or a light dinnertime entree! A Satisfying Steak Salad Easy enough for every day, but elegant enough for a celebration, steak salad is as delicious as it is photo-op worthy!...
Yum Yum sauce is a popular Japanese-style sauce that is light and tangy, and an absolute go-to for all kinds of things, even salad dressing! This sweet copycat sauce should be in the fridge year-round! Just a few simple ingredients from the pantry and refrigerator are all it takes to have a stir-fry sauce, a hibachi sauce, and a grill sauce all in one! What is Yum Yum Sauce? Also called Sakura Sauce or White or Pink Sauce, Yum Yum sauce is made from just a few simple ingredients found right at home:...
Bake until golden and serve warm alongside your favorite entrees or as an appetizer. We love stuffed artichokes because they’re fun and unique! Ingredients and Variations ARTICHOKES Fresh artichokes aren’t hard to find, almost every grocery store or market carries them in the produce section. Choose brightly-colored artichokes with tightly packed leaves. BREADCRUMBS This recipe calls for Panko, but fresh homemade breadcrumbs are great too. To make homemade crumbs, remove crusts from bread and pulse a few times in a blender or food processor....
You’d never guess that it’s not filled with heavy cream or butter! A sprinkle of bacon and some sharp cheddar are favorite additions. An Easy Meal We love cauliflower recipes and this soup is no exception! Here’s why we love it so much: Made with simple ingredients you likely have on hand. This is an inexpensive meal with big flavor. The creaminess of this soup comes from the vegetables, not the addition of heavy cream....
This one is definitely best with some great mix ins, and for that, we’ve got you covered! What is a Caesar? A caesar cocktail is many things: A beloved favorite of our Northern Neighbors across the border. (In fact, Canada loves it so much, they named it their national drink, and dubbed May 18th “National Caesar Day!”) A great after-work cocktail for when you feel like saying “with Clamato, eh” to your bartender....
Does lunch or dinner time ever sneak up on you and leave you standing before the refrigerator, hoping to find a yummy meal or at least an idea for one, if so, then this is the recipe for you! A delicious, simple and easy alternative to hitting a drive thru when life is busy! Fajitas are one of those dishes we could easily (and happily) eat every day. They’re loaded with flavor, easy to make in the oven, on the stove top or even on the grill!...
The air fryer makes cooking healthy meals so incredibly easy! Leave a comment below and let us know what your favorite healthy air fryer recipe is! Air fryers one of the best ways to make healthy food! It comes out so good every time and you really don’t need to add a lot of fat. I have several air fryers and THIS ONE is my favorite. If you’re new to the world of air frying, you can find all of the info you need here to choose one, how to cook in an air fryer and most importantly, what you can cook in an air fryer!...
This easy recipe uses simple ingredients. The corn can be either fresh, frozen, or canned and the other ingredients are things you likely have on hand. Simply season homemade creamed corn with salt and pepper or top with your favorites from crispy bacon to diced jalapeno. Homemade Creamed Corn Who doesn’t love corn? Whether it’s served on the cob, as cornbread, or corn chowder, it is so versatile because of its sweet delicate flavor....
These are a bit sweet and spicy, with just a hint of garlic and prep is super easy. Sesame Air Fryer Green Beans Air fryers are perfect for recreating favorite recipes with less time, fat, calories, and clean-up! These beans are lightly coated in a sweet and savory sauce and then sprinkled with red pepper flakes. Ingredients GREEN BEANS Fresh is best but frozen can be used. The cooking times for frozen green beans will be a little bit longer and they aren’t as crisp as fresh beans....
Satisfy your craving and skip the takeout (and the extra fat). Onion rings aren’t difficult and taste amazing. Air Fryer Onion Rings Finally, we can enjoy crispy, crunchy onion rings without a vat of oil! We love air fryer recipes because they come out so crispy and are so easy to make! The air fryer needs less oil, creates fewer fat calories, and plus it takes less time. What’s not to love?...
This Butternut Squash Soup recipe is rich, creamy, delicious, and best of all easy to make! In this cozy fall favorite, butternut squash is roasted until tender and then simmered with onions, broth, and warm spices. It’s all blended until creamy for a delicious cool-weather soup! I prefer very simple seasonings in this recipe; thyme, salt, and pepper. You can add in your favorites before roasting the squash. Warm spices such as curry powder, cinnamon, or a pinch of nutmeg, or a bit of garlic powder pair well with this soup....
Carrots from the garden add that simple home-cooked taste to so many classic recipes like carrot cake cupcakes or creamy carrot salad. With this recipe, you can also use up those bananas that stayed on the counter a little too long. Ingredients in Carrot Banana Bread Bananas and Carrots make for a taste-of-home blend of sweetness and garden-fresh goodness and heaps of moisture. Chopped Walnuts add a savory crunch and turn this into a hearty bread that will keep you going for hours!...
If you’ve never had Cincinnati Chili, you’re in for a treat. This beefy seasoned sauce is different from our usual chili recipe because it has a special blend of spices and is cooked and served in a unique way! Served over hot spaghetti, Cincinnati chili is traditionally served with toppings like cheese, onions and/or beans! Unlike a typical chili recipe, Cincinnati Chili is made with unexpected seasonings that include cocoa powder, cinnamon, and allspice!...
These baked zucchini rounds come out perfectly tender crisp with a golden parmesan cheese topping. Serve with steaks, burgers, chicken… or even to snack on on their own! A Versatile Veggie Zucchini is one of my favorite veggies to plant in my garden, it grows like crazy and we always have an abundance! It can be used in both sweet recipes (like Zucchini Brownies or Zucchini Banana Bread) and in savory recipes like Easy Stuffed Zucchini Boats!...
