With lemon, garlic and olive oil, this meal is full of flavor with little effort! Perfect for busy nights or relaxed weekends, juicy chicken thighs are nestled in a bed of potatoes, peppers, onions, and tomatoes for a delicious meal. Why We Love This Recipe One pan…. a whole meal on one pan makes for less mess and an easy clean up! Add parchment paper to the pan to make it even easier!...
Simple ingredients including chicken thighs, andouille sausage, and shrimp are combined with rice and lots of seasoning for a beautiful dish. While the ingredients seem simple, the flavor of this dish is anything but! What is Jambalaya? When I travel I always take cooking classes and go on food tours to learn the culture of the foods from the region. I learned to make Jambalaya in New Orleans and along with gumbo, they’re two of my absolute favorites....
This fresh alternative to a classic coleslaw recipe is a simple dish, and one that’s coming back into style. Once you try this carrot salad recipe you’ll see why. It seems like carrots are often overlooked as the central element in a dish, but they shouldn’t be. We use them all the time! From glazed carrots to roasted, they are inexpensive, and available year round and keep for ages in the crisper section of your refrigerator without losing their sweetness or crunch....
We love to add in fresh fruit from berries and cherries to peaches and a bit of creamy tang with either feta or goat cheese. An Easy Side Salad So, what is arugula? Arugula is sometimes called “rocket” and it’s a dark leafy green from the broccoli family. It has a peppery and almost bitter flavor. Because of the bitterness, arugula salad is best mixed with fruits, berries (or even tomatoes)....
These are so delicious and loaded with fresh veggies and lots of flavor! Lettuce for Lettuce Wraps Chicken lettuce wraps can be wrapped in any kind of lettuce but the following are my favorites: Butter Lettuce or Bibb Lettuce: has a great shape and won’t crack when folded but is soft so it can rip if you’re not careful Iceberg Lettuce: fresh, sturdy and crunchy. Can crack if you bend them....
Homemade caramel corn reminds me of being a kid. There would always be a batch of party mix, lots of special cookies, and definitely eggnog… sans alcohol for the kids, of course, and lots and lots of caramel corn! How to Make Caramel Corn You are going to love how easy and fun this is to make. Melt butter, sugars, and salt per recipe below in a saucepan and boil 5 minutes (don’t stir)....
The perfect dipper for The BEST Loaded Nachos, this guacamole dip takes just minutes to prep making it the perfect snack. Authentic Guacamole When I visit Mexico, I live and breathe guac (and Pico de Gallo). Ingredients found in a classic guacamole recipe are fresh avocados, lime juice, salt & usually onion/cilantro. In Mexico, we always have a bit of tomato in our guacamole as well. The great thing about this dip is that you can vary the ingredients however you want!...
There’s little prep involved in this simple recipe, just roast and serve alongside an easy grilled chicken breast and some bacon wrapped asparagus. What are Smashed Potatoes? Smashed potatoes are not to be confused with mashed potatoes. They are whole boiled potatoes which are flattened with the heel of your hand (or a glass), drizzled with olive oi, seasoned and baked. The edges become perfectly crisp in the oven, while the center stays fluffy and tender....
Sautéed zucchini is low cal, low-carb and has great flavor. Thick coins of zucchini squash are seasoned with garlic, butter, and basil. This side dish cooks up quickly in a skillet and is as easy as it is delicious! This side dish pairs well with salmon, steak, grilled chicken, or other roasted meats. A Quick Zucchini Side Dish This is a healthy side dish that is really quick to prep (and can be prepared up to 2 days before cooking)....
With a container (or two!) of fresh sour cream and some herbs and spices from the pantry, this dip comes together in mere minutes! And it’s totally customizable with extra seasonings and other favorites add-ins available right in the pantry! Quick & Easy! This dip uses simple ingredients you most likely have in your fridge and pantry right now. It’s so easy to make and only takes minutes! Just mix all ingredients together and chill so flavors can blend!...
