Any appetizer that has bacon is a winner in my book! I have a few favorite appetizers to serve at your next party. Try this cheeseball, these bacon-wrapped chestnuts, and my personal favorite, jalapeno poppers with bacon! Candied Bacon Crackers I can’t even describe the magic that happens when these candied bacon crackers bake! The buttery crackers absorb the bacon drippings, and the sugar melts and caramelizes the cracker into an addicting snack....
Buffalo Chicken Nuggets I took my Baked Chicken Nugget recipe and added buffalo sauce, they turned out so good! Buffalo sauce makes everything better, right?! Perfect dipped in blue cheese dressing. Some favorite buffalo chicken recipes are Buffalo Chicken Strips, Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Poppers and if you want a buffalo chicken appetizer, try this buffalo chicken dip, it’s my favorite! We eat a lot of homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets for lunch in my house....
Chicken Cordon Bleu Chicken Cordon Bleu is usually stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, but you can use any cheese your family likes such as mozzarella or Gruyere. For a quicker version, you may also like this Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu which doesn’t require rolling or breading. When I was a kid, my mom took culinary classes in college and learned to make this dish. When she made it for dinner, I loved it so much I asked her to make it every week....
Honey-Mustard Ham Honey mustard is delicious on ham! This simple spiral ham glaze, with only 3 ingredients, balances the sweet and tangy flavors and complements the taste of the ham. It’s so juicy you won’t have to worry about the ham drying out and is perfect for Easter, Christmas, or any holiday where you need to feed a crowd. Ialso have these more traditional ham recipe, Honey-Baked Ham and Apricot-Rum Glazed Spiral Ham....
Beef, Potato and Quinoa Soup Hearty soups like this are exactly what I love about South American cuisine. More of my favorites are Chicken and Cavatelli Soup, Chicken Soup with Spinach and Whole Wheat Acini Di Pepe, Stuffed Pepper Soup and Left Over Ham Bone Soup with Potatoes and Cabbage. By now I don’t think I have to tell you just how much I love Latin American cuisine. It’s the ultimate comfort food to me, so I am happy to share some wonderful South American dishes with you....
How do you make pecan pie bars? Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9×13 inch pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper leaving a 2 inch overhang. This makes clean up a breeze. Make the crust by creaming together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy in a stand mixer. Add in the flour and salt and mix until crumbly. Press the crust into your 9×13 inch pan....
Anything with the word Toffee in it is going to be amazing, you just know it! Try these other toffee recipes to see what I mean like this Graham Cracker, Homemade, and Toffee Cake! Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake Let’s talk sticky for a minute here. This is hands down one of the best desserts EVER! It is sweet, but balanced. The toffee sauce tastes like a dream. And the cake sweetened with dates and brown sugar has a rich caramel-like flavor that is deep and satisfying....
With blueberries coming into season, showcase their amazing flavor with a few of my favorite recipes! From scones to cake, homemade syrup, banana bread and more, there are so many delicious ways to utilize this incredible berry. Find my full list of blueberry recipes here! Lemon Blueberry Cookie Recipe I am so excited that it’s blueberry season. This rich, juicy berry is one of my absolute favorites to bake with in the summer!...
I love sugar cookie bars. They require little effort to make and taste just as amazing with a fraction of the work. Brown butter is also another favorite of mine. Have you made anything yet with brown butter in it? If you haven’t, then you are missing out! How do you even describe brown butter? It becomes nutty and adds such great flavor with just a simple added step of cooking it on the stove....
Hi chocolate chips! I’m Katie, of the blog: Chocolate-Covered Katie, and I’m so honored to be a guest on Gina’s blog. I love Gina because she shows that healthier food can taste incredible when it’s prepared the right way. On my own blog, I try to show this, too. One exception: my blog is only desserts. Just like Gina, I believe you shouldn’t have to sacrifice good taste in order to be healthy....
Disclosure: Recipe developed in partnership with Delallo Foods, a brand I love!
Hi everyone! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron with a simple Spring salad for you today! When making a salad, I tend to go way overboard and have about 18 million toppings to a bed of lettuce – nuts, fruits, veggies, more fruits, more veggies, cheese, more cheese… Oh and a few more nuts for good measure… But this time we’re keeping it super simple and I’m certain you’ll love it that way!...
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs These healthy buffalo chicken meatballs are a tasty and nutritious way to enjoy the bold flavor of buffalo sauce. They are easy to prepare and can be served in many different ways, making them a great option for any occasion whether you’re serving them as an app, for dinner or meal prep. Some favorite buffalo chicken dishes are Buffalo Chicken Strips, Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Poppers and Buffalo chicken dip, it’s my favorite!...
Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls These healthy Buffalo Chicken Bowls are high protein and high in fiber and so delicious I crave them! They’re great for lunch, an easy weeknight dinner, or meal prep. If you want to add some veggies, serve them with some avocado on top or a salad on the side. More easy meal prep recipes are this Taco Salad, Greek Chicken Rice Bowls, and Honey Sriracha Chicken and Broccoli Bowls....
Burnt Aubergine in Yoghurt (Dahi Varo Oro) is a treasure of a dish hailing from the Kathiawar Peninsula in Gujarat, western India. It boasts big flavours, but requires very few ingredients in comparison to most Indian dishes of its calibre. You might like to think of it as a distant cousin of Baingan Bharta, without the complex list of ingredients. This burnt aubergine dish is… Vegetarian Gluten free Easy to veganise Great for parties and barbecues...
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Pasta is always a winner at my house. My kids love it, so I’ve tried about a thousand different pasta recipes over the years. This pesto pasta is one we come back to again and again! It’s creamy, full of flavor, and filling. For more great basil pesto recipes, try this Baked Pesto Chicken, this delicious Pesto Chicken Sandwich, and this Caprese Sandwich with Pesto. Pesto Chicken Pasta Don’t you just love a delicious and SIMPLE pasta recipe?...
Chicken Shawarma Kebab We obsess with this shawarma recipe, it’s on constant rotation in my house! I often make it with chicken breast like with this chicken shawarma recipe, served with pita and salad. After sharing these Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls a few weeks back I was inspired to make them with thighs and turn them into kebabs. They’re a big hit!! Cook this outside on a gas grill, broiler or in the air fryer!...
Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice And of course, you can make your own burrito bowl, with my quick black bean recipe, barbacoa beef, sweet barbacoa pork, pork carnitas, or Chipotle chicken and don’t forget the corn salsa! How Do You Make Chipotle’s White Rice? Start by cooking your rice in salted water with a little oil. Once the rice is cooked, you will want to fluff it with a fork, then add fresh lime juice and cilantro....
Let me tell you something that I love. Quick and easy on the table meals that are ready in 30 minutes. Life has become so much busier with my husbands work schedule and a newborn. But I still like to have a home cooked meal for my family. Sometimes home cooked meals consist of macaroni and cheese and corn dogs, but hey thats just life now. 🙂 I love to cook and it is just so rewarding when I do cook a delicious meal that my family loves....
