on Apr 16, 2014, Updated Nov 16, 2023 238 Comments Just three ingredients is all you’ll need to make this shortbread crust. They are most likely ingredients that you already have stocked in your pantry, too! Flour, sugar, and butter. Just those three things make one of the most delicious crusts that is versatile for so many delicious desserts and sweet treats. If you’ve ever made my Pecan Pie Bars, you’ve already tried your hand at making this crust....
on Sep 18, 2017, Updated Oct 18, 2021 11 Comments I’ve always loved a good black bean soup and this slow cooker recipe is absolutely delicious! And it can’t be any easier! Just toss all of the ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning and set the timer. Then enjoy a hearty, delicious soup packed with flavor ready in the afternoons. This soup recipe is one that I especially turn to on busier days!...
on Jan 23, 2012, Updated Oct 01, 2021 12 Comments I love citrus juices this time of the year. They are an instant pick me up with their bright flavor. The other morning, I looked over at our fruit bowl and noticed I had a large bag of tangerines that I would make the perfect little breakfast treat. So, I made this delicious tangerine julius that you all have just got to try....
Today, I’m introducing a new word: fritterize. As in, “the best way to use up leftover vegetables is to fritterize them.” Bought a few too many carrots? Green onions about to go bad? Neighbors incessantly giving you zucchini? Fritterize, fritterize, FRITTERIZE! Alright, this is getting a bit out of hand, but I feel like I am constantly finding myself with stray veggies in my produce drawer and I’m really excited to find another way to use them up....
How to Make Tuscan Chicken Skillet Step #1: Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chicken and brown it for 3 minutes on each side. The best part? Those cannellini beans. They soak up all the herby goodness and give you that protein punch we’re all looking for. It’s a one-pan wonder that’s got everything you need....
How to Make Watermelon Cucumber Coolers Step #1: Place the watermelon (with seeds removed) and cucumber in a blender and process until pureed. Pour through a fine mesh strainer or fine-mesh sieve to remove any excess pulp. Step #2: Set out two glasses and fill each with ice. Pour 1 ½ ounces of gin into each glass, then divide the watermelon-cucumber mixture between the two cocktails. Stir well and serve immediately....
on Jan 19, 2024 2 Comments Grandmother’s Potato Soup You can make many variations for this soup if you’d like, but I recommend starting with this simple, basic recipe like my Grandmother always made. Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Homemade chicken noodle soup makes a classic, comforting, and cozy meal. Best Chili Recipe Delicious and satisfying, this easy, savory chili recipe is a favorite and cooks on the stovetop in minutes!...
How to Make Asian Flank Steak Step #1: Preheat your oven’s broiler to High. Place the flank steak on a broiler pan. I’m not sure why, but I only recently started using my broiler for cooking meat. Mostly I just used it for making nachos and roasting poblanos. I was binge-watching the Food Network not too long ago, and someone on some show said that a broiler is really just like an upside-down grill....
How to Make Beef Nacho Casserole Step #1: Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Place tortilla chips in a blender and pulse into fine crumbs. Pour in the melted butter and continue to pulse until well combined. Press into the bottom of a 13×9″ baking dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Set aside to cool. This Nacho Cheese Casserole is yummy. The tortilla chip crumbs don’t bake into a hard crust but rather form a buttery-crunchy delicious base for the rest of the toppings to sit upon....
on Apr 05, 2023, Updated Nov 01, 2023 2 Comments This delicious broccoli salad makes a delicious side dish perfect for serving as part of holiday meals such as Easter or Mother’s Day or taking to picnics and potlucks throughout the summer. It is always a crowd favorite and disappears quickly! This is a classic, easy broccoli salad recipe that my family has loved for years. I love that I can have it prepped and ready within 15 minutes and it gets better as it sits....
How to Make a Cadillac Margarita Step #1: Use a lime wedge to wet the rim of your margarita glass, then dip the prepared glass into a small bowl of kosher salt, sea salt, margarita salt, or plain salt. Step #2: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice cubes. Step #3: Shake, shake, shake. Enjoy responsibly. This post and recipe are intended for those of legal drinking age.
Make this stovetop mac and cheese for loved ones, or eat all of it yourself. I won’t tell. I love this recipe because it’s made entirely on the stovetop (and in ONE pan, no less!). It’s quite simple to make, and doesn’t require fancy techniques. It does, however, require a boatload of cheeeeeeese. As in, a pound and a half. Yep, you heard me. A POUND AND A HALF OF CHEEZ....
I’ve always found asparagus to be a uniquely delightful vegetable, carrying with it a touch of elegance and sophistication to any dining table. But let’s break away from its prestigious presence and delve into its versatility! Asparagus is not just a springtime favorite, but it’s a veggie superhero loaded with fiber, vitamins, and protein. Imagine making asparagus even better by adding cheese and prosciutto and then baking it. It’s like having a fancy restaurant meal right at home!...
How to Make Chicken Peanut Stew Step #1: Combine the grapeseed oil with the sesame oil, a pinch of salt, lots of black pepper, the chili powder, minced ginger, brown sugar, and garlic. The only downside to peanut butter is the high-fat content. Total bummer. I’ve been buying organic powdered peanut butter lately and absolutely adore it as a low-fat alternative! I swear, you can’t tell the difference unless you’re eating it straight out of the jar....
on Nov 05, 2013, Updated Oct 25, 2021 13 Comments Crawling out from under those warm covers is just a tad bit easier in the mornings when you know this baked French toast is on the menu. At least it is around my neck of the woods. There’s just something about the warm and comforting smells of cinnamon, apples, and rich buttery caramel that do the trick. Not to mention that you know you’ll get a crisp, juicy bite of apple in every delicious bite!...
on Apr 16, 2015, Updated Apr 25, 2022 28 Comments I love making my own dressings. There’s just nothing like being in the mood for a certain flavor or texture of a dressing and being able to whip it up in just a few minutes for your family. It is also wonderful to know every single ingredient that goes into it and be able to customize it to my family’s tastes and needs....
on Jan 23, 2017, Updated Nov 23, 2021 10 Comments If there is one thing that I turn to throughout the winter months, it is soup! Soup, soup and more soup! And this Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup will certainly warm you up all the way to your toes! To make it, I start with butternut squash that I’ve already roasted (or you can use my super simple slow cooker method, if you like)....
on Nov 25, 2014, Updated Nov 20, 2023 10 Comments Creamy, comforting, cheesy, and filled with corn, it is one of those side dishes that always gets rave reviews and disappears quickly when I serve it. You’ll want to try my mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, and green bean casserole next! How to Make Corn Casserole Recipe Ingredients Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information....
How to Make the Black Bean Soup Step #1: Reserve ½ cup of the whole black beans outside of the pot. Step #2: Bring the remaining beans, chicken broth, water, carrot, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Step #3: After about five minutes, reduce the heat to low and transfer the contents of the pot to a blender. Hold the lid tight (the heat from the soup tends to build pressure inside the blender) and pulse the contents until smooth....
on Jul 09, 2015, Updated Jun 07, 2023 6 Comments There are times when dessert calls for chocolate. Chocolate cupcakes to be exact. Whenever I make them, I always start with my favorite chocolate cake recipe. That recipe has never failed me and I can whisk it together in a bowl without having to even think about pulling out a mixer! Thankfully, even as simple as it is to make, it is one of those desserts that my whole family (and a whole lot of friends) love just as much as I do....
