Some of the recipes on this list are the obvious favorites that keep showing up on the list year after year like Baked Salmon, but some really surprised me, like number 7 and number 6. All of these recipes have a few things in common; they are good enough to make on repeat. If you scroll down to the bottom, you’ll also see my own personal favorites from the past year....
Be sure to try my Chicken Spinach Pasta and my Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta recipes next! Tomato Basil Pasta This Tomato Basil Pasta is at the very top of my favorites list right now. You aren’t going to believe how good this sauce is! (Seriously.) A little ground sausage infuses the skillet with flavor that’s deglazed with white wine before preparing the amazing Parmesan cream sauce for the pasta. The sauce is equal parts chicken broth and half and half, so it’s not too heavy, and pairs perfectly with fresh tomatoes and fragrant basil....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. My sister’s mom-in-law, Galina, shared this recipe for stuffed kotlety with me. I tried them at my sister’s house and they were so flavorful but they were lean and felt good in my pregnant belly. I knew I had to recreate them. A few days later, these were on my stove-top. There’s a surprise ingredient in these that makes the meat juicier and healthier (zucchini!...
Easy Rice Turkey Rice Casserole Recipe It’s that time of year again when you find yourself thinking what am I going to do with all this leftover food!?! But I can help! Instead of making soup, why not dress up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey and turn it into this easy turkey rice casserole!?! It’s super tasty and a great way to use cooked turkey just hanging out in the fridge! And if you liked my delicious Mushroom Rice recipe then you are going to love this recipe just as much....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We’re on a canning spree this week. The air is crisp and the mornings are cool. We’re surrounded by a fiery array of leaves that rustle in the warm afternoon breeze. Fall is in the air and canning just feels right this time of year. I could eat this plum jam by the spoonful; paired with a hot mug of tea (I’m totally day dreaming here)… Our tiny plum tree overproduces the most amazing little plums every year....
Our recipe is easy to make with a few simple pantry staples. You can make them in less than 30 minutes, any time of the year. Let’s see how! Check out our Best Easy Desserts Ingredients for vegan banana muffins How to make vegan banana muffins Variations Tips & Questions Storage More Muffin Recipes And while there are no eggs or butter here, the result is outstanding! You can expect tall, soft, moist muffins and a pleasant banana flavor....
With this recipe roundup, we introduce plant–based twists on classic recipes to bring the rustic charm of Italy to your kitchen. 18. Lentil bologneseOur lentil bolognese is an Italian classic with an ultra-rich and hearty sauce, perfect with pasta, lasagna, or zucchini noodles. Explore vegetable-based appetizers like bruschetta, focaccia, and crostini, enticing your taste buds with wholesome Italian ingredients. Elevate simplicity with easy pasta, from aglio e olio to pasta e ceci and mushroom ragù (pictured below), all showcasing the art of delicious Italian cooking....
If you can never finish off a whole melon, blending the rest of the watermelon into a juice is a great way to finish off the fruit before it rots! No juicer necessary, you just need a great blender and a tight mesh sieve to strain out the seeds and extra pulp. If you’re Indian, you most likely grew up with your mom yelling at you to eat fruits like cucumber or watermelon to cool down your body temperature during the hot season....
Whew! I’m so glad it’s the weekend, it’s been a crazy busy week. I’ve been juggling work, Christmas shopping, grocery shopping, blogging, and of course planning for the holidays. And the weather has not helped at all, it’s been cold and miserable. I’m just glad it’s the weekend and I don’t have much planned besides spending time with my husband and my beagle and baking while listening to Christmas carols or watching Christmas movies....
Zebra Cake This recipe is perfect if you want to wow some guests, or even yourself, with your baking abilities. Zebra cake is created by combining vanilla and chocolate batter in your cake pan to create ‘zebra stripes‘. The best part of this decadent dessert after the moist addictive flavor, is how easy it is to make. You just whip up one quick batter and boom, you’re half way there. Let’s get into it!...
