Why You’ll Love This Baked Ziti You know, there’s something truly comforting about a dish that brings everyone to the table with eager anticipation. This Baked Ziti does just that—it’s warm, hearty, and unapologetically generous with the cheese. Imagine tender pasta enveloped in a rich meat sauce, layered with melty mozzarella, sharp Parmesan, and creamy ricotta. It’s the kind of meal that feels like a warm hug after a long day....
These healthy cookies are the ultimate allergy-friendly recipe, since they are made without eggs, butter, or flour. They are naturally sweet, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan, and gluten-free! Plus, unlike my date-sweetened cookies, you don’t need any special equipment to make them. Just a bowl and a fork! Ingredients You’ll Need What’s in Banana Oatmeal Cookies? Banana Oats Peanut butter That’s it! Technically, you can make these cookies with just two ingredients (bananas and oats) but I don’t think they taste quite as delicious that way....
Be sure to try my Beef Fried Rice and Chicken Lo Mein recipes next! Beef and Broccoli Nothing beats an easy and satisfying beef recipe! This Beef and Broccoli is easy to make with staple ingredients that you’re likely to already have at home. There is plenty of savory sauce in this recipe which is perfect to serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal that your family will ask for on repeat!...
Quick & Easy Beef Chow Mein I always get excited about sharing recipes like this Beef Chow Mein because it’s such a crowd-pleaser in my house. It’s all about the tender beef meeting the crunch of fresh veggies, wrapped up in those gloriously seasoned noodles – it’s like a hug in a bowl. This dish not only promises a delicious dinner but it’s quick and easy to make – and trust me, it delivers every single time!...
My Favorite Blueberry Muffin Recipe When I’m humming and hawing over muffin selections at my local coffee shops, I always end up gravitating to blueberry muffins. When I was in university, I used to have a blueberry muffin almost every morning for breakfast in the cafeteria. They had the most gigantic and most delicious blueberry muffins. I still love these nostalgic baked treats with a cup of coffee in the morning; there’s just nothing better....
Pair this with garlic bread with cheese and a side salad with homemade Italian dressing! There are thousands of meatball recipes out there, I know. But this recipe is one that stands out to me the most with the 3-meat combo, Parmesan cheese, and homemade marinara sauce. The cooking method is also perfect. It leaves you with super flavorful meatballs that hold their shape but are also super tender....
One easy way is to add them into yogurt, as I have done with my chocolate overnight oats. Another way is to make chia pudding! A rule of thumb that I learned from Choosing Raw is to mix 3 tablespoons of chia seeds to 1 cup of liquid. You can use anything for the liquid, including water, soy milk, regular milk, or almond milk. After making the basic pudding you can add whatever you want as toppings....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This cabbage and beet salad is worth discovering. It tastes a little like marinated cabbage salad (a type of sauerkraut), with a little sweetness from the beets. And it’s so colorful! The natural hue will surprise and intrigue your dinner guests, especially if they aren’t from Eastern Europe where beets are used in strange and delicious ways. My mom grows these gigantic cabbages in her yard – I mean twice the size of my head!...
Easy Chicken Caesar Wraps Let’s talk about a real game-changer in the kitchen: my Chicken Caesar Wraps. Picture this: perfectly cooked, juicy chicken paired with crisp romaine lettuce and ripe tomatoes, all tied together with a creamy Caesar dressing in a soft, warm tortilla. It’s not just a meal, it’s an experience – easy to make, bursting with flavor, and sure to be a hit at your table. Trust me, once you try these, your lunch routine will never be the same!...
