In this recipe, a very simple blend of chicken, mushrooms, rice, and peas simmer to make a quick cozy meal without being overly heavy. Ingredients This is a light simple stovetop version of a chicken rice casserole with a handful of veggies. CHICKEN Chicken breasts or thighs work well in this dish. If you have leftover chicken, it can be added in the last few minutes of cooking so it doesn’t overcook....
This avocado toast recipe is both easy and delicious! The simple things in life are often the best, and this breakfast is simply perfect. Full of flavor and healthy fats for all-day fuel, you can eat a different version of avocado toast every day. Find our fave tips and toppers below plus a little cheffy trick to step up your avocado toast game. A Healthy & Hearty Breakfast! Why not skip the morning drive-thru and make your own avocado toast, it’s both faster and healthier!...
A simple mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon is combined with oats, milk, and eggs and baked until golden! Serve this with a splash of milk or cream and some fresh fruit for the perfect breakfast. From blueberry-baked oatmeal to overnight oats & peanut butter oatmeal bars, oatmeal is a hearty breakfast made with just a handful of ingredients you probably already have on hand! What is Baked Oatmeal? Baked oatmeal is a heartier version of regular quick boiled oatmeal....
Egg roll wrappers are filled with cherry pie filling and an easy cheesecake filling and cooked crispy on the outside. Add a dusting of powdered sugar and serve warm. Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls Use any kind of pie filling (we love cherry or blueberry). Prep ahead and cook them in the air fryer or deep fryer before serving. Hand-held bites, they’re a fun snack to serve to guests. Swap out egg roll wrappers for won ton wrappers to make these mini....
These easy-to-make, festive little bars are grab-and-go party perfection, freeze well, and are perfect (and nut free) for lunch boxes. What is a Circus Animal Cookie? Mother’s Brand circus animal cookies are legendary. Kids have been enjoying these pink and white frosted animal-shaped cookies for generations. Pick them up at the local supermarket (or online) and add them to a blondie recipe for nostalgic flavor. Blondies are similar to brownies in texture but without the chocolate....
Pumpkin Zucchini Bread I absolutely love this bread! A sweet, fluffy quick bread filled with pumpkin, zucchini, and delicious fall spices. Whether you are preparing for coffee time or you simply want to send a delicious treat in your kids’ lunch box, this Pumpkin Zucchini Bread is the answer! I had a surplus of zucchini in my garden this year and wanted a fall twist on a traditional zucchini loaf! Pumpkin and zucchini both make baking extra moist (like in Zucchini Brownies and Zucchini Cookies)....
With this easy recipe risotto can grace your table any day of the week as a delicious side dish or meatless main dish. Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto We absolutely love this recipe because… risotto is easier to make than you might think roasted butternut squash adds a caramelized sweet flavor perfect for fall (or any time of year) while it does take some time, its easy to make in just a few steps you can add in your favorite veggies, herbs or cheeses to change it up Ingredients SQUASH Butternut squash can be switched out for other sweet winter squash like pumpkin, acorn, or even sweet potatoes!...
Chicken Wild Rice Soup is an easy, healthy dish to whip up on a chilly day! It’s full of veggies and contains no cream (or dairy), which makes it lower in calories. You can use either chicken or turkey in this meal (and add any veggies you happen to have on hand). It’s an easy weeknight soup, perfect served with crusty bread and salad, that will be enjoyed by the whole family, no doubt!...
This salmon is easy enough for a family dinner and beautiful enough to serve to guests! We serve this easy salmon dish alongside our favorite Baked Zucchini and a fresh side salad for an easy meal! Thank you to Princess Cruises for hosting our cruise, serving us loads of amazing seafood and sponsoring this delicious baked salmon recipe. REPIN THIS RECIPE HERE Salmon is my daughter Maddy’s all time favorite meal and my husband really loves it too!...
Serve baked fresh and warm from the oven while the cream cheese and cheddar is super melty. You can even make them with bacon bits for a little more oomph! What could be better than wonton cups stuffed with a cheesy jalapeno popper dip? Everyone goes crazy for jalapeno poppers (and pretty much anything popper inspired) and these little nibbles are no exception! Wonton Wrappers are good for much more than just wonton soup!...
