I love making cinnamon-flavored recipes because they are so versatile. Like my quick 45-minute cinnamon rolls that are delicious for breakfast or dessert! Cinnamon is also the star of the show in this cake or these cookies. You’ll want to make all of them! What are Cinnamon Roll Breadtwists? From the soft, buttery bread to the sweet cinnamon brown sugar coating. Cinnamon roll breadtwists are like breadsticks but much sweeter!...
I have made a lot of cakes in my day. But this one became an instant favorite. A warm and moist cake bursting with fresh blueberries and topped with coconut. The combination in this cake is incredible! But lets be honest. My favorite part was the warm lemon sauce on top! Perfection! I am not even sure how to describe this cake and how delicious it was. It was like a giant blueberry muffin baked into a pan and topped with coconut....
Oh, cookie bars. I can never get enough of them! Serve them on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top to add a little sweetness to your day. If you love these congo bars, you’ll also have to try brown butter blondies, sugar cookie bars, and snickerdoodle bars! Recipe for Congo Bars This recipe for congo bars comes from one of my favorite neighbors. (Shoutout to the Merrills!...
Acorn Squash Soup Grab a spoon and dig into this roasted Acorn Squash Soup made with no cream or dairy. Instead, I puree the roasted squash with cashews to make this dairy-free soup. Pureeing soup with beans, potatoes, or nuts is one of my favorite ways to make soups creamy without dairy. Some other soup recipes that use this same method are Turmeric Roasted Sweet Potato and Macadamia Soup, Black Bean Soup, and Creamy Sausage and Potato Soup....
Air Frying is sweeping the culinary world and with good reason. Food is done quicker, it’s juicer and has beautiful crusts. Try yours out with these absolutely delicious air fryer recipes like this Salmon, this amazing Steak with Garlic Herb Butter, and this classic Chicken Breast. The Best Air Fryer Fried Chicken Recipe If you love fried chicken but hate the mess and the extra fat, then this recipe is for you!...
Crispy Air Fryer Pork Chops This is the best air fryer pork chop recipe!! I took my favorite baked breaded pork chop recipe and converted it for the air fryer. This was one of the first air fryer recipes I ever shared here on Skinnytaste, even before I wrote two air fryer cookbooks! They’re even more delicious than my baked version because the air fryer gets the breading even crispier without frying....
Crockpot dinners that don’t require a lot of ingredients are my favorite because they’re affordable and easy to make. For more ideas, try my bourbon chicken, this Olive Garden chicken, and my Mississippi pork roast! Crockpot Zesty BBQ Chicken Your family is going to LOVE this zesty BBQ chicken made in the crockpot. It cooks low and slow in a zesty BBQ sauce and the chicken shreds perfectly! It doesn’t get any easier than a 5 ingredient recipe and it will become a go-to dinner!...
1 batch gingerbread cookie dough and icing thin twine (this is from Ikea) piping tip to cut the holes baking trays silpat liners extra flour for dusting the surface rolling pin cookie cutters
You can tell a good Indian restaurant from a bad one by the quality of their Palak Paneer. Have they bothered to blend the sauce for a rich, luxurious finish? If it’s left chunky with tomatoes, lots of turmeric and far too many spices, it might be the base for another dish on the menu, doubled up to be used for Palak Paneer too. What is Palak Paneer / Saag Paneer?...
I definitely love my egg rolls! They are so fun to make and full of flavor. The best part is they are also full of vegetables that my kids actually love! A few that I love right now are Air Fryer Avocado Egg Rolls, or these yummy Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls, and these fun Strawberry Cheesecake Egg Rolls for dessert! Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe If you haven’t noticed by now, I am a HUGE egg roll fan!...
Fish with Tomato Sauce If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on some fresh white fish such as Fluke, Flounder, Halibut, etc., this easy skillet recipe is a must. Takes less than 10 minutes to make and tastes so good! Last week I went fishing here in Long Island with some old friends from high school. They knew exactly what they were doing because we were all catching fish all day – striped bass, porgies and fluke (plus a ton of sea robins)....
It has been so gloomy here in Utah and the inversion is so bad! What better way to brighten up your day than with some sprinkles? 🙂 I’m surprised that these even showed up for the photo shoot. They were gooey on the inside and had such a yummy cake batter flavor. I could hardly resist eating them as soon as they came out of the oven. This recipe literally takes minutes to throw together....
Tortellini Salad I love a chilled Tortellini Salad in the summer. It’s a simple side dish that goes great with burgers, air fried chicken, skewers, and more. Plus, you can make it a day ahead and it’s perfect to bring to a BBQ or potluck. This basic veggie tortellini salad can be modified by adding baby mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, bell peppers, diced salami, you name it! If you’re looking for more BBQ side dishes, try this Chilled Italian Shrimp Tortellini Pasta Salad, Macaroni Salad, Rainbow Potato Salad, and Greek Pasta Salad....
Ingredients You Need to Make Garlic Butter Chicken You probably already have most of the ingredients you need to make this garlic butter chicken recipe on hand. You will love how quickly it comes together! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements. Chicken Breasts: You’ll need four boneless skinless chicken breasts. Lightly pound them into thinner pieces so they cook evenly....
One of my favorite things about the holidays is a cold glass of eggnog. My dad growing up was the one that loved eggnog and we always had it in our fridge and looked forward to it every year. We would even leave a glass of eggnog out for Santa. I would taste it, but I really didn’t develop a love for it until I was an adult. Now eggnog is apart of the Christmas season at our house....
Using fruit in a savory recipe is a great way to balance flavors! Honey orange glazed chicken, Greek lemon chicken, and pineapple teriyaki chicken are just a few more recipes where adding fruit makes the whole dish come together! Quick and Easy Pineapple Chicken Recipe Temperatures in Utah have been going up little by little, so I’ve been breaking out recipes that remind me of warm weather. What better way to pull you out of the winter blues than with a bright, savory chicken dish that you can make in a snap!...
Look at all of that ooey gooey caramel! I love it! I adore pumpkin (who doesn’t??) and I especially like caramel flavor with the addition of chocolate so these bars bring the best of everything into one yummy bar. These are way too easy to make which means my holiday XL sweat pants are making an appearance early this year… uh oh….. But totally worth it! Adapted from Two Peas & Their Pod
Greek salads come in all sizes, varieties and flavors! This greek broccoli pasta salad, greek tzatziki pasta salad or greek spinach pasta salad are perfect ways to enjoy more ways to enjoy greek salads. Greek Salad Dressing Light and creamy dressing falls smoothly overtop salads, marinades chicken and pork plus add to each sandwich like a spread and enjoy so many flavorful recipes using one dressing! Greek Salad Dressing is one of my favorites and comes together easily....
We have been loving the weather here in Utah this past week. Going on walks every day, wearing shorts, and even getting a little sun. The weather has been beautiful. Until today. We woke up to snow. I cried a little inside when I looked out the window. And I am not talking about a little snow. We had inches of snow and the snow plows even had to come out!...
Is there anything better than homemade dip? Not only does homemade dip taste better, but you can usually throw it together with just a few pantry staples. Whipped feta dip, dill pickle dip, and smoked salmon dip are a few more great recipes to try. They’re packed with tasty flavor and elevate fresh vegetables so well! Check out my full list of dips here for more mid-day snack inspiration....
