One of my favorite things to get at a restaurant is nachos. Great cheesy nachos with a big strawberry margarita is my idea of a good time. It’s perfect if you’re out with a couple girlfriends, or your significant other. It’s a great food to share while enjoying great conversation. However, I’m not always in the mood to go out to a restaurant so sometimes I make them at home....
Our recipe is seasoned with fresh basil, red onion, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar; it’s excellent as a starter, side, or light main dish. Ingredients & Substitutions How to make tomato salad Serving suggestions Variations Tomato and Lettuce Salad Storage Questions More Tomato Recipes If you enjoy cooking with fresh tomatoes, take a peek at these wholesome and vibrant recipes using cherry tomatoes: Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful tomato juices; it’s perfect for a simple light lunch, appetizer, or side dish....
Happy new 365 days, everyone! While many of you were busy sipping away your New Year’s Eve champagne, I was busy getting my Indian food on. And while you were getting ready to count down the last seconds of 2014, I was waking up from my curry-induced nap just in time for the countdown. Is that a sign of me getting old? As it’s the new year, we need to talk food resolutions....
Like this zucchini pie. Each slice packs a nutritional punch, loaded with vitamins from zucchini and protein from eggs, without the heavy flour or biscuit mix that most traditional recipes require. The result is a light and easy to digest meal, perfect for anytime of the day! — Flourless Zucchini Pie Fills one 9-inch pan Ingredients: 3 cups shredded zucchini (about 3 medium squashes) 2 whole eggs 3 oz. raw goat cheddar, shredded 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon onion powder Directions: Preheat your oven to 350F and grease a 9″ pie pan generously with butter....
Benefits of Basil Why add basil to your lemonade? Mostly, because it tastes ridiculously good. But, basil also has some potential health benefits. Here’s what you’ll love about basil: It may help with memory loss associated with stress. Basil might have an antidepressant-effect, suggested by animal studies. According to one study, basil extract may help balance blood sugar. Sweet basil may aslo help lower blood pressure. Basil may even have some antifungal properties!...
If you happen to be unfamiliar with Double Doozies (as I was before meeting my husband), they are basically cookie sandwiches, composed of two cookies with a thick layer of frosting in the middle. In other words, it’s a sugar coma just waiting to happen. And while this is probably the most decadent thing to come out of my kitchen in a while, my version is still grain-free and naturally sweetened–> meaning you should be able to enjoy these nutrient-dense treats without suffering from crazy spikes in your blood sugar later....
Serve this with Chicken Piccata, Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops, or Garlic Butter Shrimp! Garlic Parmesan Pasta This recipe is a GEM in our house. Even my super picky four year old loves this pasta. (I mean what kid can really say no to buttery pasta noodles?) If you’re looking for something great to pair this with, I recommend my chicken piccata or creamy lemon chicken for that! What’s great about this meal is that it takes 20 minutes from beginning to end, prep work and all....
WHAT?!! I’ve been wanting to make videos for the blog for a looong time, but I’ve never had the will to start. Learning how to shoot half-decent food photos was hard enough for me, and I knew that shooting videos would be a more involved process. How am I going to film myself cooking? What software do I even use to make videos? Will I have to show my weathered hands on camera?...
Easy Hamburger Soup – Perfect For Chilly Nights This Hamburger Soup is a staple in my kitchen, bringing together the heartiness of ground beef, the freshness of veggies, and the richness of a savory broth. It’s my go-to for those busy days when I need something both comforting and effortlessly delicious. Trust me, this soup is a hug in a bowl, perfect for gathering the family around the table and creating those warm, cherished moments....
Not only is it more affordable than most of the “natural” cleaners on the market, it’s also incredibly easy to make! I’ve always assumed that anything I made at home wouldn’t be as effective as a something I could buy at the store, which is why I’ve hesitated making my own cleaner up to this point. I’ve also dreaded having my house smell like vinegar. Luckily, my sister-in-law is braver than I am, and started making her own all-natural cleaners when she became a mom....