No Thanksgiving is complete without comforting, creamy pumpkin pie, or at least crazy popular Pumpkin Pie Dip. And no Thanksgiving is complete without nutty, brown sugar Pecan Pie. Every year, everyone has a favorite pie, and every year, multiple pies are made to appease everyone’s loyalties. But what if you could combine two favorites – would the pie become that much more delicious? The answer is a resounding yes! The answer is this Praline Pumpkin Pie....
While they take a little bit of time, Black Eyed Peas are easy to cook and make a great hearty meal! We serve this recipe over rice alongside collard greens (with a big slice of Homemade Cornbread of course). What are Black Eyed Peas? Black Eyed Peas are legumes and commonly enjoyed in many Southern recipes (and who doesn’t love Hoppin’ John). We use them in recipes from soups and stews to bean salads or dips and of course in our favorite Cowboy Caviar Recipe....
This doesn’t taste like traditional mac and cheese, it’s creamy and with lots of sweet winter squash flavor. In this recipe, roasted butternut squash is tossed with pasta and a cheesy sauce. It’s all topped with breadcrumbs and baked to golden perfection in the oven. A Squash Fave This cozy squash dish is so good because it still has the creamy and cheesy texture of mac and cheese with a totally different flavor....
This recipe is colorful and tangy with a lightly sweetened (optional) glaze. Perfect to enjoy any time of year, this bread can be baked and frozen in slices for quick snacks. Sweet & Citrusy We love all kinds of quick breads because they can be made in less than an hour! No yeast or kneading required. Can use fresh or frozen cranberries. This bread stores and freezes well. The combination of orange juice, zest, and cranberries makes this bread an excellent grab-and-go snack for school or work!...
Cookies baked from scratch always taste so much better than store-bought and these cookies are such a colorful, fun change of pace from the usual chocolate chip or sugar cookies. You’ll love how easy these are to make and freeze. How to Make M&M Cookies These M&M cookies are not thick, they’re a little bit of a thinner cookie but super soft, chewy and yummy. Perfection in our opinion! This is great recipe introduce kids to baking....
Just a handful of ingredients including butter, cream, and of course lots of garlic, this sauce takes just minutes to make. What is Garlic Cream Sauce? Garlic cream sauce is an easy-to-make sauce with a rich creamy texture and a nice garlicky flavor. This sauce is creamy like alfredo sauce or cream cheese sauce, but has more garlic flavor and doesn’t have a strong parmesan cheese flavor. This sauce is great on pasta, served with seafood or over cauliflower....
This dish needs just a few ingredients and roasts in the oven for an easy side. Broccolini vs Broccoli What is broccolini? Broccolini is a cross between broccoli and Chinese broccoli and has long thin stems with florets at the top. Broccolini has a slightly sweeter earthy flavor compared to regular broccoli which makes it perfect for adding to stir-fries. Broccolini is easy to find in most grocery stores. We most often find it packaged....
Tender cubes of boneless chicken are stir-fried in a delicious honey garlic & ginger sauce. Served over rice or alongside steamed veggies, this is a family favorite. An Easy Chicken Recipe Similar to most stir fry recipes, this dish cooks quickly. You can add veggies or even shrimp to this dish to change it up. The sauce is homemade but extra quick and it has fewer ingredients, less sugar, and more flavor than most bottled sauces....
Instant Pots are great for so many things, including beans. Any type of bean can be cooked in the Instant Pot, including black, lima, and pinto! No Soaking Required! If time is short, Instant Pot Beans is the answer. It cuts hours off the traditional ‘overnight bean soak’ and it’s so easy! Instant Pots are called “instant” for a reason! Usually, dried beans have to be soaked overnight, but the Instant Pot eliminates that step completely!...
A delicious homemade peanut butter cookie crust pairs beautifully with the decadent peanut butter ganache layer and a creamy peanut butter middle. If you have any PB lovers in your house, this is one recipe you’ll be making over and over again! With warmer weather quickly approaching, I’m starting my annual springtime routine of making all my cream pie recipes. While a hot, fruit pie is perfect for crisp fall evenings, chilled, creamy no bake pies are the ideal companion for those long, hot summer days....
