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Cos’è il banana bread? Il Banana bread è una delle ricette Americane più amate al mondo. Parte del suo successo è dovuto al fatto che il Banana Bread è senza dubbio uno dei dolci più buoni e facili da preparare, un’altra parte è dovuta al buon marketing di Chiquita che negli anni 50 ha pubblicato un libro con ricette di banane per incrementarne le vendite. Se siete interessati a conoscere come le banane si siano diffuse in tutto il mondo date un’occhiata a questo video di Johnny Harris che spiega, in Inglese, la travagliata storia di questo frutto ormai amato ovunque....

Homemade pesto is surprisingly easy to make from scratch. This pesto recipe also keeps really well in the refrigerator and freezer. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Basil Pesto Recipe I’m always comparing this homemade pesto to the Costco pesto (which is the best store-bought one I’ve found) and this fresh pesto recipe wins. The lemon juice keeps the color bright and beautiful and adds fresh flavor without needing too much extra salt (storebought pesto tends to taste saltier)....

Beef Shish Kebab Recipe I love beef and this is one of my favorite ways to cook it. It’s so easy and you can use a variety of vegetables to suit your taste. I used colourful bell peppers and red onion but you can easily add some whole earthy mushrooms, zucchini, or sweet cherry tomatoes. For any BBQ gathering, it’s a great option since everyone will have their own (or more) skewer of food....

My kind of comfort food are tamale casseroles or pies. I have made this tamale casserole many times, with both chicken and beef. Can’t really say I have a favorite, because I love them all. This dish isn’t really about the meat, but about that yummy cornbread and that cheese. This beef tamale casserole is so good, that I really hate sharing it with anyone but alas it’s impossible not to once that wonderful aroma fills the house as it cooks....

Beer Can Chicken I started making beer can chicken a few years ago and ever since then it’s been a family favorite. I can honestly say that this chicken is probably the most juicy and delicious chicken and a million times better than the roasted chickens you get at the grocery store. The steam from the beer creates an amazing juicy chicken. This chicken is roasted at a pretty high temperature of 425 F degrees, it gets nice and crispy all around, no more soggy chicken on the bottom....

This Deviled Eggs Recipe is one of our most requested appetizers along with Jalapeno Poppers, Cowboy Caviar, and our famous Guacamole. If you’re looking for a new go-to starter, this is it! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Deviled Eggs Recipe Keep those Easter eggs! This is our favorite way to use up hard-boiled eggs. If you’re going to make a deviled egg platter, surprise everyone with this recipe....

This recipe is quick and easy to make, and it’s the perfect dish for a wonderful dinner with friends and family. Check out our best appetizer recipe collection! Ingredients Instructions Serving suggestions Variations Tips Questions Make Ahead & Storage But if you are lucky to travel around the Italian countryside, you can try traditional bruschetta made with homemade sourdough bread toasted on a charcoal grill rubbed with garlic and topped with cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt....

The Best Buffalo Chicken Wing Soup Recipe Now I know what you might be thinking, “Chicken wing soup? Jo are you sure?”. Yes I’m sure! This soup is absolutely heavenly, creamy, a little spicy, and packed full of flavor. There are no chicken wings in this soup, believe it or not. I used chicken thighs which I seasoned with some cajun seasoning and buffalo wing sauce. The reason this soup tastes like Buffalo chicken wings is because of all the wonderful ingredients that go into it, like Buffalo wing sauce, blue cheese and blue cheese dressing I was watching Diners Drive ins and Dives recently and on this particular episode they were making Buffalo chicken wing soup and as soon as I saw it I fell in love....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This cabbage and bell pepper salad was an instant favorite; refilled my bowl 3 times! I picked up this recipe on our recent trip to California while visiting my hubby’s family. My mother-in-law is a fantastic cook. She just “made this up” with my sister-in-law. Someday I too will just “make things up.” I guess I feel like I don’t have enough time to be ultra creative with recipes....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe: This salad has all the creamy goodness of a classic Caesar salad but is so much more exciting with the addition of pasta, avocado and tomatoes This caesar pasta salad will fill you up and keep you feeling good! It’s also a great dish to take to a potluck, just keep the croutons separate until ready to serve....

