Pan Bagnat I get asked for picnic ideas and cold lunch recipes that don’t require heating, and this sandwich is a great option. Pan Bagnat is a staple in French bakeries, markets, and beach stands. It sounds fancy but it’s actually pretty simple to make. The main ingredients include tuna, anchovies, hard-boiled eggs, olives, tomatoes, and olive oil, but never mayo. I added cucumber and arugula for extra vegetables, you can add whatever you like....
Nothing is quite as impressive (or delicious!) as some homemade pesto! For more pesto-inspired recipes, be sure to try Easy Baked Pesto Chicken, Pesto Pasta Salad, or this Basil Pesto Chicken Sandwich. Quick and Easy Pesto Pasta The Kohler Food and Wine Festival is a four-day extravaganza of food, good wine, and plenty of fun activities. We loved attending the events featuring the celebrity chefs. Fabio Viviani was such a blast to watch and so much fun....
A few months back I had a request to do a make-over for pink lemonade cupcakes. The original recipe was totally decadent loaded with butter and buttercream icing and I wasn’t sure how I would pull it off. I played around with this one several ways, and this is what I came up with. I chose to keep them naked and simple since they are sweet enough as is. If you like tart and sweet, these cupcakes are for you!...
I’m a sucker for good charcuterie. The beauty of charcuterie boards is that you can make so many different kinds! If you’re craving something meaty, this Italian charcuterie is the way to go. If you’re wanting something sweet, a chocolate charcuterie board is a great choice! You can also make one entirely with vegetables. The options are endless! Charcuterie in a Cup This recipe takes everything good about a charcuterie board but makes it into individual servings....
Quick Black Beans Recipe Are cooked black beans good for you? Yes! Cooked black beans, whether canned or homemade are excellent sources of fiber and protein. Ingredients for easy black beans This black canned beans recipe is simple, with just a few spices and sofrito which adds so much flavor: Canned black beans: Canned black beans, find the best brand that works for you, I like Goya and don’t drain or rinse....
2023 is the year for beets. If you haven’t already incorporated them into your cooking, you need to! Not only are they packed with fiber and heart-healthy, but super versatile too! You’ve got to add this beet hummus and pear and beet salad to the recipe lineup. This recipe for Instant Pot beets is also great for all of your cooking needs! Soft, tender beets in a snap! Roasted Beet Salad Recipe If you’re looking for a salad that’s both delicious and beautiful, look no further than this roasted beet salad!...
Green Beans with Caramelized Onions This Roasted Green Bean recipe with caramelized onions is your answer if you’re looking for a lighter and simpler alternative to a green bean casserole. Caramelized onions add amazing flavor to anything you’re cooking, and they are absolutely delicious on roasted green beans. This dish has 3 ingredients not counting salt and pepper and it’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30. For more ways to cook with caramelized onions, try my French Dip Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions, Caramelized Onion Empanadas, and Asparagus and Caramelized Onion Tartlets....
Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes These quick Roasted Sweet Potatoes make an easy side dish to cook up all season long. They use pantry staples, and most of the cook time is hands-off. This is my favorite way to make sweet potatoes! They have a gorgeous orange color, and a sweet and savory flavor that I love. While they roast in the oven, you can finish up your other dishes. They’re delicious with meat and a veggie, added to grain bowls with a runny egg, roasted veggies, and sauce, or even for breakfast with your favorite eggs....
I like nothing more than a good spring roll. Add paneer to the mix and you’re halfway there. I think a good spring roll is summed up by a well seasoned, well spiced filling, and a light, crisp pastry. But this recipe doesn’t make a good spring roll. It makes a whole lotta delicious, taste bud tingling spring rolls. Follow these steps and you won’t be able to keep your mitts off of them....
Tomato and Sausage Gnocchi Hey everyone! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron with a good cold weather comfort food 🙂 This is hands down one of the easiest and tastiest meals you’ll ever make! Don’t you love when little effort is rewarded with big flavor?! How to make Tomato and Sausage Gnocchi: How to make your own homemade gnocchi: For this recipe, I use store bought gnocchi because it is so much easier and is still super tasty....
