Nothing says summer like the fresh flavor of ripe strawberries and an icy glass of lemonade. This fresh strawberry lemonade recipe is the perfect summer drink with just a few simple ingredients! The great thing about making a fruit lemonade is that you can actually use ANY kind of fruit in it and just adjust the sugar to your liking! If you want to make this into a cocktail, add a splash of vodka or even replace some of the water with sparkling wine!...
Ground turkey is simmered in a zesty homemade sloppy joe sauce and heaped onto buns for a great weeknight dinner. (Bonus: this meal is ready in about 30 minutes)! Turkey Sloppy Joes are Quick and Easy Ground turkey is a change from our usual beef sloppy joes, and turkey has less fat and calories but this recipe still packs big flavor. Such a quick and easy recipe to cook – it’s on the table in under 30 minutes!...
Serve alongside all of the classic Thanksgiving sides. Like the best mashed potatoes, a cheesy green bean casserole, and of course the classic Thanksgiving stuffing. It’s a perfect addition! Prepping Sweet Potatoes for Casserole It’s important to remove the tough skin from the sweet potatoes. Rinse sweet potatoes and peel them entirely. Cut into uniform cubes so they cook evenly, in this case, 1” cubes. And, that’s it. Just toss them in the crockpot and get ready for a delicious side dish!...
I love all berry desserts from an easy and delicious Blueberry Cobbler to our favorite Blueberry Buckle and this blueberry pie definitely tops the list! We like to serve this a la mode. Homemade Blueberry Pie Blueberry Pie is as delicious and as easy as… well, apple pie. Pie Crust for Fruit Pies You can use pre-made frozen pie crusts or find them in the refrigerator section of your local store....
These cookies use a shortcut to make them extra fast meaning dessert can be ready in no time at all. Starting with ready-made cookie dough saves time (and dishes) but you can make a from-scratch cookie dough if you’d prefer. It has all of the flavors of our fave s’mores dessert with the graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows but all baked up into an easy treat. VARIATIONS Peanut butter can be added to the dough for signature s’mores....
Cheesy and meaty with a zesty flavor from homemade taco seasoning, this casserole has just the right balance of ground beef, peppers, rice, and cheese! Why We Love This Recipe Stuffed Peppers are a go-to for us and this great variation has a yummy tex-mex flavor! This casserole is quick and easy to put together. Prep only takes minutes, and using instant rice means it cooks fast! Extra ingredients (and veggies) can be added to stretch this dish even further....
You don’t need a baseball game or a team to make plump and juicy brats in the air fryer! Cook a few (or a few dozen!) and feed the family or the team. Air fryer bratwurst are so easy, they come out juicy with a nice crisp skin. Top it with your favorite condiments sandwiched in a soft bun. Easy Air Fryer Brats The air fryer crisps the Bratwurst casing while circulating air all around, keeping in juices inside....
Turkey brine adds both flavor and moisture to roast turkey! A brine is very easy to make with salt, sugar, fresh (or dried) herbs/spices, and a hint of citrus. Once you learn how to brine a turkey, you’ll never want to prepare it any other way. Simply mix the brine, cool, and let the turkey soak overnight. What is Turkey Brine? Brine is a liquid, usually water, that is heavily salted/seasoned....
Serve this dish over easy Garlic Butter Rice or mashed potatoes for the perfect meal! This Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe is sponsored by McCormick and inspired by my behind-the-scenes experience with the flavor experts at McCormick. How to Make Lemon Pepper Chicken I love chicken – it always makes for an easy meal and everyone loves it! Here’s the thing about chicken: it can be delicious, juicy and flavorful, or just ho-hum....
Tangy lemon, olive oil & our favorite fresh herbs make the perfect topper for a fresh salad! You will want to make this one over and over again! It is great on a tossed salad but it is also a delicious marinade for grilled chicken breasts or fish! Skip store bought salad dressing when making your own salad dressing is cheaper and tastes so much better! Why stop there!? Mix a little lemon vinaigrette dressing into a little sour cream and you have an instant mouth watering dip for freshly cut raw veggies!...
