This roasted beets recipe is quick and easy, no peeling required and the results are full of flavor! Roasting Beets in the Oven If you’ve ever tried cooking beets, then you know they come home from the store like hard little rocks (and make everything in sight turn pink). Instead of struggling with peeling and slicing to get them into the pot, go easy on yourself and make oven roasted beets....
They are the perfect addition to many dishes, and are often used as a base flavor for things like soups (and of course Slow Cooker French Onion Soup) and casseroles and of course perfect for topping Hamburgers or a classic pierogi! Some of my favorite uses for caramelized onions include caramelized onion dip or caramelized onion pizza (with brie… and balsamic reduction so good right?!)! I find the sweetness from the onions pairs perfectly with a salty or meaty dish!...
This isn’t your grandmother’s pressure cooker…well kind of but it’s safer, quieter, and infinitely easier to operate! Instant pots are countertop pressure cookers that can do everything from hard boil eggs to making yogurt, and cooking a whole rack of ribs in an no time at all! Let’s Make Instant Pot Rice! Wild rice, basmati, long-grain brown rice, jasmine rice, and plain old white rice are a cinch to make in the instant pot and most models will have automatic settings for a perfect result every time!...
Serve this as a side dish or add in some veggies (like broccoli or asparagus) or shrimp to make it a complete meal. An Easy Favorite This is one of my favorite dishes to order at an Italian restaurant, especially if it has a drizzle of truffle oil. What is risotto? It’s a creamy and delicious Italian dish made with short-grain rice. Stirring the rice while adding little bits of warm broth breaks down the starches making a creamy dish (without any cream!...
We serve this easy cauliflower soup recipe with 30 Minute Dinner Rolls and sometimes add crumbled bacon on top! Cauliflower Soup Until recently, broccoli has been my floret vegetable of choice from simple Roasted Broccoli, to Broccoli Cheese Soup, to Broccoli Rice Casserole, to Baked Garlic Butter Salmon & Broccoli. It wasn’t until recently that I fell in love with cauliflower – roasted cauliflower, that is. Roasting the cauliflower transforms the plain, rather bland vegetable into a nutty, buttery flavored delight with caramelized edges....
This rustic tomato burrata salad is chock full of so many robust flavors! Creamy burrata cheese is arranged with tomatoes and onion and then tossed with arugula. It’s all drizzled with balsamic and a bit of pesto for the perfect summer salad recipe. Serve it as an appetizer, a light lunch or even pair it with a steak dinner. What is Burrata Salad? Burrata is happiness. Seriously though, this cows milk cheese is similar to fresh mozzarella but made with extra heavy cream in the middle which gives recipes a rich, creamy flavor & texture....
An air fryer roasts almost any veggie perfectly in just minutes and cleanup is a total breeze. Why We Love Air Fryer Green Beans In case you haven’t noticed, I’m obsessed with my air fryer (I have this air fryer here). It’s perfect for so many meats and mains but also makes the best roasted veggies. We love air fryer green beans because they are so incredibly simple. They’re great as a side dish but also make a satisfying snack!...
They’re one of those classic snacks that everyone loves and preparing them in the air fryer is a breeze! Air Fryer Potato Wedges We love copycat recipes and we love them even more when they turn out better than the original! Oven baked potato wedges have long been a favorite for us and we’re happy to say they are amazing in the air fryer too. Skip the drive-through and grab some fresh potatoes, a handful of seasonings, a splash of oil, and a hot and ready air fryer!...
Cheddar bay biscuits from Red Lobster are always the first thing to disappear! This copycat recipe makes light and buttery biscuits with that signature cheesy garlic flavor! Enjoy them fresh and warm from the oven or for a snack the next day. Copycat Cheddar Bay Biscuits Who doesn’t love a fun copycat recipe? We love them just as much as we love Red Lobster biscuits!Make them from scratch or save a few steps and use a box of Bisquick biscuit mix as a base!...
