Asparagus is fresh and tasty plus simple to make! With my roasted lemon parmesan garlic asparagus , grilled asparagus recipe, bacon wrapped asparagus or parmesan herb asparagus fries you can’t go wrong adding these sides to any dinner plate. Roasted Lemon Honey Garlic Asparagus I am a fan of asparagus! It is green, fresh and the taste and texture is out of this world to me. Making asparagus go from blah to WOW is my favorite!...

Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread Banana bread is one of my favorite quick breads. I make it for Madison all the time for breakfast, snack or dessert! I had some bananas that were turning brown, and I was really in the mood for banana bread, so I got to work creating a new quick bread recipe. This moist Strawberry Banana Bread is a delicious variation – perfect when strawberries are in season....

In the native tongue, this North Indian treasure is referred to as ‘Sarson da Saag’, a peppery blend of mustard leaves and various greens beaten with butter, onions, garlic and green chillies. Serve with Makki di Roti (cornmeal flatbread) for a feast plucked straight from India’s land of the five rivers, Punjab. If you love bold flavours and plenty of spice, this home-style Saag recipe (reminiscent of grandma’s cooking) will tick all your boxes....

Party on with these stuffed mushrooms! If you love a good mushroom try these Buttery Herb Sautéed Mushrooms, Southwest Sausage and Egg Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms or Garlic Balsamic Mushrooms to complement your next meal with. Sausage Stuffed Mushroom Recipe These stuffed sausage stuffed mushrooms are a game-changer when it comes to appetizers. They’re an amazing combination of white button mushrooms, hot pork sausage, and a rich cream cheese filling. The mushrooms are carefully prepared by popping off the stems, chopping them finely, and then stuffing each cap with a mixture of browned sausage, sautéed onion, garlic, and a creamy blend of cream cheese, egg yolk, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley....

Savory Steel Cut Oats If you never had savory oats, think of hearty grits or risotto! This breakfast for one is made with breakfast sausage, mushrooms, Parmesan and a runny egg and can easily be doubled or quadrupled. It’s a delicious alternative to sugary fruit-topped oatmeal, like these Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats, Banana Nut Protein Oats, or this Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bowl. This steel cut oats recipe is the perfect addition to your weekday winter breakfast rotation....

I have come up with my favorite side dishes that you can add to any meal! It’s an easy way to make sure that everyone eating at the table leaves completely full and satisfied! Some of my tried and true favorites are Grilled Asparagus, Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes and Mexican Rice. Sides for Every Meal Completing a meal with the perfect side dishes is what will set you apart in your cooking!...

I love sheet pan meals because they are not just delicious, but they are so easy to clean up. Try this Teriyaki chicken this Thai glazed salmon or this classic chicken and potatoes. They are all cooked on a sheet pan and roasted to perfection! Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies Recipe This recipe is packed with flavor and also so hearty and delicious. I love combining sausage with veggies. They complement each other so well, especially when you season them with homemade Italian seasoning!...

Shrimp Creole With Fat Tuesday right around the corner, I was craving some Creole food and I knew exactly who to go to, my friend Mary from Deep South Dish. Her blog features authentic coastal southern recipes. I adapted this to make it lighter and used ingredients I had on hand. Turned out delicious and it was quick and easy to make. Serve this over white rice, brown rice or would even be great over quinoa....

Ham is a classic main dish for any meal, but I often see it cooked on holidays! If you want to try out some more delicious ham recipes, then try out this apricot glazed ham, this honey glazed ham or this insanely delicious garlic honey mustard glazed ham! Instant Pot Ham So let’s start with the basics. A large, sliced ham is already cooked. After you buy it from the store, what you are doing with it is heating it up....

Everyone loves banana bread! And it’s even better when you can spice it up with some additional flavors! If you want to try some other banana bread recipes, then start with this classic banana bread, this strawberry banana bread, or this blueberry banana bread! Chocolate Chip Banana Bread This isn’t just regular banana bread. It’s chocolate chip banana bread! This recipe is the best because it creates a thick and smooth batter with buttermilk....