I love finding delicious new side dishes to go with dinner. I recently discovered these rainbow carrots at the grocery store and I love the vibrant color they add to the dinner table. I make them at least once a week because they are so easy and full of delicious flavor! It is amazing how much flavor brown butter adds to a dish. It only takes a few minutes more to brown the butter to give it that extra nutty flavor....
Seared Tuna Salad with Wasabi Butter The sauce, made with soy, wasabi, shallots, white wine, milk and butter is addictively delicious. Seriously, I could eat this every single day. This salad is also perfect for outdoor alfresco dining on a warm summer night. You may also like these summer tuna recipes, Sesame Crusted Tuna Steak on Arugula and Ahi Tuna Watermelon Salad. Please welcome guest post and my dear friend, Heather K Jones....
Sheet Pan Turkey Meatloaf and Broccoli Meatloaf nights happen once a month in my home – my family loves it and so do I. This classic meatloaf recipe is one of my favorites, but for a twist on the classic, try these Meatloaf Foil Packets or these Bacon Topped Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce. Sheet pan meatloaf is a winner in my book, and using Reynolds Wrap Non-Stick Foil means easy cleanup!...
There’s nothing more OTT than being the table that orders the ‘sizzler’ in a restaurant; the loud crackling noise, the aromatic waft of spices and the annoyingly smug smiles on the diners’ faces. It immediately reminds me of how it feels to be on the receiving end as I sit there with my lacklustre Aloo Chaat, thinking, ‘Sizzlers are so overrated and tacky… but I’ll get one next time. It’s a love/hate thing....
One pan skillets are a MUST for a family dinner night! If you love Smithfield as much as I do try this Creamy Pork Carnitas Pasta, Skillet Pork Cacciatore or Roasted Cranberry Orange Pork Tenderloin with Green Beans. Skillet Pork Chops with Maple Dijon Vegetables Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork is my go-to during the busy holiday season. Whether I’m entertaining friends and family or just looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, Smithfield has got me covered....
Skinnytaste Meal Prep Cookbook It’s finally available for pre-order! This has been the most challenging time to write, photograph and print a cookbook, so I’m beyond excited to finally share my new baby! Skinnytaste Meal Prep hits book stores and ships out Sept 15th! But you can pre-order now and be one of the first to get your copy. Whether you’re looking to lose weight or just eat a little healthier, meal prepping and cooking in advance helps you stay on track with your diet....
Skirt Steak, Baby Bok Choy and Zucchini Stir-Fry I wanted to make this a quick one-pot meal, so I loaded this up with veggies and skipped the rice. More steak recipes you might enjoy are Grilled Balsamic Steak with Tomatoes and Arugula, Steak Kebabs with Chimichurri, or also Carne Asada Steak Salad. This recipe is adapted this from Jackie Ourman’s recipe with some changes. I reduced the oil, added more veggies and changed the sauce because I wanted that salty, sweet, sour and spicy flavor combination....
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup with Pear I recently had dinner at my neighbor’s, and she made a butternut squash soup with hints of ginger and sweetness from pear. Her soup inspired this recipe, which is slightly adapted from this butternut squash soup. The results were wonderful – a perfect addition to your holiday table. For some other variations on butternut squash soup, try my Butternut Squash Soup with Sage and Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup....
Sandwiches are so fun and simple to make! If you love sandwiches try these Basil Pesto Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Turkey Florentine Sandwich or Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches. On the side is a bowl full of au jus sauce or beef juice broth for dipping your sandwich in. The combination all together leaves your mouth watering for more. This is the ULTIMATE French dip sandwich recipe! What is the best meat for French dip sandwiches?...
I hope you all had an amazing Christmas! It was so nice to just unplug and enjoy time with my family. We have had quite the unusual winter and it has been warmer with no snow. This morning we woke up to a fresh blanket of snow and it continued to snow all day! It was a serious Christmas miracle here in Utah! It finally felt like Christmas. We had such a great time and it was especially fun watching my baby girl’s first Christmas!...
