Hello! It’s Jessica Gavin, Certified Culinary Scientist, and I’m thrilled to share this easy slow cooker potato leek soup recipe with you. There is nothing better than coming home to a hot meal, especially as sweater-weather kicks in. The best part of this dish is it requires minimal effort. All it takes is three steps for the most creamy bowl of vegetable soup. Sauteeing the vegetables, simmer the potatoes, puree it all together, that’s it!...
Smoked Salmon Pinwheels I love smoked salmon, especially Nova Lox with cream cheese so this appetizer has my name all over it! A few other smoked salmon, it’s a must when I set up a Bagel Bar for brunch, and in recipes like this Breakfast Omelet with Lox, and Avocado Egg Salad Toast with Lox. This recipe is from the Everyday Ketogenic Cookbook (affil link) by Carolyn Ketchum. A fabulous cookbook and a great resource for anyone wanting to live a Ketogenic lifestyle....
Spicy Crunchy Tuna Tartare If you’re a tuna lover like me, you will love this healthy tuna tartare recipe!! There’s no cooking required so it’s quick and easy to make. Serve it as a fancy dip with baked chips, or on cucumber slices as I did here to keep it low-carb. You can even stuff it in an avocado, make rice bowls, the possibilities are endless! More Tuna recipes you will love are these Ahi Tuna Poke bowls with Mango and this Spicy Tuna Poke....
Smashed cucumbers are coated in a lightning fast yet incredibly delicious sweet-salty-spicy-tangy sauce and finished with scallions and toasted sesame seeds for freshness and crunch. This salad is refreshing yet perfectly spicy and outrageously flavorful, making it a great choice for easy and breezy summer entertaining. Serve it as an appetizer or side dish when you have guests over, or keep reading to see how I turn it into an easy weeknight dinner....
Tart, crisp, and sweet, apple is by far one of my favorite fruits to use in baking. I have been loving it in homemade pies, tarts, and cobblers. They are perfect for get-togethers and always a hit! Easy and Delicious Apple Galette Recipe Apple pie has always been one of my all-time favorite desserts. But when a craving hits, making a pie maybe a little too complicated and time-consuming. That’s where the galette comes in!...
No longer will you have to wonder what to bring to your next social with friends or co-workers. If you love bite-sized apps that pack lots of flavor, you can’t go wrong with any of these: Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Bites, and Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon. Sweet and Spicy Bacon Chicken Bites Sweet and spicy bacon chicken bites are my new favorite appetizer to share when entertaining....
Teriyaki Chicken and Asparagus I shared this chicken stir fry recipe last year which is similar, only in a light lemon sauce and it’s been so popular, I thought I would create something similar, with a different sauce. I just love a stir fry that uses only one protein and one vegetable, perfect for a quick weeknight dish. March goals for me are to work out every day, and to eat less carbs this month (no, not giving them up completely)....
Chicken dinners are a common thing at my house. Chicken is inexpensive, easy to cook, and a great way to fill bellies on a budget. If you are looking for more chicken dinner inspiration, you’ve got to try this simple Crockpot Tuscan Chicken, this amazing Baked Honey Sesame Chicken, and this Cashew Chicken. Thai Basil Chicken Recipe Are you getting tired of the same old flavors when it comes to your chicken meals?...
Sandwiches are a wonderful way to power you through your day and leave you feeling satisfied! There’s a reason why it’s the go-to lunch for so many people. You’ll have to try some of my other sandwich recipes – this corned beef sandwich, Monte Cristo, and Cuban sandwich are all scrumptious choices. It’ll leave the people around you with some serious food envy. Classic BLT Sandwich Recipe Honestly, there’s not much to say about the BLT except that we all know and love it!...
Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe Best Ever Molasses Cookies
This amazingly hearty side pairs perfectly with a good meat dish. Try one of these favorites from the blog- glazed ham, lamb shanks, and pot roast! Creamed Peas and Potatoes Recipe Creamed peas and potatoes is a side dish made popular back when everyone had gardens and the peas and baby potatoes were ready at the same time. It’s a dish that was often made in the springtime. I remember having these creamed peas and potatoes growing up as a kid and I loved it!...
This is a delicious bread dish that is dessert like. If you love Yorkshire pudding then try this focaccia bread, perfect naan, or soda bread next. Yorkshire Pudding Recipe Whether you plan on making a large pot of beef stew or a simple pot roast you’ll want to whip up some Yorkshire pudding to accompany your dish. This eggy side dish is perfect for soaking up the gravy on your roast or those last drops of your stew....
The words meal prep often bring to mind images of seven identical tupperware containers filled with super healthy, flavorless meals, the kind of stuff that bodybuilders eat. While this approach might work for a small number of people, it routinely fails most of us because it gets incredibly boring to eat the same meal over and over. When I used to meal prep this conventional way, I literally never made it past day 3....
Tofu Stir Fry This simple Tofu Veggie Stir Fry turned out so good! I love finding new ways to incorporate more tofu in my life, which is basically a blank sponge that soaks up anything you season it with. The stir fry sauce has just three ingredients: soy sauce, broth, and a little honey. Combine that with garlic and ginger, and you can’t go wrong! If you want more more tofu recipes try my Spicy Sriracha Tofu Rice Bowls and Kung Pao Tofu....
What Do I Need to Make Wassail? No fancy ingredients are needed here; instead, let your spice rack do the heavy lifting! After all, who knew that just a few spices and a blend of fruit juices could create such a hearty, flavorful drink? Plus, you’ll love having it to sip on a cold day. Check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements. Apple Cider: Apple juice can also be used, but I prefer using cider for a more complex flavor....
Turmeric Golden Milk is all the rave these days! So why not enjoy them frozen all summer long. Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory, and is said to help boost the immune system, so not only will they cool you off, it’s also a great way to get the benefits of Turmeric. They also taste great! Not too sweet, with a hint of coconut, these pops are healthy and delicious for adults....
I know finding good vegan recipes can be tricky, but I’ve got you covered! You’ll have to try this chickpea curry or my Buddha bowl recipe! They’re jam-packed with flavor and body-loving nutrients. And if you have a sweet tooth… vegan chocolate chip cookies are always the answer. Quick and Easy Vegan Pancakes Who doesn’t love a stack of fluffy, delicious pancakes for breakfast? And when you make them vegan and homemade, they’re even better!...
Cheesecake and berries makes a perfect combination! Here are more berry cheesecake recipes that are a MUST make, like these Bars, Brownies or Cheesecake. Berry Cheesecake Salad I am loving the fresh and delicious berries that are starting to pop up in the stores right now. I love fresh fruit! We eat so much fruit around here it is crazy. I am always trying to think of yummy ways to use up our fruit....
What is Kheer? A bowl of kheer is like a comfort blanket for any Indian. Hot or cold, the spice-speckled milky rice is thinner and more flavoursome than the mass of bland rice pudding that enriches memories of school dinners. Growing up, my mother would take Kheer to the temple as offerings at Diwali. After it was blessed, it would be distributed to people to eat. I don’t know whether it was because of the blessings or because we had to wait so long that made it taste more delicious....
Let’s be honest. Applebee’s isn’t quite a five star restaurant. It has good food. But I go for one thing. Their blondies. I fell in love with their blondies ages ago. Like back in high school. Which seems like a long time when you are a mom! I remember asking guys to take me on dates to Applebee’s just for their blondies. Have you tried them? They are AMAZING! They are served warm out of the oven with a scoop of ice cream melting on top....
