I just love a flavorful, spicy dinner after a long day any night of the week. Korean cuisine is chock full of these such recipes, if you’ve never been acquainted with this style of cooking before than do I ever have a treat for you! Full of heat, dimension, protein, and surprises, Korean food is a must have! This is an effortless way to cook some chicken drumsticks in the oven....
What I love about this recipe is its simplicity. You do it all in a ziploc bag, no bowls to wash and cooked in just one pan, which in my book is huge. You basically add all these ingredients to a ziploc bag, close it up, then just shake shake shake! There’s plenty of flavor in this marinade, chock full of bright lemon, tons of fresh garlic, and some punchy oregano and thyme....
Today I’m on a mission to make classic macaroni salad, and I think I’ve done just that. I mean, who doesn’t get giddy over bacon? Time to toss that bland, flavorless grocery store macaroni salad to the curb and say hello to this major improvement. I wanted to keep this recipe really simple so that you have a minimal grocery list for ingredients. Now there’s no excuse to serve a pre-made side for your guests or family!...
Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe You all know I love a good banana bread but this marbled chocolate banana bread has got to be my favorite because chocolate and bananas are such a classic and delicious combo. I love it for breakfast with my cup of coffee, or I love it as a snack when I want to treat myself. Set your oven to 350°F (180°C) and let it preheat....
Mom’s Mashed Potatoes I’m excited to share this recipe with you because it’s my mom’s classic recipe for mashed potatoes and of course I’m biased when I say, they truly are the best mashed potatoes in the world. She’s been making these all my life, so you know you can trust this recipe! Mashed potatoes really are my favorite side dish, no ifs and/or buts about it. But this is the way my mom has been making these potatoes for years and it’s a no fail recipe....
This month’s theme for the Recipe Redux is to cook with spirits: From plain Jane vanilla extract to fancy-pants elderflower liqueur, we like to keep a little liquor in the kitchen. Show us how you like to cook, bake or mix-it-up with spirits, extracts and other alcohols. A splash of vodka makes summer sauces shine – and liqueurs brighten desserts: What’s your healthy recipe with spirit? Considering that peppermint extracts qualify as a spirit, I seized the opportunity to make a batch of my favorite mint chocolate ganache....
It tastes like summer in a bowl! Unlike the classic version, this no-mayo potato salad recipe is made with a simple combination of olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. (This also happens to make it a vegan potato salad, if you need an egg-free or dairy-free option.) When it chills in the fridge, the dressing thickens up and develops an almost creamy texture. No one will miss the mayonnaise in this delicious side dish!...
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Tenderized chicken tenders. Yumm! Otbivnaya is a Russian tenderized steak. Otbivni is what we Ukrainians call them. This recipe comes from my Mama-in-law who is very talented in the kitchen. You can also use chicken breast, pork, or steak, but the tenderizing/ hammering process is streamlined when you use chicken tenders. Wam Bam and it’s done! Plus you never really have to trim fat when using tenders....
So when you get around to cooking this recipe, you will probably stain something, too. It is worth it. Many of you probably know that I’ve started on the Whole30. Here are my Whole30 feels so far: Missing sugar? Surprisingly, not yet. But I do scarf down fruits like nobody’s business. Thank goodness it’s summer.Missing grains? Only when there are no more roasted potatoes left in the house.Missing dairy? There’s a block of white cheddar in my fridge that’s been taunting me....
Banana ice cream is naturally dairy-free and vegan, and it’s easier to make than coconut milk ice cream. This recipe is also the base for my Peanut Butter Banana Popsicles, if you want to make this in a hand-held ice pop form, instead! Ingredients You’ll Need To make peanut butter banana ice cream, you’ll need just 2 simple ingredients: peanut butter and frozen bananas! I also like to add a splash of vanilla and a pinch of salt, but that’s optional....
