I love the convenience of using mason jars to pack salads for lunch on the go. To do this, the dressing goes on the bottom of the jar, then you start with ingredients that won’t get soggy. You always put the lettuce at the very top, then right before you’re ready to eat give it a good shake to get everything mixed well and pour it out onto a plate....
Do you love cucumbers as much as I do? I can’t resist the delicious crunch they offer to every recipe! Check out this yummy Cucumber Sandwich, this easy Italian Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad or this fresh Cucumber Avocado Salad for more delicious ways to use up those cucumbers! What is Asian Cucumber Salad? Alright, where are my cucumber lovers at? If you love this veggie, then you are going to go crazy over this delicious (and easy!...
By now, I’m sure you know that homemade salad dressings are my favorite. Because not only do they have a better flavor, but you can customize the flavor however you want. If you love this Asian salad dressing, you’ll also have to try homemade Italian dressing, lemon vinaigrette, or green goddess dressing! Homemade Asian Salad Dressing Recipe If you’re tired of dull, boring salads, it’s time to try this amazing Asian salad dressing....
Whether you’re making a sandwich or a charcuterie board, you need a good savory spread. After you make this delicious bacon jam, you’ll have to try out jalapeno jelly, garlic herb cream cheese, or whipped ricotta! Bacon Onion Jam Let’s talk about bacon jam, the ultimate condiment for anyone who loves savory and sweet flavors. This bacon lover’s dream is perfect for crackers, sandwiches, and burgers, adding an extra layer of flavor that will make your taste buds dance with joy....
French toast is a breakfast classic! I love the texture of the soft bread on the inside with the crisp edges on the outside. Don’t miss this secret ingredient French toast or this easy air fryer French toast. And make sure you try my crème brûlée French toast because it’s out of this world! Baked French Toast Recipe I normally cook my french toast on a griddle but if you want a delicious and easy way to make french toast in the oven, this is it!...
Each of these bakery-style muffins is bejeweled with dark chocolate chunks and boasts a melt-in-your-mouth, fluffy interior. A sprinkling of coarse sugar on top is the perfect finishing touch, giving every bite the perfect amount of crunch in contrast to the soft and tender crumb. This recipe makes enough grown-up, gourmet muffins for breakfast, brunch parties, and weekly snacks. Why this recipe works Light, fluffy, and soft There’s nothing worse than picking up a chocolate chip muffin from your favorite coffee or donut place only for it to be dry and dense....
Move over chocolate chip cookies, I just found my favorite new cookie! The flavors of banana nut bread in a scrumptious oatmeal cookie. Experience a wonderful array of textures and flavors in every bite; nutty, chewy, salty, sweet. After making my Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies last week someone commented that they liked using mashed bananas in place of applesauce and that sparked an idea. If I could take everything I love about banana nut bread and make them into a cookie, how amazing will that be?...
Baking is simple and easy to let the oven do the work. If you love baked seafood try this Tilapia and Roasted Veggies, Walnut Crusted Maple Salmon or Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp. The Best Cajun Garlic Butter Cod Recipe This is the best baked cod fish recipe that is melt in your mouth delicious! Cod is a mild, sweeter fish. It doesn’t have the fishy taste that most people try to avoid....
Ingredients Needed to Make Black Buttercream Frosting You can have the most stunning and delicious black frosting with just a few simple ingredients. You probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry already, minus the black cocoa powder. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements. Granulated Sugar: Gives the sweetness that helps balance the bitterness of the cocoa powder. Black Cocoa Powder: The secret ingredient!...
I’m such a sucker for fish, specifically salmon. I loveeeeeeee salmon. Before I dine at any restaurant, I first scope the menu to see if salmon is on the menu. If it is, that’s what I’m ordering. What’s not to love? Salmon is a great source of protein and it’s high in omega-3 fatty acids. Nothing better than eating delicious and nutritious food. So here’s a recipe for salmon pasta in a cajun sauce....
