Mondayyyyyy. It’s back. With a vengeance. But at least we all have Meatless Monday and delicious Tofu Curry Noodles with Vegetables to make today just a bit more bearable. These noodles are creamy and entirely slurp-worthy. The sauce is made with vibrant curry powder, creamy peanut butter, and savory broth. It’s pretty much the best thing ever. As a bonus, this deliciousness is loaded with fresh veggies. Bell peppers, edamame, carrots, green onions, and red chiles are stir-fried with the rice noodles for extra nutritional goodness and crunch....

Pssst! If you’re planning a trip in the near future, don’t forget to register for travel insurance before you go! While most visitors to Italy make a beeline for Firenze, Veneto, and Roma, my heart belongs to Napoli. Whether you are visiting over a weekend or planning to stay for a week-long adventure, there are plenty of things to do in Naples. Let’s start with some basic information, like when to visit, where to stay, and how to get around....

I love how the lemongrass infuses the tea with its citrusy and slightly minty nuances. It’s such a unique flavor that’s both invigorating and soothing at the same time. The added sugar is just enough to provide a touch of sweetness without overpowering the herbal notes. If you add the lime wheels, they add a tangy kick that I find really complements the overall taste. Hot or iced, a cup of lemongrass tea is my go-to for recharging on a busy or tiring day....

on Apr 03, 2014, Updated Oct 18, 2021 15 Comments I love making simple recipes that I know my whole family will love. This chicken recipe certainly fits that bill. Made with simple ingredients that I generally have on hand, this is one of those chicken recipes that is works perfectly for a busy weeknight meal with the family as well as on the weekends when entertaining friends. There is so much flavor packed in this bacon wrapped chicken that you’ll find friends and family request it fairly often....

on Oct 09, 2013, Updated Sep 08, 2023 90 Comments Beef Enchilada Dip makes one of my favorite hot dips to serve during game day activities or anytime. So easy to pull together, this beef enchilada dip is really a crowd favorite whenever I serve it. I think you’ll find that once you begin making it, the more requests you’ll get to bring it along for parties and events. But you know, what’s not to love about all that deliciousness?...

on Jun 07, 2017, Updated Jan 02, 2024 433 Comments Looking for more delicious chicken recipes? You’ll love Chicken and Dumplings, Chicken Parmesan, and Chicken Fajitas, to name a few! Chicken salad has to be one of the most perfect dishes for an easy meal at home or to take to a picnic or potluck. This recipe is absolutely full of amazing flavor, is simple to make, and is positively the best chicken salad I’ve ever eaten!...

on May 12, 2014, Updated Oct 13, 2021 13 Comments One of my favorite dessert recipes to whip up when we have a special occasion is bread pudding. So rich and delicious, you would never guess how easy it is to throw it all together! Bread pudding is very similar to a baked french toast recipe in ingredients and cooking method. In my house, that means that if I’m serving it in the morning for a special brunch, I call it Baked French Toast....

on Sep 18, 2024 20 Comments Butternut squash soup is just the soup for autumn! It is vibrant, cozy, and delicious, and perfect to serve throughout the cooler months. It is great for dinner on its own or served as a starter when entertaining or holiday meals. I’ve been making this soup for many years and originally shared my recipe in 2014, but I have added alternative cooking methods and variations....

This Souvlaki recipe adds a Greek classic to our many other delicious Greek dishes. If you love Mediterranean diet recipes, then you’re in luck! This is a healthy Mediterranean dish that you can feel good about! How to Make Chicken Souvlaki Step #1: Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large zip-top bag. Step #2: Add in the chicken and coat with the souvlaki marinade, squeeze out the excess air, and seal the bag....

on Mar 10, 2014, Updated Jul 12, 2021 33 Comments These chocolate chocolate chip muffins come together quickly and bake into a tender, moist muffin that you’ll swear tastes like dessert. These muffins are perfect for making for a shower or brunch and mini muffins are just perfectly sized for such an event. And for school parties and teacher appreciation breakfasts, these little babies will become a regular request! I know this time of year, there are tons of events for wedding and baby showers, Mother’s Day brunches, and end of year parties in the planning....