Who else loves fresh muffins out of the oven? There is just something about the aroma of and taste of homemade muffins. I also love that you can eat cake for breakfast and feel okay about it because it’s disguised as breakfast food. Shout out to the genius that came up with muffins! Not to toot my own horn or anything, but these muffins are delicious! And while blueberry muffins were my go to for a long time, nothing beats chocolate chips and peanut butter chips – together, warm and gooey!...
Be sure to try my Marry Me Chicken Pasta next! Penne Alla Vodka This Penne Alla Vodka recipe is something that I have been spending years perfecting. It’s my husband’s all-time favorite dish, and I can confidently give it the restaurant quality stamp of approval! Prosciutto which sets the tone for optimum results by infusing flavor onto the skillet and into the sauce. It’s then deglazed with vodka which is reduced down to serve its purpose of enhancing the other flavors in the dish....
Thank you to on behalf of the Beef Checkoff who sponsored this grilled steak recipe. I received compensation, but all opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Why we Love Grilling Steak: There’s nothing like firing up the grill for a summer cookout to unite and bring people together and beef is our favorite protein for the grill – from steaks to juicy burgers!...
The Best Popcorn Shrimp These popcorn shrimp are a game-changer! The buttermilk marinade makes each shrimp tender and juicy, while the seasoned flour mix adds a fantastic crunch. The cayenne pepper gives just the right amount of kick, making every bite absolutely addictive. Trust me, once you start munching, you won’t be able to stop! Frying the shrimp to a perfect golden brown is quick and easy, giving you a restaurant-quality appetizer in no time....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This is my Mom’s recipe for poppy seed roll and it’s one of my husband’s favorites. I’ve always been intimidated by this classic roulade, but I’ve come to find it’s not as complicated as I thought it would be. Mom makes these at least once a month and always makes enough to share. They go fast! If you are going to make Rouletti (a half-a-day process; most of which is dough rising time), you may as well make 4 and share them with your family and friends....
Rice crispy treats are a childhood classic, but even adults will love these sweet treats! They make a fun after-school (or after-work) snack and will keep well in the fridge for weeks. Decorate them with melted dark chocolate to create a peanut butter cup flavor. Or add some sprinkles to make them colorful for a birthday party. The variations are endless! Ingredients You’ll Need Honey acts as the binder for these protein rice krispie treats, so you won’t need to melt any marshmallows....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. My entire family was smitten with this prune honey cake; especially Mom. She had 2 slices ;). This cake is traditionally called Chernosliv (black prune cake). I’ve been developing the recipe for months and was really close to throwing in the towel because my initial cake layers looked more like bowls rather than cakes. I felt this cake was worth-while so I stubbornly continued on with my experiments....
If you’re familiar with coconut flour, you know that it almost always requires eggs for structure, but since eggs can be a sensitivity for so many people, I wanted to try to figure out a way to bake with coconut flour without them. The key to working with coconut flour without eggs is adding some sort of starch to the mix, like arrowroot or tapioca. I often associate arrowroot with cookies made for children, as it has long been known for being easily digested, but it can also be used to thicken soups and sauces, and it works surprisingly well in these allergy-friendly cookies....
— I’m so excited to be sharing with you what is probably my most indulgent raw and vegan dessert recipe of all time! I’ve loved this blog for years, and Megan’s grain-free baking recipes allow me to indulge in a favorite pastime without paying the price that comes with eating grain-based baked goods. Thanks so much for sharing your discoveries, with all of us Megan! I know how important dessert and rich fare is to enjoying a healthy diet and making it a sustainable lifestyle change....
You can make this recipe on the stove top, or in a blender, in just 5 minutes. The blender version is inspired by my popular Instant Vegan Latte, for a stronger coffee flavor below. What is in a Pumpkin Spice Latte? Starbucks has made this drink wildly popular, and their version is made with milk, espresso, and a pumpkin spice syrup, which contains sugar, milk, natural flavors, and more. (You can see their nutrition info disclosed here....
