This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These cottage cheese cookies are lightly sweet, crisp and crumbly. They are just right with a piping hot cup of tea (or coffee). They are also excellent with milk. I took them to my sisters house tonight and we spread raspberry honey creme over the top and proceeded to wolf them down like it’s nobody’s business. Her 7-month-old also gummed the lights out of one and needed a bath afterwards....
Serve this with some Garlic Bread with Cheese or Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Broccoli Pasta If you ask me, it doesn’t get much better than savory pasta shells smothered in a flavorful cream sauce. I never have to worry about getting my family to eat their broccoli when I make this for dinner. BONUS: This is one pot meal that you can make in 30 minutes or less! Check out my PRO tips below for different types of pasta options and what you need to do to make sure your sauce is EXTRA creamy....
Easy Creamy Cajun Pastalaya Recipe Elevate your pasta game with my Creamy Cajun Pastalaya, a dish that’s robust, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. Each bite introduces you to a harmonious blend of succulent shrimp, tender chicken, and hearty andouille sausage, all bathed in a decadent, richly spiced Cajun cream sauce. This isn’t just dinner; it’s a culinary journey to the heart of Cajun cuisine. The luxurious cream sauce clings to each strand of pasta, turning this dish into an indulgent, full-flavored feast....
Be sure to try my Caesar, Greek, and Balsamic Vinaigrette dressings next! It’s amazing what a homemade salad dressing can do to make a salad taste like restaurant quality. (And bonus, I had all of these ingredients in my fridge already.) Ever since I made my Taco Casserole recipe last week, all I can think about is making more Mexican food. 😬 Luckily, this Cilantro Lime Dressing is healthy, and goes so well on top of almost any kind of salad!...
I don’t know about you, but I usually go through phases where I want the same salad every single day for a week or two straight, and then I finally get bored with it and move on to something new. A good salad dressing is KEY for me to enjoying salads, so I usually do a rotation of the Everyday Basil Vinaigrette from my cookbook (my all-time most favorite salad dressing ever), followed by my Raw Apple Cider Vinaigrette, and now THIS is the latest dressing in my rotation....
Our recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients. Using tomato, peppers, almonds, olive oil, and a hint of vinegar captures the essence of Mediterranean cooking. Romesco sauce video Ingredients & Substitutions for romesco sauce How to make Romesco sauce Variation Serving suggestions Storage Questions More spreads and dips More sauces What’s agreed upon, however, is that Romesco is a rich, creamy, and wholesome recipe made with a combination of peppers, tomatoes, and nuts....
Why Add Zucchini to a Smoothie? I came up with this smoothie recipe as a way to use up the frozen zucchini in my freezer. Zucchini has a very mild taste, so it add almost no flavor to this recipe, but it does add creaminess and a nice, slushy texture. Think of frozen zucchini more like creamy ice cubes. They add extra nutrients, without affecting the flavor! You can use fresh zucchini in this smoothie if you prefer, but in that case you’ll need to use less liquid, so that your smoothy isn’t too runny in texture....
The Best Belgian Waffles I am OBSESSED with Belgian waffles, regular waffles, chicken and waffles – anything with the world “waffle” attached to it, sign me up! Thick, fluffy, with deep pockets perfect for holding ooey gooey maple syrup, these Belgian waffles are a standout at the breakfast table! Crispier and fluffier than their flattened counterpart, I would hands down choose waffles over pancakes any day! Plus, they are SO easy to put together....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This Easter Breads recipe produces a billowy soft, beautifully golden and lightly sweet bun with a perfectly cooked egg. And the ingredients here are so simple. My baby girl loved munching on her Easter bun :). Easter breads are a wonderful way to share the real story of Easter. This recipe was shared with me 6 or 7 years ago by Annie, a fellow nursing school student....