Thanksgiving dinner is a favorite with turkey, buttery mashed potatoes, and of course stuffing gracing the table but I have to admit, I love our Thanksgiving vegetable side dishes too! The Best Veggies for Thanksgiving Dinner We love fall favorites like sweet potatoes, green beans, and squash but corn always makes an appearance too! The great thing about most of these Thanksgiving side dish recipes is that they are easy to make and many can be made up to 2 days ahead of time!...
Deliciously flavorful, sweet and with a hint of bitterness, this pretty cocktail is an Italian favorite. This thirst-quenching aperitif is one of the best refreshments for summer celebrations or Sunday brunches. What is Aperol Spritz? This tasty aperitif has Italian origins. Containing just three ingredients, Aperol liquor, Prosecco sparkling wine, and seltzer water. The drink’s distinctive flavor and bright coral hue comes from Aperol, a pleasantly bitter, low-alcohol Italian spirit, made from a variety of herbs....
Tender and flaky salmon with fresh asparagus all cooked in an herb butter sauce, on one sheet pan, wrapped in foil, makes this the ultimate meal. Much like my favorite Hobo Dinner Foil Packets, these have so much flavor and so little mess. Oh and did I mention you can make it in under 30 minutes? I love serving these easy salmon foil packets with a big Cucumber Avocado Salad for a totally fresh and flavorful meal....
Perfect for lunch, or an easy weeknight dinner with salad and loaf of french bread. 20 Minute Meal Fresh vegetables make the best soups from cabbage to homemade tomato soup. Broccoli Cheese soup is a very quick soup to make from scratch and it has lots of flavor! If you’ve ever been to Panera, you likely know that the Panera broccoli cheddar soup is so hard to resist, this version is rich and delicious in flavor but lighter on the pocketbook (and waistline)....
Pasta is tossed with chicken, peppers, onions, and mixed into shortcut cheesy sauce. Finally, this chicken casserole recipe is topped with even more cheese and baked until melty and bubbly. Serve it alongside a fresh salad and some Easy Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits for the perfect meal. Why I Love This Chicken Casserole If you’re looking for a weeknight dinner, cheesy chicken casserole is your answer. It’s super quick to make....
This is a quick side with lots of flavor making it really easy to put together. What is Arugula Salad? Arugula is a green sometimes called rocket. It has a feathery appearance with a peppery and slightly bitter taste. This green pairs well with other strong ingredients and a bright sweet dressing. Serve it with a side of homemade focaccia bread or add some croutons. Ingredients and Variations GREENS: Fresh arugula has a uniquely shaped leaf that adds to its appeal in a salad....
Top with fresh veggies, sour cream and your choice of toppings like homemade salsa or the best guacamole. Instead of making a batch of loaded nachos, load up on fresh veggies with this super easy salad recipe and get all the ooh’s and aah’s from family and friends! Building a Frito Salad Taco salad ingredients are the same as what you’d put in a regular ground beef taco, but served over a bed of lettuce instead of in a taco shell....
These oven roasted tomatoes take just minutes to prepare and are the perfect accompaniment alongside Easy Grilled Chicken Breast or a juicy steak dinner. An Easy Side Dish Tomatoes are an easy side dish and we love making them shine. They’re healthy, fresh, and full of flavor. From broiled tomatoes, tomato pie to pico de gallo or tomato soup, the possibilities are endless! Any kind of fresh tomato is great in this recipe, the juicier the better....
Make this Christmas extra sweet and homemade with the best Christmas cookies! From the sweet and spicy gingerbread men to the soft and mellow melt in your mouth shortbread cookies, Christmas cookies are fun, festive and delightfully delicious. So dive into this collection of recipes, put on the Christmas music, plug in the Christmas lights, and get baking! Christmas only comes once a year, savor it like it was the last cookie in the house!...
Turn a traditional chicken parmesan into an air fryer dinner and serve it over pasta. A Quick Chicken Parm This recipe is so easy to cook in the air fryer and has even easier clean-up. Breaded chicken breasts come out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside with less oil needed! Save time and calories! Heat some extra sauce and make this a whole meal served over pasta. This recipe works well with chicken thighs (or even chicken patties)....