Here’s what goes on in my head when I’m getting ready to host a gathering: Did I scrub the bathroom? Have I vacuumed? Are there any stray socks lying around? Did I shove all the dirty clothes in the closet? Who hates cheese again? Should I even put the cheese plate out? Is the stovetop properly cleaned? Someone’s going to judge me if it isn’t. Need to organize all the piles of food magazines in the living room....

This Caramelized Onion Pasta is one of those dishes that feels both indulgent and comforting. The sweet, golden onions melt into a creamy sauce that clings perfectly to the bowtie pasta, creating a rich and satisfying meal. I love how simple it is to make, yet it tastes like something you’d order at a cozy Italian bistro—absolutely delicious! Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter melts....

Oh friends, let me tell you, quiche is seriously one of my all-time favorites! It’s so easy to make, and the best part is you can customize it with whatever you have on hand. Today, I’m sharing my go-to Cheesy Zucchini Quiche – perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Trust me, once you try this, you’ll see why quiche deserves way more love! Start by combining 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a food processor....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Kissel was one of our favorite childhood treats. It is a very popular dish among Slavic families. I absolutely loved it when Mom made fruit soup for us and we requested it often! It’s really easy to make and has just 4 ingredients (if you don’t count water). There are different varieties of kissel in the world, but this is how we enjoyed it growing up....

Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries contain lower levels of pectin, but that’s where the chia seeds come in. If you’ve ever tried making chia pudding or chia eggs, you know that chia seeds naturally “gel” after sitting in liquid for about 10 minutes. In this case, adding chia seeds to this homemade jam recipe thickens it, so you won’t have to worry about the pectin. How to Make Chia Jam To make this healthy jam recipe, you’ll start by boiling together fresh or frozen fruit, with a touch of maple syrup....

Why Make This Recipe This chicken-fried steak is the ideal dinner, especially if you’re looking for a down-home, stick-to-your-ribs, southern comfort food meal! Made with a short list of simple, kitchen staples, this crispy steak drizzled in a homemade gravy will knock your socks clean off! The crispy coating on the steak is infused with simple spices that really amp up the flavor profile in this dish. The best part in my opinion, is the gravy!...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Olivye (sometimes spelled olivier) is a potato salad that is ridiculously popular among Slavic people. This salad has been and always will be a staple at our church potlucks. If you’re used to traditional American potato salad, you’re definitely in for a treat with this olivye. I got the idea to use chicken in leu of kielbasa from a birthday party this past weekend....

Be sure to serve this with a side of my Garlic Bread with Cheese and be sure to try my Chicken Scampi recipe next! Chicken Spaghetti If you’re looking for a way to jazz up your next spaghetti dinner, OR possibly looking for a creative way to use up some leftover or rotisserie chicken, you’ve come to the right place. This creamy, cheesy, chicken spaghetti is so incredibly flavorful, make-ahead and freezer-friendly, and your family will love it....

I was flipping through Andy Ricker’s cookbook, Pok Pok, and I found a recipe for stir-fried Brussels sprouts with Thai flavors. It tasted delicious, and I have adapted the recipe to incorporate more vegetables and simplify the cooking process. Asparagus is in season right now, so I have added them to the stir fry. I also took out the oyster sauce that was in the recipe and replaced it with more fish sauce and soy sauce and a teaspoon of potato starch to thicken the cooking sauce....

Cosa sono le chips di cavolo nero? Le chips di cavolo nero sono le foglie del cavolo cotte a bassa temperatura in forno fino a che diventano croccanti, un po’ come le patatine. Di solito le chips di cavolo nero sono fatte con cavolo tagliato a pezzetti. Noi in questa ricetta abbiamo provato a farle con foglie del cavolo nero intere. Come puoi vedere dalle foto, le chips sono venute bellissime e anche molto croccanti (puoi vedere quanto sono croccanti nel video sotto)....