How to Make Leftover Turkey Soup Making leftover turkey soup is easy! You start with the basics for any good soup, like onion, carrot, and celery. Then you’ll add in some seasonings, and even more veggies if you have them. I used cauliflower here to follow food combining principles (to help streamline your digestion), but you can use extra potatoes, green beans, or anything else you have on hand....
One of the most underrated pairings? Lemon poppyseed with lavender!! The soft floral from the lavender with bright lemons and earthy poppy seeds make a well-balanced sweet treat. I’ve used it for lemon shortbread cookies with fresh lavender baked in, as well as these cupcakes. It’s honestly been a hit. These cupcakes are made with a super flavorful lemon poppyseed batter that results in a soft, scrumptious, fluffy base. They’re paired with an American buttercream that’s flavored with lavender extract....
I read in the Whole30 book that it is common for people to feel tired during the first week of the program: “If you’re in your first ten days of the Whole30, don’t expect to set any personal bests or enter any big races. In fact, now may be a good time to take a week off . . . “ I had planned to start the Whole30 days before the Spartan Sprint, and as I read that passage last weekend, I thought: Well, crap....
Serve this with spaghetti, penne, ravioli, or in a pasta bake! And don’t forget a side of Garlic Bread with Cheese! Meat Sauce Nothing beats a hearty meat sauce that you can throw together with whatever meat, pasta, and veggies that you have on hand! This is one Italian feast that the family will always agree on, especially if a side of cheesy garlic bread is involved. 😉 This recipe is pretty classic in that it includes diced onions, peppers, garlic, and ground beef....
This meatloaf is easy, make-ahead friendly, and versatile. Everyone needs a great meatloaf recipe that they can count on, and this one does not disappoint. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Meatloaf pairs well with just about any side dish. We love it with it with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and a side of Baked Asparagus, or Roasted Broccoli. If you’re looking for an all-American dinner, pair it with Coleslaw and Baked Potatoes....
I can’t say that I’ve found all the answers after that short break, but at the very least, I’m ready to take on the new year with renewed focus. That’s all that I can ask for now, right? Now, on to this scrummy dish. One of my (many) resolutions this year is to eat healthier. For someone who runs a blog with the word “healthy” in the name, it’s embarrassing to admit that my eating habits need to be cleaned up....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. One of my readers, Natalia wrote in with this old family recipe for Napoleon cake (Mille-feuille). I doubled this recipe to make a large Napoleon cake for our Mother’s Day church potluck and there was not a slice left! Thank you Natalia for sharing this family recipe! I don’t claim to be a professional cake decorator, so I’m sure you can make it much prettier than mine, but non-the-less, it was смачненьке (delicious)!...
Easy No Knead Cinnamon Raisin Bread Recipe When you put cinnamon and raisins together with a delicious bread dough it’s like a flavor combination match made in heaven! There is nothing better than biting into a warm slice of Cinnamon Brown Sugar Pull Apart Bread with Raisins. But you look at the recipe and see that there is kneading, rising, forming, and baking. Sure on some days that’s not a big deal and baking is totally therapeutic....
My good friend Fenne dumped a big pile of books, magazines and recipes she’s printed from everywhere on my kitchen table. This was a couple weeks ago. I’ve been waiting for some time to go through them all and try out some fun recipes. So yesterday for a couple hours I sat myself down at the kitchen table and put the pile of books in front of me. I have to tell you that my friend is very organized....
Orecchiette With Sausage And Broccoli Recipe Before I even dive into this amazing recipe, I need to tell you about orecchiette pasta! If you’ve had it then you know how yummy it is! But if you haven’t, orecchiette is a small circular-shaped pasta with a bit of a curve that forms a small dent in the middle, giving the pasta its name, which translates to ‘little ears’ in Italian. It can be used in any pasta dish and is often used in recipes like my Asparagus and Peas Pasta Salad in place of bowtie pasta....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This oven baked salmon is drizzled generously in a simple and delicious lemon cream sauce (classically known as lemon beurre blanc). The sauce will become your secret weapon for seafood recipes. It’s great with salmon, scallops, crab cakes and all kinds of fish. It is easy to make and brings so much amazing flavor. We enjoyed salmon with lemon beurre blanc at our favorite fancy restaurant while celebrating the sale of our house....
