The dressing is fresh, easy and delicious … and you likely have everything you need on hand! This salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a salad we always grew up eating. For as long as I can remember, my mom always served this and it was my sister’s favorite. I’m telling you, if summer had a flavor, it would definitely taste like lemon and fresh dill. I have to be honest, as much as we ate this as kids (sans feta....
Luxuriously rich, this homemade Eggnog recipe can’t even be compared to a carton from the store. Fresh eggs, hot milk & cream, and warm spices create a decadent holiday drink, perfect to be enjoyed warm or chilled. Homemade eggnog can be made with or without alcohol and will keep for about 3 days in the fridge. It’s party perfect! What is Eggnog? Eggnog is a rich creamy drink infused with warm spices....
This Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice recipe is a blend of warm fall spices you likely already have on hand! Pumpkin Pie spice is perfect for fall baking but can be used all year long. Swap it out for cinnamon or other warm spices in your favorite recipes. It’s the perfect way to give your fall baking that unmistakable spiced flavor. Our Favorite Recipes Using Pumpkin Pie Spice What is in Pumpkin Pie Spice?...
Many of us don’t know the why or how of cooking with white wine. White wine is important in developing the flavor of certain recipes. This primer will take some of the mystery out of the benefits of cooking with white wine. What White Wine is Best for cooking? White wines are typically tangy, crisp, tart, or sweet, and the right type will add a balanced flavor to your dish as well as clear the palate from overly rich ingredients....
This recipe for air fryer croutons has multiple seasoning options, perfect for topping soups, salads, and stews. Air Fryer Croutons The air fryer can do amazing things! Air fryers circulate air around foods, cooking them and making the outside crispy, with far less oil if they were baked or fried. Plus, air fryers save time and cleanup! While I often make homemade croutons, I love cooking them in the air fryer and not heating up the oven....
What is a buckle? A traditional buckle has a cake-like batter and is topped with fruit; as it cooks the cake rises around the fruit, or “buckles” around the fruit. This delicious Blueberry Buckle is similar in texture to a coffee cake dessert my grandmother used to make; sweet, moist and delicious with a crumbly streusel topping. It’s pretty effortless and the end results are amazing! The simple from scratch base is made like most cake recipes, sugar, butter and egg are creamed together, then the remaining dry ingredients are added, alternating with the milk....
Use those last garden or farmers market tomatoes that are still fresh, juicy, and sweet to make an Italian restaurant-style appetizer. Burrata also makes a perfect side dish or salad that everyone will just love! What is Burrata? Similar to mozzarella, burrata cheese is much creamier, it’s heavenly. Burrata is made with cow’s milk and it is produced the same way fresh mozzarella is made. While still warm, it is injected with heavy cream giving it a richness like no other....
Crunchy cabbage and creamy dressing are mixed with tart apples to give you a perfectly balanced side dish that pairs well with a ton of dishes! I find that the celery seed and grainy mustard really add a nice flavor to this apple slaw recipe without being too overpowering. Cabbage and apple slaw is really easy to make and keeps well in the refrigerator, so you can make it in advance and just pull it out when it’s time to eat!...
We love pork chops because they’re fast to cook, easy to prepare, and go well with almost anything! Below is every pork chop recipe you’ll ever need from quick and healthy to tender and indulgent. Fried Pork Chops and Apples Fried Pork Chops with Apples is a family favorite kind of meal. Tender chops are simmered in sweet and tart sauce with fresh apples. Crispy Juicy Air Fryer Pork Chops We bread these air fryer pork chops with Panko, seasoned bread crumbs and a sprinkle of parm....
There is nothing more comforting and soul-warming than Pasta e Fagioli! This Pasta Fagioli recipe is a hearty take on an Italian favorite. Veggies, sausage and lots of pasta and beans turn this dish into a hearty favorite. It’s totally cozy, a great way to stretch a meal, and best of all, it’s so comforting. In this easy homemade soup recipe, two types of beans have been added for extra protein and creaminess....
