I’m sharing a russet potato and sweet potato version of this recipe because I couldn’t decide which one I enjoyed more! So I’ll leave the decision up to you. Both are just as easy to make and equally delicious. Now let’s take care of those cravings . . . MASTER MY MISTAKES / COOKING NOTES A Healthier Kung Pao Chicken: This recipe is adapted from my kung pao chicken nachos....
Stuck with lots of leftovers from Thanksgiving and don’t know what to make with them? Well this Shepherd’s Pie is perfect for that leftover turkey or mashed potatoes. My version here is very simple, I used up whatever I had in the fridge and in no time at all, I had this comfort food masterpiece! Why Make This Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie Great Use Of Holiday Leftovers Easy & Straightforward Simple Ingredients Total Comfort Food Overall Pretty Healthy...
I loved having my healthy zucchini hummus ready to go in my fridge when the urge to snack hit (because sometimes I need to snack ASAP), and having a meal plan, in general, was hugely helpful in taking some of the decision-making off my plate last week. I hope it was helpful for YOU, too! Monday Meal Prep: For this week’s live cooking demonstration on Monday night, I’ll be making my Cheeseburger Salad with Special Sauce from The Fresh & Healthy Instant Pot Cookbook....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We love individual serving desserts like Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes, and bakery-quality treats like Cream Puffs or Eclairs and let’s not forget Strawberry Shortcakes. They are fun and easy to make and perfect for special occasions and of course Valentine’s Day! What is a Molten Chocolate Cake? A molten chocolate cake is also known as “Chocolate Moelleux.” It has a signature liquid center or chocolate ‘lava’ that flows out of the middle when you cut into it....
Who doesn’t love a good quick bread? With this recipe taking only 40 minutes from start to finish, you don’t have time to not make it. Now you might be a little skeptical now about an olive and ham loaf, and I don’t blame you it seemed a little out there to me at first too. But this loaf is absolutely delicious and nearly a meal all on its own!...
Open Faced Veggie Sandwiches Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers. The weather has been incredible here in Calgary. We’ve had a beautiful and warm day for Mother’s day. On such gorgeous day I don’t always feel like cooking, so most of the times I turn to sandwiches. Here’s a sandwich recipe, if you want to call it that, that is super healthy. It’s full of flavor and it looks great too....
Delicious Oyster Sauce Chicken I’m so excited to share with you one of the all-time favorites from my blog’s culinary vault, a recipe that’s been loved and relished by my readers for over a decade – my Oyster Sauce Chicken! This dish has held a special place in my foodie heart for its unique fusion of flavors, blending the best of sweet, salty, and umami notes to tantalize your taste buds....
Inspired by my Almond Butter Blondies, these paleo muffins make an easy after-school snack or breakfast on the go. They taste like a traditional muffin, and come together quickly in one bowl! If you want more of a chocolate brownie-like experience, be sure to try my Double Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins for another variation. Ingredients You’ll Need Instead of using flour, these muffins get their structure from a combination of almond butter and eggs....
What Is Pasta Pomodoro? It’s a simple dish based on fresh ingredients that is almost always spaghetti that is tossed in a sauce of olive oil, fresh tomatoes, and basil. Recipes of course can and do vary, but fresh tomatoes and fresh basil are always used. Unlike a dish like Beef Ragu, it’s meant to be a light pasta that is quick to make. Not quite as light as my Bruschetta Pasta, in which the tomato sauce isn’t cooked....
Easy Philly Cheese Steak Meatballs Recipe One of my favorite sandwiches of all time has to be a good Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich and if you’ve ever had one, you know what I’m talking about. Which is why I wanted the meatball version. Think about it, delicious meatballs loaded with peppers and cheese, served in a delicious cheese sauce. They are incredible, perfect as an appetizer, or even serve this over pasta, so it can almost be like mac and cheese with meatballs....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Pizza Chicken Bake Recipe Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is to make this low-carb, gluten-free, alternative to pizza. This dish has all of the benefits of pizza— toppings, savory pizza sauce, and stretchy melted cheese, melded together on tender, juicy chicken breasts instead of crust. We love Italian-inspired recipes from the rich flavors of Chicken Marsala to the comforting layers of cheesy Lasagna....
Pizza Lovers Rejoice! Let me start off by saying that, as of now, these pizza stuffed mushrooms are absolutely my favorite way to eat mushrooms. They’re cheesy, saucy and downright delicious! If you’re making these for guests, I may suggest you double the recipe. Once these bubbling cheesy bites of heaven come out of the oven, you’ll be having trouble keeping your hands off them. I’ve always been a big fan of stuffed mushrooms....
When fall is here, the number one thing that comes to my mind are pumpkins!! I feel like I haven’t shared enough pumpkin recipes with you guys this year, so I’m here to fix that problem with this easy pumpkin scone recipe. These Pumpkin Scones are easy, delicious and perfect for breakfast on those cooler fall days. I also included two different glazes so use none or both, up to you!...
I like snapping the ear of corn in half before running it through with a paring knife. Then, the fun begins. I try my best to contain the madness of flying corn kernels when I’m cutting corn from the cob, yet there’s always a few stubborn kernels that like to run away. See photo above. Most of the time, they end up on my kitchen floor, and I won’t notice until I have stepped on them....
Be sure to try my Beef and Broccoli Ramen and my Egg Roll in a Bowl recipes next! Ramen Noodle Stir Fry Welcome to one of my favorite easy weekday meals! I have been making this recipe for years, I just love the simple combination of flavors and how easy it comes together. This makes a great make-ahead lunch for work or school that you can enjoy warm or cold!...
Cos’è una salsa chipotle veloce? Normalmente, la salsa chipotle è fatta con i peperoni chipotle in salsa adobo, un ingrediente non facilissimo da trovare in Italia. La nostra salsa usa il tabasco invece dei peperoncini chipotle, ma se preferisci puoi usare i peperoncini chipotle al posto del tabasco (vedi il nostro box delle ricette qui sotto).Per noi, però, la salsa tabasco è più pratica visto che è impossibile trovare i peperoncini chipotle dove viviamo....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. My mom has been making sauerkraut for as long as I can remember. It was a staple in our house growing up and it is a very common recipe made by Russian and Ukrainian folks. The traditional version is amazing but takes several days to make but this sour cabbage is done overnight. This sauerkraut is eaten as a side/salad and is delicious paired with mashed potatoes, buckwheat, or anything else you might eat with a pickle....
She’s such a cutie pie. The photo on the right may be deceiving, but she’s actually doing a very cool trick. My lackluster iPhone skills failed to capture the main action. I’ll still pat myself on the back for that great body shot. PIKE PLACE MARKET Back to the food. Another thing you might not know about me is that I enjoy wandering and getting lost in marketplaces. I love when vendors hustle me to buy their food because that’s when all the food sampling happens....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. In an effort to take you on a trip down memory lane, I present to you; selyodka. Don’t laugh. I feel brave posting this. Are you a selyodka lover?? My husband went fishing with my parents this week and brought home the limit of large, beautiful trout. We baked some, smoked a bunch, made silodka, gave some away, and froze the rest....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Who doesn’t love a great 30 minute meal? This shrimp and artichoke linguine tastes and looks complicated but it’s so easy and quick to put together. If you prep the ingredients before starting, you can finish this dish in as much time as it takes to cook the pasta. Score! This linguine recipe is so flavorful with a zesty garlic-lemon-herb sauce that will make your heart go pitter pat....
