Turkey Santa Fe Zucchini Boats This recipe was inspired by my Sante Fe Turkey Stuffed Peppers which worked wonderful as a filling for these zucchini boats! If you’re like me and have so much zucchini you don’t know what to do with it, check out 35 Skinnytaste Zucchini recipes which includes a few other stuffed zucchini boat varieties. This idea is perfect for low-carb and gluten-free diets – and yes, yellow squash would also work well....
Okay, those might not have been this monster’s exact words, but the sentiment was clear. She was a muffin hater. I gave her the most polite “oh no you didn’t!!!” look I could manage under the circumstances. Sensing the tension, she added “just my opinion,” adding insult to injury. As if I didn’t know how to separate facts from her garbage opinion. She didn’t apologize for her behavior, so I quickly changed the topic to more neutral ground....
Whip up a batch in 10 minutes and use it with grain bowls, salads, mezze platters, sandwiches, and more! What is tzatziki? Tzatziki is a creamy yogurt sauce popular in Greece and throughout the Middle East. It’s traditionally made with strained sheep or goat yogurt stirred together with minced garlic, drained cucumber, lemon juice, salt, fresh herbs, and olive oil. It’s often paired with gyro or souvlaki, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, drizzled on Greek salad, or used as a dipping sauce for vegetables, pita, and kebabs....
Warm Curry Roasted Sheet Pan Vegetable Salad Roasted sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and broccoli form the foundation of this delicious, hearty salad which is made all on one sheet pan. I’ve been on a dairy-free veggie kick lately, so I’ve been cooking lots of vegetable dishes. I loved this warm salad, so I couldn’t wait to share it with you. Besides this salad, I’ve also been enjoying this Soba Noodle Veggie Stir Fry and Buddha Bowl....
This beautiful, colorful combination of flavors and textures is THE salad for Fall, and I highly recommend you try it out. It’s the kind of meal I cook regularly throughout the fall because it’s equal parts nourishing and delicious. It’s packed with protein- and fiber-rich lentils, vitamin-rich delicata squash, and heart healthy cashews. It’s satiating and satisfying and will keep you full for hours. Plus, it stays good in the fridge for several days (just store the cashew cream separately), making it a favorite for meal prep in my house....
Potato skins for breakfast? Why not! Potato skins stuffed with scrambled eggs, ham, pepper, onion and topped with reduced fat cheddar cheese, it’s a perfect breakfast combination.
Whipped Feta Dip With only a handful of ingredients and in just a few minutes, this is a greater- than-the-sum-of-its-parts dip – perfect to have up your sleeve for last-minute hosting or potlucks. The feta whips up light and airy in the food processor, making a refreshing dip for pita bread, chips, or crudites. It’s also great with roasted veggies or as a sandwich spread. If you want to make a meat and cheese board to go along with this, my guide on how to make a charcuterie board is a must!...
You know that I love cheesecake. It’s safe to say that it is my favorite dessert out there! So I have lots of different cheesecake recipes for you to try including this New York cheesecake, this no-bake key lime cheesecake, and this insanely delicious death by chocolate cheesecake! White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe As I said, cheesecake is definitely my favorite. It’s so creamy and delicious, and it comes in just about every flavor....
I made a pot of my Crock Pot Italian Turkey Meatballs at my toddler’s request but rather than eating mine with pasta, I served it over (zucchini noodles) for a lighter low-carb alternative (perfect for using up zucchini from your garden). If your family isn’t a fan (like my husband) just cook up some pasta for them and everyone’s happy! When it comes to making zucchini noodles, a good rule of thumb I like to follow is to use one medium zucchini per person....
What cooking tips do I give new cooks? I was recently interviewed and asked this question and it got me to thinking about all the things I didn’t know when I was started to cook. Before I even begin, please, new cooks, be kind to yourself. The more you cook the more confident you become, and the results will be delicious. Cooking at home can be intimidating if you are new to it, but with my best top tips, you will have confidence in the kitchen to become a great home cook....