The holidays are the perfect time to host family and friends. There is something so special about sharing great food and engaging in conversation with people you are close to. It is a time spent carrying on family traditions and maybe creating new ones too! Being a holiday host can take a lot of effort so I always look for ways to keep things simple and inexpensive. Rather than making every item from scratch, I often grab prepared items and add some easy homemade touches to make it my own....
This homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe is so easy to make and has the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy. Out of BBQ sauce? Or want to adjust the flavorings to suit your taste? Look no further! There are so many possibilities for this sauce and it can be customized to suit any dish! Homemade BBQ Sauce There are so many BBQ sauces on the market but homemade is always best and you can skip the high-fructose corn syrup!...
Hams have thick layers of fat that insulate the meat and the fat will baste the ham while it cooks! Scoring the ham will allow your ham glaze to seep into the cracks giving you more delicious flavor! Not to mention it makes for a stunning presentation at the dinner table! How To Score A Ham Scoring a whole ham is actually very easy. Make sure your knife is sharp and place the ham on a thick cutting board or kitchen towel to keep it stable....
Kale quinoa salad is delightfully delicious and nutritious! Hail to the kale – and quinoa! These two superfoods taste great mixed with other vegetables, nuts, and cheese and then tossed in a simple dressing! Make it ahead of time for lunches or busy weeknight meals (this salad freezes beautifully too!). Hearty & Healthy Salad Kale and quinoa salad is chock full of protein, antioxidants, and fiber, and even kids love the combination of colorful and crunchy ingredients!...
This easy to make side is an elegant twist on our favorite creamed spinach recipe and perfect served next to a ribeye steak! An Easy Cheesy Side You may be familiar with Potatoes Au Gratin but honestly, a gratin can refer to almost anything covered with breadcrumbs or cheese and in this case, I use a bit of both. A quick cheesy stovetop creamed spinach is the base of this recipe....
It is so easy to mix up, and it can be used as a suppertime entrée. Lots of celery and crisp water chestnuts are tossed in a quick and creamy sauce. The result turns a ho-hum veggie into a delicious side everyone will love. A Favorite Celery Recipe Celery is a great veggie we commonly add to stir fries, salads, soups, or stews but when you have an abundance, there aren’t a ton of celery recipes floating around....
Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is easy and delicious! Tender juicy chicken is cooked in a rich bourbon ginger sauce for a delicious meal. The whole family will love. Serve it over rice, with a side of steamed broccoli, or inside some dinner rolls for a delicious bourbon chicken sandwich! This Crock Pot bourbon chicken recipe takes all the work out of making dinner, making it perfect for busy weeknights. We love coming home to fall-apart, flavorful and tender chicken....
An egg and some water are all you need to make this easy breakfast. Once you’ve got the timing down, you can make eggs with a perfect yolk every time! Why We Love these Eggs Healthy, quick, delicious, easy… so many reasons! Great for breakfast, over roasted veggies, on avocado toast or even next to a stack of french toast! I’ve shared my favorite step-by-step tips to make a perfect poached egg every time....
The ultimate snack to share with friends, perfect for game day, or to enjoy while binging your favorite series! A big pile of crispy french fries smothered in melty cheese and bacon and topped with green onion and your fave toppings! Serve these fries with sour cream and homemade ranch for dipping! There’s just something about a big pile of cheesy fries. Perfect for snacking on during the big game or for casual nights when you just want something to snack on with friends....
Serve with toast for dipping for the perfect meal any day of the week. What is Shakshuka? A simple sauce of red peppers, onions, and tomatoes is seasoned with some of our favorite spices and cooked until thickened. Wells are created in the sauce and filled with eggs which are baked just until set (with jammy yolks). Absolute perfection. There are many versions of Shakshuka and this one is based on a favorite at a local eatery (and slightly adapted from a favorite cookbook)....
This is definitely my favorite way to cook eggs, the whites come out firm and the yolks are creamy. Best Boiled Eggs Once again the Air Fryer has proven itself to be an all-purpose kitchen appliance (find our favorite air fryer along with everything you need to know about air fryers here). Of course, these aren’t technically “boiled” since there is no water required but they do come out perfect every single time....