Add your fave toppings; shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives, jalapeño slices and more! My favorite topping is some crunchy Fritos corn chips… it gives this taco meat casserole a “walking taco” feel, which my kids just love! What is a Taco Casserole? It’s everything you love about tacos, but in a super-comforting casserole form, an easy taco bake. I just love taco casserole recipes with ground beef, so my version uses ground beef, and that 1 pound of meat is stretched further by using black beans as well....
I’m definitely not a cake snob, I’m happy to use a boxed cake mix in a pinch (or even to doctor them up like in my favorite Chocolate Banana Cake). But seriously, this Mayonnaise Cake makes even boxed cake mixes seem like work! Mix ingredients together, pour into a pan, bake…done! If you believe you are not a baker at heart, you’ll love this Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake recipe because it’s so easy – even you can bake it perfectly!...
Nothing says ‘ultimate comfort food’ like this! It is sooo easy to make, you’ll never want to go back to store bought again! This condensed cream of mushroom soup uses a whole cup of mushrooms! You can chop the mushrooms or leave a few of them whole for a more rustic looking soup. What is Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup? Condensed Soups are soups made with less water so they can be stored and take up less space....
Fast and Fancy Quick midweek meals don’t get much better than this. Fast enough for the busiest of weeknights, fancy enough for company. The honey glaze for these pork chops is simply divine. It’s sweet balanced with tang from mustard which also helps thicken the sauce, and it has depth of flavour from a splash of wine. The Best Seasoning But the real flavour base for this recipe is the golden brown sear from the pork that is left in the pan after browning it....
These will quell that mid-afternoon monster craving and they are sweet, delicious, and loaded with nutrients — yet taste like a treat! Energy balls are so quick and easy to make. No baking required. The peanut butter in this recipe is rich in protein and the oats are a healthy addition. M&Ms and chocolate chips add a little decadence. These are ideal for a quick afternoon pick me up, just tuck one into a lunchbox or briefcase!...
This is an amazing recipe for Slow Cooker pulled pork! The best part is you just pop it into the slow cooker and let it cook all day… and then dinner is ready when you are!! I literally can pull the pork using a spoon it’s so tender! I do love that this recipe doesn’t use a traditional sweet store bought barbecue sauce. The homemade sauce has so much flavor and is really easy to make!...
Creamed peas are a cozy side dish for any Sunday supper or holiday meal! In this recipe, tender peas are served in an easy cream sauce. It’s all mixed together with a pat of butter for the perfect side. This easy favorite is a classic for good reason, it’s delicious and dare I say, easy-peasy! An Easy Side Dish I love how this easy creamed peas recipe adds a cozy touch to any meal....
It makes for an easy weeknight dinner made right in the slow cooker. Most of the ingredients are ones you likely already have in the pantry and fridge! The best slow cooker soup recipes are made with a big variety of flavors and colors just like this one. A base of chicken broth is paired with tender chicken breasts, tomatoes, and a little bit of heat from jalapenos! Once cooked, top this easy crockpot soup recipe with crispy tortilla strips (or even tortilla chips) for a delicious weeknight meal!...
Tender shrimp are seasoned and pan-fried and then tossed in a creamy alfredo sauce. We love to serve this with long pasta like fettuccine. A Restaraunt Favorite at Home We love this copycat version even better than restaurants, the flavor is amazing! Easy Shrimp Alfredo is quick enough to make on a weeknight, but it’s also elegant enough to serve to company! The sauce needs few ingredients making prep extra easy!...
They’re quick to make and great on their own or in a sandwich. Serve them with cheese or fry up your favorite ingredients and fold them in. Tips for Fluffy Scrambled Eggs When whisking the eggs, it should be a consistent pale yellow color with no visible bits of white or yolk. Adding a tiny spoonful of milk or cream is optional but I prefer the texture when it is added....
