When my husband and I were dating, I let him know I had a food blog on the side, but never shared my blog’s name. It was still early in our relationship so I didn’t wanna share every single detail of my life, and as you guys know, I share a decent amount on my blog. A girl’s gotta remain mysterious. 🙂 A few weeks passed, and yet I still wouldn’t share any blog details, nor would he stop inquiring....
Sweet ‘n Spicy Asian Glazed Grilled Drumsticks The longer they marinate the better they taste, so I marinate them at least day before I plan to cook them. We love eating drumsticks in my house, but any chicken part will work here. This would go great with any side, try it my Asian Mango Slaw recipe to keep an Asian theme or make a salad and top it with this Asian Ginger Carrot Dressing....
From old-fashioned lemonade to pasta to yummy desserts, this roundup is for lemon lovers! A few of my favorite tried and true lemon recipes are Lemon Cupcakes, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and most of all, these Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings! Give Me ALL the Lemons These lemon recipes are AMAZING and taste SOO good. They are light and refreshing in every bite. Whether it’s for breakfast, brunch, dinner or dessert, the lemon adds the perfect touch!...
Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats This has become a favorite in my house! We LOVE zucchini boats, I originally got the inspiration for this dish from these sausage stuffed zucchini boats, another stuffed zucchini favorite! But you can literally stuff a zucchini with anything you can think up. I’m always trying to think of new filling ideas for my zucchini boats. I’ve made them with enchilada filling, turkey santa fe, lasagna, etc....
Chopping vegetables can be a serious time suck when it comes to meal prepping and eating healthy at home. That’s why I use and recommend using a vegetable chopper for veggie-filled meals like chopped salads and soups. These handy gadgets make dicing up peppers, onions, and potatoes easy, and they make the veggies uniform in size, which makes every dish look even more appetizing. I love breaking mine out any time I’m chopping a lot of vegetables at once for recipes like my Tuna Pasta Salad or Mexican Chopped Salad....
Nonstick skillets or fry pans are ideal for recipes like my Tex Mex Migas or Skillet French Onion Chicken, but you can also find nonstick sauce pans, sauté pans, and even grill pans for cooking different meals. There are lots of options out there, so to help you find the best nonstick pans for your kitchen, I’ve put together a list of the cookware I have in my own kitchen, as well as a few options that come highly recommended by other cooking pros....
Chicken Enchiladas When I go out for Mexican food, I always order the chicken enchiladas because it’s my favorite!! This enchilada recipe has been one of my most popular recipes since I first posted it, which I am not surprised! My easy homemade enchilada sauce really makes it outstanding, so don’t skip that step! These are so good, I can’t order them out now, because I am always disappointed. Serve enchiladas with Cilantro Lime Rice and Refried Beans....
Croutons are the perfect toppers for almost anything. Try them on this Classic Caesar Salad with Asiago Dressing, or Avocado Chicken Bacon Chopped Salad with a creamy Basil Dressing, And don’t forget soups, I love them on this Fire Roasted Tomato and Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup. The Best Homemade Croutons Seriously these are so good, it’s hard not to eat them all right from the oven. They’re a light crispy crunch unlike the store bought ones that are so rock hard and dry they can break your teeth if you aren’t careful....
The beauty of this board is that it has something for everyone! If you want to try some more delicious fall snacks then start with this Pumpkin Cheesecake, this amazing Cake, or these Scones! What is a Charcuterie Board? I can’t even describe how much I love a good charcuterie board! They are SOO GOOD! It’s a mixture of sweet and savory with something different to try in every bite!...
Cupcakes are the perfect bite-sized way to please a crowd. Whenever I make some of my other favorites like strawberry, lemon, or angel food cupcakes, they are always eaten in a snap! Easy and Delicious Chocolate Cupcake Recipe Chocolate cupcakes are like little bits of heaven. That moment when you peel back the liner and sink your teeth into layers of frosting and moist cake! Chocolate cupcakes reign supreme over other flavors....
The Perfect Thanksgiving Menu It’s probably no surprise that I love Thanksgiving. It’s one of my favorite holidays because it means time spent with family and lots and lots of yummy food. But hosting Thanksgiving can be a bit overwhelming, especially the first time. Not only deciding what to make but also trying to figure out how to make a multi-course meal in just a few hours. I’ve done it a few times now and learned a lot from my mom....
Vietnamese steak salad served on a bed of greens and tomatoes, topped with pickled onions and a lime dipping sauce. This widely popular Asian dish combines many taste sensations and creates a harmony of flavors with every bite. The “shaking” in the name refers to the tossing of the beef back and forth in the wok after it’s quickly seared. You can serve this as a salad for a low carb meal or make some rice on the side....
Whole Roasted Chicken We love roasted chicken in my home, which is probably why I have so many chicken recipes on my blog! The smell of this chicken roasting in the oven is enough to fall in love! Roasting a whole chicken is pretty simple to do, as long as you have a thermometer you can’t go wrong. The combination of rosemary and lemon is wonderful with chicken! Serve this with roasted vegetables or baked sweet potato on the side and use the leftover chicken bones to make a wonderful stock....
Zoats or Zucchini Oats I’ve been making it a challenge to eat at least one cup of vegetables with every meal (my goal is 5 cups per day). It is usually pretty easy for lunch or dinner, but breakfast can be challenging. I was thinking about zucchini bread and was curious to see what would happen if I added zucchini to oatmeal. It was delicious – you can’t even taste the zucchini!...
And to be totally honest, I get it. When I went vegan, I wasn’t sure where my protein would come from. These days, I know better and I’m motivated by a different question: is it possible to make a meal that’s vegan, high in protein, and delicious in just 20 minutes? I’ve concluded the answer is a resounding yes: you can have your gainz and eat well, too. Which is why I’m proud to share these vegan high protein meals that take just 20 minutes to make but are flavor packed and fun....
I’ve pulled together some of my favorite cooking gifts and home essentials that all make great Mother’s Day gifts for any mom! Whether it’s your mom, grandma, sister, wife, or any other mother figure you want to celebrate this Mother’s Day, these are things she’ll actually want, even if she doesn’t know it yet. And these gifts should still arrive by Sunday! I hope this list of the best Mother’s Day gifts helps save you some gift finding trouble and get her something she deserves!...
Are dips as popular at your house as they are at mine? We cannot go a whole week without some sort of delicious dip being made and devoured around here. Some more of my favorites are this 5-minute million dollar dip, this delicious Rotel dip, and this avocado salsa! Toffee Apple Dip Recipe Sometimes a delicious and sweet dip is all you need to make things right. This dip is absolutely perfect and makes a fantastic appetizer!...
Simple variations of this no bake cheesecake can make a big impact when entertaining. Try 2 Ingredient Cheesecake Dip or Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries for quick and easy twists on no-bake cheesecake that can be served as delicious starters. Easy No Bake Cheesecake No Bake cheesecake is the best no bake cheesecake you will make! The rich flavors are easy to achieve and effortless to create. It is an amazing dessert that your family will request over and over....
Asparagus and Lentils with Poached Egg The cooked lentils are tossed in a Dijon vinaigrette. The yolk from the poached egg makes a velvety sauce over the roasted asparagus and lentils. Crisped proscuitto or bacon could also be added if you want to add some meat to this dish, although I thought it was pretty perfect as is. This recipe is from the Pulse Revolution Cookbook written by Tami Hardeman, who is also a food stylist who worked on my latest cookbook....