In case you are looking for vegetarian potsticker recipes, try my vegetable potstickers or red curry tofu dumplings recipe. There are a lot of tips and steps to go through in the recipe, so let’s get to it! FILLING FOR CHICKEN POTSTICKERS One of the most common ingredients in potstickers is cabbage. Often times, you’ll see Napa cabbage in dumpling recipes because it is mild in flavor. I’m using Napa cabbage in this recipe, but I like using green cabbage as well....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. The creamy chicken filling for these is so tasty and pretty simple to make. One of my readers (who also happens to be named Natasha) wrote in with this ultra delicious recipe for chicken stuffed mushrooms. I LOVE it when you write in with your recipes. Just last week, I posted the Angel food berry trifle that Lena sent me and it was incredible....
Why You’ll Love Them They’re gluten-free & vegan. Perfect for those following a special diet! No baking required. I love these so much, I included a version in my first cookbook as a no-bake recipe. But, I also included a baked version here, in case you like crispy outsides, or want a cookie that can sit out at room temperature for hours. It’s perfect for parties! Naturally sweet. Maple syrup gives these bite-sized treats just the right amount of sweetness....
The Best Christmas Punch I love Christmas time with all the great festive traditions, fantastic food and bright colors. That’s where this wonderful punch fits in perfectly for those beloved get-togethers. It’s a favorite Holiday punch loved by everyone because its not too sweet, and it’s filled with love. For the adults, add some vodka, champagne or rum to enjoy during Christmas celebrations. This is a terrific way to serve drinks for a large self-serving crowd....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. My mom makes the most amazing fruit preserves. We enjoy her garden fruit all year long this way. This peach preserves recipe takes a couple days; a longer process than most of the peach preserve recipes I’ve seen online but its worth the wait. It’s not watery like most of the recipes that rush the process. This isn’t speed dating....
Easy Creamy Chicken And Rice Recipe Who doesn’t love a good one-pot or one-pan wonder!?! They make cleanup a breeze! And ironically these dishes are typically some of the most affordable dishes to make and tastiest as well. I think Chili was invented for this reason! But it’s also possible to make one pan dishes like One Pot Pasta and this creamy chicken and rice. Yep, it’s true! If done right you can even cook pasta or rice in the same pot as everything else....
There’s just something so romantic about a beautiful scallop dinner, don’t you all agree? When it’s prepared perfectly this dinner is an absolute show stopper guaranteed. If you’re looking for a quick and delicious dinner to impress a special someone, this dish is for you! Scallops are really great because you don’t need a lot of ingredients to make them delicious, they simply are on their own. I did want a somewhat rich sauce here, however, so I used butter and garlic, some white wine and heavy cream, turning this into a luscious rich sauce....
This pumpkin soup is a healthy recipe, perfect for serving alongside your favorite salad or sandwich. It has a lightly spicy flavor and creamy texture, without using dairy. I love the slightly spicy kick that the curry powder adds! For a more sweet, cinnamon-flavored pumpkin soup, be sure to try my Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup for a different variation. Ingredients You’ll Need What’s in pumpkin soup? Pumpkin Onion Garlic Ginger Curry powder Coconut milk...
As the crisp fall air rolls in, we have soups on our regular rotation like Creamy Tomato Soup, and Chicken Noodle Soup. This tortellini soup is hearty, satisfying, and healthy at the same time. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Italian Creamy Tortellini Soup This soup uses simple pantry and refrigerator staple ingredients so it is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or as a starter for an Italian feast paired with Focaccia Bread....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. What is Marinara Sauce? Mariana is the same thing as a pasta sauce or spaghetti sauce. It is a tomato-based sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs. It originated in Italy and is used in many Italian-American dishes like Chicken Parmesan or Spaghetti and Meatballs. Ingredients for Marinara Sauce: The ingredients are pantry staples that we always keep on hand so it’s easy to whip up....
As it simmers on the stove, it fills the kitchen with the comforting and inviting aromas of herbs and vegetables. Lentil stew is perfect for meal prep and weeknight dinners, served with a slice of toasted crusty bread. As we’ve seen in our other lentil recipes, such as lentil soup, lentil pasta, and curry lentil soup, dried lentils are excellent for easy one-pot dinners. They don’t require soaking and cook in about 30 minutes....
