Delicious and filling, streak and veggies are always a go-to in our house and this recipe is no exception because it is tasty AND easy! If you love steak, try this Philly cheesesteak, air fryer steak, or prime rib! Why Cook Steak in Foil Packets? There are SO many ways to cook up delicious steak!! If you haven’t tried cooking it in a foil packet, be sure to check out this tried and true recipe and you will be glad you didn’t miss it!...
You discover what happened when I cooked up some Pau Bhaji in their test kitchen and my experience eating Pau Bhaji on the street in one of my most favourite Indian food cities, Leicester. I was sitting on a burning wall devouring £3.50 worth of hot, spicy Pau Bhaji. It was heavily spiced but not with chillies – the intense heat came from a medley of ground cinnamon, cloves, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and fennel seeds....
Celery Cilantro Cocktail I cheated and combined one tablespoon of agave syrup with one tablespoon of water in place of simple syrup. Other skinny cocktails I love are Basil Cucumber Gin Coolers, Mango Bellini and Iced Green Tea Mojito to name a few. Lots of you are requesting more cocktails so I will be adding a few each month. You my be thinking I lost my mind with this concoction, but I must say, I loved the combination of fresh ingredients in this drink, perfect now that the weather is getting warmer!...
You have also got to try The Best Homemade Garlic Bread, Philly Cheese Steak Cheesy Bread or Sausage Stuffed French Bread Boats which make great starter breads! Olive Bread Warm, cheesy bread with olives is pretty much my love language. My weakness is carbs so you can totally plan on them to happen quite often at our house. This bread makes a great appetizer that will be devoured within minutes....
Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you probably know how much I LOVE enchiladas. In the past, I have posted recipes for Chicken Enchiladas and Zucchini Enchiladas. Years ago, I posted Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini Boats, and they were such a hit that I started coming up with new stuffing ideas. These Chicken Enchilada-Stuffed Zucchinis are some of my favorites! You can see all my zucchini recipes here....
I love a great sandwich, especially when it’s more than just turkey and cheese. You have to try these other tried and true sandwiches, Egg Salad, Grilled Cheese, and French Dip, definitely something special! The Best Chicken Salad Recipe This Chicken Salad is truly divine. At first glance you might balk at the grapes, but trust me, they make the salad exquisite. The sweet crunch of the grapes combines beautifully with the chicken and richness of the mayo....
Chicken Thighs with Artichoke Hearts and Feta Cheese is made with just a few ingredients and is ready in less than 30 minutes! Perfect with a salad on the side for a quick, weeknight meal! My weeknights are pretty hectic and my dinners are usually quick meals I can make in under 30 minutes. This is a quick Greek inspired chicken dish and a great way to make boneless chicken thighs....
This Chickpea and Avocado salad is my go-to lunch when I need something fast and healthy! I load it up with garden vegetables and top it with a little olive oil and lemon, or olive oil and vinegar depending on my mood. Super simple, fresh and fills me up! I just returned from Sunriver Oregon, what a beautiful state! I got in so late and was craving something fresh, and whipped this up with the tomatoes from my garden....
Oatmeal topped with homemade apple butter, cinnamon and low fat granola. I love starting my morning with a bowl of oatmeal, it’s heart healthy comfort food in a bowl. I eat a lot of oatmeal because high cholesterol runs in the family and oatmeal is known for reducing cholesterol. In addition, it’s high in fiber, a perfect way to fuel my morning. My perfect bowl of oatmeal is all about the toppings....
Citrus Basil Mojito Pops Ice pops are daughter’s favorite way to cool off in the summer, a few favorites are Pina Colada Ice Pops, Lemon and Ginger Ice Pops and Coconut Mango Pops.