These cute little kabobs may have just become my families new favorite way to eat breakfast. I promised you some delicious new breakfast ideas on the blog and this one is fun and unique for the whole family. My kiddos especially get tired of eating the same thing for breakfast. These kabobs put a fun spin on breakfast and were loaded up with delicious and vibrant fresh fruit, french toast and Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon....
Cauliflower Tots Last year I fell in love with zucchini tots, and since adapted the recipe using cauliflower instead during the colder months when zucchini isn’t in season. I also had issues with them sticking to my mini muffin pan, and found making them on a non-stick baking sheet the perfect solution. My older daughter loves these, but my toddler still prefers to eat her vegetables raw (go figure!). I’ve also made broccoli cheese tots, they turned out great!...
I just love Mexican food, it’s so packed with flavor! It’s definitely a crowd pleaser and I love making it for guests and friends and family. If you are looking for some more must-try Mexican food recipes, you’ve got to try this Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder, yummy Chilaquiles, and this Grilled Mexican Street Corn. Charros Beans I am in love with one pot dinners. Things like chili and this charro bean dish are life savers when you are looking for a simple yet flavorful meal to fill up some hungry bellies....
My boys love homemade pizza nights. In fact, they beg me to make it for them instead of ordering a pizza. But I really can’t complain. I absolutely love this dough recipe. It is so quick and easy and perfect for beginners. It only requires 20 minutes of rest time and it is in and out of the oven in no time at all! And let’s be honest. A hot and cheesy right out of the oven homemade pizza is the best....
This Corn Dip is a good companion to Crispy Fried Pickles and Cream Cheese Wontons for appetizers that are sure to be a favorite, but are a little different than your average artichoke dip. You will love this! Hot Corn Dip Sweet luscious corn is combined with savory peppers and spices and then intertwined with ooey gooey cheese. What’s not to love? It’s fairly simple and the ingredients are adaptable....
I love pepperoni so much I sometimes eat it straight from the package AND I admit, I’ve been known to steal the pepperoni off of my husband’s pizza slices when he’s not looking… am I a terrible wife?? I just love it, and CHEESE. A classic pepperoni pizza always sounds good. If anything I’m saying here is ringing true for you too, then you’re gonna love this easy recipe I’m sharing with you today!...
Cheesy Stuffed Chicken Breast with Zucchini The chicken breasts are stuffed and seared, creating a delicious, blackened surface and perfectly juicy insides. The cheesy zucchini filling may ooze out a little during cooking, but the caramelized bits it creates are divine. For more stuffed chicken breast ideas, try my Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken, Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Baked Stuffed Chicken, and Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken. Ingredients Chicken: Two boneless, skinless chicken breasts Spices: Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt Zucchini: Grate one six-ounce zucchini and squeeze the liquid with paper towels or dish towels Cheese: Shredded sharp cheddar and 1/3-less fat cream cheese Garlic: Mince one garlic clove...
Chicken and Cavatelli Soup This dish is somewhere between a soup and a stew, the flavors reminiscent of my Dad’s chicken and dumplings I grew up eating. You may want to set your table with spoons AND forks! Nothing is better than a warm bowl of soup when the weather starts getting chilly. A few of my other favorite hearty soups are Chicken Soup with Spinach and Whole Wheat Acini Di Pepe, Stuffed Pepper Soup and Left Over Ham Bone Soup with Potatoes and Cabbage....
Chicken Gnocchi Soup My Marry Me Chicken recipe has been going viral in the Skinnytaste Facebook Community Group, so why not make it into a soup? Someone asked me to lighten a Marry Me Chicken Soup that someone made with lots of cream and potatoes. I was inspired by my Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi Soup (a fan favorite) from the Skinnytaste Cookbook. After some testing, I loved how this Chicken and Gnocchi Soup recipe turned out....
Homemade sweet breads are my absolute favorite. A few of my other go-to recipes are this award-winning banana bread, chocolate chip zucchini bread, and cinnamon swirl bread! You’ve got to try them all! Easy Chocolate Bread Recipe Who needs a bakery when you can make your own chocolate sweet bread at home? This chocolate bread is honestly one of the best desserts I’ve made recently. If you love all things chocolate, this is the recipe for you!...