Skinny Eggnog Cake Top the cake with some whipped topping spiked with rum or rum extract and dessert is ready! A few other holiday cake favorites are Super Moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, 5-Ingredient Almond Cake with Fresh Berries, and Easy Blueberry Buttermilk Cake. I used Truwhip as a healthier alternative to Cool Whip, which contains no HFCS, hydrogenated oils, transfats or GMOs. I heard Trader Joe’s also carries a similar whipped topping if you are lucky enough to have one near you....

What is Kalua Pork? Kalua Pig is popular Hawaiian dish served at luaus where a whole pig is smoked in a sand pit with sea salt, banana leaves and koa wood. This simple crock pot method mimics the smoked flavor of using natural liquid smoke and the results are an easy, mouth-watering, juicy pork recipe anyone can make at home. What goes good with Kalua Pork? Boiled cabbage and steamed rice would be the most traditional way to eat Kalua Pork, but we eat it it so many different ways....

Rating: 5 stars Difficulty of Recipe: 2 stars Review: I promise that you need to experience this in your life! It was incredible. It was easy to throw together and the flavor was amazing. I will make this over and over again!

Smashed Sweet Potatoes These Savory Smashed Sweet Potatoes are so good! Notice how I said “smashed” and not “mashed.” These are not mashed sweet potatoes, although I do have recipes for traditional mashed potatoes. These are smashed potatoes – I roast sweet potatoes in the oven, smash them with a fork and sprinkle with parmesan, and then broil for a few minutes until the tops are nice and crisp. They’re a great alternative to a sweet potato fries or a baked sweet potato when you want to switch it up....

Smoked Turkey Sausage Breakfast Skillet This Smoked Turkey Sausage Breakfast Skillet combines the savory goodness of smoked turkey sausage with a medley of fresh vegetables and eggs, all cooked in a single skillet for convenience and flavor fusion. Not only is it a protein-packed meal that provides sustained energy, but it’s also a crowd-pleaser for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings. It’s also great to make ahead for the week! For more breakfast skillet recipes, try this Skillet Sweet Potato Chicken Hash with Eggs and Eggs Pizzaiola....

S’mores Pops After making homemade agave marshmallows, I came up with the idea to create these cute S’mores Pops perfect for Christmas or holiday party favors. I also have a gluten free S’mores Tartlets. These also pair perfectly with Chocolate Chip Cloud Cookies and Gingerbread Christmas Trees! My creative aunt helped me with this project and she even came up with the packaging. Aren’t they cute! They look so festive, perfect for any holiday party but they really taste good too!...

Zucchini is the star of so many delicious recipes! Try my fried zucchini, this one pan chicken and zucchini, or this easy skillet dinner! What is Spaghetti alla Nerano? Spaghetti alla Nerano was created in the small village of Nerano, Italy. It’s also known as, “Stanley Tucci Zucchini Pasta”, after the famous actor discovered his love for this pasta. I LOVE his work, and I LOVE his passion, so I knew I had to recreate this pasta dish at home....

Spaghetti Squash Primavera Although spaghetti squash is not exactly a pasta replacement, I do enjoy serving it with pasta inspired sauces like this veggie-packed primavera sauce. When you make Roasted Spaghetti Squash, it the spaghetti like strands mimic the spaghetti and boasts more nutrients and fiber. More spaghetti squash recipes I love, Baked Spaghetti Squash and Cheese, Spaghetti Squash Enchilada Bowls and Spaghetti Squash with Beef Ragu. This recipe was inspired after watching a marathon of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, but this time we actually decided to go to the nearest DDD restaurant, The Pit Stop which was featured on the show for their spaghetti squash primavera....

Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes and Zucchini Need a macaroni salad to bring to your next BBQ loaded with summer vegetables? Look no further! When I’m not making this macaroni salad, I’m usually making this zucchini version. It’s the perfect summer pasta salad loaded with fresh summer tomatoes and zucchini tossed in a light creamy dressing. I even snuck in some Greek yogurt for added creaminess but with all the other flavors you won’t know it’s there....