Easy Jalapeno Poppers Recipe Spicy food lovers, you are going to enjoy this jalapeno poppers recipe! In my house, we sure do! But truth be told it’s actually my husband who is a big fan of jalapeno poppers, but this recipe totally won me over! Filled with cream cheese mixed together with sundried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil and then wrapped in savory bacon, these poppers are crispy with a crunch on the outside and creamy on the inside....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. You can also get as creative as you want with this; changing up the jello and fruit – the possibilities are endless! Here’s a Strawberry Jello Cake I made last year with the basics of this same recipe. Ingredients for Raspberry Jello Cake: The jello mousse portion is the star of the show and all it requires is a package of raspberry jello and whipped topping....
The heat quickly ramps up in June, but so does the produce at the market. Luscious stone fruit, peppery basil, juicy candy-like corn. I could go on and on about summer produce. The best part about most of this produce is you need to do very little prep with them. The nature of the produce requires very little cooking! Other fresh fruit and veggies that are still in season in May include: blueberries, bok choy, chives, and lettuce....
My mom used to lug home bags of these bright golden fruits all the way from Chinatown and kept them away from the rest of the family. “They’re not ripe yet!” she claimed. She has a trick for coaxing these persimmons to reach their flavorful peak. She would bag some persimmons with one or two apples and put the bag inside a deep sauté pan and close the lid. Then, she stored that pan in the oven so that the persimmons could ripen (because who doesn’t use an oven to store food?...
The Best Kale Salad Recipe I have great kale salad for you because it’s good for you and as much as I always say I’m not a kale fan, I found a way that I can eat it and enjoy it. My secret is to cut it really small. Simple but believe me it works. I know we’re all trying to eat a bit healthier now so this salad is perfect for that because it’s nutritious and also delicious....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This key lime cake is the ultimate summer party cake. It’s pummeled with crunchy toasted coconut and boasts the juice from 5 limes. The punch of lime juice and zest is refreshing and so tasty. We loved the delicate, fluffy and moist cake layers. Plus it’s not overly sweet. This is a highly enjoyable cake! It also refrigerates and freezes well....
The Best Lasagna Soup Lasagna really is a favorite for a lot of people. I mean, think about all the cheesy, saucy pasta, can you think of any better comfort food? A lot of people shy away from making homemade lasagna, because it does require a lot of effort and time. That’s why this lasagna soup is so great. Made entirely in one pot, this soup requires minimal effort and comes together in 40 minutes total!...
If you’re a lemon head like me, you’re going to want to add this recipe to your repertoire! You only need 5 ingredients to make delicious homemade lemon curd: eggs, fresh lemons, sugar, salt, and butter, most of which you most likely have on hand already. It doesn’t get much simpler than that! Why You’ll Love Lemon Curd Incredibly Easy To Make Requires A Short List Of Kitchen Staple Ingredients Minimal Prep, Minimal Cleanup Can Be Made In Advance – Freezer Friendly Extremely Versatile – Can Be Used For A Plethora Of Dishes Delicious & Flavorful...
Over the past few weeks, I have charted my progress with The Cooking Cure on this blog. Here is a list of recent happenings in my kitchen: I ate raw swiss chard by using them as wrapsmade a dessert dish with soft/silken tofutested a new method for preparing asparagustested a new method for storing cut avocadosroasted radishesroasted asparaguscooked some potato noodle cakes; andmade my own green monster smoothie ice pops....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Combining Yukon and sweet potatoes satisfies both camps – those who want the flavor and creaminess of the usual mashed potatoes and those who are particularly smitten with sweet potato casserole. Together, they make a show-stopping side dish. Ingredients for Sweet Potato Mash: Making sweet potato mash is as easy as making basic mashed potatoes. Adding bacon to sweet potatoes is optional, but highly necessary....
I love a good lemon dessert. I think I developed a craving for them in college, when I worked as a cashier at my college’s student union. My first semester there, I had a closing shift at the bakery on Saturday afternoons. It sucked. Saturdays were supposed to be my time to rest and decompress, and I hated having to bike to campus to go to work. (Side note: ahh, those good old days when I could still bike well....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This mushroom gravy is easy enough to make tonight and tasty enough for Thanksgiving dinner. I’ve been making this mushroom gravy for a while. I learned the basis for this recipe from my friend Nataliya’s mom about 10 years ago. The ingredients are simple and my son approves. It’s great over potatoes, white rice and buckwheat (my personal favorite)....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We love a good one-pot meal because it accounts for the dish factor. What is the dish factor, you ask? Less dishes to wash. I think you’ll like me for it. I also think you’ll like love this mushroom rice pilaf (plov). It has so many layers of flavor! It’s delicious, easy, and has simple ingredients. The inspiration for this came from my husband, Vadim, who came up with the mushroom pilaf idea....
Unlike the store-bought version, these chocolate covered treats are made with just a handful of all-natural ingredients, but taste just as decadent. Even better, they’re quick to prepare! Featuring raw cashews and fresh dates, these caramel-filled bars are loaded with heart-healthy fat, fiber, and minerals, like copper and magnesium. Magnesium is essential for bone and nerve health, and copper is thought to aid in the flexibility of joints, making these candy bars quite an upgrade from the processed versions!...
Easy No Knead Skillet Bread Recipe You don’t need to be a professional baker to make incredible homemade bread! Especially with a recipe so simple like this one. Better yet, you don’t even need to tire yourself out kneading the dough. Using ingredients that you already have hanging out in your kitchen, I’m here to show you how to make the easiest recipe for bread that’s so soft and delicious. In the past couple weeks, I’ve been experimenting some more with no knead bread, since my no knead bread is one of the most popular recipes on the blog....
The Best Nutella Fudge Recipe This fudge really is a marriage made in heaven! I’ll admit, I can be picky when it comes to fudge. I find that, sometimes, it can be a bit overbearingly sweet with a lack of texture. This is how my Nutella fudge was born! Made with crunchy whole pistachios that add crunch to each bite and flaky salt to cut through the sweetness, it’s a dream come true....
This peanut butter magic shell is amazing over strawberry ice cream, for a peanut butter and jelly flavored sundae, or you can serve it over chocolate ice cream for more of a peanut butter cup flavor. Either way, it’s totally delicious! I’ll also share how to add cacao powder to this recipe, for a chocolate peanut butter magic shell. Ingredients You’ll Need All you need is 3 simple ingredients!...
How to Make Peanut Butter Protein Balls This recipe is incredibly easy and takes only 10 minutes to prepare. All you need to do is stir the ingredients together in a bowl until you have a sticky dough, then roll that into balls. Since there are no dates in this recipe, you won’t have a food processor to clean up afterwards. If you prefer date-sweetened energy bites, be sure to try one of my fruit-sweetened energy balls:...
Easy Pie Crust Recipe I’ve been baking my own pies for a long time now, but I still remember a time when I used to shy away from making my own crust and used to buy the store bought ones. While there’s nothing wrong with store bought pie crust, I enjoy making my own because it’s so easy and quick and using this basic recipe, it always turns out perfect. The great thing about this The great thing about this crust is that is so versatile, it’s perfect for both savory or sweet pies....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. In paying close attention to nutrition labels we noticed something that was a major bummer; our favorite organic granola had cane sugar as the second ingredient (ingredients are listed in order from the most to the least so the second most substantial ingredient in our boxed granola was sugar). Organic does not always equal healthy. My hubby and I were so bummed because one of our go-to breakfasts is what you see above (plain Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey, chia seeds, granola and fresh fruit....