Ranch Dressing Mix Possibilities are endless when it comes to what you can do with this homemade ranch dressing mix! Most of the ingredients are simple and likely already in your pantry. This mix is super handy to keep on hand, especially if you’re a big ranch fan! From dressing, to dips, to dredges, this is going to be a recipe you use again and again. Super Easy To Make Can Be Used In A Wide Variety Of Dishes Simple, Short Ingredient List Better Than Store Bought!...
Crispy Honey Walnut Shrimp This Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe transforms simple shrimp into a stunning dish. Crispy, golden shrimp are enveloped in a sweet and creamy sauce, and the dish is completed with a generous sprinkle of caramelized walnuts. Each bite offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it an unforgettable meal. Shrimp: I like to use large or jumbo shrimp here. Make sure you peel and devein them....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Beans are easy to cook and they store beautifully in the freezer. Home cooked beans can be used for any recipe that calls for canned beans (think soup, Turkey Chili, Taco Salad Dip, Cowboy Caviar, Chicken Cream Cheese Chili,…). You’ll just be avoiding the BPA that’s associated with canned foods. Making your own is also very inexpensive. Pick a day that you’ll be home anyways while these simmer away on the stove....
I am not ashamed to admit that I am one of those people who lingers at the snack table at a party. I can graze all day. That’s why when I’m hosting a gathering, I make sure to prepare grazing platters so that guests can easily pick up some nibbles whenever they want. A grazing platter is a lot like a cheese board or charcuterie board. It’s a large tray or board that is loaded with small bites....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I used to pronounce Devein as “Devin”; and I was always like, who’s Devin? I felt really smart when I learned it was pronounced “De-Vein” as in taking out the vein. #Genius over here. Peeling and deveining shrimp is quick and easy with these tips. I’m sharing two methods in this video. You’ll be a pro in no time! Also, feel free to pin the handy dandy Shrimp size chart in this post....
If you love the Starbucks iced chai tea latte, you’ll love this drink. It uses a simple blend of spices you probably already have, and there’s no special equipment needed. It’s the perfect drink to keep on hand during the warmer summer months when you’re not as likely to enjoy a warm chai latte. Ingredients You’ll Need These pantry ingredients create a delicious chai flavor. If you’d like to add even more spice, feel free to add a pinch of ground star anise, cardamom, or nutmeg, and you can also add up to a teaspoon of vanilla extract....
With a creamy core and a crisp coating, serve them as an appetizer with a delicious homemade marinara sauce on the side to dip them. Like in the Italian tradition, we make rice balls, or to be more precise, risotto balls, with risotto, ideally leftover from the previous day’s dinner. Cold risotto has absorbed all the flavor from its condiment, it’s easy to compact into balls, and it’s still very creamy once warmed again, thanks to the high starch content of the risotto rice....
Well, imagine my surprise when I saw kung pao chicken (宫保鸡丁, pronounced gong bao ji ding) on the menu in China. As it turns out, kung pao chicken is a Sichuanese. It’s usually made with a combination of chicken, vegetables and peanuts and a generous helping of spice (chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns). The best part about the dish, though, is not the chicken. Oh no, it’s all about the peanuts....
As I said before I’m not a fan of lamb but this lamb was so delicious, it literally melts in your mouth. I also love greek flavors, like feta cheese, red onions, olives and oregano. So when you put all those delicious ingredients on a pizza, well you have a winner in my book. It’s to die for! We also made tzatziki sauce and if you’re going to make this pizza you must make the tzatziki sauce, the two together, unbelievable....
Growing up every Sunday we used to have a big meal, nothing fancy, usually roasted potatoes with roasted chicken, roasted pork loin. We all ate together and it was just great family time. Meals like this have always had such a special place in my heart! Pork was always a staple at our house, as a matter of fact I remember when my dad would buy half a pig or sometimes even a whole pig....