My Best Must Try Christmas Dessert Recipes For some, the holiday feast is all about the dinner, and for others, it’s all about the dessert! But in truth holiday desserts are so much more than just Christmas day. It’s more like December is dessert month and we all get to loosen our pants a bit to enjoy all the yummy homemade holiday classics. So in this selection, you’ll find an easy sugar cookie recipe that you can bake with the kids as well as divine chocolate rumballs for the adults....
We’ve listed over 25 of our best brunch recipes that help you prepare for the ultimate brunch at home! Browse through this list and take your pick: from frittata muffins and homemade spreads to fluffy pancakes, they’re all vegetarian—and vegan-friendly. 4. Homemade granola This homemade granola is a wholesome and crunchy recipe made with a few simple whole-food plant-based ingredients. However, with the growing awareness of food choices’ environmental and health impact, there’s never been a better time to explore exciting plant–based brunch options....
How does magic shell work? The secret is coconut oil. This type of oil becomes hard at temperatures below 76ºF, so it hardens in seconds when it touches cold ice cream. Like peanut butter magic shell, this recipe requires three ingredients you already have on hand. Whisk them together and drizzle this sauce over your favorite ice cream for an extra-special sundae. Both adults and kids will love it! Ingredients You’ll Need When shopping for coconut oil, look for refined or expeller-pressed coconut oil if you don’t want your magic shell to have a coconut taste....
Our recipe is without eggs and butter, suitable for vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free diets. You can make this chocolate custard recipe with five simple ingredients, including your dark chocolate of choice. Dietary Note: this recipe is suitable for a vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diet.Don’t have time to read the full blog post? JUMP TO RECIPE HERE! Ingredients and substitutions for chocolate custard Tips Storage More custard recipes Recipe with custard Milk You can make this recipe with any milk....
Simplicity at Its Finest This olive oil and garlic pasta dish is all about the simplicity of the ingredients. It is also ready in only 15 minutes. That’s better than take-out, plus this is homemade so it’s better in every sense of the word. Olive oil and garlic really are the start of many wonderful sauces, but in this pasta dish, they actually get a chance to shine. It’s a very popular dish in Italy!...
The air fryer is the fastest way to satisfy a craving. We love it for making Air Fryer Chicken Wings, crispy Air Fryer Bacon, and of course, fries. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We love potatoes! Maybe it’s the fact that I live in Idaho (also known as potato land) and grew up eating potatoes. We love everything from classic Baked Potatoes to Creamy Potato Soup and even Potato Salad!...
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I think I just discovered the next “big thing.” Well, my sister Tanya discovered it while they were on vacation in Maui. She said they ran out of groceries and all they had were mangos, bacon and rice so she came up with this fried rice. It’s wonderful and is as original as they come. The mango caramelizes with the crisp bacon for an exotic flavor combination that will rock your taste buds....
Easiest Baked Lemon Garlic Halibut I, for one, love a good seafood dish, whether it be white fish, dense flaky salmon, or plump juicy little shrimp. Even just the mention of Brazilian Shrimp Soup or Vietnamese Fish Tacos is enough to get my engine revving. If you feel the same way but are looking for something that is both tasty and simple, then this dish is for you! I find it easiest to bake my fish, though sometimes grilling it on a cedar plank is really nice as well....
Growing up, I definitely knew this snack as Puppy Chow! The traditional version was made with Chex cereal coated in melted chocolate and peanut butter. It was then tossed in powdered sugar which would coat your fingers so you could lick it off. Muddy Buddies are another way to refer to Puppy Chow, and is actually trademarked by General Mills! They’re super easy to make at home. It’s also fun to come up with different versions and mix-ins as a quick snack....
Easy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe I’m a sucker for cobbler. It’s exactly where my mind goes when I see all the gorgeous seasonal fruits in the summer! Living up in Canada we don’t exactly get fresh produce all year long. When the summer time rolls around and all the vibrant, sweet, fresh fruit starts to roll through, my heart soars. I’ve tried a rise-to-the-top style cobbler before, so I decided to give this classic method a try....