Quick and Easy Sheet Pan Dinners If you’ve yet to discover the joy that is sheet pan dinners, let this be your guide. These one-pan meals are my ultimate go-to for busy weeknights and meal prep. It’s also a great way to get into cooking because it really makes the process so easy! Your oven is about to become your new best friend. I’ve rounded up some of my best sheet pan dinner ideas below for inspiration....
A meal isn’t complete without a delicious breadstick or roll to go with it! Try out some more delicious bread for any occasion like these 1-hour rolls, these delicious homemade crescent rolls or these perfect copycat Olive Garden breadsticks! Italian Bread Twists Recipe Who doesn’t love carbs, right?? And lately, I’ve been craving pasta, bread, muffins, all of it. But sometimes I really don’t want to slave away for hours just to get a roll, you know?...
Looking for those viral recipes that everyone’s been trying and talking about? You’re in the right spot. I’ve dug deep into TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to bring together 32 of the most popular dishes that have taken the internet by storm. No need to jump from one platform to another; I’ve got everything from breakfast to dinner covered in this comprehensive roundup. Explore and recreate these viral recipes to see what all the fuss is about right from your own kitchen....
Whenever I bake for my mom, it has to be an unfrosted cake, or as my mom likes to say – “dry cake.” She just refuses to eat any cakes with frosting. Now, let me assure you there is nothing dry about this Almond Tea Cake, it’s moist, fragrant, and delicious. What is Almond Tea Cake? Almond Tea Cake is a simple vanilla buttery cake flavored with sliced almonds, cardamom, and unfrosted....
This holiday season spread your table with this amazing Pecan Pie along with Grandma’s Famous Pumpkin Pie, Perfect Apple Pie and an Easy Cherry Pie for a dessert table to drool over! Best Pecan Pie Recipe Pecan Pie got its start deep in the heart of Texas where it is now the State’s official Pie! It started showing up in Texas cookbooks first in the 1870’s and 1880’s. In the 1930’s Corn syrup companies widely popularized the pie publishing it on the back of their bottles, using corn syrup in the recipe....
Caramel is my weakness! If you love caramel treats try this Salted Caramel Brownie Bites, Microwave Caramels or Chocolate Caramel Fudge. Amazing Salted Caramel Popcorn Nothing is better than homemade caramel popcorn! I can’t believe that I haven’t made it until now. This salty caramel popcorn is incredible. Something to me about combining a little bit of salty with a little bit of sweet is so yummy. Homemade caramel popcorn is so easy to make....
What’s in Angel Chicken Rice Casserole? The ingredients needed for this recipe are basic, and in fact, you should have most of them in your kitchen. You can find exact measurements for each ingredient in the recipe card below. Casserole Shredded Chicken: Pre-cooked chicken makes the dish super quick to assemble. Rotisserie chicken is a great option! White Rice: Cooked rice adds bulk and absorbs the flavors of the sauce, binding the casserole together....
Angel Hair with Shrimp Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp in a light Tomato Cream Sauce so light and flavorful. The shrimp cooks with canned diced tomatoes, a touch of cream, white wine and a hint of lemon. Served with angel hair pasta, this dish is so simple to make and is ready in about 15 minutes, perfect for a weeknight meal. The lemon juice adds a nice touch and compliments the shrimp....
Low Carb Beef Pho So easy, the steak is sliced thin and cooks less than a minute in the ginger-garlic beef broth. Top this with fresh lime, basil, cilantro, jalapeno and scallions and you have one tasty faux pho! This recipe is from the Whole30 Cookbook by Melissa Hartwig, I loved how simple and flavorful this is. It takes less than thirty minutes to make, and one bowl isvery generous and satisfying....
Avocado Coconut Popsicles You may also likes some of these healthy homemade fruit popsicle recipes, Frozen Coconut Mango Popsicles, Citrus Basil Mojito Popsicles, Raspberry Coconut Chia Pudding Pops to name a few. It’s no secret, I’m pretty avocado obsessed! I grew up eating avocados all my life and I usually incorporate them into a meal just about every day! In fact, I love them so much I created an entire Pinterest Board devoted to avocados....