on Jan 20, 2014, Updated Jun 02, 2023 53 Comments Mind you that Heritage Frosting is different from other frosting recipes as it begins with cooking flour and milk and then allowing to cool before creaming together with the remaining ingredients. Heritage frosting is the frosting my mother always topped our red velvet cakes with growing up and would use on her chocolate cupcakes. I just knew a chocolate version would quickly become a favorite for my family with its signature light and creamy texture....

on Sep 15, 2017, Updated Jun 02, 2023 8 Comments Remember my chocolate sugar cookies from a while back? Oh boy, aren’t those things amazing? Well, I wanted to share this absolutely delicious way that I turned those chocolate sugar cookies into these chocolate marshmallow sandwich cookies! Yum! They are perfect for parties, get togethers and definitely wonderful for tailgating, football games, and Halloween. Well, in all reality, I can’t think of a holiday or happening that they wouldn’t be perfect!...

on Dec 08, 2013, Updated Aug 09, 2023 34 Comments It works great for spreading or piping onto cookies, whichever you prefer. You can also easily make the cookie icing thinner or thicker based on your preferences. You’ll add a little bit more sugar for it to be thicker and a little more milk for it to be thinner. Totally up to you to get the cookie icing to the consistency you prefer....

on Oct 11, 2017, Updated Jul 28, 2023 12 Comments With one bite of this pumpkin soup, you’d swear it was made with cream! So smooth, velvety, and silky, it is hard to believe that not a bit of cream is included in this classic pumpkin soup recipe! I love how versatile this quick and easy soup recipe is, too! I know that I can easily make it to serve vegetarian and even vegan friends with just simple tweaks in the garnish for a soup that everyone loves!...

on Nov 17, 2023, Updated Nov 29, 2023 No Comments This makes one of the easiest appetizer recipes that is always well-loved when I serve it. You add all the ingredients to your slow cooker, set the timer, and let the slow cooker do the work. It is the very definition of a dump-and-go crock pot recipe! How easy is that?! Why You’ll Love This Recipe 3 ingredients. This easy recipe uses just three ingredients....

on Jul 08, 2023 2 Comments I have shared so many of my favorite pie recipes that I love to make throughout the year, like my Key Lime Pie, Coconut Cream Pie, and my sister-in-law’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie. They are delicious any time that you serve them! Now add this easy homemade Cherry Pie to the list of other favorites you’ll turn to repeatedly! This Cherry Pie is always a stunning dessert featuring a butter pie crust with a flaky lattice pie crust topping....

Moroccan Tagine of Vegetables! This is kind of a fake-y tagine because it isn’t actually made with a tagine pot. Look, stop judging me, okay? I have one… somewhere. I just can’t find it or maybe I donated it because I never use it. Anyway, seeing as most people probably don’t own one either, I think it’s suitable to share this recipe which utilizes a plain old Dutch oven. This one-pot vegetable tagine recipe is SUPER easy to make....

If you’re planning a trip in the near future, make sure you register for travel insurance before you go. You can also check out my list of essential items for backpackers! While there are private camps and lodges within the boundaries of the Serengeti, this post is about staying in a public campground. This means no fences, no guards, and (most likely) no toilet paper. Before I dive into the nitty gritty section, a quick word about safety and animals in the park....

on Jul 10, 2013, Updated Jul 05, 2023 257 Comments Fried okra is one of my favorite foods in all the land – if it’s done right. This is the best fried okra recipe and a family favorite for generations! And by done right, I mean cooked with the perfect amount of crispy coating on the outside while being smooth and tender on the inside. You’d think that would be easy enough, but when I was first married I wasn’t exactly sure how to make it....

on Jun 19, 2017, Updated Jun 20, 2023 100 Comments There are so many recipes that I mention using balsamic glaze which usually leads to questions: what is it? where do you get it? what does it taste like? So, I thought it was past high time for me to share my own super simple recipe for homemade balsamic glaze that is a must-have in my kitchen! The best part?...