It’s excellent as a tasty and nutritious everyday dinner and for meal prep, as the chickpeas become even more flavourful the day after. Serve it with a dollop of yogurt and warm flatbread for a delicious and healthy meal. Inspired by world cuisines, we have already made a Middle Eastern spinach stew, a Moroccan chickpea stew, an Indian chana masala, an African peanut stew, and a vegetable stew, all with chickpeas....
Fresh cranberry sauce tastes 100% better than the kind you’d buy at the store, and it’s surprisingly easy to make on the stovetop. There are no thickeners required! Instead of using white sugar, this recipe is made with pure maple syrup. It adds a rich flavor you’ll love, without tasting too sweet. Cranberry sauce keeps well in the fridge for up to 7 days, and since you can serve it chilled, it’s easy to grab and set on the table in time for your Thanksgiving meal....
Heyyyyy, look at me! I’m actually posting an Easter dessert recipe before Easter actually gets here! I’m rarely organized enough to do that, which is mostly to blame on the mom-brain that I’ve developed over the past 11 months. Man, I couldn’t tell you what I had for breakfast this morning but I sure as heck can tell you how many pairs of PJ’s my daughter has left before I need to do a load of laundry....
If you follow our blog you know by now that we are huge pesto fans. The thing is, once you learn the basics of pesto, you can easily customize the recipe based on the season, the veggies, and the herbs you have at hand. In this case, for instance, the parsley plants we have on our terrace are growing like crazy and we literally can’t consume the parsley fast enough....
While traditional caponata uses deep-fried eggplant, we make ours with roasted or air-fried ones resulting in an easier and healthier recipe. You can serve it as a starter on crunchy bread, a side dish, or a delicious pasta sauce. Ingredients & Substitutions Find the complete recipe with ingredients and instructions in the recipe box at the bottom of the page. In essence, caponata is an eggplant (aubergine) salad or a quick eggplant stew that you can eat warm or cold at room temperature....
There’s a reason so many people reach for elderberry syrup when they want to boost their immune system. In one clinical trial, elderberry extract appears to help lessen symptoms and shorten the duration of cold symptoms compared to a placebo group. According to this study, elderberry extract has been shown to reduce the duration of flu symptoms by an average of 4 days(!!) when taken within the first 48 hours of influenza symptoms appearing....
Just like our Coffee Affogato or Strawberries Romanoff, you’ll love that this is a no-bake, no-cooking required dessert. Watch the video tutorial and learn how to make a Strawberry Eton Mess. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Strawberry Eton Mess Recipe It’s no wonder this recipe is so popular – it’s simple but has such a beautiful presentation and the flavors are exciting with the fresh strawberry sauce and chunks of fresh strawberries poured over lightly sweetened whipped cream....
Why You’ll Love Them They are remarkably ice-cream-like. Frozen bananas are famous for their ice-cream-like texture, which is why they are such a popular addition to smoothies. When you coat banana slices in chocolate, they turn into mini ice cream bites! They are easy to make. All you need is 3 simple ingredients to assemble frozen banana bites, along with a little patience while you wait for them to firm up in the freezer....
What Are Funeral Potatoes? This sinfully good creation has its roots in the Midwest and Intermountain of the United States. And just as the name suggests, Funeral Potatoes are commonly served after funerals because it’s an easy casserole that is both comforting and delicious. However, of course, this cheesy potato dish is also served all the time at potlucks and parties. People love it! I mean, who doesn’t love creamy cheesy potatoes!...
Easy Ginger Beef Recipe I can never say no when Chinese takeout is on the menu for dinner. I love to find ways to make all my favorite dishes in the comfort of my own home. Sure, it’s nice to have all the work taken care of when you go to a restaurant, but I really like to have full control over the fat, sugar, and salt that goes into my meals....
For holiday meals, I tend to peel the sweet potatoes so they will be appealing to as many people as possible, but only you know your audience best, so you get to choose. Can Sweet Potatoes be Prepared in Advance? You can cut the sweet potatoes up to 2 days in advance to save yourself some time, but keep them submerged in water when you store them, so they won’t dry out in the fridge....
