In Sacramento, early spring is marked by 70-degree temps and the beginning of t-shirt weather, easily peaking to about 90 degrees in late April. Spring here gives way to summer at the blink of an eye. Talk about a short season! Luckily, regardless of how hot it gets, the local produce proves that it’s still April. AVOCADO Do you need me to tell you why you should eat creamy and sweet avocados?...
Kissel (pronounced KEE-sell) is a fruit soup that is very popular in Europe, usually eaten as a dessert. This is a winter kissel that calls for dried fruit. You know what’s awesome? You can use any dried fruit you want because it’s always in season! 😉 The cinnamon stick takes this kissel over the top and reminds me of apple cider. And it will make your house smell Amazing!...
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This wreath bread has a crispy crackly crust and super soft, spongy center. It will rival the taste and texture of your favorite fancy restaurant rolls. We used our favorite Crusty French bread as the base (super easy with very little active time). Forming it into a Christmas Wreath Bread is beautiful and so special for the holidays. It not only looks amazing, but tastes like it came out of a high end French bakery – holiday worthy!...
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Since many of you might be hitting the road this summer, I thought I’d share some road trip snacks packing ideas with you! If you’re traveling long stretches, consider your snacks as meal replacements and choose wisely. We packed these snacks for a drive that was nearly 9 hours. I hope this list gives you great inspiration for your next road trip....
It’s true: you only need 3 ingredients for these banana blueberry waffles. You can eat these without a shred of guilt, when you’re done you’ve satisfied your waffle craving, but you’ve really had a banana, and egg, and some blueberries. AMAZING I tell you! Yes. The waffle can be a little tricky to remove from the waffle iron. It’s much easier to let it sit in the iron after you turn off the heat to let it firm-up a bit more....
Below you’ll find some of my favorite healthy Instant Pot recipes so you can try them for yourself. If you’re a little intimidated by your Instant Pot, be sure to check out my video here, sharing 10 things I think will help you get started right away. Healthy Instant Pot Recipes Vegan Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup Jen from Simple Green Smoothies shares this dairy-free soup from The Fresh & Healthy Instant Pot Cookbook....
Whether you’re looking for chicken, steak, tuna, chickpeas, ground beef, or shrimp, we’ve got you covered. These salads are super satisfying and you’ll hope to have leftovers. Explore our top-rated salad recipes and you will find some new favorites. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Types of Salad There are SO MANY different types of salads and I have them grouped as accurately as possible into categories....
Crispy air fryer chickpeas are much better and easier to make than oven–roasted chickpeas. If you have an air fryer, it’s a no-brainer. Use that to make crispy chickpeas.Air frying chickpeas will save you more than 20 minutes compared to oven-roasting them. Also, air fryer chickpeas get more evenly crips without burning, thanks to the constant and even flow of hot air that touches the whole surface of every chickpea....
Pomodorini confitSono morbidissimi, succosi, pieni di sapore di origano e aglio, leggermente dolci e caramellati, e si sciolgono letteralmente in bocca. Sono l’antipasto perfetto su un pezzo di focaccia o con la farinata di ceci. Patate sabbioseSono gustose, croccanti all’esterno, morbide all’interno, e condite con olio d’oliva, rosmarino e aglio. La panatura tostata è così deliziosa che la mangerete direttamente dalla teglia. Perfettamente abbinato a questa maionese senza uova. Carciofi in padellaTutto ciò di cui hai bisogno è una padella e pochi semplici ingredienti per realizzare questa deliziosa ricetta di carciofi....
Best Apple Galette Recipe Easier to make and a lot less fussy than pie, galettes are a rustic French dessert that basically resembles a cross between an open-faced pie and a free-form tart. It’s a terrific dessert for beginners who want to give pie crust a go. You can make it by hand if you like and there is no latticework or complicated technique like my Classic Apple Pie. It’s rustic and it’s supposed to look that way!...
Why You’ll Love Them They’re nutritious. Parsnips contain important vitamins and minerals like potassium, folate, vitamin C, and calcium, and they have more fiber than white potatoes. They make a great side dish for a healthy burger, or you can serve them as an appetizer with your favorite dip. They’re unique. This recipe makes an unexpected side dish! Parsnips are in their peak season starting in the Fall months, but are often available year-round in grocery stores....
Here’s what I love about pumpkin: Pumpkin is a good source of antioxidants, including beta-carotene, which may help to protect your skin from sun damage. Beta-carotene is turned into vitamin A in your body, and this vitamin may help to boost immunity and fight off infections. This powerful antioxidant may also help promote eye health, by lowering the risk of cataracts. (A common cause of blindness.) Pumpkin is high in potassium, which may help to lower the risk for stroke and it may also lower blood pressure....
The Best Beef Noodle Casserole I love this Beef Noodle Casserole for its simple yet delicious combination of ground beef and noodles, all smothered in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. It bakes to a perfect golden brown, making it not only tasty but also visually appealing. This easy-to-make dish is ideal for a hearty family dinner, packed with flavors that everyone will enjoy. Ground Beef: I used lean ground beef. Feel free to substitute with pork, chicken or turkey....
Honestly, how many recipes for jam filled buns can one person have. Well I love any type of jam filled buns, so I will try all sort of recipes, in search for the ONE. I love this type of sweet yeast dough. I like to fill them with different things, add raisins to them, or just plain. The possibilities are endless. In Romania, there are many such recipes and they are very popular....
You will love the mascarpone cream frosting and berry syrup. Just like our Tres Leches Cake, this looks really impressive without a ton of effort which is an added bonus! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I made this for my sister’s birthday and the following week for my niece’s birthday and it was a big win both times. The phrase, “I love that it’s not too sweet”, was said again and again....
What makes a pilaf? A pilaf is typically a rice dish that is cooked in broth or stock, along with some veggies, so it’s loaded with flavor. This version is lightly bulked-up with mushrooms and seasoned with thyme, so it goes well as a side dish for practically any main course. It’s even perfect for a holiday meal! Ingredients You’ll Need What’s in quinoa pilaf? Quinoa Veggie broth Mushrooms Onions & garlic Thyme Salt & pepper...
The Best Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe The best way to enjoy a weekend morning is with a plate full of blueberry buttermilk pancakes served with a delicious homemade blueberry sauce! These pancakes are so delicious and the reduced blueberry sauce is to die for. I’ve been making these pancakes for years, as a matter of fact, I first shared this recipe with you over 10 years years ago. It’s one of my husband’s favorite pancake recipes by far!...
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This buckwheat and beef pilaf is a play on traditional rice plov, but I think I like it even more! The meat is fall-apart tender and you’ll be running to refill your plate. This dish is hearty, flavorful, and a must try. Using toasted buckwheat is nutritious and adds a completely different flavor profile. Buckwheat plov was my husband’s creative genius....
One of my favorite pastas ever? Cacio e Pepe (shhh, don’t tell my Butter Masala Pasta)! I’ve always laughed when people describe it as an adult fettuccine alfredo or a stripped-down mac and cheese. Cacio e pepe, translating to “cheese and pepper”, are the star ingredients here. It’s traditionally made with spaghetti or tonnarelli in modern Roman cuisine and it forms a glorious silky cheesy peppery sauce using leftover hot starchy water from cooking the pasta....
I love summer. So many fruits, so many possibilities for desserts. One of my favorite things to bake in the summer is clafoutis. If you haven’t heard of this French dessert before, then this is a sign that you must try it. The batter has very little flour, so it ends up like a thick custard, a flan like batter, so it’s very light. Looking for a way to use up a stash of cherries?...