Tasty biscuits are the perfect addition to any meal. Need more Red Lobster-inspired deliciousness then try my scampi, chowder, and a reader-favorite, this lobster tail! What Are Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits? If you’ve ever been to Red Lobster, you know that the cheddar bay biscuits are the best thing on the menu! They’re warm, soft, and bursting with flavor. The cheddar cheese melts as it bakes into the biscuits, and the garlic butter topping just takes them to the next level....
I’m not actually a newspaper reader minus the occasional read of The Times online. I seem to prefer television news, a.k.a the lazy woman’s global events guru. I digress. My mum told me that there was a little story about rainbow chicks in the Daily Express today. Being the curious cat I am, I immediately went to check it out online. Isn’t the internet desperately convenient? Let me introduce you to the rainbow chicks that are available in some Asian markets....
Ingredients Needed For Roasted Pumpkin Seeds The ingredients list for this recipe is super short. You can go with the very simple 3 ingredient version, or if you want more flavor, go with the extra seasoning version. The exact measurements are at the bottom of the post in the recipe card. Raw Pumpkin Seeds: The star of the show and the whole reason we are here. These healthy powerhouses of a seed are so flavorful on their own....
Cream of Asparagus Soup This light and healthy, cream of asparagus soup is made with no cream, it’s simply pureed with a little sour cream, which you can totally omit if you want to keep it dairy free. I watered a little sour cream down and drizzled a little more on top. Under 100 calories and perfect as a first course or to serve with a sandwich or a salad. You can see more Soup Recipes here!...
Cream of Mushroom Soup There’s nothing better than a creamy mushroom soup once the weather starts getting cooler. If mushroom isn’t your thing, I also have a wonderful Cream of Asparagus Soup, my Dad’s Famous Cauliflower Soup and a creamy Carrot Ginger Soup. I first posted this recipe December 2010, back when I was still working a full time job and running home to cook and take photos. Most of those photos are pretty bad, so I am slowly re-shooting them....
Once you have tried this recipe then you also have to try this Creamy Tuscan Garlic Shrimp and this Insanely Good Creamy Tuscan Garlic Salmon. They are also unforgettable Tuscan Garlic meals your family will be so impressed with! Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken This Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken tastes like it is straight from a restaurant. The first time I made it, I couldn’t even get over how amazing the creamy sauce was!...
I absolutely love Tuscan flavors. They are simple, fresh, and a total classic! Once you try this simple creamy chicken recipe, you have to try this Tuscan Pasta Salad, this amazing Tuscan Vegetable Chicken Stew, and this dreamy Tuscan Garlic Shrimp. Tuscan Crockpot Chicken I know what you are thinking, what is Tuscan and why are there so many recipes on your blog? Well, because it’s AMAZING, that’s why! Tuscan chicken is covered in a creamy parmesan sauce with sundried tomatoes....
Butter or margarine softened: Use unsalted butter since salt is added into the crust ingredients. Packed brown sugar: Pressing down the brown sugar removes air pockets and allows for consistent measurement and the perfect amount of sweetness. Quick-cooking oats: Rolled oats that have been more coarsely chopped and partially cooked. All-purpose flour: Builds the structure of the crust. Baking soda: Used to make the crust rise. Salt: Helps enhance and balance the other sweet flavors....
Herb and Salt-Rubbed Dry Brine Turkey Want an easy roast turkey recipe that’s moist and flavorful? Try dry brining! Rather than wet brining a turkey, dry brining is so much easier and less messy! This is how I am making my turkey again this year, my third year in a row! It’s seasoning with salt and fresh herbs and comes out wonderful. It takes 4 days to brine, but I am starting one day late (today) which is perfectly fine!...
When you are cooking for a crowd this is the way to go! Serve these dogs with Beans, Corn, and Potato Salad for a picnic dinner winner! Chili Cheese Dog Bake These baked chili cheese dogs are going to rock your potluck, game day world! It is the best way to get a whole bunch of savory, delectable chili dogs done at once and done to perfection! Baking them creates a toasty bun that holds up to the chunky chili....