Oatmeal bars are so good as a snack, but also double as a quick breakfast oat bar on the go! Why We Love These These come together easily and prep time is super fast. Peanut butter bars use simple ingredients you likely have on hand. They can be baked ahead of time and frozen for snacks or treats. Use either wheat flour or all purpose flour. They come out nice and moist with lots of peanut butter flavor....
Pigs in a Blanket make great little appetizers for kids & adults alike, and best of all, this easy recipe needs just 2 ingredients! Mini cocktail weiners are wrapped in crescent dough (or puff pastry if you’d like!) and baked until golden brown. Stuff ’em with cheese, sprinkle them with everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds, and set them out with your fave dips! You can pretty much always find these on our appetizer table alongside Grape Jelly Meatballs, and Spinach Artichoke Dip!...
This roasted brussels sprouts recipe is healthy and oven-crispy! A splash of olive oil and some simple seasonings are all these roasted Brussels sprouts need! Then roast in the oven until tender-crisp and perfectly caramelized. They make a great side, as an appetizer for dipping or they can be cooled and added to a salad! Best Roasted Brussels Sprouts This super easy recipe is simple yet has great flavor (and great for new cooks)....
Tomato Pie – A Quintessential Summer Dish If summer had a flavor, it would most definitely taste just like this delicious tomato pie! When the weather starts to warm up, my thoughts begin to drift to fresh produce. There is nothing quite like the taste of a fresh juicy tomato from the vine! This tomato pie recipe captures the essence of summer and blends it with an irresistible combination of mozzarella and cheddar cheese!...
Made with freshly shredded carrots and packed with goodies like nuts and raisins, these cupcakes are everything a perfect carrot cake should be! Top them with whipped cream or cream cheese frosting for a dessert nobody will be able to resist! This delicious Carrot Cake Cupcake recipe is sponsored by Walmart and SheKnows Media. Carrot Cake is one of those desserts I’m known for and it’s something I’m always asked to bring along to gatherings....
What is Chicken Lo Mein? We love Lo Mein because I love the combination of tender egg noodles, bean sprouts and lots of mixed fresh vegetables. I love to cook at home because I do love being able to add in my favorite vegetables and customize a dish to my liking! This easy Lo Mein recipe is full of flavor. What is the Sauce Used in Lo Mein? The Lo Mein sauce in this recipe is quick and easy to make with a few staples I keep in my fridge....
When I’m looking for a quick and easy dessert, I often turn to poke cakes. It’s a great way to turn a boxed cake mix into something a little more fancy and unexpected, and the flavor combinations are endless! With warm weather approaching, I’ve got summery flavors on my mind which is how I came up with this orange creamsicle poke cake. It’s got all the flavors of the classic popsicle, in the form of a cake that’s designed to serve a crowd....
Juicy chicken breasts cooked to tender perfection in the slow cooker in a rich creamy sauce. Shortcut dumplings make this deliciously comforting meal effortless for a family favorite everyone will agree on. Chicken and Dumplings are probably the ultimate comfort food. Tender juicy shredded chicken and soft dumplings in a rich creamy brothy gravy. Don’t get me wrong, I love Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings from scratch but having a busy household with kids, I know that sometimes time is short and I don’t have hours to spend cooking a full Sunday dinner from scratch....
Serve this recipe over fried rice or your favorite chow mein noodles and a side of sesame ginger bok choy! Ingredients Chicken: Chicken thighs in this recipe give maximum flavor while still keeping moist and tender. Boneless thighs make for easy serving. You can replace the thighs with breasts but be sure not to overcook them. I find chicken breasts don’t hold moisture as well so I often add a bit of chicken broth and shred them back into the sauce....
This dip bakes until hot and bubbly, perfect for scooping with tortilla chips or even Loaded Nachos! Pass the margaritas please. The Perfect Party Food Who doesn’t love a quick and easy bean dip recipe? Totally simple to make and take, this bean dip recipe is a definite keeper! It’s so easy anyone can whip this dip up…and, everyone loves it! Tortilla chips? Celery Sticks? Even brussels sprouts chips are the perfect vehicle for this spicy taco dip with beans!...