Easy Panna Cotta This Panna Cotta is a quiet show-off – it’s unbelievably simple to whip up, yet it sings on the plate with elegance. The creamy base is pure silk on the tongue, while the homemade berry sauce delivers a zing that zips around your taste buds with every spoonful. It’s my little trick for an easy, yet totally posh dessert that has my guests oohing and aahing. Trust me, it’s a foolproof finale to any meal that’ll have everyone asking for seconds....
Easy Pimento Cheese This Pimento Cheese recipe is a real crowd-pleaser, folks. We’re talking about a creamy, cheesy dream where sharp cheddar, velvety cream cheese, and zesty pimentos come together in a harmony of flavors. It’s the kind of recipe that’s super simple to whip up but tastes like you’ve spent hours in the kitchen – perfect for impressing at your next get-together or just treating yourself to a delicious snack!...
In an effort to stick to our budget, I decided to get creative with the handful of ingredients we had left in our fridge this past week. I had a few pizza ingredients leftover from a photo shoot, so I had all of my favorite pizza toppings on hand, including green peppers and pepperoni. (Pepperoni isn’t something we eat often, but Applegate Farms is the cleanest brand I’ve found so far....
Don’t these look delicious?! I have just as much fun making these fajitas as I do eating them! This is one of my favorite recipes to make during the week because they are just too easy! Not to mention, super delicious and versatile – you can basically make them with any ingredients you please! These pork fajitas are full of zesty ingredients; onion, bell peppers, cilantro, and lime! Did I mention I even have my own homemade fajita seasoning recipe?...
When I cook dinner for family or friends, one dish I always prepare is scallion pancakes, 蔥油餅 (cong you bing in Mandarin). The word 餅 in Chinese roughly translates to “pancakes” in English, but scallion pancakes are not soft and fluffy. Rather, they’re pan fried so that the exterior turns crispy. In the center, you’ll find thin layers of dough and scallions. I wanted to make a version of my scallion pancakes that incorporates pumpkin, an homage to the fall and winter months....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I’m not sure where this fruit salad recipe originated (any takers?), but it usually claims a “spot” among all the yummy desserts at our Ukrainian church potlucks. This fruit salad is a real “crowd pleaser” and tends to go fast. Did I mention it’s EASY?? You can “plant” any of your favorite fruits in this. You can mix fresh or frozen fruit together which makes it “perfect” for any season....
Ranch Oyster Crackers There is no simpler snack in the world than Ranch Oyster Crackers. My daughter gets so excited when I pack these for her school lunches, but they also make a wonderful holiday snack, an easy gift for neighbors and teachers, or just a fun and easy baking project with the family. And if you are looking for another easy and fun snack idea, definitely try my Spicy Chex Mix recipe next!...
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This red cabbage and avocado salad is easy, pretty and delicious. It’s not every day you eat something purple; so I got excited about this. Purple cabbage is so striking; with it’s dark outer leaves curling around a royal purple center… I stumbled upon this little gem on Instagram; posted by Tanya (@TMUR25). It sounded so simple and had a great list of ingredients....
I have been waiting with bated breath to share this fabulous cake recipe with you. This cake is absolutely visually stunning and delectable to boot. If you love the rich flavor and texture of the classic red velvet cake, you’re going to be crazy for Red Velour. It’s stacked high with cream cheese icing and brilliantly red fluffy cake. What Is Velour Cake? I came across it in the holiday edition of the Ricardo magazine and as soon as I saw it, I knew I had to try it....
